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 enjoy spinning over the rainforest canopy. The ride is … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints for Visiting Kings Dominion
Ways to Save at King’s Dominion’s Soak City
It’s summertime in RVA, and if there’s one thing all Richmonders have in common during the summer, it’s finding ways to beat the humidity. While there are several public pools and splash pads in the area, I urge you to consider visiting Soak City at Kings Dominion … [Read more...] about Ways to Save at King’s Dominion’s Soak City
Free Admission to Museums with Bank of America
Museums on Us® Offering Bank of America cardholders free weekend access to a variety of museums and cultural institutions across the United States. In Richmond, you can use this free pass at the Children's Museum. Just show your Bank of America credit or debit … [Read more...] about Free Admission to Museums with Bank of America
National Museum of the U.S. Army – Free, Fun, Educational
National Museum of the United States Army is about 2 hours from Richmond. You could make this a day trip by combining a visit to Mount Vernon or even a long weekend, by continuing on to DC. The museum is HUGE, and you could spend hours here. (We underestimated both … [Read more...] about National Museum of the U.S. Army – Free, Fun, Educational
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
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 … [Read more...] about Four FREE Summer Activities for Kids in Richmond, Virginia
Plan an affordable family-fun day!
THE TOY GUYS This is a small toy store located beside Willow Lawn Shopping Center. They sell used LEGO sets, "fill a bag" of LEGO pieces, "build your own mini-figs" for $2, Pokemon cards, FUNKO pops. This is the PERFECT spot for kiddo's to spend their allowance … [Read more...] about Plan an affordable family-fun day!
Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
When my son was about 18 months, one of my parenting mentors, a mom whose children were a few years older than mine, let me in on a huge secret. “JAW” she called it. Just Add Water. It was her way to make any activity more exciting. Since then we have … [Read more...] about Creek Splashing Cool Fun Around Richmond
White Bank Park: Inclusive Playground in Colonial Heights, Virginia
White Bank Park in Colonial Heights, VA, is home to one of the most modernized, unique playgrounds we have seen! It was created through the Maddie Mann Foundation so ALL children, regardless of abilities or backgrounds, could play … [Read more...] about White Bank Park: Inclusive Playground in Colonial Heights, Virginia
Manteo, NC – A Family Guide
My family spent four days in Manteo, North Carolina. It was our first visit to the small town, located on Roanoke Island, which is part of the Outer Banks. It was our first trip there, and I could not believe how many unique activities Manteo had to offer. … [Read more...] about Manteo, NC – A Family Guide
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