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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...

The West End Mom
Jan 27, 20237 min read


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


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


The Best Pumpkin Patches around Richmond
18 pumpkin patches around RVA

The West End Mom
Sep 20, 202215 min read


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...

The West End Mom
Jul 19, 20227 min read


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


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


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


Trucks, Trains, Ships & Planes around Richmond
Whether you're looking for trains around RVA or ready to hop on a boat with kids in tow, there are plenty of places around central...

The West End Mom
Aug 15, 20217 min read


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....

The West End Mom
Jul 27, 20217 min read


Visiting Kings Dominion with Little Kids
I grew up going to Kings Dominion, so it was a trip down memory lane when I started taking my own littles for the first time when they...

The West End Mom
Jun 13, 20219 min read


Local Ways Celebrate Father's Day in RVA
I'm always on the hunt for family friendly activities that cater to my family's particular interests, especially on Mother's Day and...

The West End Mom
Jun 9, 20217 min read


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...

The West End Mom
May 24, 20215 min read


Local Ways to Celebrate Mother's Day in RVA
Mother's Day 2024 is right around the corner! And if you want to treat your mother, grandmother or that special lady in your life, I have...

The West End Mom
May 5, 20217 min read


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...

The West End Mom
Oct 2, 20203 min read


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...

The West End Mom
Aug 23, 20203 min read


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...

The West End Mom
Jun 24, 20202 min read


My Favorite Stroller-Friendly Walks around RVA
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...

The West End Mom
Jun 22, 20204 min read


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...

The West End Mom
Jan 4, 20201 min read


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...

The West End Mom
Dec 12, 20192 min read



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