A few tips for visiting DC, whether you intend to stay for several days or just a day trip. 1. Choose 2 or 3 big activities to do, whether it's museums, tours, or sites, and stay focused on doing those. If you plan too many ventures, you'll be exhausted … [Read more...] about Travel Tips for Washington D.C.
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Richmond’s Kids Eat Free And Cheap Deals
Need to score free or cheap eats for the little ones? We have you covered. See below for local deals organized by day of the week. It's what you want when you want it. Visit websites to confirm offers as they may change after posting here. Monday Joe's … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Kids Eat Free And Cheap Deals
July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
The Fourth of July celebrates the independence of our nation and the coming together of a diverse groups of people to build our country with tolerance for all. See details below on Independence Day events. We'll add more events as we get closer to … [Read more...] about July 4th Independence Day Festivities in Richmond, Virginia
Ultimate Dinosaurs Exhibit at Science Museum of Virginia
Being the mom of a dino enthusiast, I felt knowledgeable in my dino vocabulary and identification skills, but this exhibit took me to another level. We've all heard of t-rex and stegosaurus, but Ultimate Dinosaurs introduces visitors to lesser known dinosaurs from … [Read more...] about Ultimate Dinosaurs Exhibit at Science Museum of Virginia
Guide to Family Friendly Beaches near Richmond, Virginia
A trip to the beach is a cinch for Richmonders, as we are fortunate to have several beaches within 2.5 hours. Traveling to any of these beaches makes for an affordable and fun way to escape the RVA humidity. As you plan your beach trip this summer, consult RVA … [Read more...] about Guide to Family Friendly Beaches near Richmond, Virginia
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
Richmond’s Public Pools & Splash Pads
Keep fit and keep cool by taking a dip in one of Richmond’s FREE or cheap pools. Hotchkiss, Randolph, Blackwell, and Fairmount Richmond Parks & Recreation outdoor pools open from Mid June until September and close after Labor Day. See locations … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Public Pools & Splash Pads
Washington D.C. – Kid-friendly itinerary
Traveling with kids is a joy and something we treasure. Our family loves finding new places in our state to visit and explore. But, there was one place I longed to visit, but faced with a bit of apprehension: Washington, D.C. Between the unpredictable … [Read more...] about Washington D.C. – Kid-friendly itinerary
FREE Summer Reading Programs
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
Fun, funky & cheap: summer activities for kids at home
It's hot out, and kids need a way to keep engaged, play and have fun. If you are looking for a way to keep the kids busy on a budget check out our list of traditional and other funky summer activities that range from reading, to crafting ,to … [Read more...] about Fun, funky & cheap: summer activities for kids at home
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