SCRAP RVA: Richmond Creative Reuse Center must be what crafter heaven looks like. The non-profit arts and crafts store promotes sustainability, creativity, and community engagement by redistributing discarded material to the community for creative and educational … [Read more...] about Scrap RVA Gives Crafters an Affordable Creative Outlet
Fun with Kids
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 … [Read more...] about The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities
Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
When my son was about 18 months, one of my parenting mentors, a mom whose children were a few years older than mine, let me in on a huge secret. “JAW” she called it. Just Add Water. It was her way to make any activity more exciting. Since then we have … [Read more...] about Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
🎃 Keep checking back as this listing of events and hours at pumpkin patches and farms is updated. 🎃 Fall is just around the corner. And when autumn is here, so are the pumpkins. You know because the air is crisp and it’s time to break out pumpkin everything! … [Read more...] about Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
Dinosaur Exhibits Boom in Virginia
Dino-lovers in Virginia are in luck, as there is no shortage of opportunities to check out dinosaur sculptures, dig pits and fossils all over the state. Wondering where to travel so you can transport to prehistoric times and visit some dinosaurs? Check out our list … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Exhibits Boom in Virginia
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 … [Read more...] about Roundup: Local Family Fall Activities
September Festivals Feature Food, Music, and Film in Richmond, Virginia area
September festivals in Richmond, Virginia continue to take advantage of the warm, mild weather. Congregating in a festive way give us a chance to get to know another culture, eat delicious food, hear live music and see our fellow Richmond residents in all their … [Read more...] about September Festivals Feature Food, Music, and Film in Richmond, Virginia area
Things for Kids to do in Richmond
Whether it’s summer, fall, winter, or spring – there are plenty of things to do with kids in RVA. Check out these ideas and let us know of others! And don’t miss our lists of more activities and attractions in Historic Sites, Museums, Parks … [Read more...] about Things for Kids to do in Richmond
Family Friendly Programs at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Family Friendly Programs at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts feature performances, hands on activities and of course - the visual arts. The best part of these events is that they are FREE. It’s a great way to expose kids to culture and the VMFA’s … [Read more...] about Family Friendly Programs at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds
You don't have to go far to enjoy the stunning nature right here in the Richmond area. The city and the surrounding counties of Henrico, Chesterfield, Goochland and Hanover are loaded with plenty of FREE parks and fun natural places for kids and adults, where in … [Read more...] about The Ultimate List of RVA Parks and Playgrounds
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