Miracle of Christmas- Live at the Zoo

21st Annual Miracle of Christmas-Live at the Zoo is a reenactment of the Christmas story presented with zoo animals and set against a period appropriate backdrop with cast members recreating actual events that took place more than 2,000 years ago. Average annual attendance exceeds 10,000 people from the greater Richmond area. The twenty-minute pageant is […]

Holiday Music & Shows

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical December 12th – 17th Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs “You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and […]

Tree Lightings, Grand Illuminations, Christmas Lights and More!

It’s a wonderful time of year – full of the magic of illuminations! Enjoy this list of where to see them. Dominion GardenFest of Lights.  November 20th – January 7th  (Closed Dec. 24 & 25).  Nightly 4pm-10pm.  Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens.  A holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million twinkling lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, and […]

Looking For Santa? Check Out Our List Of Where To Find The Man In Red!

BASS PRO SHOPS & CABELA’S Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is proud to invite families to the beloved tradition of visiting Santa Claus this holiday season during the annual Santa’s Wonderland experience. Visit your local store to be one of the more than two million kids and families to take a photo with Santa. Photo […]

Free Trick or Treat Fun in RVA

Tuesday, October 24th Trunk or Treat. 6pm-8:30pm. Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Road. Wear your Halloween costume to this family-friendly event. Enjoy trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk, along with music, food vendors and more! Park at school lots across from the fairgrounds. No glass, alcohol or pets. Sponsored by Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. Rain […]

LEGENDARY SANTA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS

RICHMOND’S LONG-STANDING HOLIDAY TRADITION LEGENDARY SANTA CELEBRATES 80 YEARS Tickets for Teas, Sunrise and Sunset with Santa Go On Sale Nov. 1st Richmond, VA (October 24, 2016) – Generations of Richmonders have made visiting Legendary Santa a cherished Christmas tradition since 1936 when he first set up shop downtown at the grand flagship store of […]

Free “Eerie” Canal Boat Tours

Richmond’s “Eerie” Canal Boat Tours Saturday, October 29 from 6:00pm-9:00pm Canal Turning Basin – 14th and Dock Streets FREE Admission Thought your Halloween couldn’t get any spookier? Venture Richmond hosts a special night of FREE hauntingly-narrated canal boat tours on Saturday, October 29th. Special 30-minute tours leave every half hour (on the hour and the […]

Free Outdoor Movies in Tom Leonard’s Pumpkin Patch

Friday Night at the Pumpkin Patch.  Tom Leonard’s Farmer’s Market Outdoor Haybale Theatre.  Hay rides and face painting starts at 6pm, movie about 7:15ish.  Hot chocolate and warm cider.

Free and $1 Movies All Summer Long!

2015 Regal Summer Movie Express Just $1 The Regal Summer Movie Express is making it possible for kids and adults to enjoy great $1 movies for 9 weeks this summer!  Each participating location is offering the Summer Movie Express on Tuesday and Wednesday each week at 10am during the summer months, beginning June 16th at Richmond […]

Elf On The Shelf Ideas 3

Back by popular demand! Do you need a little Elf on the Shelf inspiration?   Here are more photos that might give you some new and unique ideas that will have your Elf on the Shelf into lots of mischief. We love the idea of something easy to execute late in the evening, so we will try to […]