Sponsored New Look, More Local, More Life!
As a mom, a crafter, and your local Macaroni KID publisher, I know exactly what it feels like when the "To-Do" list gets longer than the "Fun" list. My goal has always been to h…
Sponsored The MKR Birthday Club is Getting a Creative Makeover!
*This is a sponsored article and program. Birthdays are the most exciting days of the year for our Mackids. As the publisher of Macaroni KID Richmond and Chesterfield-Chester, I have loved cel…
Retro Room Opens: A New Home for Nostalgia and community in Midlothian
Retro Room will officially open its doors on October 17th, offering a welcoming, family‑friendly space…
The Richmond Folk Festival
The Richmond Folk Festival is back!The Richmond Folk Festival will return October 9-11, 2026. The festiva…
Lights On Afterschool
Celebrate the power of afterschool programs as a community at Lights On Afterschool Richmond on Saturday,…
9 Cheap & Easy Boo Basket Ideas + Free 'You've Been Boo'd' Printable
Looking for easy Boo Basket ideas for kids, friends, or neighbors? Boo Baskets are a fun, inexpensive Hal…
Sponsored Spirit Halloween With Kids: What Parents Should Know Before You Go
Kari Treat's kids walked into Spirit Halloween with a plan. That plan lasted about four minutes, unti…
Kids Eat Free Tonight: 25 Restaurant Deals for Every Day of the Week
Looking for restaurants where kids eat free tonight? We rounded up current kids-eat-free and discounted k…
October 2026 Freebies & Deals: LEGO, Tacos, Frostys & More
Free entrées for dressing like a taco? Five free Frostys for $1? Kids' workshops that don'…
Sponsored Snoring, Mouth Breathing, and Tired Mornings
*This is a sponsored article.Your child snores through the night, wakes up cranky, and drags through the…
Sponsored Bean Sprouts Café
*This is a sponsored article. Bean Sprouts Café has opened its doors in Richmond, bringing a…
2nd Street Festival
The 2nd Street Festival returns this fall, Saturday-Sunday, October 3-4, marking its 38th year in Downtow…
Sponsored 🚜 Junior League of Richmond's Touch a Truck Returns
*This is a sponsored event. If your little ones light up at the sight of a fire truck or can’t…
Sponsored Quality Ballroom Dance Sport Lessons for Homeschoolers
*This is a sponsored article.HOMESCHOOLERS—STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT! Quality Ballroom Dance Sp…
Tacos, Teddy Bears & Treats: 10 October Holidays Kids Will Love
October goes fast. One minute you’re turning the calendar, and the next the kids are asking why you…
50 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
Print these for trick-or-treat prep, drop one in a lunchbox every day of October or save the whole list…
Sponsored 22 Parents Visited Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana. Here's the Verdict.
Every resort promises a beautiful beach and great food. So what actually makes families remember one?Publ…
Metro RVA & Tri-Cities Fall Guide 2026
Looking for Metro Richmond and Tri-Cities fall and Halloween events in 2026? You're in the right plac…
Richmond & Chesterfield Pumpkin Patch Guide 2026
Fall has arrived, bringing crisp air, cozy weekends, and the perfect excuse to grab the kids and head out…
Sponsored Romp N Roll's Baby Palooza!
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East End Festival
The East End Festival is a free, family-friendly event supports music and arts programs at RPS East End s…
Bright Minds Club
Are you looking for a space where your daughter can make new friends? Bright Minds Club is a girls&r…
31 Best Halloween Family Movies for Kids and Teens
October has 31 nights, which means you could technically have a Halloween movie night every single night.…
Hi, I’m CJ Walker, your new Macaroni KID Richmond publisher! It's a privilege to pick up the torch and build on the incredible foundation that Carissa built. I've certainly got some big shoes to fill!
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