Alison on September 1st, 2010

Being Labor Day weekend, the event schedule is light. (There are a lot of sales to make up for it; check back tomorrow!)
FRIDAY
Friday Live at Five: The Entertainers – Friday beginning at 5pm; The Hideaway, Fort Lee
The Hideaway is located next to Outdoor Recreation on 5th Street, just off C Ave. All concerts will play [...]

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Alison on August 25th, 2010

All free admission unless noted. Even better this week with a bonus list of Thursday free events!
THURSDAY

Poe’s Unhappy Hour – Thursday 6-9pm; Poe Museum, 1914 East Main Street
“The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar” Relax after work in the Poe Museum’s Enchanted Garden with refreshments, live music and games. Admission is free. This event [...]

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All events free admission unless noted!
FRIDAY
Target $1 Family Night – Friday 5-7:30pm; Children’s Museum of Richmond
$1 admission on the third Friday evening of the month
Friday Live at Five: Mo Soul – Friday 6pm; Fort Lee, on the lawn of the Hideaway, next to Outdoor Recreation on 5th Street, just off C Ave
All concerts will play [...]

Continue reading about Free & Cheap Events August 20-22: Laurel Skate Park Skate Night, Down Home Family Reunion

Alison on August 18th, 2010

Technically Williamsburg is beyond my jurisdiction. But if any readers live/attend school in Williamsburg, or if you know anyone in these zip codes, it’s a great savings over the regular Colonial Williamsburg ticket cost of $36 or more.
For $10 a year (free for kids under 17), residents of Williamsburg & environs* can purchase a Good [...]

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Summer’s winding down… make the most of remaining warm weather fun! All events are free admission unless noted.
FRIDAY
Bluemont Concert Series: Guy Mendilow Band – ($5 per person, $4 Bluemont Friends & seniors, $2 kids under 12) Friday 7pm; Hanover Arts and Activities Center Lawn, 500 South Center Street, Ashland

Night Sky & Sky Watch – [...]

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Enjoy a classic movie each Thursday night in August, at 8:00 p.m. in the courtyard of First Baptist Church (2709 Monument Ave). This event is free, and will include popcorn and drinks. Bring your family, friends, and lawn chair and enjoy the movie! Park on the street or in one of the FBC lots.
August [...]

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Alison on August 10th, 2010

Purchase “Buy one, get one free” general admission tickets to see the Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball team on selected MARTIN’S Family Nights. All you have to do is show your BONUSCARD at the box office!
Family Night Games:
Tuesday August 10 (tonight!), 7:05pm
Wednesday August 11, 7:05pm
Monday August 23, 7:05pm
Monday September 6, 12:05pm
Tonight and August 24 are the [...]

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Alison on August 9th, 2010

Summary of free mall children’s programs in Richmond at Short Pump Town Center, Shops at Willow Lawn, and Chesterfield Towne Center

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Just when you thought you had run out of indoor summer activity ideas for the kids (and still have a month til school starts!), the Virginia Historical Society introduces August Afternoons:
Beginning Tuesday, August 3, and continuing until Tuesday, August 31, the VHS is offering the opportunity for families to participate in interactive activities while they [...]

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Alison on August 4th, 2010

FRIDAY
Cinema Classics: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (G)($1) – Friday 10am & 7pm; Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd
“Experience olde time cinema” at Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs. Tickets are only $1 per person and can be purchased at the door. Information: Henrico Theatre Staff, 328-4491.
First Fridays Artwalk – Friday 5-10pm; Historic Broad [...]

Continue reading about Free & Cheap Events August 6-8