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
Attractions & Museums
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
A Powerful Journey through Poignant Visuals at the VMFA
“History is always present.” -Dawoud Bey Dawoud Bey: Elegy opens this Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the VMFA. This exhibition is an exploration of the experiences of African Americans in the early United States. Bey conveys immense emotion … [Read more...] about A Powerful Journey through Poignant Visuals at the VMFA
Maymont Herbs Galore
Herbs Galore at Maymont Grows to 90 Vendors Across 5 Acres on Saturday, April 27 The Herbs Galore plant sale returns to Maymont with a bumper crop of vendors on Saturday, April 27, from 8am–3pm. Bigger than ever, this year’s event features 90 plant and … [Read more...] about Maymont Herbs Galore
Learning Through Play(Ground) at CMoR
The Children’s Museum of Richmond’s philosophy “learning through play”, is taking on an entirely new meaning through CMoR’s recently innovative playground at its downtown location. The state of the art playground is designed to serve not only the patrons of the … [Read more...] about Learning Through Play(Ground) at CMoR
Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit
The Childrens’ Museum of Richmond has always encouraged learning through play. The interactive and engaging exhibits allow children to do just that; and, the harvest exhibit at the Chesterfield location, CMoR’s young patrons are learning about farm life without … [Read more...] about Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit
Silent Disco Yoga
Event Info Sunday, April 14 11:00AM - 12:00PM $5 ticket Event Description Silent Disco Yoga — where the rhythm of your breath meets the beat of the music. Join Midtown Yoga at Main Street Station for an immersive yoga experience that will elevate your … [Read more...] about Silent Disco Yoga
Free things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia
You may know Fredericksburg for its Colonial and Civil War history. The area is definitely full of museums and battlefields. George Washington’s boyhood home is even located in Fredericksburg. But there are some unique adventures in Fredericksburg that may be … [Read more...] about Free things to do in Fredericksburg, Virginia
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
Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, is home to approximately 32,000 objects, a library that holds nearly 110,000 books and a 550 acre park. The focus of the museum is to connect people to the world’s waters through the various works of art, … [Read more...] about Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
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