While the leaves turn gold, red and orange a visit to Kings Dominion has a Halloween-themed focus for those who enjoy thrilling rides, autumn activities or scary costumes. Before you go, plan your route to whiz on the Twisted Timbers roller coaster or visit the … [Read more...] about Halloween Festivities from Scare-Free to Ultra Spooky at Kings Dominion
Attractions & Museums
Total Terror Haunted Attraction: Two Haunts for 2025
Total Terror Haunted Attraction in Powhatan is open every Friday and Saturday in October. The event is unique in that the staff creates everything. They make their own masks, costumes, props, sets, and sometimes even the music/sound effects. This year, … [Read more...] about Total Terror Haunted Attraction: Two Haunts for 2025
Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Richmond? Here’s our list of the top free and cheap events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend
FREE Pre-K Kings Dominion Pass
The Kings Dominion Pre-K Pass is here! The pass is FREE for kids 3 to 5 years old and includes season-long access through the 2026 season, including Soak City Waterpark. With your Pre-K Pass, your child can come and go as often as you’d like … [Read more...] about FREE Pre-K Kings Dominion Pass
Ultimate Guide to Richmond Hikes
Are you looking for some kid-friendly hikes to get out and enjoy with the kids? This map is a great guide for getting those steps this fall! Richmond, VA Hikes How to use this map: Find the hike of your choice. Click on the blue pin. Click the … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to Richmond Hikes
Colonial Williamsburg : A Family Day Trip
Richmonders are fortunate to have the largest living museum in the world, Colonial Williamsburg only about 1 hour and 20 minutes away. Williamsburg is a great day trip for Richmond families. Offering a hands-on, educational experiences focusing on 18th-century … [Read more...] about Colonial Williamsburg : A Family Day Trip
How to get (borrow) FREE toys
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 Library … [Read more...] about How to get (borrow) FREE toys
Field Trips in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond has several local venues to enhance learning, many of which offer hands-on, dynamic, and memorable experiences. Family Field Trips in Richmond, Virginia 1. Taylor Made Chocolate: See how chocolate is made from cocoa beans in this chocolate factory … [Read more...] about Field Trips in Richmond, Virginia
Make a Splash at Richmond’s Water Parks
During the summer one of the most fun ways to cool off is at one of the local water parks. Here in Richmond there are four that make it easy to beat the heat. Fortunately, there are ways to save at each of the parks, making this an exciting and affordable … [Read more...] about Make a Splash at Richmond’s Water Parks
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
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