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
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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
FREE community build at Visual Arts Center of Richmond
From Visual Arts Center of Richmond: Join us for “All Hands In,” a community build facilitated by Lukaza Branfman-Verissimo and Valeska Populoh at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. These community build workshops are an opportunity to work with the … [Read more...] about FREE community build at Visual Arts Center of Richmond
RICHMOND HOME + GARDEN SHOW DISCOUNT
With home renovation activity and spending at a four-year high (according to a 2022 U.S. Houzz & Home Survey), the Richmond Home Show, presented by Herman W. Allen Plumbing, Heating & Cooling at the Richmond Raceway Complex October 21-23, is your go-to … [Read more...] about RICHMOND HOME + GARDEN SHOW DISCOUNT
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 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
FREE and Cheap Things To Do Around Richmond This Week
Enjoying all that is great about Richmond while saving money should be easy to do with this roundup of FREE and cheap events in and around the city this week from Mon., July 4, 2022 to Sun., July 10, 2022. 🇺🇸July 4th Independence Day Festivities in … [Read more...] about FREE and Cheap Things To Do Around Richmond This Week
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
Birthday Freebies
No matter your age, birthdays are special days and a day to celebrate YOU! Let Richmond On The Cheap help you make it a great one. Check out the great birthday freebies you can get at all sorts of restaurants and stores. In some cases all you need to do is show … [Read more...] about Birthday Freebies
Where to Thrift for Summer in Richmond
Secondhand shopping has become a popular practice for people to find their own style in clothing, furniture, jewelry, and so much more. Not only is it a way to save money, but thrifting is also an environmentally friendly shopping choice. In Richmond, there is a … [Read more...] about Where to Thrift for Summer in Richmond