Celebrating the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. Every year, federal facilities, schools, and banks across the country observe the third Monday in January as a holiday in memory of the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  This […]

Check Out The Forbidden City & Beyond the Walls Exhibits at VMFA

Forbidden City: Imperial Treasures from the Palace Museum, Beijing presents nearly 200 works of art drawn from the collection of the Palace Museum. Forbidden City will offer visitors a unique journey through a palace once forbidden to the general public, and provide a glimpse into this hidden world through rich and diverse objects from the Ming […]

Dominion GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Offers Lights, S’mores, Trains and More!

Dominion GardenFest of Lights is holiday tradition featuring more than half-a-million twinkling lights, hand-crafted botanical decorations, model trains, firepit with s’mores and hot chocolate (for purchase); nightly family activities & more. This year’s display celebrates the 1984 opening of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and kicks off the celebration of the Lakeside Wheel Club founded by […]

Marvel Universe LIVE! Comes To Richmond.

Marvel Universe LIVE! will captivate audiences with an authentic and original story that brings more than 25 Marvel characters together on one epic quest. The story is framed around the battle over the Cosmic Cube, the source of ultimate power and one of the most feared and coveted treasures in the Marvel Universe, that has been shattered into […]

Are Your Kids Up For The Challenge of Water Polo? CSAC Offers The First Youth Team in RVA

Are you up for the challenge? Water polo may not be for you.  It is one of the toughest sports around.  When water polo was first played in the United States it looked like a form of football in the water.  Water polo has now become a great combination of basketball, rugby, hockey, and soccer. […]

Regal Cinemas Has Announced Their Summer Movie Line-Up

The 2014 Summer Movie Express runs for 9 weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Please see your local theatre for program start date. Admission to these films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. Week Title Rating […]

All Henrico Reads Author Visit April 2nd – For Tweens and Up

The All Henrico Reads Event April 2nd featues author Lee Smith, who discusses her new book ideal for Tweens and Teens. The 2014 All Henrico Reads author event featuring New York Times best-selling author LEE SMITH and her book Guests on Earth on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 7:00 PM, at Glen Allen High School. Doors open at […]

Enter to Win Opening Weekend Tickets to a Flying Squirrels Game PLUS How to Enjoy The Squirrels All Season

The Flying Squirrels offers some of the most exciting events for raising kids in the Richmond area when it comes to outdoor sports! The Flying Squirrels Kids Club offers club specials, discounts to local businesses, newsletters, free autograph parties, Sunday Fun Day, special giveaways and more. Kids can even score free tickets to a Squirrels’ […]

Maymont is Having a Camp Out in March, April and May!

Maymont’s Family Camp-Out: Outdoor Adventure Has your family ever wanted to try camping, but not sure what to expect? Join Maymont staff in this program for families new to camping as well as those who are camping pros! Hike the grounds and learn about the nocturnal Virginia native animals that can be found in the […]

March is National Nutrition Month: 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables

National Nutrition Month® is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. 20 Ways to Enjoy More Fruits and Vegetables Building a healthy plate is easy when […]