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The Best Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
Growing up in Richmond, I've visited my fair share of pumpkin patches and fall-theme nurseries. In visiting new locations over the years,...
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The West End Mom
- Sep 11
- 9 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 30
- 5 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 19
- 5 min
The Best Trampoline Parks in Richmond, Virginia
Looking for the best place to burn off energy with your kids? Try visiting one of our Richmond area trampoline and adventure parks! We...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 10
- 2 min
Everywhere Kids eat Free around RVA
Dining out with kids can be expensive, but some of our local RVA restaurants are making it even easier on families' wallets by offering...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 19
- 7 min
7 Bike Trails for Kids around Richmond
We've been exploring Richmond area parks and trails to find the safest spots to ride bikes (and scooters!) since my son was 22 months...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 17
- 4 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 26
- 7 min
7 Tips for Saving Money on Museum Admissions
We love visiting our local Richmond museums & gardens, and we love exploring new museums & aquariums around Virginia - they add fun...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 24
- 4 min
How to Celebrate July 4 in Richmond
We have so much to be grateful for each Independence Day, and this year feels extra special. The Richmond area has so many fun, festive...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 4
- 6 min
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....
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The West End Mom
- May 17
- 6 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- May 2
- 7 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- May 1
- 4 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Apr 20
- 4 min
RVA Pools: 2022 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...
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The West End Mom
- Mar 6
- 7 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 14, 2021
- 5 min
5 Family Friendly Activities to Try at Massanutten Resort
Whenever we need reset, we plan a visit to the mountains... and that's exactly what we needed this fall! In October we decided to visit...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 11, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 2, 2021
- 7 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Sep 19, 2021
- 11 min
The Best Apple Orchards & Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
Growing up in Richmond, I've visited my fair share of apple orchards and pumpkin patches. In visiting new locations over the years, I've...
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The West End Mom
- Sep 7, 2021
- 8 min
10 Family Friendly Ways to Celebrate Fall around RVA
Fall is one of my favorite seasons in Richmond because the weather cools down enough that we could spend all day outside! In honor of...
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