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Apr 2026 16

Don’t miss Virginia’s 2026 Historic Garden Week

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

Visit some of Virginia’s well-appointed homes and gardens during the 2026 Historic Garden Week.

Spring has arrived in Virginia, and with it, the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week.

Apr 2026 13

12 Earth Day events across Virginia, from festivals to clean-ups

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

Celebrate and care for Mother Nature by attending one of these 12 Earth Day events and learning more about sustainable living.

Earth Day serves as an opportunity for communities to come together to raise awareness about the importance of the environment and engage in sustainability efforts.

Mar 2026 25

10 things you never knew were invented in Virginia

By Aila Boyd | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Aila Boyd

From the Virginia Reaper to ChapStick, here are 10 surprising and groundbreaking things that were invented in Virginia.

Mar 2026 13

How to cheer on Virginia’s 5 minor league baseball teams in 2026

By Aila Boyd | SPORTS, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

From Fredericksburg to Salem, here’s how to cheer on Virginia’s five minor league baseball teams during the 2026 season.

The arrival of spring in Virginia brings with it baseball season, including an assortment of quirky mascots and family-friendly fun.

Mar 2026 4

Cherry blossom alternatives: Virginia blooms without DC crowds

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

Discover where to see cherry blossoms in Virginia this spring, from small towns to botanical gardens, without having to face the DC crowds.

While the iconic cherry blossoms along the National Mall draw thousands each spring to Washington, D.C., Virginia offers plenty of equally picturesque cherry blossom destinations with fewer crowds.

Jan 2026 20

9 Virginia orgs to support during Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Aila Boyd

January is Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and these nine Virginia organizations need donations to continue to advocate for the issue and help survivors.

Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month is recognized every January, a tradition that started by presidential proclamation in 2010.

Dec 2025 1

10 ways to give back in Virginia without spending a dime

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Aila Boyd

From volunteering at a state park or library to mentoring youth, here are 10 meaningful ways to give back in Virginia without spending a dime.

Organizations and community groups across Virginia are regularly in need of those willing to donate their time, offering a variety of opportunities, from clearing trails at your favorite state park to shelving books at your local library or mentoring a local youth.

Nov 2025 20

Spread holiday cheer to Virginia children with these 14 toy drives

By Aila Boyd | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Aila Boyd

Give back this holiday season by helping one of the many community toy drives happening in Virginia, ensuring a child in need doesn’t have to go without.