Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Season’s greetings, Richmond. Holiday shopping time is upon us — look no further than these 90+ gift ideas, including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items.
Gifts for parents
Local pick:Latched Mama nursing pullover | $64 | A comfortable sweatshirt designed for convenient nursing access and babywear.
Car backseat organizers | $34.99 | Planning a road trip? These backseat car organizers are every parent’s best friend + come complete with a tablet holder.
200 Kids Conversation Cards | $38.95 | Transform family dinners with a conversation-starting card game that asks kids and adults fun and meaningful questions.
Gifts for young people
Local pick:Sweet Wynns ice cream making workshop | $30+ | If your young giftees are local, gift them a spot in this workshop where they can create their own ice cream flavor, design custom labels, and go home with their invention.
Spikeball set | $67.99 | A popular yard game they’ll want to play immediately after unwrapping.
Blank Slate game | $24.99 | Get the whole family laughing together during holiday gatherings with this highly-rated word association party game.
Sherpa-lined flannel shirt jacket | $76.95+ | Choose your favorite plaid pattern + snag them a warm jacket great for hiking, trekking, and camping all season long.
“From the library of” book embosser | $18.99+ | For the partner who loves to read, this personalized gift will add flair and meaning to their home library.
Local pick:Sunday Table Co. custom home illustration | $170+ | Pre-order a hand-drawn illustration of your first shared home. Bonus: If you don’t want to go custom, the shop has prints of iconic local spots.
Movie Matinees: “Robot & Frank” | 2-5 p.m. | RPL West End Branch | Free | See this sweet sci-fi comedy with snacks provided at the library.
Dominion Energy Jazz Café | Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Free | Head to the atrium to enjoy tunes from the energetic Bob Blagg Band, featuring Claudia Carawan on vocals.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Slowdive | 7:30 p.m. | The National | $65+ | The English shoegaze band will play with Wisp.
Friday, Nov. 15
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show 3000 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Virginia Museum of History & Culture | $95+ | Assisted by inspector Ian Buchan, guests will interview suspects, search for clues, and draw conclusions about the murder of a jolly old elf.
VCU Women’s Basketball vs. Temple | 7-9 p.m. | Siegel Center | $10+ | Cheer on the Rams at the SUPPORTHER game — RPS students and families can get free tickets.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Beaver Moon Hike | 5-6 p.m. | Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield | $7 | Join a ranger-led hike to catch glimpses of the full moon and listen for nocturnal animals.
Mount Pleasant offers luxury resorts that have been featured in Condé Nast Traveler as top places to stay. | Photo provided by Experience Mount Pleasant
If being near the ocean is your idea of a holiday paradise, consider planning a visit to Mount Pleasant, SC (just a three-hour flight from Richmond).
Nestled along the Charleston Harbor, this cozy town lights up for the season and offers the perfect blend of Southern cuisine, waterfront views, and festive fun. Need some planning inspo? Here are a few highlights:
Holiday Market & Craft Show | Saturday, Dec. 14 | Shop locally-grown produce, seasonal treats, and original works of art by local artisans.
Ugly Dumpling will open at Willow Lawn on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The Chinese street food spot is located next to Lucky Road. It’ll be the first Virginia outpost for the chain, which is based in New Jersey.
Coming Soon
A new pizzeria is coming to Ashland. Restaurateurs Jeremy and Sarah Chapman plan to open Steampunk Pizza in the former Hanover Pie Co. space in January. The Chapmans already own two businesses, Industrial Taphouse and Eat Kitchen and Catering, in that same shopping center. (Richmond BizSense)
Transit
RVA Bike Share could be on its way back. The program, which has been largely dormant since May 2023, reportedly has a new operator in Drop Mobility. The system teased more news to come in a recent Instagram post. (South Richmond News)
Biz
Atlanta-based DC Blox will not move forward with its proposed Azalea Avenue data center. The Henrico County Planning Commission recommended that the Board of Supervisors deny the proposal after residents brought up concerns. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Civic
Know a local nonprofit that could use some more funding? Applications are still open for the city’s Non-Departmental grants. Eligible organizations have until Monday, Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. to apply.
Awards
The Virginia Manufacturing Gala took place last week at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Several products manufactured in Richmond received honors, including a heat-resistant textile made by DuPont and an indoor farming unit from Babylon Micro-Farms. See the full list of winners.
Try This
Did you know? The Virginia Lottery has a free mobile app that can be used to play games, check winning numbers, and find lottery retailers. Pro tip: Use the Ticket Scanner to enter promotions + earn rewards (even on non-winning tickets). Download the app.*
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