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Kid-friendly activities in Richmond
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that the River City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
January 16, 2026 12:00 PM
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Staff
City
Know Your City: Pony Pasture Rapids
Over the years, Pony Pasture has been a popular spot for everyone from bicyclists to biker gangs.
June 7, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Events
Get your garden questions answered at this Pollinator Festival
Henrico County Master Gardeners will host plant sale and pollinator festival June 8 at Deep Run Park
May 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
City
Benches, bike lanes, and bus stops — help shape the future of the Diamond District
Give your feedback on the public elements of the Diamond District development, which will help shape the look and feel of the new neighborhood
May 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
City
Share your thoughts on the future of Brown’s Island
What would you add to the manmade island?
May 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
City
You’re invited to this pop-up park block party
The park near Scott’s Addition will host local food and drink vendors and activities to illustrate the potential of the pop-up
May 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Sports
Lace up for the RRRC Summer Track Series
The free community track meets offer family-friendly races for athletes of all paces
May 6, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
Travel and Outdoors
Welcome to Bike Month, Richmond
Check out dozens of events happening all around the River City as part of the 11th annual RVA Bike Month
May 3, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Business
LEGO planting over 1,000 trees in Chesterfield
The company held a ceremonial planting to kick off the Parkland Reforestation Project in conjunction with its $1 billion manufacturing facility
April 25, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Travel and Outdoors
Hanover breaks ground on northern section of Fall Line Trail
Representatives from across the region assembled to celebrate the multi-jurisdictional project
April 24, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
City
Artful outdoor workshop space coming to Fonticello Park
Fonticello Food Forest worked with Storefront for Community Design to produce renderings of the adaptable outdoor space
April 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
The Buy
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BJ’s Club Card drops to $15 for new members
December 29, 2025
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Staff
Seasonal
This holiday gift will actually get use + it’s $15
December 12, 2025
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Staff
The Buy
Simultaneously invest in your health and wardrobe with this smart ring
December 12, 2025
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Staff
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10 New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2026
December 10, 2025
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Elise Steele
Sports
4 Tha Culture: VCU + UR to join milestone hoops showcase in Henrico
December 9, 2025
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Elise Steele
Culture
RICtoday Wrapped: Revisiting 2025’s top hits
December 3, 2025
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Elise Steele
City
How to ride Amtrak in Richmond, VA
December 2, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Project status update: Richmond’s harm reduction vending machines
How has the project progressed so far, and what’s next?
November 3, 2025
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From porch to pig pen: How your old pumpkins can feed happy hogs
Instead of throwing your fall pumpkins away, consider donating them to local farms through Pumpkins for Pigs.
October 30, 2025
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Richmond Tree Week to host 30+ free community events
Mark your calendars and grab your gardening gloves — Richmond Tree Week takes root Saturday, Nov. 1.
October 29, 2025
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Halloween happenings in Richmond, VA
Whether you’re looking for terrors or treats, there’s a whole lot to do this Halloween.
October 29, 2025
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Elise Steele
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RVA Class of 2025: Have your portrait taken for a community yearbook
The Richmond Chronicle is calling all creatives to get free portraits + submit work for a community yearbook, out for print next year.
October 28, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Go camping within an hour of Richmond
Enjoy the beauty of the Richmond region from the comfort of a tent, cabin, or yurt.
October 27, 2025
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David Lefkowitz
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RICtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 24, 2025
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Travel and Outdoors
See the 2025 State of the James report
The James River Association unveiled the biennial State of the James report, scoring 18 individual features of Virginia’s grand river.
October 23, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Share your advice for beginner bicyclists in Richmond
The more local intel shared, the better off beginner bicyclists will be while navigating Richmond.
October 20, 2025
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Elise Steele
Culture
Destiny’s Doodles: Meet Richmond’s new pop-up sketch artist
Two months ago, local artist Destiny Chew set up a spontaneous “doodle booth” in Carytown; now she’s booking events + connecting with strangers across the city.
October 16, 2025
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