The Christmas tradition of documenting the holiday with Old St. Nick lives on in numerous venues around Richmond - from malls, to shopping districts, sporting goods stores to greenhouses, farms to the Children's Museum, although many interactions this year will be … [Read more...] about Places to take photos with Santa in the Richmond area
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Christmas Tree Shopping Around Richmond
There is nothing in the world that matches the feeling one gets when surrounded by soft lights while simultaneously being enveloped by the smell of pine. A Christmas tree is just the thing to help get in the spirit of the holiday. This listing shows the many places … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Shopping Around Richmond
Colonial Williamsburg offers historical time travel for all ages
History is alive in Colonial Williamsburg which is open throughout the winter with many outdoor exhibits and demonstrations. You seriously cannot live in Richmond and not visit the living, breathing 18th-century living history museum in a city city to … [Read more...] about Colonial Williamsburg offers historical time travel for all ages
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
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
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
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
Self-Care on a Budget: Affordable Ways To Take Care of Yourself
Taking care of yourself should always be a priority, but it’s hard to do so when you’re on a tight budget. The good news is that you don’t need to drain your bank account to practice self-care. Today, RVA on the Cheap explores several affordable strategies for … [Read more...] about Self-Care on a Budget: Affordable Ways To Take Care of Yourself
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