May is the Month to Pick your Own Strawberries

May is the beginning of the Pick Your Own season and Strawberries come first!  Listed below are the many different places to go in the area to enjoy this annual treat.  Check each website to confirm when the strawberries will be ripe – we have seen estimates of May 4th – 10th. Chesterfield Berry Farm   26002 Pear Orchard Road,  […]

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe

Here’s a new take on a Sugar Cookie recipe that’s quick, easy, and delicious! The confectioner’s sugar and cream of tartar make cookies lighter. Let the kids cut out shapes, sprinkle colored sugar, and package baked cookies for gifts. This is a fun activity for after school or while enjoying a fun Christmas movie or […]

Royal White Icing for Perfect Holiday Cookies

Looking for an easy recipe for Royal Icing to decorate your holiday gingerbread house? Here it is! Royal Icing 4 egg whites 4 cups confectioners’ sugar (sifted) 1 teaspoon lemon extract 1 teaspoon cream of tartar Beat egg whites in clean, large bowl using mixer on high speed. Beat until foamy. Gradually add sugar, lemon […]

Easter Fun in the Richmond Area!

Looking for some Easter Fun for your little ones?  Check out these classic events and some other opportunities to celebrate the season. Dominion Family Easter at Maymont   Saturday, April 20thMaymont Carriage House Lawn10am-3pmFree admission, but many activities require a fee.   Enjoy one of Richmond’s favorite Easter traditions with the Easter Bunny, crafts, games, live […]

Local Summer Camp Fairs & Expos

Are you looking for a camp fair to learn more about local camp options?  Listed below are the local fairs and expos where you can just that. Tuesday, February 2ist Summer Camp Fair.  Deep Run High School.  5:30pm – 8pm.  This camp fair is coordinated for elementary and middle school parents to find out more […]

How Does Learning to Cook Benefit Children? Ask Young Chefs Academy

Young Chefs® Academy is not a just your average kids program, it is a skills-based cooking school.   They teach children by providing hands-on environment  for your child to develop a life skill that they will use every day. And they start working with kids as early as three years old. How does learning to cook […]

Free Fall Open House & Baby Palooza at Romp n’ Roll!

Romp n’ Roll is offering lots of free fun this month for the 5 and under crowd!  Click the links below for more details! September 10th Fall Open House.  9am-Noon.  All Richmond Romp n’ Roll Locations.  Fit some fun into your fall! Check out Romp n’ Roll their Free Open House and learn about memberships and […]

February is Heart Health Month: Tips for All Ages

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The month of February is dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about prevention. Educate yourself on the dangers of heart disease and get on track to better heart health. It’s never too early to start teaching your kids about […]

Looking for a Place to Sled?

Are you looking for a spot to enjoy the snow?  Here is a list of some of the best sledding spots in the Richmond area. Send us an email if you know of one that is missing email@completelykidsrichmond.com.   Have fun, stay warm, and be safe! Maymont  has several great sledding hills throughout the park. […]

July 6th – 12th

There are lots of monthly event updates, giveaways, and other information in our newsletters –  Sign-up here! To submit and event to our calendar send an email to  email@completelykidsrichmond.com. Most of the Month… Free and $1 Movies All Summer Long! Report Card Rewards Bowling for Free all Summer! Free Summer Reading Programs Pick Your Own Blueberries and […]