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
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The Best Donut Shops in Richmond
There's just something about starting the day off with a delicious donut. And, fortunately, in Richmond, there's no shortage of donut shops, making it easy to start the day off right (and deliciously!). Richmond's Donut Shops Country Style … [Read more...] about The Best Donut Shops in Richmond
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
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
Free Lunches for Kids
FREE LUNCHES FOR KIDS Location: Chesterfield County Farmers Market Dates: Every Wednesday, June 5- August 14 Free lunches for kids through Chesterfield County How to get free lunch for kids Every Wednesday at the Chesterfield County Farmers … [Read more...] about Free Lunches for Kids
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
Summer Concert Series Around Richmond
There are plenty of ongoing summer concerts around RVA and many are FREE. Visit the sites below for dates and times of concerts. Summer Concert Series Around Richmond: Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts classical music, musical theatre, reggae, pop, swing, … [Read more...] about Summer Concert Series Around Richmond
July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
The Fourth of July celebrates the independence of our nation and the coming together of a diverse groups of people to build our country with tolerance for all. See details below on Independence Day events. We'll add more events as we get closer to … [Read more...] about July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
Discounts & Free Programming for Military Families
Hello there! If you’re new here, welcome to the Richmond area! I’m Corrie, an Army spouse and mom of two boys. We’ve been station at Fort Lee for six short months but have found lots to do! I’m here to share fun family activities in the area specific to military … [Read more...] about Discounts & Free Programming for Military Families
Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond boasts several different venues for spending time with farm animals. … [Read more...] about Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
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