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
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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
Celebrate Women’s History Month in Richmond
March is Women's History Month Every year, by order of a presidential proclamation, the month of March is set aside to honor the contributions of women throughout American history. There are numerous events going on around Richmond that celebrate … [Read more...] about Celebrate Women’s History Month in 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
Church Hill Irish Festival
Make plans to attend the Church Hill Irish Festival on March 16 and 17. Along with St. Patrick's Church, the Irish Festival proceeds benefit many local organizations including Child Savers, Richmond Hill, The Church Hill Association, Fulton Neighborhood Resource … [Read more...] about Church Hill Irish Festival
Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
Easter is traditionally a religious holiday. People often go to the cemetery in the morning and put flowers on the graves of family members, visit church for services or Mass and enjoy celebratory meals with family or at a special restaurant. But this year, for … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!
What kind of items do you put into your Easter Baskets? Do you just toss in a bunch of candy? What about presents? Do you make it a whole theme? Growing up my mom used to fill our baskets with candy and then include a little gift or two. Now that I am the one … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!
Do-It-Yourself St. Patrick’s Day Fun
Here are a bunch of ways to bring the fun and even funky, fun celebrations home to celebrate the patron Saint of Ireland and Irish heritage. •Make a video of your group singing an Irish tune, dancing the Irish jig and singing an Irish lullaby. … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself St. Patrick’s Day Fun
St. Patrick’s Day Events and Food Specials Around Richmond
This year's St. Patrick's Day events around Richmond are gearing up and turning up the green to safely celebrate. Keep checking back at this growing list. Related post: Do-It-Yourself St. Patrick’s Day Fun ☘️ ST. PATRICK DAY EVENTS AROUND … [Read more...] about St. Patrick’s Day Events and Food Specials Around Richmond