A lot of people love the tradition of strolling around Richmond during the month of December to see the Christmas lights. Whether you are mapping out a route to enjoy the Richmond Times Dispatch Tacky Light Tour of lit homes, strolling … [Read More...]
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Christmas Tree Shopping Around Richmond
There is nothing in the world that matches the feeling one gets when surrounded by soft lights while simultaneously being enveloped by the smell of pine. A Christmas tree is just the thing to help get in the spirit of the holiday. This listing shows the many places of where to get trees cheap, one-time sales, fun places to find Christmas trees, places you can cut down your own Christmas Tree, and farms or stores with live Christmas trees. To find an economical, real or fake tree check … [Read More...]
Living History Museums in Virginia
Making history interesting to children has been a goal in parenting, as my husband is not only a history enthusiast, but also an educator. Throughout the years, we have visited several museums, … [Read More...]
Free Open Studio Sundays at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The first Sunday of the month, mark your calendar for Open Studio Sundays at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Open Studio Sundays First Sundays, 12 – 3 pm | Art Education Center Make Open … [Read More...]
Places to take photos with Santa in the Richmond area
The Christmas tradition of documenting the holiday with Old St. Nick lives on in numerous venues around Richmond - from malls, to shopping districts, sporting goods stores to greenhouses, farms to the … [Read More...]
FREE Photo with Santa and FREE Family Fun
Looking for some family fun that the kids will love? Check out the FREE "Santa's Wonderland" at our local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's. Lots of kids' activities, crafts, games, and plenty of … [Read More...]
Enjoy the holidays with FREE activities for the whole family
I have TWO ways that I don't completely drain our bank account during the holidays. First, I have a separate bank account that I deposit money into monthly and that is our Christmas money. … [Read More...]
Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
Fall is here. And when autumn settles in, so do the pumpkins. You know it's pumpkin time because the air is crisp and it’s time to break out pumpkin everything! The fall season is one of the most … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
Trains, Trains, and More Trains!…
Model Railroad Show Returns to Science Museum With Even More Locomotive-Themed Fun What: Locomotive lovers rejoice: the Model Railroad Show presented by Dominion Energy rolls back into Richmond the weekend after Thanksgiving. For the 46th year, the Science Museum of Virginia is showcasing model train displays at its former train station building.Plus, new this year, the event features […]
Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend…
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Richmond? Here’s our list of the top free and cheap events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, check out posts highlighting museums and historical sites. If you are looking to […]
Free Open Studio Sundays at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts…
The first Sunday of the month, mark your calendar for Open Studio Sundays at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Open Studio Sundays First Sundays, 12 – 3 pm | Art Education Center Make Open Studio Sunday part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the MWV Art Education Center anytime between 1 and 4 pm […]
Ballpark Warming Party at The Diamond…
If your kids’ coats are like mine, you likely have more than a few like-new coats that you could donate to this event: Saturday, Nov 18th 11am-1pm the Flying Squirrels and WTVR CBS 6 invite all their friends and fans to donate coats in support of Puritan Cleaners Coats for Kids program. Come out to the Diamond and enjoy live music […]
Fun with Kids
KEHILLAH CREATES INCLUSIVE HANUKKAH EXPERIENCE
Kehillah, the independent-progressive Jewish community of Richmond, is once again offering an open and inclusive Hanukkah celebration with their Short Pump Hanukkah Party. Gather, which provides … [Read More...]
Trains, Trains, and More Trains!
Model Railroad Show Returns to Science Museum With Even More Locomotive-Themed Fun What: Locomotive lovers rejoice: the Model Railroad Show presented by Dominion Energy … [Read More...]
Free Open Studio Sundays at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The first Sunday of the month, mark your calendar for Open Studio Sundays at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Open Studio Sundays First Sundays, 12 – 3 pm | Art Education Center Make Open … [Read More...]
Ballpark Warming Party at The Diamond
If your kids' coats are like mine, you likely have more than a few like-new coats that you could donate to this event: Saturday, Nov 18th 11am-1pm the Flying Squirrels and WTVR CBS … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Ballpark Warming Party at The Diamond
If your kids' coats are like mine, you likely have more than a few like-new coats that you could donate to this event: Saturday, Nov 18th 11am-1pm the Flying Squirrels and WTVR CBS … [Read More...]
Better Housing Coalition’s 7th Annual Gingerbread House Challenge
If you’re a fan of festive craft beer, delightful desserts turned into architectural masterpieces and a jolly good time for all ages, ‘yule’ love this event! Kick off your holiday season with the … [Read More...]
Fan District Association’s Holiday House Tour
Join us from 1 -5 PM on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th for the Fan District Association's Holiday House Tour! From grand residences to modest quaint homes, this year’s tour … [Read More...]
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