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
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Richmond area summer camps
It's never too early to plan for your child's summer. There's a wide variety of Richmond-area summer camps around Richmond every summer. Games, gardening, sports, arts, cooking, river sports, writing, science activities and swimming are some of the programming … [Read more...] about Richmond area summer camps
Dirt Cheap Activities for Earth Month
Earth Day falls on Saturday, April 23, 2022. The event was created 52 years ago to draw attention to the health of our planet. The theme this year Earth Day observances is Restore Our Earth. There are fewer events in Richmond this year but there are still a lot of … [Read more...] about Dirt Cheap Activities for Earth Month
RVA Spring Break Events
Are the kids out of school for Spring Break April 2 - 10, 2022 and looking for something to do? How do you plan to keep them busy? We've found lots of FREE and low cost events in the Richmond area at museums, nature centers, attractions, spring break camps and … [Read more...] about RVA Spring Break Events
LOVEworks Signs Around Richmond
Need a fun activity to show your love? In Virginia, businesses, organizations and citizens show LOVE year round with one of a kind LOVEworks, large public art installations that spell out the L-O-V-E in capital letters. Often, LOVEworks are designed specifically … [Read more...] about LOVEworks Signs Around Richmond
Black History Month Activities for Richmond Families
February is Black History Month, which is a chance to celebrate achievements of Black Americans. Richmond offers a myriad of opportunities for families to celebrate these notable individuals’ accomplishments. As schools continue to make Black History studies … [Read more...] about Black History Month Activities for Richmond Families
Half Price Admission at Ginter Botanical Garden through Jan. 29, 2022
All Garden visitors enjoy half-price admission through Jan. 29, 2022. All Garden visitors enjoy half-price admission from Jan. 17-29, 2022. During this time only, Garden admission is $7 for adults and seniors and $4 for children. More … [Read more...] about Half Price Admission at Ginter Botanical Garden through Jan. 29, 2022
Entrance to all national parks is free in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In honor of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Park Service sites will have free admission for everyone on Monday, January 17, 2022, as the first fee free day of the year. Commemorated on the third Monday of January, it is also a day of service … [Read more...] about Entrance to all national parks is free in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Richmond area Pick-Your-Own Orchards and Farms
It's one thing to eat the fabulous Virginia grown fruits and vegetables from local markets, it's another thing altogether to pick your own right on the farm in which it is grown. Spring is the time for herbs, greens, raspberries, blackberries and peaches. At the … [Read more...] about Richmond area Pick-Your-Own Orchards and Farms
Williamsburg Day Trip: Have Fun, Off the Beaten Path, While Saving Cash
The “Colonial Capital” of Virginia, Williamsburg is a city that attracts visitors from all over the United States because of its variety of activities, historical background and unique offerings. Fortunately, for Richmonders the drive to Williamsburg is just over … [Read more...] about Williamsburg Day Trip: Have Fun, Off the Beaten Path, While Saving Cash
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