Central Library, located off Route 10 in Chesterfield is a perfect starting point for an exciting family adventure. Central Library provides a comfortable atmosphere. The children’s section is large with books categorized by topics with indicators on the sides, … [Read more...] about Affordable Family Fun in Chesterfield
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Five Places in Richmond for Board Game Lovers
Modern Tabletop Gaming Modern Tabletop Gaming is a hub for trading card game fans. For many board game stores, trading card games are their financial lifeblood. Modern Tabletop Gaming has daily events for Magic the Gathering, the most popular trading card … [Read more...] about Five Places in Richmond for Board Game Lovers
Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, Virginia, is home to approximately 32,000 objects, a library that holds nearly 110,000 books and a 550 acre park. The focus of the museum is to connect people to the world’s waters through the various works of art, … [Read more...] about Connect, Engage, Exercise and Explore at The Mariners’ Museum and Park
Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
Easter is traditionally a religious holiday. People often go to the cemetery in the morning and put flowers on the graves of family members, visit church for services or Mass and enjoy celebratory meals with family or at a special restaurant. But this year, for … [Read more...] about Do-It-Yourself Easter Fun On the Cheap
16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
We are getting closer to Easter I am starting to think about one of my favorite Easter traditions - dying Easter eggs! Normally we just buy a regular box from the grocery store to dye our eggs but there are so many other new and fun ways to dye eggs these days. … [Read more...] about 16 Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!
What kind of items do you put into your Easter Baskets? Do you just toss in a bunch of candy? What about presents? Do you make it a whole theme? Growing up my mom used to fill our baskets with candy and then include a little gift or two. Now that I am the one … [Read more...] about Create Your Own Easter Baskets Themes!
Maymont Doubles the Fun at This Year’s Dominion Energy Family Easter, Saturday, March 30
Maymont invites local families to celebrate spring at Dominion Energy Family Easter on Saturday, March 30, from 9am–3pm. This year’s event will more than double in size, with dozens of different activities and games stretching from the Carriage House Lawn … [Read more...] about Maymont Doubles the Fun at This Year’s Dominion Energy Family Easter, Saturday, March 30
Wildrock, A Natural Playground for Children
BEFORE YOU GO You must make a timed reservation on Wildrock's website. Reservations are for a "carload' or up to 6 people and cost $20. Each reservation is for 2.5 hours. If the cost is prohibitive, there's a code on the website for you to put in at check out. You … [Read more...] about Wildrock, A Natural Playground for Children
Inclusive Playgrounds in Richmond, Virginia
Inclusive playgrounds are just that, playgrounds designed so that children of all abilities and backgrounds can play together. Meeting varied needs and interests is a goal of each of the playgrounds below. Whether you are searching for a playground to meet a … [Read more...] about Inclusive Playgrounds in Richmond, Virginia
Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
During May, which is Bike Month, consider 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; beginners to expert visitors are encouraged to … [Read more...] about Five Tips for Attempting the Capital Trail
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