One day admission to attractions like the Metro Richmond Zoo, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and the Children’s Museum of Richmond add up after multiple visits. To save on ticket prices for local family fun, consider memberships. Often, memberships make admission … [Read more...] about Richmond area memberships worth the investment
Shopping
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
Shop small, shop artsy: local boutiques in the Richmond area
There are many ways to shop small and shop artsy for yourself or for the special someone in your life at locally owned stores in the Richmond area – gift shops, art galleries, toy shops. The list below will take you from Carytown to Jackson Ward, Midlothian to … [Read more...] about Shop small, shop artsy: local boutiques in the Richmond area
December Craft and Holiday Fairs in Richmond
Richmond holiday-time pop-up shopping events take place online this year as well as in varied locations from urban shopping districts, to churches, from schools to historical sites. This list of holiday and Christmas craft and holiday fairs in Richmond spans … [Read more...] about December Craft and Holiday Fairs in Richmond
Travel On A Tank Getaway-From-Richmond Deals
It’s summer’s last hurrah and Groupon is offering a number of deals to hotels accessible on a tank of gas’ distance from Richmond. Check out these special offers located nearby historical sites, mountains, beaches and Washington D.C.’s monuments and museums. … [Read more...] about Travel On A Tank Getaway-From-Richmond Deals
Richmond-area museum stores offer unique holiday gifts
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
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
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