📜 What Is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and freedom for the last enslaved African Americans—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued. Celebrated as the oldest nationally recognized commemoration of theContinue reading “🎉 Juneteenth 2025 – Celebrate Freedom Across Virginia, Maryland, & DC”
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James River Park Pipeline Walkway-Richmond
For several years now, I’ve been wanting to visit this location. I’ve never been brave enough to find it on my own. But, when we decided to head to Richmond for one of our spring break day trips, I knew this was my chance. This isn’t the prettiest hike (lots of graffiti), but it isContinue reading “James River Park Pipeline Walkway-Richmond”
🎅 Where to See Santa in Fredericksburg and Beyond: Photos, Breakfasts & More (2025 Guide)
Find the best Photos with Santa sessions, Breakfast with Santa events, and holiday meet-and-greets happening around Fredericksburg and nearby areas — perfect for families and holiday fun on a budget! We’ve listed Santas in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Culpeper, and King George, as well as in Ashland, Caroline County, Fauquier County, Hanover County, Orange County, PrinceContinue reading “🎅 Where to See Santa in Fredericksburg and Beyond: Photos, Breakfasts & More (2025 Guide)”
Top Christmas Live Nativity Experiences Near You
**Many have been updated for 2025. If you find a 2024 date, look online for an update. December is a busy time, but it’s also a time to reflect on the birth of Jesus. Many area churches take the holiday season as a time to share Christ’s birth through Live Nativities or Walks through Bethlehem.Continue reading “Top Christmas Live Nativity Experiences Near You”
Lavender Fields Herb Farm
Lavender Fields Herb Farm is the perfect spot for a wonderfully unique experience. The farm is only minutes from Richmond, where you will find a quaint farm store filled with unique gifts, raw local honey and all things lavender. They sell the largest selection of Herb and Vegetable plants and all the gardening supplies youContinue reading “Lavender Fields Herb Farm”
Maymont
Maymont is a 100-acre Victorian estate and public park in Richmond, Virginia. It contains Maymont Mansion, now a historic house museum, an arboretum, formal gardens, a carriage collection, native wildlife exhibits, a nature center, and Children’s Farm. Prior to it being declared a public park, it was a 100 acre mansion belonging to James andContinue reading “Maymont”
Crump Park/Meadow Farm Museum
This site is a popular place for visitors and includes Crump Park, Meadow Farm Museum, and RF&P Park. Crump Park features playgrounds, picnic shelters, trails, large open fields, and a fishing pond. Click HERE for a park map. Meadow Farm Museum, an 1860 living history farm site and museum, presents programs and exhibits on the cultureContinue reading “Crump Park/Meadow Farm Museum”
Metro Richmond Zoo
We love the zoo especially the Metro Richmond Zoo. It is smaller than the DC Zoo but has a lot to offer. Our favorite part is feeding the giraffes and the other animals. Oh, and feeding the budgies is a must. Make sure to purchase animal food and budgie sticks at the gift store whenContinue reading “Metro Richmond Zoo”
Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
“Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty on a historic property with more than 50 acres of spectacular gardens, dining, and shopping. A classical domed Conservatory is the only one of its kind in the mid-Atlantic. More than a dozen themed gardens include a Children’s Garden, Rose Garden, Asian Valley and Cherry Tree Walk. Pathways willContinue reading “Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens”
Park365 Richmond
PARK365 — SOAR365 Park365 is open and welcoming to all, regardless of any physical disability. 3600 Saunders AvenueRichmond, VA 23227 Open every day dawn to dusk. WHAT MAKES PARK365 SO SPECIAL Three state-of-the-art playgrounds for toddlers, school-aged kids and every age after that An abundance of swings Recycled, poured-rubber safety surfaces throughout the park AContinue reading “Park365 Richmond”