As parents of young children, exercise is a must to stay energized...and sane. Stroller walks are an easy way to get your steps in without paying for a gym membership or for childcare. Richmond offers several scenic, stroller friendly walks, many of which … [Read more...] about RVA’s Stroller Friendly Walks with Water Views
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SIX ways to enjoy Pocahontas State Park
Did you know the largest Virginia State Park is right here in RVA?! (Ok..not directly in the city, but really close!) Despite visiting Pocahontas State Park MANY times, we still have lots more to see and do here. While there is a parking fee for VA State Parks, the … [Read more...] about SIX ways to enjoy Pocahontas State Park
Ski Lift Ticket and Winter Resort Discounts
Ski adventures are just a car-ride away from Richmond, Virginia. If you’re in the mood for some fun winter skiing, check out this list of ski resorts and mountains. You can visit here to check out the snow report in various locations and resorts. But also … [Read more...] about Ski Lift Ticket and Winter Resort Discounts
Five Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, known affectionately as “The River City”, offers a trove of hikes. With options like historic landmarks to river views, RVA has a hike for everyone! Narrowing this list down to *just* five hikes was difficult for me, as I absolutely love so many of … [Read more...] about Five Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
Farmville, Virginia: Family Day Trip
Known as a two college town and a furniture shopping destination, Farmville, Virginia is also a charming town to take a family day trip. An hour drive from Richmond will take you to the longest bridge in the state, several museums, unique restaurants and a … [Read more...] about Farmville, Virginia: Family Day Trip
Minimize the Costs and Maximize the Joy of Playing Youth Sports
Raising kids is expensive, but raising kids who play sports is a different ballgame (sports pun intended). Managing sports-related expenses can significantly stretch your budget. Today, RVA on the Cheap explains what you can do to make sports fun for your child and … [Read more...] about Minimize the Costs and Maximize the Joy of Playing Youth Sports
Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
Yoga is a gentle way to stretch and exercise as well as relieve stress. The practice focuses on movement, breath & meditation. There are a number of yoga studios that are offering FREE, cheap and outdoor yoga classes around Richmond as well as pay what / if you … [Read more...] about Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
Girl’s Squash & Skills: FREE Program
Girl's Squash & Skills is a program designed for women and girls to come and learn about the game of squash! Our mission is to to introduce the game of Squash to Richmond focusing on female development in conjunction with academic support. We are working … [Read more...] about Girl’s Squash & Skills: FREE Program
Weinstein JCC : Pool Membership Deal Plus More!
The JCC is offering to families and individuals looking for a pool for the summer. The JCC is offering a special summer membership with 3 months of no dues, access to our 2 indoor and 1 outdoor pool along with 3-Free one hour personal training sessions and 2-Free … [Read more...] about Weinstein JCC : Pool Membership Deal Plus More!
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events around Richmond
Check out the many New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events around Richmond this year. There are ways to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023 at events specifically for adults, kids or families. Be sure to call each venue to confirm events are still occurring. The … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day events around Richmond
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