The Frank J Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center is a state of the art indoor swimming pool, complete with children's play area, wet jets, slide and lap lanes. It is FREE for Henrico residents on weekends. For YMCA members, it is included in your … [Read more...] about FREE indoor swimming pool for Henrico residents, YMCA members
RVA Offers Indoor Fun, Variety for Children
On cold, wintery or rainy days, parents of young children search for activities to keep their kids active and to burn some of their energy. The Richmond area offers many engaging indoor choices for families. From observing animals to exploring the … [Read more...] about RVA Offers Indoor Fun, Variety for Children
Colonial Williamsburg : A Family Day Trip
Richmonders are fortunate to have the largest living museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg only about 1 hour and 20 minutes away. Williamsburg is a great day trip for Richmond families. Offering a hands-on, educational experiences focusing on 18th-century … [Read more...] about Colonial Williamsburg : A Family Day Trip
Fundraising with Marco’s Pizza
Marco's Pizza has SO many fundraising choices and they are all low-stress, easy on parents, and allow you to support your school's mission. Space is limited for the end of the school year, so go ahead and contact Brynn … [Read more...] about Fundraising with Marco’s Pizza
FREE Summer Reading Programs
With summer comes sunny days at the pool, exciting family vacations and time for relaxation. Another thing that comes with summer is something educators have referred to as the “summer slide,” the tendency for students to lose some of what they have learned during … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Reading Programs
Summer Movie Deals
I love the summer movie specials, because I love taking my kids to the movies but I hate spending $60 on a small outing. I also love these for 2 or 3 year olds as their first movie theater experience, because if they need to potty 5 times or can't sit through it … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Deals
Five hikes to try this fall around RVA
Add this to your autumnal activities list! Each of these 5 hikes is kid-friendly, safe, and perfect to try RIGHT NOW. 1. York River State Park: A short walk to Fossil Beach, and you can find all sorts of treasures! {How beautiful is the … [Read more...] about Five hikes to try this fall around RVA
Helpful Hints for Visiting Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is open! In addition to the familiar favorites, a new ride, Tumbili is open. KD patrons will find an exciting ride in the Jungle Expedition area of the park, where Tumbili riders will enjoy spinning over the rainforest canopy. The ride is … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints for Visiting Kings Dominion
Ways to Save at King’s Dominion’s Soak City
It’s summertime in RVA, and if there’s one thing all Richmonders have in common during the summer, it’s finding ways to beat the humidity. While there are several public pools and splash pads in the area, I urge you to consider visiting Soak City at Kings Dominion … [Read more...] about Ways to Save at King’s Dominion’s Soak City
Kid’s Clothing Deals in Richmond, Virginia
Every spring when I clean out my children's drawers and closets. I sort items that no longer fit and am often sad about how quickly my kids are growing and also that they were only able to wear many items of clothing a couple of times before outgrowing … [Read more...] about Kid’s Clothing Deals in Richmond, Virginia