With summer comes sunny days at the pool, exciting family vacations and time for relaxation. Another thing that comes with summer is something educators have referred to as the “summer slide,” the tendency for students to lose some of what they have learned during … [Read more...] about FREE Summer Reading Programs
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Museums for All offers free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — see which Richmond area museums participate
The Museums for All Initiative is a program from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that aims to make museums accessible to all families, regardless of financial status. Through this program, anyone who receives SNAP is eligible to access over 1,000 … [Read more...] about Museums for All offers free or reduced admission for families on food assistance — see which Richmond area museums participate
Activities for young children around Richmond – a roundup
Many parents of preschool aged children express concern over the lack of socialization for their children throughout the last couple of years. Fortunately, around the Richmond area, there are several opportunities for toddlers and preschoolers to engage with other … [Read more...] about Activities for young children around Richmond – a roundup
Winter Vacation Activities for Kids
Whether you are letting the kids play with the Nintendo Switch, watch YouTube, and munch on a bucket of snacks within arms reach because “Mama has to work” or doing lots of baking and cookie decorating and gingerbread house making this winter vacation, there's … [Read more...] about Winter Vacation Activities for Kids
Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
The Children's Museum of Richmond (CMOR) is open for play and discovery, offering one-of-a-kind experiences for your family. Children can climb, create, explore, and play their way to a lifetime of learning. Read our review on how play is fundamental at the … [Read more...] about Discounts and Special Events at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
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
Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
Yoga is a gentle way to stretch and exercise as well as relieve stress. The practice focuses on movement, breath & meditation. There are a number of yoga studios that are offering FREE, cheap and outdoor yoga classes around Richmond as well as pay what / if you … [Read more...] about Outdoor, FREE and cheap yoga classes around Richmond
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
Virtual and in-person classes for teens and tweens
Looking for something interesting for your teens and tweens to add enrichment to their lives? There are many virtual and in-person classes out there – from art classes to art therapy, dance to yoga, music to languages, and much more. Some are in person. Most … [Read more...] about Virtual and in-person classes for teens and tweens
Cheap Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month in April at Home
Poetry is a perfect form of expression for this difficult time and also a great way to capture the beautiful weather and our unique interactions. While many poetry-focused gatherings have been cancelled there are mays to celebrate National Poetry Month in … [Read more...] about Cheap Ways to Celebrate Poetry Month in April at Home
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