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Colonial Williamsburg offers historical time travel for all ages

History is alive in Colonial Williamsburg which is open throughout the winter with many outdoor exhibits and demonstrations. You seriously cannot live in Richmond and not visit the living, breathing 18th-century living history museum in a city city to learn about the many layered stories of the site. There are so many things to see and do that are family-friendly as well. With hands-on activities, special events, and historical sites - it's a great place for all ages. Whether you are … [Read More...]

Celebrate Women’s History Month

March is Women's History Month Every year, by order of a presidential proclamation, the month of March is set aside to honor the contributions of women throughout American history. There … [Read More...]

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Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the Olympics from a professor at UNC Chapel Hill? How about discover the science of … [Read More...]

Ski Lift Ticket and Winter Resort Discounts

Ski adventures are just a car-ride away from Richmond, Virginia. If you’re in the mood for some fun winter skiing, check out this list of ski resorts and mountains. You can visit here to check … [Read More...]

FREE and Cheap Things To Do Around Richmond This Week

Enjoying all that is great about Richmond while saving money should be easy to do with this round up of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Monday, March 1, 2021 … [Read More...]

Ice skating and roller skating rinks in Richmond

Ice skating is a great cold weather activity. Ice and roller skating rinks in Richmond offer a cool, indoor and outdoor space to exercise and test your grace on blades or wheels. If you are ambitious, … [Read More...]

Rent an RV for winter travel

Sponsored by RVshare.com Rent an RV for winter travel, as extra housing for family and guests, or as a spare office for working from home. And an RV adds a second kitchen - or more like a … [Read More...]

Outdoor Labyrinth Walks in the Richmond area offer contemplation, movement…

Are you in need of movement in the outdoors and quiet contemplation? Seek out these Labyrinths in the Richmond area which aim to give both a sense of escape and a chance to ponder. A labyrinth is a complex and circuitous path that leads from a beginning point to a center. According to Quest Magazine […]

Bicycling Routes Around Richmond and Cycling Resources…

Bicycling is more popular than ever and thanks to many infrastructure changes. There are more bike paths and lanes to enjoy around Richmond that help cyclists get around safely. Bikes are great form of transportation, as well as super exercise while enjoying your environment. Here in Richmond, on a bike, you can visit parks, shop […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month…

March is Women’s History Month Every year, by order of a presidential proclamation, the month of March is set aside to honor the contributions of women throughout American history. There are numerous events going on around Richmond that celebrate women and lots of ways to celebrate and learn about women through history on your own. […]

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 this weekend. These are things to do this weekend in Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, […]

Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip

Is it safe to visit a museum? What are the cleaning protocols? Will my kids like it? These are the burning questions swirling around in these unique times. Richmond on the Cheap sent writer Lindsay … [Read More...]

Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals

Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond … [Read More...]

Nature walks and scenic hiking trails for all levels in the Richmond area

Richmonders' favorite nature walks and scenic hiking trails can be enjoyed by hikers and nature lovers at all levels. The paths feature a variety of environments that are not so far from the city but … [Read More...]

Review: Play is Fundamental at Children’s Museum of Richmond

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GRTC Seeks Transit Riders’ Input for Regional Transportation Plan

The Greater Richmond Transit Corporation (GRTC) invites the public to learn about ways the GRTC could grow in the next several years. As required by the Central Virginia Transportation Authority … [Read More...]

Volunteering around Richmond helps the community

Volunteering is a powerful way to make a change and an impact in the Richmond area. Now, with our fragile economy, it’s even more important to give back to community and help those in need. … [Read More...]

Dog Jog and 5K Run benefits the Richmond SPCA

The public is invited to run, walk or jog during the weekend of March 19-21, 2021 in the 19th Annual Dog Jog and 5K Run presented by Holiday Barn Pet Resorts, benefiting the Richmond Society for the … [Read More...]