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The Best Weekly Activities for Little Kids in RVA
Wondering what classes and activities are open to babies, toddlers, and preschoolers during the week? I've rounded up our favorite RVA...
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The West End Mom
- Jan 20
- 8 min
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...
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The West End Mom
- Nov 11, 2022
- 17 min
The Best Indoor Activities for Kids in Richmond
Rainy days, freezing days and the dog days of summer - they've all got us looking for somewhere inside to explore! Luckily, we have so...
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The West End Mom
- Sep 20, 2022
- 11 min
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
- Jul 19, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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 4, 2022
- 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
- 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
- Aug 15, 2021
- 7 min
Trucks, Trains, Ships & Planes around Richmond
If your family is anything like mine then your kids are huge fans of anything that moves, anything that is big, and anything that is loud...
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The West End Mom
- Jul 27, 2021
- 5 min
7 Classes for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers in Richmond
I love participating in local programs with my children, and we started trying out activities when my son was around 4 months old....
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The West End Mom
- Jun 14, 2021
- 8 min
Visiting Kings Dominion with Little Kids
I grew up going to Kings Dominion, so it was a trip down memory lane when I took my own littles for the first time this June. There have...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 9, 2021
- 5 min
6 Ways to Celebrate Father's Day in RVA
I'm always on the hunt for family friendly activities that cater to our particular interests, especially on Mother's Day and Father's...
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The West End Mom
- May 25, 2021
- 5 min
An Easy Beach Trip: 5 Beaches less than 2 hours from Richmond
With Memorial Day & summer days headed our way, we are looking for ways to stay cool! When traveling with kids, we usually can't take a...
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The West End Mom
- May 6, 2021
- 4 min
Local Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day
With Mother's Day this weekend, I wanted to share some family friendly spots around Richmond that are perfect for special occasions. Here...
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The West End Mom
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
Our Favorite October Festivals & Events
While many of our favorite fall events like The Virginia State Fair and St. Benedict's Oktoberfest have been cancelled, there are still...
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The West End Mom
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
A Day in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
Colonial Williamsburg is one of our favorite day trips: it's about an hour away, there's lots of open space to run around, and lots of...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Fredericksburg's Braehead Farm
We had the best time visiting Braehead Farm this week! It is the oldest farm in historic Fredericksburg, and it's less than an hour from...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 22, 2020
- 4 min
My Favorite Stroller-Friendly Walks
Getting out with little ones, especially a newborn, can be tricky! When I had my son, I was nervous to walk anywhere with him except in...
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The West End Mom
- Jan 5, 2020
- 1 min
Art Class at the VMFA, Artsy Infants
We’ve been taking art classes at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in the City of Richmond since H was 4 months old. This was one of the...
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The West End Mom
- Dec 12, 2019
- 2 min
My Favorite Classes for Babies (0-1)
What do you try first with a baby in Richmond, Virginia? I was a bit skeptical when my friend, who also had a four month old, wanted to...
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