Does cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal sound exhausting? If you are just not skilled in the kitchen or are too busy to labor over food prep, there are some higher end restaurants that are primed to give you delicious dishes for your Thanksgiving Holiday. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving At Home – Richmond’s Top Notch Takeout for Turkey Day
Holidays
Celebrate Diwali with a visit to one of Richmond’s favorite Indian restaurants
Diwali, one of the most important festivals in India, commenced Thursday, with the main festivities due to take place on the days following. Each year, Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world celebrate Diwali. The festival symbolizes new beginnings and the … [Read more...] about Celebrate Diwali with a visit to one of Richmond’s favorite Indian restaurants
Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
The month of November is Native American Heritage Month. There are many ways to learn more about the history of indigenous people in Virginia. Encyclopedia Virginia has an online description of the history of the Monacan, Powhatan, Mattaponi, Pamunkey peoples. … [Read more...] about Celebrating Indigenous Culture in the Richmond area
Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt delivers scary thrills, a review
The time of year has arrived at Kings Dominion where every nightmare becomes a reality! Go face your fears at the annual Halloween Haunt on select nights until October 31st. With five mazes, four scare zones, and 6 shows Kings Dominion has upped its scare game to … [Read more...] about Kings Dominion Halloween Haunt delivers scary thrills, a review
Halloween Food Specials and Deals
Celebrate Halloween with treats and discounts from area restaurants. Keep checking back as this page is under construction as it is being updated. Do you know of any other Richmond-area Halloween-themed restaurant deals or events? Email us at … [Read more...] about Halloween Food Specials and Deals
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in RVA
September 15th marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Around Richmond there are plenty of ways to celebrate. Below are half a dozen fun ways to learn and immerse yourself in … [Read more...] about Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in RVA
Jewish New Year resources
Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - begins Mon., Sept. 6, 2021 at sundown - ushering in ten days of prayer and reflection ending with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. To find religious services that are full of both rejoicing and … [Read more...] about Jewish New Year resources
LAG B’OMER CARNIVAL & BBQ FRI. APRIL 30 at CHABAD
LAG B'OMER CARNIVAL & BBQ on FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021 from 4:00-7:00PM with Chabad of Virginia, 212 N Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238. Lag B'Omer, is a Jewish religious holiday celebrated on the 33rd day of the Counting of the Omer, which occurs on the 18th … [Read more...] about LAG B’OMER CARNIVAL & BBQ FRI. APRIL 30 at CHABAD
Faith-based Easter Celebrations Around Richmond
Many churches and congregations are offering Easter Services and celebrations, some are outside, for faith-based observances of the spring holiday which takes place on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Click on the links and contact the hosts to confirm times and capacity. … [Read more...] about Faith-based Easter Celebrations Around Richmond
Chabad of Virginia Offering FREE Purim Holiday Resources
The Jewish holiday of Purim is right around the corner beginning at sunset on Thurs. Feb. 25, 2021 and and ends in the evening of Fri., Feb. 26, 2021. The festival of Purim commemorates the salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian Empire from … [Read more...] about Chabad of Virginia Offering FREE Purim Holiday Resources