“YummyFun Workshop” Offers Unique Ice Cream Recipes for Families on July 12th

Get out your ice cream scoops – there’s more summer fun in store! Culinary Artist Clare Crespo is hosting “YummyFun Workhop” to encourage Richmond families to uncover their inner ice cream artist.  Clare is also host of “Yummyfun Kooking Series”. The FREE event is scheduled for Friday, July 12th, 2013 from 2pm – 3:30 pm. […]

Richmond’s Maymont Glow Run Family Fun is July 6

Running by the glow of the moon? Get ready for Richmond Maymont’s Glow Run on Saturday, July 6, 2013. It’s going to be incredible fun at Maymont’s 100 acre American Estate. You can enjoy the beauty of the park in a whole new light – or glow! It is a non-timed, 3-mile run/walk for families […]

The Day the Crayons Quit: Free Event

Barnes & Noble has a special treat for kids on July 22nd with “The Day the Crayons Quit”. It will be a special story time for kids. And they will have special art activities and fun on NOOK too. Don’t miss this fun story and craft time – it’s all FREE! Check with your local […]

It’s a Pie Walk on July 6 – Don’t Miss It!

PIE WALK & Pie Tasting at Whole Foods in Short Pump next Saturday, July 6, 2013 from 11am-1pm. It’s just like a cake walk but with pies and so fun! It’s all to celebrate Pie In July, when all of 9″ pies at Whole Foods Short Pump are only $9.99 through July 14. Pie walks […]

7-Eleven Day Dance Party and a Free Slurpee

Get your Slurpee Dance on! Slurpee Day is 7/11/13 at 7-Eleven Stores from 11am-7pm.  You can get one free small Slurpee drink on Slurpee Day and you’ll feel like dancing for sure. And yep – there’s really a Slurpee Dance! You can view it below. And then, do your own dance, upload it, and add […]

FeedMore: Henrico County Libraries Collecting Food in July

Do you ever wonder how you can help feed hungry children? Well, now you can do it right here in our community at our local libraries. Throughout the month of July, you can donate non-perishable food items to FeedMore’s Central Virginia Food Bank at any Henrico County Library Branch. Children will enjoy this fun time […]

Fun and Interactive Boost! Exhibit has Landed at the Science Museum

If you haven’t been to the Science Museum’s permanent exhibit, Boost!, then you are in for a real treat. It’s an exhibit that helps kids and adults understand more about their body and mind. The Science Museum makes it possible for you to track your personal progress at the Museum or online. Taking steps to […]

Eating Healthier: Eat This Instead

Summer is a great time to introduce kids to new foods – especially with all of the fresh fruits and vegetables growing right here in the Richmond area. Farmer’s markets, berry farms, and more are fun and educational. Instead of…. French fries Ice cream Fried chicken Doughnuts or pastries Chocolate-chip cookies Potato chips Sugary desserts […]

Powhatan State Park Grand Opening July 6, 2013

Raising kids in the Richmond area just became even more fun than ever. Richmond families are about to have another fantastic State Park to enjoy. Powhatan State Park will become Virginia’s 36th state park when it opens on July 6, 2013. With 1,565 acres of fun, there will be plenty to do. What better place […]

3 Ingredients for Delicious Lemon Cookies

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and yummy treat for the kids, check out this easy recipe. Let the kids roll the cookies for you and then bake and eat. Lemon Crackle Cookies 1 Box Lemon Cake Mix 1 small container of Cool Whip (thawed) 1 egg 2 tsp. lemon zest (optional) Mix all […]