Experience Activities

All work and no play? What’s the fun in that!

Welcome to your online activity and entertainment guide, here to offer up some ideas for things to do. What’s your flavor? Arts & crafts, museums and galleries, music and dance? Or maybe you are a theater buff…stage or screen?

Even if your idea for activity is heavy on the “active” part and are looking to get outdoors, to find an outlet for your favorite sport, or ready to hit the nearest gym, then you’ve come to the right place!

But, if you are looking for date-specific events, then head over to our Events calendar.

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  • Owner Claimed Listing
  • Locally Owned Business
  • Non-Profit Entity
  • Minority/Woman Owned Business
  • Veteran Owned Business
  • Online/App Capable
  • Award Winning
  • Deals & Special Offers Available
  • Discounts Available
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Certification
  • Kid Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Dining Options
  • Alcohol Availability
  • Entertainment
  • WiFi Available
  • Accessibility Accommodations

Raue Center For The Arts

The District

NEW!

Heider’s Berry Farm

Nature Center

Three Oaks Recreation Area

Sea Level Diving

Escape Quest

Woodstock Opera House

Paradox Squared

North Wall Rock Climbing Gym

Color Me Mine

SportsCity Academy

Richmond Hunt Club

Star 105.5

Homestead Orchard

Icon Key

Here is a quick key for all of the icons. You can also hover over, or touch and hold on mobile, any icon in the listing cards for a reminder of what that icon signifies.

  • Owner Claimed Listing
  • Locally Owned Business
  • Non-Profit Entity
  • Minority/Woman Owned Business
  • Veteran Owned Business
  • Online/App Capable
  • Award Winning
  • Deals & Special Offers Available
  • Discounts Available
  • Insurance Accepted
  • Certification
  • Kid Friendly
  • Pet Friendly
  • Dining Options
  • Alcohol Availability
  • Entertainment
  • WiFi Available
  • Accessibility Accommodations
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