On cold, wintery or rainy days, parents of young children search for activities to keep their kids active and to burn some of their energy. The Richmond area offers many engaging indoor choices for families. From observing animals to exploring the … [Read more...] about RVA Offers Indoor Fun, Variety for Children
Attractions & Museums
Five Indoor Music Venues with Summer Shows to Catch
If music is an interest, then Richmond is the place to be. Spread around the city are venues with the right atmospheres to have a fun time out at. Here is a list of five places that have their calendars packed with performances over the summer and offer affordable … [Read more...] about Five Indoor Music Venues with Summer Shows to Catch
Washington D.C. Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour
WASHINGTON D.C. MONUMENTS GUIDE Here's the guide for navigating your way through the monuments and memorials in DC. Bookmark this post for your next trip to DC. HOW TO SEE THE MONUMENTS: We started at Parking Lot A … [Read more...] about Washington D.C. Monuments Self-Guided Walking Tour
Stratford Hall: Where History and Recreation Collide
Stratford Hall Plantation in Westmoreland, VA, was home to the Lee family through four generations, including Civil War General Robert E. Lee, as well as Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee, the only two brothers to sign the Declaration of … [Read more...] about Stratford Hall: Where History and Recreation Collide
Discounts & Free Programming for Military Families
Hello there! If you’re new here, welcome to the Richmond area! I’m Corrie, an Army spouse and mom of two boys. We’ve been station at Fort Lee for six short months but have found lots to do! I’m here to share fun family activities in the area specific to military … [Read more...] about Discounts & Free Programming for Military Families
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 boasts several different venues for spending time with farm animals. … [Read more...] about Richmond Area Farms Offer Families Opportunities to See, Learn about Animals
A Powerful Journey through Poignant Visuals at the VMFA
“History is always present.” -Dawoud Bey Dawoud Bey: Elegy opens this Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the VMFA. This exhibition is an exploration of the experiences of African Americans in the early United States. Bey conveys immense emotion … [Read more...] about A Powerful Journey through Poignant Visuals at the VMFA
Maymont Herbs Galore
Herbs Galore at Maymont Grows to 90 Vendors Across 5 Acres on Saturday, April 27 The Herbs Galore plant sale returns to Maymont with a bumper crop of vendors on Saturday, April 27, from 8am–3pm. Bigger than ever, this year’s event features 90 plant and … [Read more...] about Maymont Herbs Galore
Learning Through Play(Ground) at CMoR
The Children’s Museum of Richmond’s philosophy “learning through play”, is taking on an entirely new meaning through CMoR’s recently innovative playground at its downtown location. The state of the art playground is designed to serve not only the patrons of the … [Read more...] about Learning Through Play(Ground) at CMoR
Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit
The Childrens’ Museum of Richmond has always encouraged learning through play. The interactive and engaging exhibits allow children to do just that; and, the harvest exhibit at the Chesterfield location, CMoR’s young patrons are learning about farm life without … [Read more...] about Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit
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