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Afforable and fun swimming at JCC’s Camp Hilbert

Weinstein JCC is running a special on memberships! To learn about what to expect when visiting JCC's Camp Hilbert Outdoor Pool, read this review!   We visited yesterday afternoon and had a wonderful time. Along with the main swimming pool, there … [Read more...] about Afforable and fun swimming at JCC’s Camp Hilbert

Clover Hill Library and Nearby Attractions Make for a Fun Day

When planning a day out and about, it is always fun and free to start at your local public library. The Clover Hill Library in Chesterfield makes an excellent starting point for a day of learning, playing and delicious treats. Follow the itinerary below for an … [Read more...] about Clover Hill Library and Nearby Attractions Make for a Fun Day

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

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

FREE Kite Day Fun

    Chesterfield County Kite Day: April 14, River City SportsPlex Bring your family out for a great day of kite flying. There will be entertainment there for your child to enjoy along with a food vendor, too. You are encouraged to bring your … [Read more...] about FREE Kite Day Fun

RVA Spring Break Events

Are the kids out of school for Spring Break and looking for something to do? How do you plan to keep them busy? We've found lots of FREE and low cost events in the Richmond area at museums, nature centers, attractions, spring break camps and more. Many Richmond … [Read more...] about RVA Spring Break Events

LOVEworks Signs Around Richmond

Need a fun activity to show your love? In Virginia, businesses, organizations and citizens show LOVE year round with one of a kind LOVEworks, large public art installations that spell out the L-O-V-E in capital letters. Often, LOVEworks are designed specifically … [Read more...] about LOVEworks Signs Around Richmond

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

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