One of Richmond's most "lit" traditions is celebrating 10 years of tacky! The CarMax Tacky Light Run through Sportsbackers will be on Saturday, December 10th, 2022. This 6k run takes participants through Midlothian, specificially the Walton Park neighborhood, … [Read more...] about CarMax Tacky Light Run: Register now and save!
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Pride Month events in June in Richmond
Pride Month events in Richmond includes a growing list including comedy, parties, advocacy, drag performances and athletics. Keep active with cultural and advocacy organizations all year long with this listing of resources at the bottom of this roundup. … [Read more...] about Pride Month events in June in Richmond
FREE Admission to Colonial Williamsburg on Memorial Day Weekend for Military Families
Colonial Williamsburg is offering all active duty Military, Reservists, retirees, Veterans, National Guardsmen, and their immediate dependents, FREE admission during Memorial Day weekend, Friday through Monday, May 27-30, … [Read more...] about FREE Admission to Colonial Williamsburg on Memorial Day Weekend for Military Families
Passover resources in Richmond and online help keep holiday traditions
Passover is the major Jewish spring festival which commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery, lasting seven or eight days from the 15th day of Nisan. This year it starts on Friday, April 15, 2022. Those observing the springtime holiday do … [Read more...] about Passover resources in Richmond and online help keep holiday traditions
The Tastes of Ramadan on the Cheap
This year the Muslim holy month of Ramadan began on Friday, April 1. 2022 and runs through May 1, 2022. It is a time of fasting, worship, and renewal of family ties. Fasting lasts the entire month and Muslims do not eat during daylight hours. Feasting before sun up … [Read more...] about The Tastes of Ramadan on the Cheap
Good Eats on New Year’s Day
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are going to be different this year. But many restaurants and caterers are still making the event special and festive by providing delicious dishes. Many places are opening their doors and more are providing take-out meals. Below … [Read more...] about Good Eats on New Year’s Day
Thanksgiving At Home – Richmond’s Top Notch Takeout for Turkey Day
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
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