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The West End Mom
- Nov 11
- 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
- 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
- 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 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
- 13 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
- 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 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
- Aug 29, 2021
- 3 min
Savoring Summer: 6 Adventures around Richmond for Families
With one more week until the official end of summer, we are filling our calendar with all the fun we can! If you're not spending the...
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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 13, 2021
- 12 min
The Best Shaded Parks in Richmond, Virginia
We love visiting parks all year in Richmond, but it gets so hot during June, July & August! Now that summer is in full swing, we need...
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The West End Mom
- Jun 22, 2021
- 9 min
A Summer Bucket List for Virginia Families
We've been looking forward to summer 2021 for a long time: the world is headed towards normalcy, safety guidelines have been relaxed &...
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