CHESTERFIELD COUNTY LIBRARY TOY CHECK-OUT Just as you can check out DVDs, books, Virginia State Parks Nature Backpacks, you can also check out TOYS! How to check out toys You can search "toy" on the Chesterfield County Public … [Read more...] about How to get (borrow) FREE toys
Child's Play
Indoor Pool: Swift Creek YMCA
Swift Creek YMCA Indoor Pool This is such a nice facility, and it really makes it easy on caregivers to keep kids safe. When my kids were very young, 4 and 1, playing at the water table and splash pad alone would completely wear them out. … [Read more...] about Indoor Pool: Swift Creek YMCA
Richmond area memberships worth the investment
One day admission to attractions like the Metro Richmond Zoo, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and the Children’s Museum of Richmond add up after multiple visits. To save on ticket prices for local family fun, consider memberships. Often, memberships make admission … [Read more...] about Richmond area memberships worth the investment
All Abilities Playground in Roanoke, VA
ADDY GRACE PLAYGROUND This all abilities playground was built through the Addy Grace Foundation. It is near exit 150B on I81, so this is great place to burn some energy during a road trip, or just go to while in Roanoke, … [Read more...] about All Abilities Playground in Roanoke, VA
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
Free Admission to Museums with Bank of America
Museums on Us® Offering Bank of America cardholders free weekend access to a variety of museums and cultural institutions across the United States. In Richmond, you can use this free pass at the Children's Museum. Just show your Bank of America credit or debit … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Museums with Bank of America
National Museum of the U.S. Army – Free, Fun, Educational
National Museum of the United States Army is about 2 hours from Richmond. You could make this a day trip by combining a visit to Mount Vernon or even a long weekend, by continuing on to DC. The museum is HUGE, and you could spend hours here. (We underestimated both … [Read more...] about National Museum of the U.S. Army – Free, Fun, Educational
Experience Chesterfield and Win Prizes! (FREE)
CHESTERFIELD, VA BINGO - FREE SUMMER FUN This summer as your family explores Chesterfield, Virginia use this BINGO board as both a guide and a motivator, as you win prizes! INFORMATION All are welcome to participate - you do … [Read more...] about Experience Chesterfield and Win Prizes! (FREE)
Plan an affordable family-fun day!
THE TOY GUYS This is a small toy store located beside Willow Lawn Shopping Center. They sell used LEGO sets, "fill a bag" of LEGO pieces, "build your own mini-figs" for $2, Pokemon cards, FUNKO pops. This is the PERFECT spot for kiddo's to spend their allowance … [Read more...] about Plan an affordable family-fun day!
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