Need a fun activity to show your love? In Virginia, businesses, organizations and citizens show LOVE year round with one of a kind LOVEworks, large public art installations that spell out the L-O-V-E in capital letters. Often, LOVEworks are designed specifically … [Read more...] about LOVEworks Signs Around Richmond
Outdoors
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Richmond
This year for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, we may not party like normal or get to New Orleans. But there are plenty of ways to mark the celebrations. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mardi Gras in Richmond
Black History Month Activities for Richmond Families
February is Black History Month, which is a chance to celebrate achievements of Black Americans. Richmond offers a myriad of opportunities for families to celebrate these notable individuals’ accomplishments. As schools continue to make Black History studies … [Read more...] about Black History Month Activities for Richmond Families
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
FREE Admission to Agecroft Hall: January & February
Garden admission is FREE for the rest of the month, so get out and stroll around this 16th century Tudor manor! Even if you can't make it in February, Agecroft Hall & Gardens are worth paying a visit. This place is a … [Read more...] about FREE Admission to Agecroft Hall: January & February
Five Day Trips for RVA Families
Richmonders are fortunate to have so many local attractions; but, occasionally, it can be nice to take a day trip and explore a new town. From Richmond, there are an abundance of family-friendly choices for day trips. Here, RVA on the Cheap breaks down day trips … [Read more...] about Five Day Trips for RVA Families
Entrance to all national parks is free in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In honor of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone as the first fee free day of the year. Commemorated on the third Monday of January, it is also a day of service when hundreds of volunteers … [Read more...] about Entrance to all national parks is free in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Review: CarMax Tacky Light Run is Fun for All Ages!
Sportsbackers has done it again - another flawlessly run event to show off the best of RVA - Holiday Edition! To be honest, I was kind of approaching this event with a wee bit of trepidation...I just wasn't sure how it would go with the kids … [Read more...] about Review: CarMax Tacky Light Run is Fun for All Ages!
History Comes Alive Across Virginia: A Roundup of Living History Museums
Making history interesting to children has been a goal in parenting, as my husband is not only a history enthusiast, but also an educator. Throughout the years, we have visited several museums, historical landmarks and sites, but the best way to engage our children … [Read more...] about History Comes Alive Across Virginia: A Roundup of Living History Museums
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
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