Time to Register for the 2014 Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run

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Children’s Hospital Foundation Four Mile Walk/Run Featuring the Superkid Adventure Obstacle Course You can be a superhero for kids at an event with something for the whole family. Walkers and runners of all ages are invited to participate in the Four Mile Walk/Run on September 20. Presented by American Family Fitness, the run features a […]

Destroy All Monsters at the Science Museum of Virginia

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It’s been all monsters, all the time at the Science Museum of Virginia this summer! What better way to celebrate these amazing creations with the biggest, baddest, most notorious monster of all: Godzilla. Bring your monster-loving friends to see “Destroy All Monsters” — the ninth film in the original Japanese sci-fi Godzilla series. This campy […]

3rd Annual RVA Brew-B-Q

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RVA Brew B Q features some of the region’s most loved barbeque producers, from the well-known, to the hole-in-the-wall weekend barbeque warriors, you’ll be able to taste it all. After enjoying choices pulled, minced, smoked, saucy, vinegar-based, sweet, sandwiches, plates and more, wash down your favorite bites with cold suds from more than 15 local […]

Rules of a Beach Trip with Little Ones

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Greetings from Myrtle Beach! Like us, you may be soon heading to (or recently returned from) some time at the beach with your family.  Seriously, we are really having a great time in spite of with our six- and four-year-old!  I am sitting here on our balcony, enjoying my cup of coffee and listening to […]

Hanover Tomato Festival is July 12

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Celebrate Hanover’s famous fruit at the 36th annual Hanover Tomato Festival. The event is held at beautiful Pole Green Park and is a traditional celebration to promote the Hanover Community and features the famous Hanover Tomato. Held annually on the 2nd Saturday in July, the Hanover Tomato Festival is a free, family-oriented event with live […]

Sweet Corn Festival: Sweet Family Fun!

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Are you looking for a fun summer activity in the great outdoors? Check out the 2nd Annual Sweet Corn Festival on Saturday, July 19th from 10am to 5pm. This festival, hosted by Gallmeyer Farms, promises family fun, entertainment and of course, the sweetest corn. Steve Gallmeyer, a 3rd generation farmer says, “We believe in family […]

Early Bird Registration for CDR’s Superhero 5K

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s a CDR Superhero! Calling all superheros! Grab your cape and get running for the CDR Superhero 5K! CDR is changing it up this year with a morning race, a fun superhero theme, and plenty of children’s activities. Also featured are chip timing, ice cream, raffles, and more! […]

Arts and Culture Expo Saturday, June 28, 2014

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The Arts & Culture Xpo spotlights the Richmond region’s non-profit arts and culture organizations. It is a gathering for anyone who values arts and culture in our community! The Arts & Culture Xpo is an explosion of the arts, history, science, and family fun for the Richmond Region – all under one roof on one […]

4th of July in RVA 2014

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Get ready for the 4th of July! Here are some great ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around RVA Ongoing Busch Gardens Star Spangled Nights July 3- Aug 10 Busch Gardens® celebrates America with a bang during an all-new summer spectacular, “Star Spangled Nights” July 3 through Aug. 10. This event inspires park-goers through […]

RVA Burger Week is Back!!

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Wait. Don’t buy groceries.  You’re not eating at home this week. RVA burger week is back this year with mouthwatering burger specials for only $5! Burger lovers who visit 3 or more participating restaurants during the week and you can enter to win a $200 Visa gift card. Go classic at Burgerworks or take a […]