Arrrgh you going to be there? The 7th Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival (Celebrating America’s 250th & Port Royal’s 282nd Birthday) takes place on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Town Green located at 419 … [Read More...]
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Seventh Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival Saturday, October 3rd!
Arrrgh you going to be there? The 7th Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival (Celebrating America’s 250th & Port Royal’s 282nd Birthday) takes place on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Town Green located at 419 King Street, Port Royal, Virginia, about 45 minutes from Richmond. FREE ADMISSION • FREE SHUTTLE • FAMILY FUN • PIRATES APLENTY! Eight pirate crews (and at least two mermaids) will bring history to life with pirate encampments, demonstrations, … [Read More...]
Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 3rd to Oct. 11th in RVA
Come on out to have your pet(s) blessed! The annual fall Blessing of the Animals is a traditional ceremony in which animals and pets are blessed by local clergies in honor of … [Read More...]
Don’t Miss It! State Fair of Virginia: Sept. 25th to Oct. 4th
It's time again for the State Fair of Virginia! Sept. 25th – Oct 4th, 2026: State Fair of Virginia Doswell, Virginia – The State Fair of Virginia is a multi-day event at the beautiful … [Read More...]
Massanutten Resort: Food & Fun For All Four Seasons
Located just 2 hours from Richmond is Massanutten Resort, a family-friendly destination full of activities and amenities that my family hasn’t experienced anywhere else! Before I break down our entire … [Read More...]
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
Have you ever considered cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers to cyclists; … [Read More...]
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...]
Playgrounds in Chesterfield, Virginia
Fall is almost here and no more searching for ways to entertain your children indoors because it is so blazing hot outside. There are a plethora of playgrounds in Chesterfield to keep children having … [Read More...]
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Seventh Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival Saturday, October 3rd!…
Arrrgh you going to be there? The 7th Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival (Celebrating America’s 250th & Port Royal’s 282nd Birthday) takes place on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Town Green located at 419 King Street, Port Royal, Virginia, about 45 minutes from Richmond. FREE ADMISSION • FREE SHUTTLE […]
Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 3rd to Oct. 11th in RVA…
Come on out to have your pet(s) blessed! The annual fall Blessing of the Animals is a traditional ceremony in which animals and pets are blessed by local clergies in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, who is said to have tamed a wild wolf in God’s name, and then befriended it. […]
Free Classic B&W Movie October 15th at University of Richmond…
Free Movie Oct. 15th at University of Richmond One of Otto Preminger’s classic Film Noir movies, “LAURA (1944)” will be showing for FREE on Thursday, October 15th in Jepson Hall, Room 118, on the campus of the University of Richmond at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Hard Light Cinema and is FREE and […]
Playgrounds in Chesterfield, Virginia…
Fall is almost here and no more searching for ways to entertain your children indoors because it is so blazing hot outside. There are a plethora of playgrounds in Chesterfield to keep children having fun and getting exercise. From a state park playground to smaller ones nestled in neighborhoods; there is no shortage of playground […]
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Seventh Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival Saturday, October 3rd!
Arrrgh you going to be there? The 7th Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival (Celebrating America’s 250th & Port Royal’s 282nd Birthday) takes place on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to … [Read More...]
Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 3rd to Oct. 11th in RVA
Come on out to have your pet(s) blessed! The annual fall Blessing of the Animals is a traditional ceremony in which animals and pets are blessed by local clergies in honor of … [Read More...]
Don’t Miss It! State Fair of Virginia: Sept. 25th to Oct. 4th
It's time again for the State Fair of Virginia! Sept. 25th – Oct 4th, 2026: State Fair of Virginia Doswell, Virginia – The State Fair of Virginia is a multi-day event at the beautiful … [Read More...]
Massanutten Resort: Food & Fun For All Four Seasons
Located just 2 hours from Richmond is Massanutten Resort, a family-friendly destination full of activities and amenities that my family hasn’t experienced anywhere else! Before I break down our entire … [Read More...]
RVA Giving Back
Seventh Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival Saturday, October 3rd!
Arrrgh you going to be there? The 7th Annual Port Royal Pirate Festival (Celebrating America’s 250th & Port Royal’s 282nd Birthday) takes place on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00 AM to … [Read More...]
Blessing of the Animals, Oct. 3rd to Oct. 11th in RVA
Come on out to have your pet(s) blessed! The annual fall Blessing of the Animals is a traditional ceremony in which animals and pets are blessed by local clergies in honor of … [Read More...]
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
Have you ever considered cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail. The fully paved, 51.7 mile trail that connects Richmond to Williamsburg is designed to be for everyone from dog walkers to cyclists; … [Read More...]
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