What a merrymaking way to celebrate the season! I loved how each country was decorated, the music, the characters and just the whole, warm feeling at the park. If you're searching for a holiday experience gift, this would be a great one, suitable for toddlers … [Read more...] about Light Up the Holidays at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Attractions & Museums
All Fun, No Fear at Poe’s Fall Fest
The Poe Museum is housed in the Old Stone House, Richmond’s oldest standing residential structure, a building where Edgar Allan Poe once stood guard and frequently walked past. Today, visitors to the grounds learn about the life, death, and legacy of Edgar Allan … [Read more...] about All Fun, No Fear at Poe’s Fall Fest
FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT – 25TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
Saturday, December 2nd from 4:30-7pm at The Cultural Arts Center Free and fun for the whole family! In partnership with the County of Henrico Division of Recreation and Parks, The Cultural Arts Center welcomes you to this beloved holiday event … [Read more...] about FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT – 25TH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING
Fan District Association’s Holiday House Tour
Join us from 1 -5 PM on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th for the Fan District Association's Holiday House Tour! From grand residences to modest quaint homes, this year’s tour represents the great diversity and stylish character of the … [Read more...] about Fan District Association’s Holiday House Tour
Thanksgiving weekend events and deals in Richmond
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! RVA ON THE CHEAP IS THANKFUL FOR ALL OF OUR READERS! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!! Many of these events listed below are FREE! Check out the line-up of RVA fun. We make every effort to ensure information is current. Please check … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving weekend events and deals in Richmond
Maymont Fall Events
James River Week is September 9 – 16, and Maymont has planned a full week of special programs and activities celebrating life along the James, from art photography and a rain garden workshop to a family night hike and a film screening with the makers of … [Read more...] about Maymont Fall Events
Misfit Acres Farm: Petting Farm near Richmond, Virginia
Misfit Acres Farm - Petting Zoo and Pony Rides in Mineral, VA creates hands-on, unforgettable learning experiences while maintaining the fun and excitement of a petting zoo. Recently, my family had a chance to check out Misfit Acres and as my 3 year old said, … [Read more...] about Misfit Acres Farm: Petting Farm near Richmond, Virginia
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Richmond
This year for Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 21, 2023, we may not party like normal or get to New Orleans. But there are plenty of ways to mark the celebrations. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, refers to events of the Carnival celebration, beginning on or after the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Mardi Gras in Richmond
FREE, online programs through Virginia War Memorial
The following events are FREE, registration is required. VWM Livestreams – Images of the Great War Tuesday, November 1 – 10:30 am EST Stereoscopic images have been popular since the mid-nineteenth century. Photographers created amazing images and combined … [Read more...] about FREE, online programs through Virginia War Memorial
Total Terror Haunted Attraction: Opening next weekend
Total Terror Haunted Attraction in Powhatan is open every weekend in October. The event is unique in that the staff creates everything. They make their own masks, costumes, props, sets, and sometimes even the music/sound effects. Tickets are $18, but … [Read more...] about Total Terror Haunted Attraction: Opening next weekend
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