Back in 2000, Chipotle celebrated the very first Boorito giveaway with a burrito-themed costume contest on Halloween night. In the following years, customers who showed up dressed in any costume on Oct. 31 received a discounted entrée. Over … [Read More...]
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FREE Pumpkin Patches to Visit
Going to the pumpkin patch is a fall tradition, but where we go is dependent on the needs of our family that particular year. Here are a few of our local favorites with NO admission fee. Always check websites before visiting as offerings change year to year. Boulevard Flower Gardens: We love supporting this family owned business, and it’s fun to visit BFG even when it’s not pumpkin season. They have goats, alpaca, plenty of space to run. My kids love the … [Read More...]
Chesterfield Berry Farm: Pumpkins, Hay Rides, Corn Maze and more!
The farm is full of activities, concessions and FUN! General Farm Fun Pass Online Price $19.99 per person Gate Price $24.99 per person Ages under 2 are … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Places to take photos with Santa in the Richmond area
The Christmas tradition of documenting the holiday with Old St. Nick lives on in numerous venues around Richmond - from malls, to shopping districts, sporting goods stores to greenhouses, farms to the … [Read More...]
Christmas Tree Shopping Around Richmond
There is nothing in the world that matches the feeling one gets when surrounded by soft lights while simultaneously being enveloped by the smell of pine. A Christmas tree is just the thing to help get … [Read More...]
Enjoy the holidays with FREE activities for the whole family
Free activities Richmond has to offer during the holidays: 1. Dropping off a letter for Santa in exchange for a free donut at Sugar Shack. 2. Free Santa visit/photo at … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Free Things To Do in Richmond
The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities…
Welcome to the holiday season where bright pumpkin orange and black are the key colors. So many events in the Richmond area in October usher in fun, festive and sometimes creepy Halloween festivities in so many different ways. This round up listing festivals and fairs takes you to cultural centers for Day of the Dead […]
National Parks Entrance-Free Days…
Here in the Richmond area we have numerous National Park sites and many more within driving distance. The fee waiver is a great excuse to make a day trip to these educational, historical and often naturally beautiful places. Which of these nearby National Parks in Virginia will you explore? •The Appalachian Trail is a 2,180+ […]
Boulevard Flower Gardens: Pumpkin patch, outdoor fun, FREE admission…
If you’ve been wondering…YES, Boulevard Flower Gardens is worth the drive. We started by playing in the little cottage near the parking lot, and then headed to the patch. These little boys loved running in allll the open space, “driving” the tractors, and finding their own perfect pumpkins. If you continue […]
Enjoy the holidays with FREE activities for the whole family…
Free activities Richmond has to offer during the holidays: 1. Dropping off a letter for Santa in exchange for a free donut at Sugar Shack. 2. Free Santa visit/photo at Cabela’s. 3. The model train set-up and all the holiday vibes at Great Big Greenhouse. 4. Your own tacky light tour! 5. […]
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The Ultimate List of Richmond-area Halloween Events and Activities
Welcome to the holiday season where bright pumpkin orange and black are the key colors. So many events in the Richmond area in October usher in fun, festive and sometimes creepy Halloween festivities … [Read More...]
Boulevard Flower Gardens: Pumpkin patch, outdoor fun, FREE admission
If you've been wondering...YES, Boulevard Flower Gardens is worth the drive. We started by playing in the little cottage near the parking lot, and then headed … [Read More...]
FREE Pumpkin Patches to Visit
Going to the pumpkin patch is a fall tradition, but where we go is dependent on the needs of our family that particular year. Here are a few of our local favorites with NO admission … [Read More...]
Chesterfield Berry Farm: Pumpkins, Hay Rides, Corn Maze and more!
The farm is full of activities, concessions and FUN! General Farm Fun Pass Online Price $19.99 per person Gate Price $24.99 per person Ages under 2 are … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Maymont Expands Garden Glow presented by Kroger to 22 Nights, Including 3 Free Nights for Members
Maymont is expanding its most anticipated event of the year, Garden Glow presented by Kroger, to 22 fun-filled nights this fall, from October 16 – November 10. Giant light sculptures will sprout up … [Read More...]
Halloween Hustle: support local families while having fun
This event supports Better2gether RVA, a non-profit that directly supports families of children with complex medical needs. There will be costume contests, Ghostbusters Virginia, fun zones on … [Read More...]
Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages in Richmond, Virginia
It can be challenging to find ways to involve a young child in helping the community. If you are looking to involve your young child in volunteering, here are some family-friendly volunteer … [Read More...]
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50+ Events and Festivals in and Around Richmond
Mark your calendars now for these fun festivals in and around RVA. Lots of fun, food, and many are FREE. Visit websites