Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond boasts several different venues for … [Read More...]
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Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond boasts several different venues for spending time with farm animals. From birthday parties to a simple day at the park, the Richmond area provides several options to be around some adorable furry friends. Five Richmond area farms offering families opportunities to see and learn about animals: Check … [Read More...]
RVA’s Stroller Friendly Walks with Water Views
As parents of young children, exercise is a must to stay energized...and sane. Stroller walks are an easy way to get your steps in without paying for a gym membership or for childcare. Richmond … [Read More...]
The Best Donut Shops in Richmond
There's just something about starting the day off with a delicious donut. And, fortunately, in Richmond, there's no shortage of donut shops, making it easy to start the day off right (and … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Living History Museums in Virginia
Making history interesting to children has been a goal in parenting, as my husband is not only a history enthusiast, but also an educator. Throughout the years, we have visited several museums, … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Helpful Hints for Visiting Kings Dominion
Kings Dominion is open! In addition to the familiar favorites, a new ride, Tumbili is open. KD patrons will find an exciting ride in the Jungle Expedition area of the park, where Tumbili riders will … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
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, check out posts highlighting museums and historical sites. If you are looking to […]
Four FREE Summer Activities for Kids in Richmond, Virginia…
I recently had a Mom friend ask, “What can we do that doesn’t cost money? We’ve already spent a fortune keeping the kids busy this summer.” If you’re like my friend, I am here to help! Here are four, FREE summer activities to add structure and fun to your daily routine. Splash pads: Pack […]
FREE Children’s Museum Event…
I See Me Play in RVA! – City Stadium The Children’s Museum of Richmond presents I See Me Play in RVA!, a free event for families on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at City Stadium. This community event will offer tons of opportunities for families to create, grow, build, and read together in interactive ways that […]
Richmond Book Festival…
Richmond Book Festival at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School Promises a Day of Literary Delight and Community Fun The vibrant community of Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School is thrilled to announce the upcoming Richmond Book Festival, set to take place on Saturday, April 27th, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. This family-friendly event promises an immersive celebration […]
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Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
Petting zoos offer families a chance to interact with animals in a fun and safe way. Children and adults enjoy petting, feeding and even playing with the gentle animals at farms and zoos. Richmond … [Read More...]
RVA’s Stroller Friendly Walks with Water Views
As parents of young children, exercise is a must to stay energized...and sane. Stroller walks are an easy way to get your steps in without paying for a gym membership or for childcare. Richmond … [Read More...]
Kid-friendly Hikes in Richmond, Virginia
Larus Park This park is completely peaceful, with tons of open space, opportunities to climb and explore. There are different entrances, but today we parked at 3139 Stony Point Rd., … [Read More...]
Charles City, Virginia: Day Trips from Richmond
Here's a fun and easy day trip. Charles City, VA is about 1 hour from Richmond. LAWRENCE LEWIS JR. PARK We started with a short hike at Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park. This is a … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
FREE Children’s Museum Event
I See Me Play in RVA! – City Stadium The Children’s Museum of Richmond presents I See Me Play in RVA!, a free event for families on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at City Stadium. This community event … [Read More...]
Richmond Book Festival
Richmond Book Festival at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School Promises a Day of Literary Delight and Community Fun The vibrant community of Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School is thrilled to … [Read More...]
Earth Month Activities in Richmond, Virginia
Earth Day was created 53 years ago to draw attention to the health of our planet. The theme this year Earth Day observances is Invest in Our Planet. Earth Day Celebrations around … [Read More...]
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