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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 … [Read More...]
Holiday performances, FREE events, and December fun in Richmond
December Craft and Holiday Fairs in Richmond
Second Fridays at Visual Arts Center Offers Hands On Craft Sampling
Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
Kehinde Wiley: Rumors of War Installation at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Tues., Dec. 10, 2019
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Holiday performances, FREE events, and December fun in Richmond
Check out these fun winter holiday-time events in and around Richmond during November and December. From performances to parties, house tours to ice skating, singing to group runs, these are a festive lineup of events that help make the season fun and bring us together. Many events are FREE. Some events require fees and registration so check the links in advance before you head over. Don't let cold weather stop you from exploring Richmond. Invite family, friends and neighbors to join you, or … [Read More...]
December Craft and Holiday Fairs in Richmond
Richmond holiday-time pop-up shopping events take place in varied locations from urban shopping districts, to churches, from schools to historical sites. This list of holiday and Christmas craft and … [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...]
Ice Skating in RVA
Embrace the cold weather, and strap on some skates. Chilly weather means it’s a great time to try your best to glide on the ice. If you are ambitious, many of these locations offer skating lessons or … [Read More...]
Nutcracker Performances Around Richmond
The Nutcracker ballet is a Christmastime tradition. In the Richmond Ballet’s enchanting performance, Tchaikovsky’s familiar music whisks both Clara and audiences alike on an extraordinary journey, … [Read More...]
Warm Up at Richmond’s Favorite Local Cafes
Richmond On The Cheap’s Favorite Coffee Shops: Richmond has no shortage of locally owned and run coffee shops and bakeries with quality coffee service that are perfect for the chilly weather. Below … [Read More...]
Richmonder Can Help FeedMore With Holiday Food Drive Initiative
More than ever, FeedMore is in need of donations for those who don't have food. Food donations make up a critical foundation of their feeding efforts. To help ensure that food is available when and … [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 this weekend. These are things to do this weekend in Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck! You can read more in-depth articles about Richmond’s […]
Kehinde Wiley: Rumors of War Installation at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – Tues., Dec. 10, 2019…
On Tuesday, December 10, 2019, artist Kehinde Wiley’s monumental sculpture Rumors of War will be permanently installed at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. | Richmond, Virginia 23220. The unveiling will begin at 3:30 p.m. and is FREE and open to the public. The program will include remarks by […]
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, December 2, 2019 to Sunday, December 8, 2019. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE and low […]
FREE (or cheap) movies around Richmond…
Visit websites or call to verify FREE/discounted admission. At the Byrd Theatre Movies $4 per person and some FREE – foreign, funky, classic and second run shows in Carytown. During the December holiday season The Byrd Theatre hones in on this theme in cinema with a nostalgic, comedic and ironic bent. It’s a fun way […]
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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 … [Read More...]
Holiday performances, FREE events, and December fun in Richmond
Check out these fun winter holiday-time events in and around Richmond during November and December. From performances to parties, house tours to ice skating, singing to group runs, these are a festive … [Read More...]
Second Fridays at Visual Arts Center Offers Hands On Craft Sampling
Bring a date, a friend or the entire family for a short, Friday night art class at the Second Fridays at the Visual Arts Center, 1812 Main Street, Richmond. First-come, first-served sign-ups … [Read More...]
Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
The Children's Museum of Richmond (CMOR) 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 … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Richmonder Can Help FeedMore With Holiday Food Drive Initiative
More than ever, FeedMore is in need of donations for those who don't have food. Food donations make up a critical foundation of their feeding efforts. To help ensure that food is available when and … [Read More...]
Year-end Donations Can Save You Money on Taxes
How would you like to save money on your taxes and help someone at the same time? Donations to local charities can help you do just that. Things you no longer use may have tremendous value for others. … [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...]
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