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 … [Read More...]
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Enjoy the holidays with FREE activities for the whole family
Free activities Richmond has to offer during the holidays: 1. Dropping off a letter for Santa in exchange for a free donut at Sugar Shack. 2. Free Santa visit/photo at Cabela's. 3. The model train set-up and all the holiday vibes at Great Big Greenhouse. 4. Your own tacky light tour! 5. Miracle of Christmas - Live at the Zoo. 6. Volunteer at the Salvation Army Angel Tree drop off location. 7. See all the beautiful trees at Main … [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...]
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 … [Read More...]
FREE Pumpkin Patches to Visit
Going to the pumpkin patch is a fall tradition, but where we go is dependent on the needs of our family that particular year. Here are a few of our local favorites with NO admission … [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...]
Apple picking fun, plus apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine
If you haven't been to Carter Mountain for apple picking, you don't know what you're missing! It's a festival every day on the mountain and it's just a short drive up I-64 towards … [Read More...]
Campgrounds in Richmond Virginia: Pocahontas State Park
Camping at Pocahontas State Park 1. Reserve a campsite online ahead of time. We've used sites 13 & 25. 13 is bigger and the closest site to the bathroom/showers. 25 is also very … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
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 […]
National Parks Entrance-Free Days…
Here in the Richmond area we have numerous National Park sites and many more within driving distance. The fee waiver is a great excuse to make a day trip to these educational, historical and often naturally beautiful places. Which of these nearby National Parks in Virginia will you explore? •The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180+ […]
Illuminations and Tree Lighting Around Richmond…
Light up the dark winter with illumination and holiday tree lighting events around Richmond to usher in the festivities of the season. Tree lighting events are a festive way to bring community together. Families build traditions around annual tree lightings, and they are especially fun for children who expect them. It is so fun to […]
Enjoy the holidays with FREE activities for the whole family…
Free activities Richmond has to offer during the holidays: 1. Dropping off a letter for Santa in exchange for a free donut at Sugar Shack. 2. Free Santa visit/photo at Cabela’s. 3. The model train set-up and all the holiday vibes at Great Big Greenhouse. 4. Your own tacky light tour! 5. […]
Fun with Kids
Washington D.C. – Kid-friendly itinerary
Traveling with kids is a joy and something we treasure. Our family loves finding new places in our state to visit and explore. But, there was one place I longed to visit, but faced with a bit of … [Read More...]
Enjoy the holidays with FREE activities for the whole family
Free activities Richmond has to offer during the holidays: 1. Dropping off a letter for Santa in exchange for a free donut at Sugar Shack. 2. Free Santa visit/photo at … [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...]
Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Zoo: 20 year tradition
One of Richmond’s favorite holiday attractions, Miracle of Christmas-Live at the Zoo, returns for its 21st season December 20-22. The annual pageant is a reenactment of the Christmas Story. This … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Maymont Expands Garden Glow presented by Kroger to 22 Nights, Including 3 Free Nights for Members
Maymont is expanding its most anticipated event of the year, Garden Glow presented by Kroger, to 22 fun-filled nights this fall, from October 16 – November 10. Giant light sculptures will sprout up … [Read More...]
Halloween Hustle: support local families while having fun
This event supports Better2gether RVA, a non-profit that directly supports families of children with complex medical needs. There will be costume contests, Ghostbusters Virginia, fun zones on … [Read More...]
Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages in Richmond, Virginia
It can be challenging to find ways to involve a young child in helping the community. If you are looking to involve your young child in volunteering, here are some family-friendly volunteer … [Read More...]
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50+ Events and Festivals in and Around Richmond
Mark your calendars now for these fun festivals in and around RVA. Lots of fun, food, and many are FREE. Visit websites