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The RVA Guide for New Parents
Expecting a new baby? New to the area with a kiddo under one year old? Want to support new family? I've rounded up 10+ places, spaces and...

The West End Mom
Jan 20, 20238 min read
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RVA Christmas Bucket List
Looking for the best things to do in Richmond this Christmas? You've found the right place! Whether you want a free activity, an...

The West End Mom
Nov 21, 202210 min read
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The Best Indoor Activities for Kids in Richmond
Beat the Heat: Things to do *indoors* around RVA

The West End Mom
Nov 10, 202221 min read
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The Best Places to See Santa in Richmond
2022 guide for finding Santa in Richmond!

The West End Mom
Nov 6, 20227 min read
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The Best Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
18 pumpkin patches around RVA

The West End Mom
Sep 20, 202215 min read
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8 Free Things to do in Richmond this Fall
We love celebrating autumn, but the admission cost for visiting the fairs, pumpkin patches and festivals can add up quickly. Luckily, we...

The West End Mom
Sep 11, 20229 min read
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The Best Apple Orchards around Richmond
Looking for an apple orchard near Richmond? I've got you covered! Picking apples is one of our favorite ways to kick off fall, and we've...

The West End Mom
Aug 30, 20225 min read
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Everywhere Kids eat Free around RVA
Everywhere kids eat free around Richmond, Virginia

The West End Mom
Aug 10, 20227 min read
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3 Ways to Spend a Family Day in RVA
Looking for things to do with kids in Richmond, Virginia? The River City is filled with fun for all ages, and I've got three...

The West End Mom
Jul 17, 20224 min read
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7 Tips for Saving Money on Museum Admissions
7 ways to save money when visiting Richmond area museums and gardens

The West End Mom
Jun 26, 20229 min read
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RVA's July 4 Fireworks and Festivities
Looking for the best patriotic celebrations around Richmond? RVA has so many fun events around July 4th, both on Independence Day and the...

The West End Mom
Jun 24, 20227 min read
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A Guide to Richmond's Splash Parks
My children love playing at splash parks in the summer, and it's such an easy way to have a free, outdoor outing and to cool off....

The West End Mom
Jun 4, 20227 min read
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The Best Pick Your Own Flower Farms around Richmond
My children love seeing beautiful flowers... and picking them! Unfortunately, you're not allowed to pull any of the pretty blooms at...

The West End Mom
May 16, 20226 min read
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The Best PYO Fruit Farms around Richmond, Virginia
The spring and summer "pick your own" season is one of our favorite times of the year! Luckily for us, there are some amazing farms...

The West End Mom
May 2, 20227 min read
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The Tides Inn: A Virginia River Escape for the Whole Family
We visited The Tides Inn for the first time, and it lived up to its reputation - it's definitely "Southern Charm along the Chesapeake...

The West End Mom
May 1, 20225 min read
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RVA Pools: Pool Recommendations for Families
Pool season to finally be here! I polled the West End Mom community to find your favorite family-friendly pools around #RichmondVA . Here...

The West End Mom
Apr 19, 20224 min read
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5 Family Friendly Getaways Less than 2 Hours from Richmond
Haven't planned your Spring Break itinerary yet? Don't worry - I've got you covered! I've curated a list of Spring Break worthy...

The West End Mom
Mar 5, 20227 min read
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6 Family Friendly Activities to Try at Massanutten Resort
Things to do with kids at Massanutten!

The West End Mom
Nov 14, 202110 min read
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The Best Places to Find Santa in Richmond
I've rounded up the best spots in Richmond to grab a picture with Santa, himself! Some of these locations offer brunch or snacks with...

The West End Mom
Nov 10, 20215 min read
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7 Activities to Do with Your Family This Christmas
Christmas is officially 53 days away! And we all know that the holiday calendar fills up so quickly, so I created a list of...

The West End Mom
Nov 2, 20217 min read
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