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50+ Things to do in RVA
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RVA Events & Festivals
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Free Friday Fun Events: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Take advantage of the free Friday night extras at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a top comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world displayed in permanent, rotating and visiting exhibitions. VMFA is … [Read More...]
VMFA: Free Thursday Jazz Café Concerts
Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
Music in the Park = FREE Concerts at Forest Hill Park
Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on September 21, 2019 makes museums accessible with FREE admission
Richmond Author and Literary Events Enliven the Fall
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Birthday Freebies
No matter your age, birthdays are special days and a day to celebrate YOU! Let Richmond On The Cheap help you make it a great one. Check out the great birthday freebies you can get at all sorts of restaurants and stores. In some cases all you need to do is show your ID, but in many cases, you must be a member of their loyalty club which is usually FREE to join. Many of these are valid during your entire birthday month, but be sure to read each coupon for the details. Some require you sign … [Read More...]
Cheap Henrico Theatre Events Entertain On A Budget
Mark your calendars for low cost arts events at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road. Some events do have a $10 fee but others are FREE!). The Henrico Theatre, located in Highland Springs, … [Read More...]
Senior Discounts & Deals
Being a senior comes with perks! Getting old might just save you money. Check out these deals. Be sure to visit websites to confirm deals are still valid after posting and read the details for each … [Read More...]
Educators Get 25% Off at Barnes & Noble
Educators - it's your day at Barnes & Noble! You are going to love this deal. Beginning Saturday January 6, 2018 at 9:00am, Pre-K through Grade 12 educators can join Barnes & Noble in the … [Read More...]
RVA Concert Tickets & Product Discounts
It's time to explore RVA and why not save money doing it? We've located some great ways to save while you're having fun - whether it's eating, playing, working, going to the theater, exercising, or … [Read More...]
FREE Dance Class for Girls
What's better than a dance class? How about FREE dance class! The Henrico Police Athletic League is glad to announce the establishment of its FREE “Dance Program” for girls ages 6-16 years old. … [Read More...]
Spiderlings Kids Club Just $5
Kids will love this deal and parents too! The Spiderlings Kids Club, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings, offers fans in 8th grade or younger the opportunity to experience Richmond Spider Athletics at … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
Free Friday Fun Events: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts…
Take advantage of the free Friday night extras at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, a top comprehensive US art museum with more than 5,000 years of art from around the world displayed in permanent, rotating and visiting exhibitions. VMFA is open 365 days a year and general admission is always free. Visit their site […]
VMFA: Free Thursday Jazz Café Concerts…
In the mood for a FREE jazz concert in Richmond? You can groove to an eclectic mix of jazz ensembles every Thursday, 6 – 9 pm, at VMFA’s Best Café. The Jazz Café is presented to the public by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, in conjunction with the Richmond Jazz Society, completely free of charge! […]
Music in the Park = FREE Concerts at Forest Hill Park…
Music in the Park at Forest Hill Park is on my list of places to be at least one Sunday this summer and early fall for the fun outdoor, community vibe. With a lively cross section of Richmonders, the FREE concerts are a fun way to pass the afternoon with a whole bunch of music-loving […]
Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day on September 21, 2019 makes museums accessible with FREE admission…
In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, which offer free admission everyday, Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket…for FREE. On September 21, 2019, museums across the country including many in Richmond, Virginia open their doors […]
Fun with Kids
Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
The Children's Museum of Richmond has locations downtown, as well as Short Pump, Chesterfield and Fredericksburg, with plenty of terrific hands-on exhibits to keep the kids entertained as well as … [Read More...]
Music in the Park = FREE Concerts at Forest Hill Park
Music in the Park at Forest Hill Park is on my list of places to be at least one Sunday this summer and early fall for the fun outdoor, community vibe. With a lively cross section of Richmonders, the … [Read More...]
Spotlight on Mexican Culture in Richmond: Sacred Heart Center Folkloric Dance Troupe
Every Thursday night Mariachi music from Jalisco, Marimba from Chiapas and harp music from the Vera Cruz states of Mexico are the soundtrack for two groups of dancers that make up the Sacred Heart … [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, September 16, 2019 to … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Richmond Area Theater Volunteers Needed, Perks Included
The arts are alive in Richmond, Virginia. But enjoying all the wonderful, provocative and entertaining productions can get costly. One way to get in the act is to volunteer with a theater company or … [Read More...]
Field Day of the Past Offers a Down Home, Old Timey Experience in Goochland
Field Day of the Past (Sept. 20-22, 2019) is a family event sponsored by the Rockville-Centerville Steam and Gas Historical Association in Goochland. This show mixes the warm, down-home atmosphere of … [Read More...]
Best Back to School Wishes for Richmond Area Students
Wishing students and staff starting their new school year at Richmond Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Hanover County Public Schools and Goochland … [Read More...]
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