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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

Halloween Hustle: support local families while having fun

  This event supports Better2gether RVA, a non-profit that directly supports families of children with complex medical needs. There will be costume contests, Ghostbusters Virginia, fun zones on the course, carnival games and … [Read more...] about Halloween Hustle: support local families while having fun

Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages in Richmond, Virginia

It can be challenging to find ways to involve a young child in helping the community. If you are looking to involve your young child in volunteering, here are some family-friendly volunteer opportunities to get you started. Cards for Hospitalized Kids Gather … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunities for All Ages in Richmond, Virginia

Celebrate Children in Foster Care with Worthdays

If you're looking for an impactful way to serve kids in our community AND to involve your own kids in the process Worthdays is SUCH a great opportunity.   Worthdays is a nonprofit whose mission is to celebrate children in foster care, to make them know they … [Read more...] about Celebrate Children in Foster Care with Worthdays

Friendship Circle of Virginia Walk N Roll

Friendship Circle of Virginia’s 4th Annual Walk N Roll & Friendship Fair Sunday, November 10, 1-3pm The Landing at Fountain Lake, 501 S Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220 Join Friendship Circle of Virginia for our 4th annual Walk N Roll, where you can … [Read more...] about Friendship Circle of Virginia Walk N Roll

Celebrating Graduates

Mid-May-to mid-June is the time of university, college, high school and even kindergarten graduations. These rites of passage have been traditionally celebrated with ceremonies, speeches, large gatherings and parties with family and friends.  You can … [Read more...] about Celebrating Graduates

Earth Month Activities in Richmond, Virginia

Earth Day was created 53 years ago to draw attention to the health of our planet. The theme this year Earth Day observances is Invest in Our Planet.  Earth Day Celebrations around Richmond Science Museum of Virginia Join SMV for a fun festival exploring … [Read more...] about Earth Month Activities in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond Book Festival

Richmond Book Festival at Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School Promises a Day of Literary Delight and Community Fun The vibrant community of Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary School is thrilled to announce the upcoming Richmond Book Festival, set to take place on … [Read more...] about Richmond Book Festival

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