The Children’s Museum of Richmond provides families with an indoor play space to learn, imagine and enrich. With offerings like artistic creation, water play and driving an ambulance, The Children’s Museum acts as a blank canvas for children to fill through … [Read more...] about Play is Fundamental at Children’s Museum of Richmond
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Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit
The Childrens’ Museum of Richmond has always encouraged learning through play. The interactive and engaging exhibits allow children to do just that; and, the harvest exhibit at the Chesterfield location, CMoR’s young patrons are learning about farm life without … [Read more...] about Learn about Farm Life Through Chesterfield Children’s Museum Exhibit
Affordable Family Fun in Chesterfield
Central Library, located off Route 10 in Chesterfield is a perfect starting point for an exciting family adventure. Central Library provides a comfortable atmosphere. The children’s section is large with books categorized by topics with indicators on the sides, … [Read more...] about Affordable Family Fun in Chesterfield
Inclusive Playgrounds in Richmond, Virginia
Inclusive playgrounds are just that, playgrounds designed so that children of all abilities and backgrounds can play together. Meeting varied needs and interests is a goal of each of the playgrounds below. Whether you are searching for a playground to meet a … [Read more...] about Inclusive Playgrounds in Richmond, Virginia
Staunton, Virginia: Family Itinerary
A family vacation for us requires affordability along with an array of activities all members of our family will enjoy. Recently, we traveled to Staunton, Virginia, less than two hours away from Richmond in pursuit of an adventure filled, and economical … [Read more...] about Staunton, Virginia: Family Itinerary
Lexington, Virginia: Family-friendly Itinerary
With two colleges, historical connections and a charming downtown, Lexington, Virginia has much to offer. Just over two hours from Richmond, Lexington makes an ideal destination for RVA families. Recently, our family spent three days in Lexington, taking in … [Read more...] about Lexington, Virginia: Family-friendly Itinerary
Jamestown Settlement: A Review, Plus Tips!
Jamestown Settlement tells the story of 17th-century Virginia, from the arrival of English colonists in Jamestown in 1607 to the cultural encounters and events that planted the seeds of a new nation. The world of Jamestown, America’s first permanent English … [Read more...] about Jamestown Settlement: A Review, Plus Tips!
The French Connection in Richmond
Joie de Vivre, is easy to find in Richmond. And nothing says romance like French culture and cuisine. Much to the delight of Francophiles in Richmond, our state’s capital is home to a variety of options to take in French culture. From museums to … [Read more...] about The French Connection in Richmond
Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip
Day trips with young children can be trying, which is why if I am going to pack all the snacks, sticker books, extra clothes, the list goes on - I want to fit in as much fun, learning and adventure as I can into one trip. With two massive, and very … [Read more...] about Review: Virginia Living Museum and Virginia Air and Space Science Center are worth the trip
“Who you gonna call” Performed by the Richmond Symphony
““Dogs and cats, living together! Mass hysteria!” Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver get you slimed in this comic classic. And your Richmond Symphony performs OSCAR®-winner Elmer Bernstein’s paranormal score, while the movie … [Read more...] about “Who you gonna call” Performed by the Richmond Symphony
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