Just yesterday I talked to a girlfriend and fellow Mom who confessed, “I yelled at my kids today. I am exhausted and burned out. I just don’t know how we are going to get through the rest of the summer!” I commiserate because I have been … [Read More...]
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Richmond’s Public Pools & Splash Pads
Keep fit and keep cool by taking a dip in one of Richmond’s FREE or cheap pools.Hotchkiss, Randolph, Blackwell, and Fairmount Richmond Parks & Recreation outdoor pools open from Mid June until September and close after Labor Day. See locations below. Be sure to read to the bottom of the post for information on spray parks for the kiddies in Henrico County and beyond. Visit websites or call to confirm dates and times as they may change after posting … [Read More...]
Free and Cheap Date Ideas in Richmond, Virginia
If you are looking to connect to someone special or give your sweetie some love and attention, on the cheap, any time of the year, there are plenty of activities and destinations in Richmond that are … [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 2022. With its eclectic mix of old and new, the Festival … [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...]
Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s over the next few days. To keep the kids cool and entertained, follow Lindsay Garrison's tips for water play in nature. When my son was about 18 … [Read More...]
Summer Concert Series Around Richmond
There are plenty of ongoing summer concerts around RVA and many are FREE. Visit the sites below for dates and times of concerts. Summer Concert Series Around Richmond: Dogwood Dell Festival of … [Read More...]
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
During May, which is Bike Month, consider cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
Free and cheap summer fun in Richmond…
Enjoy summer in Richmond in all its sweaty, hot glory. There are so many unique outdoor and indoor sites to enjoy on a budget. Check out this list of FREE and cheap Richmond-area pursuits. Be sure to check in with the organization and events to see operating hours. Volunteering is another way to access these […]
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, […]
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 Mon., July 4, 2022 to Sun., July 10, 2022. 🇺🇸July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia From culture to the outdoors, literary […]
Fun with Kids
How to Thrive, Not Just Survive Your Summer With Kids at Home
Just yesterday I talked to a girlfriend and fellow Mom who confessed, “I yelled at my kids today. I am exhausted and burned out. I just don’t know how we are going to get through the rest of the … [Read More...]
Free and cheap summer fun in Richmond
Enjoy summer in Richmond in all its sweaty, hot glory. There are so many unique outdoor and indoor sites to enjoy on a budget. Check out this list of FREE and cheap Richmond-area pursuits. Be sure to … [Read More...]
Richmond area summer camps
It's never too early to plan for your child's summer. There's a wide variety of Richmond-area summer camps around Richmond every summer. Games, gardening, sports, arts, cooking, river sports, writing, … [Read More...]
Richmond’s Public Pools & Splash Pads
Keep fit and keep cool by taking a dip in one of Richmond’s FREE or cheap pools.Hotchkiss, Randolph, Blackwell, and Fairmount Richmond Parks & Recreation outdoor pools open from Mid June … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
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...]
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
During May, which is Bike Month, consider cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers … [Read More...]
Tips for Graduates
Congratulations! You did it! To the high school and college graduate: You’ve worked hard to complete your course of study. We’re proud of you! And now that you are done, with diploma in hand, … [Read More...]
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