If you’re looking for a unique gift this season, consider shopping at local museum stores. Whether you’re shopping for a history buff, an art lover, or a science explorer, you can find the perfect gift at a museum store. Here’s a roundup of some of the museum … [Read more...] about Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
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Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Richmond? Here’s our list of the top free and cheap events, discounts, and deals to have fun around Richmond that won’t cost you your whole week’s paycheck. Besides some of the highlighted events listed here, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do in Richmond this weekend
Christmas Tree Shopping Around Richmond
There is nothing in the world that matches the feeling one gets when surrounded by soft lights while simultaneously being enveloped by the smell of pine. A Christmas tree is just the thing to help get in the spirit of the holiday. This listing shows the many places … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Shopping Around Richmond
Richmond’s Black Friday deals, events and Small Business Saturday
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. My Black Friday-prep tradition typically involves reading the ads in the Thanksgiving Day paper. This year, however, I'm not getting involved with the … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Black Friday deals, events and Small Business Saturday
Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
Fall is here. And when autumn settles in, so do the pumpkins. You know it's pumpkin time because the air is crisp and it’s time to break out pumpkin everything! The fall season is one of the most exciting times of the year in Richmond marked by pumpkin patches, … [Read more...] about Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
Apple picking fun, plus apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine
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
Richmond, Virginia Bookstores
Richmond is lucky to be home to numerous bookstores, literary events and literary institutions. All of these resources give residents a chance to escape and just lose themselves in literature and stories. Check websites for updated hours and happy … [Read more...] about Richmond, Virginia Bookstores
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
FREE, family-friendly fun at Cross Creek Nursery
Looking for an easy and FREE fall outing?! Cross Creek Nursery's got you covered! I love this family-owned, community-focused business and I know y'all will too! For your visit this fall, I suggest parking at the top of the gravel … [Read more...] about FREE, family-friendly fun at Cross Creek Nursery
Kid’s Clothing Deals in Richmond, Virginia
Every spring when I clean out my children's drawers and closets. I sort items that no longer fit and am often sad about how quickly my kids are growing and also that they were only able to wear many items of clothing a couple of times before outgrowing … [Read more...] about Kid’s Clothing Deals in Richmond, Virginia