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
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Thanksgiving weekend events and deals in Richmond
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! RVA ON THE CHEAP IS THANKFUL FOR ALL OF OUR READERS! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! Many of these events listed below are FREE! Check out the line-up of RVA fun. We make every effort to ensure information is current. Please check … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving weekend events and deals in Richmond
Light Up the Holidays at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
What a merrymaking way to celebrate the season! I loved how each country was decorated, the music, the characters and just the whole, warm feeling at the park. If you're searching for a holiday experience gift, this would be a great one, suitable for toddlers … [Read more...] about Light Up the Holidays at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Free Open Studio Sundays at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
The first Sunday of the month, mark your calendar for Open Studio Sundays at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Open Studio Sundays First Sundays, 12 – 3 pm | Art Education Center Make Open Studio Sunday part of your family’s monthly routine! Visit the MWV … [Read more...] about Free Open Studio Sundays at Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Santa Express Creates Sweet Memories for All!
With so many offerings for train rides around the holidays, our family did not know which to choose! Ultimately, we chose to ride the Santa Express, leaving from Dillwyn Station, about an hour from Richmond. The Old Dominion Railroad Excursions appealed to us … [Read more...] about Santa Express Creates Sweet Memories for All!
Richmond-area Veterans Day Events and Deals
Whether you’re a veteran or active-duty military, one thing is clear – we appreciate your service. To say “thanks” for serving, quite a few establishments offer Veterans Day freebies and deals. Keeping checking back as we update this post with up to date … [Read more...] about Richmond-area Veterans Day Events and Deals
FREE, online programs through Virginia War Memorial
The following events are FREE, registration is required. VWM Livestreams – Images of the Great War Tuesday, November 1 – 10:30 am EST Stereoscopic images have been popular since the mid-nineteenth century. Photographers created amazing images and combined … [Read more...] about FREE, online programs through Virginia War Memorial
Virginia Museum of History & Culture Offers Free Admission to voters, children, veterans
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture is offering FREE admission to adults who show an "I Voted" sticker and kids under 18 receive free admission and 10% off in the café on Tuesday, November 8. In honor of Veterans Day, active Military & … [Read more...] about Virginia Museum of History & Culture Offers Free Admission to voters, children, veterans
Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Zoo: 20 year tradition
One of Richmond’s favorite holiday attractions, Miracle of Christmas-Live at the Zoo, returns for its 20th season December 20-22. The annual pageant is a reenactment of the Christmas Story. This live event includes zoo animals and cast member(s) set … [Read more...] about Miracle of Christmas – Live at the Zoo: 20 year tradition
Total Terror Haunted Attraction: Opening next weekend
Total Terror Haunted Attraction in Powhatan is open every weekend 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. Tickets are $18, but … [Read more...] about Total Terror Haunted Attraction: Opening next weekend
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