Ready for some outdoor fun? Meadow Farm at Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Road in Glen Allen, will be hosting its 4th Annual Farm Field Day, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Kids can learn about farming, agriculture and what farm life was like in the 1800s. … [Read more...] about Farm Field Day
Richmond Balloon Festival
Get on Board! The Richmond Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening May 8–9, 2026, at The Meadow Event Park, 13048 Meadow Farm Rd in Doswell, Va. Gates open each night at 5 p.m. Make sure to bring chairs, blankets (and umbrellas, just in case!) to be able to … [Read more...] about Richmond Balloon Festival
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Stand at Attention! Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas — and always free, The National Museum of the Marine Corps is a must-see for anyone interested in Marine Corps history, military history in general and/or just the history of America. Situated on … [Read more...] about National Museum of the Marine Corps
The Melting Pot Happy Hour
Do You Fondue? Fondue originated in Switzerland’s Alpine regions for a very practical reason: to find a use for hardened cheese and stale bread during the cold, dreary winter months. By the 1930s it had become so popular that it became the national dish of … [Read more...] about The Melting Pot Happy Hour
Richmond Riverfront Historic Canal Cruises
Set Sail for Fun! It’s once again the season for Riverfront Historic Canal Cruises in Richmond! Guided, 40-minute historically narrated boat tours that go up and down the James River and Kanawha Canal along Downtown Richmond’s historic Canal Walk, are now … [Read more...] about Richmond Riverfront Historic Canal Cruises
Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tours are going on now!
Looking for something fun to do in Richmond? How about trying to find some of the city’s most infamous ghosts? That’s exactly what you and some of your closest friends or family can try to do while participating in the Church Hill Chillers Ghost … [Read more...] about Church Hill Chillers Ghost Tours are going on now!














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