COTU IRISH FESTIVAL Let the countdown to the COTU Irish Festival on March 16 from 1-8pm begin! Brace yourselves for a day filled live music, Irish food, and Irish brews! This is event is open to all ages and admission is … [Read more...] about Center of the Universe Irish Festival
Fitness
Five Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, known affectionately as “The River City”, offers a trove of hikes. With options like historic landmarks to river views, RVA has a hike for everyone! Narrowing this list down to *just* five hikes was difficult for me, as I absolutely love so many of … [Read more...] about Five Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
Five hikes to try this fall around RVA
Add this to your autumnal activities list! Each of these 5 hikes is kid-friendly, safe, and perfect to try RIGHT NOW. 1. York River State Park: A short walk to Fossil Beach, and you can find all sorts of treasures! {How beautiful is the … [Read more...] about Five hikes to try this fall around RVA
Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
Yoga is a gentle way to stretch and exercise as well as relieve stress. The practice focuses on movement, breath & meditation. There are a number of yoga studios that are offering FREE, cheap and outdoor yoga classes around Richmond as well as pay what / if you … [Read more...] about Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
RVA’s Stroller Friendly Walks with Water Views
As parents of young children, exercise is a must to stay energized...and sane. Stroller walks are an easy way to get your steps in without paying for a gym membership or for childcare. Richmond offers several scenic, stroller friendly walks, many of which … [Read more...] about RVA’s Stroller Friendly Walks with Water Views
Halloween Hustle: support local families while having fun
I hope you guys will join my family for the Halloween Hustle! This event supports Better2gether RVA, a non-profit that directly supports families of children with complex medical needs. There will be costume contests, Ghostbusters Virginia, fun zones on … [Read more...] about Halloween Hustle: support local families while having fun
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
FREE indoor swimming pool for Henrico residents, YMCA members
The Frank J Thornton YMCA Aquatic Center is a state of the art indoor swimming pool, complete with children's play area, wet jets, slide and lap lanes. It is FREE for Henrico residents on weekends. For YMCA members, it is included in your … [Read more...] about FREE indoor swimming pool for Henrico residents, YMCA members
Outdoor Labyrinth Walks in the Richmond area offer contemplation, movement
Are you in need of movement in the outdoors and quiet contemplation? Seek out these Labyrinths in the Richmond area which aim to give both a sense of escape and a chance to ponder. A labyrinth is a complex and circuitous path that leads from a beginning point to … [Read more...] about Outdoor Labyrinth Walks in the Richmond area offer contemplation, movement
Girl’s Squash & Skills: FREE Program
Girl's Squash & Skills is a program designed for women and girls to come and learn about the game of squash! Our mission is to to introduce the game of Squash to Richmond focusing on female development in conjunction with academic support. We are working … [Read more...] about Girl’s Squash & Skills: FREE Program