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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, October 25, 2021 to Sunday, October 31, 2021. From … [Read More...]
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Roundup: Local Family Fall Activities
Apple cider, pumpkins, orange and red leaves abound...Fall in Richmond is on the way! And, to accompany the signs of autumn, there are several local fall activities. After visiting the same pumpkin patches over the last few years, our family is excited to try a few new venues this year. From farms to plantations, RVA on the Cheap aimed to find unique fall happenings. 1. Berkeley Plantation: A scenic drive to gorgeous Berkeley Plantation in Charles City allows families to take in the … [Read More...]
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 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday - October … [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...]
October Festivals, Halloween Fun & More
The crisp fall air and the crunch of fallen autumn leaves ushers in the changing season. It's a great time to decorate a pumpkin or take a walk through crunching bright leaves. Mark your calendars now … [Read More...]
Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream terrifyingly entertaining
When a website for an amusement park says “PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED” you know they mean business. Walking into Busch Garden’s Howl-O-Scream is like entering a Grimm Fairytale. Fog machines are … [Read More...]
Kings Dominion’s Pumpkin Fest: Scare-Free, Family-friendly Fun
Never a fan of dark Halloween, I love any type of family-friendly Halloween celebration! We have done many Trunk-or-Treats and several pumpkin patches, but I wanted some variety in our fall … [Read More...]
Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt delivers scary thrills, a review
The time of year has arrived at Kings Dominion where every nightmare becomes a reality! Go face your fears at the annual Halloween Haunt on select nights until October 31st. With five mazes, four … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
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, October 25, 2021 to Sunday, October 31, 2021. From culture to the outdoors, literary to crafty, there are many FREE and low […]
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 country roads, visiting vineyards and hiking through national parks is a great way to take in Virginia’s sweeping […]
The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities…
Welcome to the holiday season where bright pumpkin orange and black are the key colors. So many events in the Richmond area in October usher in fun, festive and sometimes creepy Halloween festivities in so many different ways. This round up listing festivals and fairs takes you to cultural centers for Day of the Dead […]
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 on Friday, Saturday & Sunday – October 22, 23 & 24, 2021 that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed […]
Fun with Kids
Pumpkin Carving Patterns & Tips
Are you getting in the Halloween mood? Have you been to one of the local pumpkin patches, corn mazes and fun farms around Richmond, one of the scary or family-friendly Halloween events around Richmond … [Read More...]
The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities
Welcome to the holiday season where bright pumpkin orange and black are the key colors. So many events in the Richmond area in October usher in fun, festive and sometimes creepy Halloween festivities … [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...]
Trick or Treating around Richmond
Despite health concerns there is still trick or treating in the Richmond area this Halloween season. Many events like the usually festively, crowded and popular Hanover Avenue in Richmond are toned … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Richmond Restaurant Week: Coming Right Up!
There are lots of things to love about RVA - and one of them is the many different types of restaurants dishing up everything you can imagine. And Richmond Restaurant Week is a week of testing out … [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...]
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
The Virginia Capital Trail is a fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg. It is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers to cyclists; beginners to expert visitors are … [Read More...]
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