Maymont is making the holidays cheerier this year with two weekends of Merry Market, where hundreds of hand-crafted gifts will be offered for sale by local artisans in an open-air setting accented by twinkling lights, cozy fire pits, fresh evergreen garlands … [Read more...] about Double Dose of Holiday Cheer at Maymont: Merry Market Returns for 2 Weekends, Plus 7 Wreath Workshops
Holidays
FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT – 25TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 2nd from 4:30-7pm at The Cultural Arts Center Free and fun for the whole family! In partnership with the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks, The Cultural Arts Center welcomes you to this beloved holiday event … [Read more...] about FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT – 25TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
Thanksgiving weekend events and deals in Richmond
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! RVA ON THE CHEAP IS THANKFUL FOR ALL OF OUR READERS! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! Many of these events listed below are FREE! Check out the line-up of RVA fun. We make every effort to ensure information is current. Please check … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving weekend events and deals in Richmond
Maymont Fall Events
James River Week is September 9 – 16, and Maymont has planned a full week of special programs and activities celebrating life along the James, from art photography and a rain garden workshop to a family night hike and a film screening with the makers of … [Read more...] about Maymont Fall Events
Celebrating Dad on Father’s Day Around Richmond
Father’s Day takes place the third Sunday in June. Many will give dad a gift, buy him a hometown t-shirt, or give him a homemade card with a photo, a message, a doodle and your name. The most important thing is to show dad you care. It’s traditional to … [Read more...] about Celebrating Dad on Father’s Day Around Richmond
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
December holiday-themed concerts in the Richmond area
School choruses, carolers, Handel's Messiah, the Jazz Nativity and acappella performances are some of the holiday-themed concerts in the Richmond area this December. There's a musical performance for just about every taste in a variety of venues - from hotels to … [Read more...] about December holiday-themed concerts in the Richmond area
Pride Month events in June in Richmond
Pride Month events in Richmond includes a growing list including comedy, parties, advocacy, drag performances and athletics. Keep active with cultural and advocacy organizations all year long with this listing of resources at the bottom of this roundup. … [Read more...] about Pride Month events in June in Richmond
Passover resources in Richmond and online help keep holiday traditions
Passover is the major Jewish spring festival which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan. This year it starts on Friday, April 15, 2022. Those observing the springtime holiday do … [Read more...] about Passover resources in Richmond and online help keep holiday traditions
The Tastes of Ramadan on the Cheap
This year the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Friday, April 1. 2022 and runs through May 1, 2022. It is a time of fasting, worship, and renewal of family ties. Fasting lasts the entire month and Muslims do not eat during daylight hours. Feasting before sun up … [Read more...] about The Tastes of Ramadan on the Cheap
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