Plan Ahead: 20+ February events | In case you missed it, our editor-curated calendar for February is loaded with must-try events. We recommend you keep this page saved in your favorites tab for the next time you are looking for plans.
Richmond in 1925 | Step into our time machine as we travel back to 1925 to see RVA. Richmond has a rich history as one of the oldest cities in the US, and these archival clippings and photos give a glimpse into life a century ago.
Lunch for $12 or less | Keep your belly — and wallet — full when you pick up lunch from these locally owned restaurants. We also added suggestions and pro tips all throughout so you can maximize your dollar.
Events
Events
Friday, Jan. 31
Natalie Jane | 7-11:30 p.m. | The Broadberry | $25+ | This rising pop star has 2+ million followers on Instagram and originally debuted on American Idol.
Saturday, Feb. 1
Paint Your Pet With Goats | 6-8 p.m. | Pactamere Farm | $75 | All supplies, and goats, are provided at this workshop led by crafty animal handlers.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Books & Brews | 3-5 p.m. | Intermission Beer Company | Free | This informal book club meets bi-weekly and doesn’t have required reading, rather it uses a show-and-tell format.
Monday, Feb. 3
Chair Yoga | 3-3:45 p.m. | Richmond Public Library - Westover Hills | Free | Join a class that is designed for beginners and those with mobility difficulties.
It will soon cost $15,000 to climb Mount Everest when Nepal raises its permit fee by over 35% in September. Or, you could hike one of our perfectly good trails right here in Richmond. (Reuters)
Virginia is home to the headquarters of 24 Fortune 500 companies, according to this map by Visual Capitalist. That’s 2.78 Fortune 500 companies per a million people, in case you were wondering.
Drink
Costco is going back to Coke. After switching to Pepsi in 2013, Costco will flip-flop back to Coca-Cola products in its food courts this summer. But which do you drink? Let us know. (USA Today)
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Save time (and your hands) with these kitchen hacks: this jar opener is great for arthritic joints, while this chicken shredder does the hard shredding work for you.*
City Guide
City Guide
Kid-friendly fun for everyone
Hike, run, or bike around Belle Isle. | Photo by @maurv2
We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Children’s Museum to the best playgrounds around town, there’s something in the River City for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 30+ kid-friendly activities around the 804.
Ready to visit these local attractions but don’t know where to start? We’ve created this handy map to explore.
🌳 Great outdoors
James River Parks, various locations Kid-friendly spots include Belle Isle, Floodwall Park, Pony Pasture, and the Virginia Capital Trail. Kids will remember spotting turtles near the T. Pott Bridge.
🦁 Animal encounters
Flat Creek Farm, 13342 Lodore Rd., Amelia You can bring a groups of up to 12 to the petting zoo for half or one-hour sessions. Kids will remember hand-feeding dozens of animals.
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Thanks for following along this month, Richmond. We’ve got plenty more local news, event coverage, and culture dives to come in February, so stick around.
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