Teacher Appreciation Week is a chance to say thank you to educators who change lives and enrich our children and our communities. Many restaurants and retailers are offering freebies and deals to say “WE APPRECIATE YOU!“ to teachers for their hard work and … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week Freebies and Deals
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Food trucks around Richmond bring cuisine to you
Richmond has a ton of food trucks with very varied types of food. The advantage of the trucks is that they are not bound by place or four walls. You can find the trucks at farmers markets, church parking lots, neighborhoods, intersections, construction sites, … [Read more...] about Food trucks around Richmond bring cuisine to you
Independent Bookstore Day
Richmond is lucky to have numerous literary institutions. Independent Bookstore Day recognizes the amazing independent bookstores in our region, and to celebrate many bookstores are teaming up to offer special events! Greater RVA Bookstore Tour Visit all eight … [Read more...] about Independent Bookstore Day
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
Maymont Herbs Galore
Herbs Galore at Maymont Grows to 90 Vendors Across 5 Acres on Saturday, April 27 The Herbs Galore plant sale returns to Maymont with a bumper crop of vendors on Saturday, April 27, from 8am–3pm. Bigger than ever, this year’s event features 90 plant and … [Read more...] about Maymont Herbs Galore
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
FREE event: Ashland Train Day
An event for the whole family. Come visit us along the tracks for a day of fun and excitement. We have music, games, lots of model trains, children’s train rides, food, railroad related vendors, displays and of course our mascots – Cinder and Tender Bear, plus … [Read more...] about FREE event: Ashland Train Day
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
Minimize the Costs and Maximize the Joy of Playing Youth Sports
Raising kids is expensive, but raising kids who play sports is a different ballgame (sports pun intended). Managing sports-related expenses can significantly stretch your budget. Today, RVA on the Cheap explains what you can do to make sports fun for your child and … [Read more...] about Minimize the Costs and Maximize the Joy of Playing Youth Sports
Family Camp at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Sunday, June 9th - Friday June 15, 2024 Kick off the summer with a week of family sleepaway camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Let us hang with and feed your kids (5 and up) through lunchtime so you can have time to do what you need. Get to know other families who … [Read more...] about Family Camp at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
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