It's one thing to eat the fabulous Virginia grown fruits and vegetables from local markets, it's another thing altogether to pick your own right on the farm in which it is grown. Spring is the time for herbs, greens, raspberries, blackberries and peaches. At the … [Read more...] about Richmond area Pick-Your-Own Orchards and Farms
Fun with Kids
Berry Picking Options in RVA and Beyond
It's almost strawberry season! In Richmond, we are lucky to have several farms from which to choose for berry picking fun! Whether you decide to stay close to RVA or drive an hour or two, there is much fun to be had on these farms. There’s nothing quite … [Read more...] about Berry Picking Options in RVA and Beyond
Maymont Doubles the Fun at This Year’s Dominion Energy Family Easter, Saturday, March 30
Maymont invites local families to celebrate spring at Dominion Energy Family Easter on Saturday, March 30, from 9am–3pm. This year’s event will more than double in size, with dozens of different activities and games stretching from the Carriage House Lawn … [Read more...] about Maymont Doubles the Fun at This Year’s Dominion Energy Family Easter, Saturday, March 30
Maymont Spring Events
Gilded Age Curator Collab: On Thursday, February 22, at 6:30 pm, curators from Maymont and the Lippitt House Museum in Providence, Rhode Island, are co-presenting "Two Men Who Made Their Future: Virginia & Rhode Island After the Civil … [Read more...] about Maymont Spring Events
Dinosaur Exhibits in Virginia
Dino-lovers in Virginia are in luck, as there is no shortage of opportunities to check out dinosaur sculptures, dig pits and fossils all over the state. Wondering where to travel so you can transport to prehistoric times and visit some dinosaurs? Check out our … [Read more...] about Dinosaur Exhibits in Virginia
FREE Children’s Museum Event
I See Me Play in RVA! – City Stadium The Children’s Museum of Richmond presents I See Me Play in RVA!, a free event for families on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at City Stadium. This community event will offer tons of opportunities for families to create, grow, … [Read more...] about FREE Children’s Museum Event
FREE Kindergarten Readiness Events at Children’s Museum of Richmond
April 20 Kindergarten Readiness– Downtown. Join us from 10:00am- 12:00pm for a fun school readiness experience with community partners and CMoR activities! A yellow school bus will be present so kids can practice getting to/from school. This event is free and … [Read more...] about FREE Kindergarten Readiness Events at Children’s Museum of Richmond
16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
We are getting closer to Easter I am starting to think about one of my favorite Easter traditions - dying Easter eggs! Normally we just buy a regular box from the grocery store to dye our eggs but there are so many other new and fun ways to dye eggs these days. … [Read more...] about 16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Easter Egg Hunts, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Petting Zoos, and More
It is traditional to celebrate the religious aspects of the holiday as well as springtime. Fun Easter activities include Easter egg hunts, taking family photos, and giving Easter baskets full of treats. Traditional food is ham, deviled eggs, chocolate bunnies … [Read more...] about Easter Egg Hunts, Photos with the Easter Bunny, Petting Zoos, and More
Celebrate Children in Foster Care with Worthdays
If you're looking for an impactful way to serve kids in our community AND to involve your own kids in the process Worthdays is SUCH a great opportunity. Worthdays is a nonprofit whose mission is to celebrate children in foster care, to make them know they … [Read more...] about Celebrate Children in Foster Care with Worthdays