Long weekends were made for family getaways. From Richmond, there are several places to visit for a two or three-day expedition; but, there is one that offers a variety of family-friendly experiences and getting there and returning home is less than a tank of … [Read more...] about Lynchburg, Virginia: Family-Friendly Itinerary
FOOD & DRINK
Shake Shack celebrates the holidays with 9 Days of Free Burgers
Shake Shack is definitely making the holidays a little merrier burger lovers and bargain hunters! From Dec. 16 to 24, 2024, the popular eatery is offering a Holiday Burger Blitz: 9 Days of Free Burgers — with a new complimentary burger available each day. It’s the … [Read more...] about Shake Shack celebrates the holidays with 9 Days of Free Burgers
Richmond’s Black Friday deals, events and Small Business Saturday
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. My Black Friday-prep tradition typically involves reading the ads in the Thanksgiving Day paper. This year, however, I'm not getting involved with the … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Black Friday deals, events and Small Business Saturday
Roundup: Local Family Fall Activities
Apple cider, pumpkins, orange and red leaves abound...Fall in Richmond is on the way! And, to accompany the signs of autumn, there are several local fall activities. After visiting the same pumpkin patches over the last few years, our family is excited to try a few … [Read more...] about Roundup: Local Family Fall Activities
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 exciting times of the year in Richmond marked by pumpkin patches, … [Read more...] about Richmond area Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Fall Fun Farms
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 around the grounds, and the Japanese Garden presented by Colesville … [Read more...] about Maymont Expands Garden Glow presented by Kroger to 22 Nights, Including 3 Free Nights for Members
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 Charlottesville. They are open daily 9am - 6pm. Timed tickets required for entry … [Read more...] about Apple picking fun, plus apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine
Kids Eat Free: Silver Diner
Silver Diner, located in Henrico County in the Innsbrook shopping area, is a family-friendly eatery. Continue reading to see how to score a free kid's meal, plus milkshake for your child! Silver Diner Features Healthy options for the entire … [Read more...] about Kids Eat Free: Silver Diner
Richmond’s Kids Eat Free And Cheap Deals
Need to score free or cheap eats for the little ones? We have you covered. See below for local deals organized by day of the week. It's what you want when you want it. Visit websites to confirm offers as they may change after posting here. Monday Joe's … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Kids Eat Free And Cheap Deals
Richmond’s Farmers Markets
A number of farmers markets around Richmond are open year round - from Forest Hill to the West End, Carytown to Lakeside - with precautions set up for safety. And these farmers markets are worth the trip, because there’s just something about local produce that … [Read more...] about Richmond’s Farmers Markets
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