Sunday, January 22, 2023 is the first day of the Chinese/Lunar New Year! This celebration lasts for 16 days, although typically only the first 7 days are usually celebrated. Get acquainted with the many customs, symbols, zodiac meaning and traditions of the Lunar … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Chinese New Year At Home
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Five Day Trips for RVA Families
Richmonders are fortunate to have so many local attractions; but, occasionally, it can be nice to take a day trip and explore a new town. From Richmond, there are an abundance of family-friendly choices for day trips. Here, RVA on the Cheap breaks down day trips … [Read more...] about Five Day Trips for RVA Families
FREE Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot
Home Depot makes learning fun with their monthly FREE events for kids. Kids Workshops provide a mix of skill-building, creativity, and safety for future DIYers every month in Home Depot stores across the country. Enjoy fun and creativity while learning new … [Read more...] about FREE Kid’s Workshop at Home Depot
Ice skating and roller skating rinks in Richmond
Ice and roller skating rinks in Richmond offer a cool, indoor space to exercise and test your grace on blades or wheels. If you are ambitious, many of these locations offer skating lessons or sports leagues. We didn’t want to leave out Richmond-area roller skating … [Read more...] about Ice skating and roller skating rinks in Richmond
Activities for young children around Richmond – a roundup
Many parents of preschool aged children express concern over the lack of socialization for their children throughout the last couple of years. Fortunately, around the Richmond area, there are several opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to engage with other … [Read more...] about Activities for young children around Richmond – a roundup
Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip
Day trips with young children can be trying, which is why if I am going to pack all the snacks, sticker books, extra clothes, the list goes on - I want to fit in as much fun, learning and adventure as I can into one trip. With two massive, and very … [Read more...] about Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip
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 local … [Read more...] about RVA Offers Indoor Fun, Variety for Children
Winter Vacation Activities for Kids
Whether you are letting the kids play with the Nintendo Switch, watch YouTube, and munch on a bucket of snacks within arms reach because “Mama has to work” or doing lots of baking and cookie decorating and gingerbread house making this winter vacation, there's … [Read more...] about Winter Vacation Activities for Kids
Review: Crozet Trolley North Pole Express
This is just an adorable holiday excursion. I love how exciting and fun it is for kids, with such low stress on grownups. The tickets went on sale on Oct. 19th this year, so set a reminder for next October to be on the lookout! It sold out this … [Read more...] about Review: Crozet Trolley North Pole Express
Review: CarMax Tacky Light Run is Fun for All Ages!
Sportsbackers has done it again - another flawlessly run event to show off the best of RVA - Holiday Edition! To be honest, I was kind of approaching this event with a wee bit of trepidation...I just wasn't sure how it would go with the kids … [Read more...] about Review: CarMax Tacky Light Run is Fun for All Ages!
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