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50+ Events and Festivals in and Around Richmond
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Review: Busch Gardens Kids’ Weekend
After its closure last summer, Busch Gardens has packed in several exciting activities for families at the park this year. The first event is Kids’ Weekend, taking place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 4-June 20. RVA on the Cheap … [Read More...]
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Fun events around Richmond in June, concerts and more!
Music events are back! This June some great festivals and concerts are going on, along with something for the littles and furry friends, this round up should please everyone! ⭐️ Related post: Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia ⭐️ Upcoming Performances Around Richmond ⭐️ ⭐️ Thurs. June 17 from 4 PM – 9 PM - AT 4 PM – 9 PM - Flowers After 5 with Hazeltone & Paul Urban at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden ⭐️Thurs., June 17 from 6 PM – 9 PM … [Read More...]
Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts: FREE Entertainment & Events
Richmond Parks and Recreation has announced that Festival of the Arts at the Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park will indeed happen in 2021. Up first on the line up is Elegba Folklore Society on Friday, June … [Read More...]
Celebrating Juneteenth in Richmond, Virginia
Juneteenth is now a state holiday in Virginia. Elegba Folklore Society describes The History of Juneteenth as a freedom celebration that became a tradition when, on June 19, 1865, General Gordon … [Read More...]
July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
🇺🇸 KEEP CHECKING BACK AS WE UPDATE JULY 4, 2021 EVENTS AROUND RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 🇺🇸 The Fourth of July celebrates the independence of our nation and the coming together of a diverse groups of people … [Read More...]
Richmond area scenic drives
Virginia has its share of stunning vistas. Scenic drives are a great way to take in the glory of nature just a tank of gas ride away from Richmond. As the weather warms up this spring, exploring … [Read More...]
Richmond’s Farmers Markets
Farmers markets are open - from Ashland to Goochland, Carytown to Lakeside - with precautions set up for safety. There’s just something about local produce that makes it look and taste better. And … [Read More...]
Richmond restaurants with patio dining
The state of Virginia is still asking us to maintain strategies to keep safe with continued recommendations for social distancing, teleworking, and requiring individuals to wear face coverings in … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond…
Yoga is a gentle way to stretch and exercise as well as relieve stress. The practice focuses on movement, breath & meditation. There are a number of yoga studios that are offering FREE, cheap and outdoor yoga classes around Richmond as well as pay what / if you can classes in parks, in their studios […]
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. Volunteering has many benefits. It is a way to build a resume, have new experiences, meet new and interesting people, […]
Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts: FREE Entertainment & Events…
Richmond Parks and Recreation has announced that Festival of the Arts at the Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park will indeed happen in 2021. Up first on the line up is Elegba Folklore Society on Friday, June 18, 2021. The Legacy Band is scheduled to perform on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Stay tuned to Richmond Parks […]
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 roundup of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Monday, June 14, 2021 to Sunday, June 20, 2021. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE and low […]
Fun with Kids
Review: Busch Gardens Kids’ Weekend
After its closure last summer, Busch Gardens has packed in several exciting activities for families at the park this year. The first event is Kids’ Weekend, taking place every Friday, Saturday and … [Read More...]
Guide to Family Friendly Beaches
A trip to the beach is a cinch for Richmonders, as we are fortunate to have several beaches within 2.5 hours. Traveling to any of these beaches makes for an affordable and fun way to escape the RVA … [Read More...]
Richmond area Pick-Your-Own Orchards and Farms
It's one thing to eat the fabulous Virginia grown fruits and vegetables from local markets, it's another thing altogether to pick your own right on the farm in which it is grown. Spring is the time … [Read More...]
Richmond area summer camp registrations are open
A number of Richmond-area summer camps are operating under health guidelines to maintain fun this year including keeping social distancing and holding most activities outdoors. Games, gardening, … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
June Gardening Events
The month of June marks the beginning of summer. June 20 is this year's summer solstice, the day with the most daylight. This month we also celebrate National Pollinator Week from June 21-27, as … [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...]
FeedMore Volunteers Help Fight Hunger
A warm meal is an especially welcome item now that so many people are affected by layoffs and work stoppages. At this time FeedMore means more than most people can imagine. Volunteers are always … [Read More...]
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