It can be challenging to find ways to involve a young child in helping the community. If you are looking to involve your young child in volunteering, here are some family-friendly volunteer opportunities to get you started. Cards for Hospitalized … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages in Richmond, Virginia
Trampoline Parks in Richmond, Virginia
While Richmond’s outdoor options are plentiful; often, parks are too populated, and on rainy days, playing outside isn't an option. For families looking for variety and an alternative to outdoor play, local indoor trampoline parks offer an exciting … [Read more...] about Trampoline Parks in Richmond, Virginia
Blue Ridge Tunnel, Crozet Virginia: Hiking Guide
Hikers, cyclists, history enthusiasts, train fans and families looking for adventure are fortunate to have the Blue Ridge Tunnel only an hour and a half drive from Richmond. Constructed between 1850 and 1858, this historic railroad tunnel was designed to cross … [Read more...] about Blue Ridge Tunnel, Crozet Virginia: Hiking Guide
Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
Easter is traditionally a religious holiday. People often go to the cemetery in the morning and put flowers on the graves of family members, visit church for services or Mass and enjoy celebratory meals with family or at a special restaurant. But this year, for … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!
What kind of items do you put into your Easter Baskets? Do you just toss in a bunch of candy? What about presents? Do you make it a whole theme? Growing up my mom used to fill our baskets with candy and then include a little gift or two. Now that I am the one … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!
16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
We are getting closer to Easter I am starting to think about one of my favorite Easter traditions - dying Easter eggs! Normally we just buy a regular box from the grocery store to dye our eggs but there are so many other new and fun ways to dye eggs these days. … [Read more...] about 16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Guide to Walking Around the James River
One of Richmond’s greatest (and free!) attractions is the James River. The list below is comprised of scenic walks that allow walkers, runners or hikers to appreciate the James. Use the necessary details from RVA on the Cheap’s river walk guide to plan your next … [Read more...] about Guide to Walking Around the James River
Richmond, Virginia March Events
March is coming in like a lion with a vibrant lineup of events around Richmond as people are feeling safer to mingle and temperatures rise with signs of spring just around the corner. Keep checking back to this varied listing of fun things to do around Richmond … [Read more...] about Richmond, Virginia March Events
RVA Adaptive Sports Festival
Sportable is Central Virginia's premier adaptive sports club and we are hosting a unique event on April 15th - the RVA Adaptive Sports Festival - the largest showcase in the region of sports and recreational opportunities for individuals with … [Read more...] about RVA Adaptive Sports Festival
Five Affordable Second Hand Stores in Richmond
Everyone loves to shop. And we have some gems in Richmond. Richmond on the Cheap intern Becca Mullins found there are plenty of local stores and shops that sell beautiful, affordable, and recycled outfits, making the perfect gift or treat for herself and also those … [Read more...] about Five Affordable Second Hand Stores in Richmond