If you haven't been to Carter Mountain for apple picking, you don't know what you're missing! It's a festival every day on the mountain and it's just a short drive up I-64 towards Charlottesville. They are open daily 9am - 6pm. Timed tickets required for entry … [Read more...] about Apple picking fun, plus apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine
Fun with Kids
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
Have you ever considered cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers to cyclists; beginners to expert visitors are encouraged to enjoy the “Cap … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
Five Places in Richmond for Board Game Lovers
Modern Tabletop Gaming Modern Tabletop Gaming is a hub for trading card game fans. For many board game stores, trading card games are their financial lifeblood. Modern Tabletop Gaming has daily events for Magic the Gathering, the most popular … [Read more...] about Five Places in Richmond for Board Game Lovers
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
Playgrounds in Chesterfield, Virginia
Fall is almost here and no more searching for ways to entertain your children indoors because it is so blazing hot outside. There are a plethora of playgrounds in Chesterfield to keep children having fun and getting exercise. From a state park playground to … [Read more...] about Playgrounds in Chesterfield, Virginia
Virginia Museum of History & Culture is a State Treasure
Learn about how Virginia's story is America's story at the reimagined Virginia Museum of History and Culture. Explore the natural & socioeconomic forces that converged in Virginia through the short film "Imagine Virginia" in the new VMHC Orientation … [Read more...] about Virginia Museum of History & Culture is a State Treasure
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
Family & Children’s Programs around Richmond
RVA is full of activities for families and children! Parents of young children are invited to join in several story times in and around Richmond, many of which are FREE. Additionally, there are paid activities at several popular children’s venues in the … [Read more...] about Family & Children’s Programs around Richmond
Richmond’s Farmers Markets
A number of farmers markets around Richmond are open year round - from Forest Hill to the West End, Carytown to Lakeside - with precautions set up for safety. And these farmers markets are worth the trip, because there’s just something about local produce that … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Farmers Markets
Day Tripping to Main Street Towns Around Richmond
The last time my family and I visited Staunton we noticed the same “Virginia Main Street” signage that we had seen previously in Ashland, another one of our favorite towns. After some quick research we learned that The Commonwealth has recognized 30 Main Street … [Read more...] about Day Tripping to Main Street Towns Around Richmond
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