Lewis Ginter : Families use clever clues and mapping skills to find their way to a hidden treasure in the Garden. Along the way, children and their adults are encouraged to record the names of plants they encounter. Once the quest is completed, children return to the admission desk at the Robins Visitor Center to […]
FIDO After Five at Lewis Ginter
Fidos After 5 is the second Thursday of each month (July 11 & August 8) when leashed pets are invited as well. $2 suggested pet admission benefits the Richmond SPCA. Flowers After 5 is rain or shine; in case of extreme inclement weather, activities will be moved inside. The Garden’s in-house caterer, Meriwether Godsey, offers wine by […]
This Week’s Calendar: May 20 – 26, 2013

Please visit websites or call to confirm dates and times of events – they may change after posting here. Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at christa@richmondmom.com! Don’t forget to check your Richmondmom.com Savvy Saver card for great savings at many local events and activities for kids and adults. Don’t have a card? […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day Around Richmond

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2013 and there are plenty of ways to treat mom or grandmom to a special day around Richmond. We’ve compiled a list of some of them – let us know of others by leaving a comment or emailing christa@richmondmom.com. Unique Gift Ideas and Freebies for Mom Virginia Repertory Theatre – Another […]
This Week: March 25 – 31, 2013

Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Be sure to register to win family 5-pack of tickets to the Raise the Roof interactive exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia. And don’t miss our list of Richmond runs, walks, and more – 5k, 1k, and more. We also have a listing of Spring Break camps and events […]
Richmond Spring Break Camps and Fun Activities

Spring Break is coming up soon for Richmond area schools and there are some fun camps and events going on during the breaks. Visit our page often to see what’s happening – we’ll update this page with new information as we hear about it!. March 13 and 14, 2013 Spirited Art Classes – Spirited Art is […]
The Week Ahead: February 4 – 10, 2013

Have an event to add to our calendar? Email us at kate@richmondmom.com! Don’t miss Wine Down this week at the Wine Loft to benefit Children’s Heart Foundation. Check out our contests for tickets to LEGO Kidsfest, Yo Gabba Gabb, Richmond Kids Expo & Babies Too, and the Ringling Brothers Circus! ALWAYS check dates, times and locations of events as […]
Dominion Gardenfest of Lights: A Richmond Holiday Must-See

We love our annual visit to the Gardenfest of Lights. The smell of wood crackling in the fire, the twinkling of the lights, the . . .whining of my five-year old wanting to be held. Two out of three ain’t bad. Seriously, I’ve been having the toughest time getting into the holiday spirit and this was […]