• Date Night Drop-Off

    Virginia Discovery Museum Parents, need a Friday night out? Let the Virginia Discovery Museum watch the kids while you enjoy some much-deserved time to yourselves! Children will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on crafts, games, and activities and enjoy plenty of playtime in our exhibit galleries, all while interacting with other kids in a [...]

  • Kids Night Out

    Foster Art 1770 Timberwood Blvd, Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Looking for an evening out? Let us entertain your children with a delightful mix of activities and creativity! Hosted the 2nd Friday of each month, kids will enjoy dinner, art activities, and entertainment in a safe, supervised environment. What's Included: • Pizza, lemonade, fruit and snacks • Guided art making session with take-home artwork • [...]

  • McGuffey Art Center 50th Anniversary

    McGuffey Art Center 201 2nd Street, NW, Charlottesville, Virginia
    All Ages

    McGuffey Art Center is kicking off our 50th Anniversary Celebration with an unforgettable evening of art, music, and community! Join us September 5 from 5 pm - 8 pm for our special First Friday All-Member Silent Art Auction and Exhibition, featuring: • Silent auction of original works by our talented member artists. • Live music [...]

  • Pasta Cooking Class

    Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, Virginia

    Travel with us to the heart of Italy for a pasta cooking class. Master the art of making pasta from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients! Chef Victoria Cosner will guide you through creating fresh pasta dough, kale pesto, and roasted butternut squash cappelletti—a traditional Italian dish often served during the holidays. Join us and elevate [...]

  • The Fralin Museum of Art’s 90th Anniversary Soirée

    Merrie Mill Farm & Vineyards Keswick, Virginia

    Celebrate 90 Years of Art, Inspiration, and Impact Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars as The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia marks 90 years of artistic excellence, scholarship, and community. This elegant soirée will honor The Fralin’s remarkable legacy and its bold future, bringing together university leadership, museum [...]

  • Pasta Cooking Class

    Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, Virginia

    Travel with us to the heart of Italy for a pasta cooking class. Master the art of making pasta from scratch with simple, fresh ingredients! Chef Victoria Cosner will guide you through creating fresh pasta dough, kale pesto, and roasted butternut squash cappelletti—a traditional Italian dish often served during the holidays. Join us and elevate [...]

  • Wood-Fired Pizza Cooking Class

    Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, Virginia

    Heat up the kitchen with homemade pizza this winter! Start this signature cooking class by gathering around Pippin Hill’s wood-burning oven and learning how to make your own pizza dough. Once you’ve perfected the art of the pizza toss, you’ll experiment with a variety of toppings and flavor profiles, from the classic margarita to innovative [...]

  • Canapés & Cocktails Cooking Class

    Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards 5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, Virginia

    Join us to learn festive recipes perfect for holiday entertaining! Impress your guests with sunny side quail eggs on pumpernickel and Pippin's famous lobster toasts. Plus, you’ll discover how to craft a refreshing holiday cocktail to complement your bites. Gain hands-on experience and expert tips to confidently recreate these dishes at home, making you the [...]

  • Monticello Holiday Evening Tours

    Monticello 1050 Monticello Loop, Charlottesville, VA
    All Ages

    Join us for the rare opportunity to experience Monticello after dark, decorated with the style of holiday greenery found during Thomas Jefferson’s era. This tour offers an intimate look at how all people who lived on the Monticello mountaintop – enslaved and free – celebrated the holidays. Journey through Jefferson's public and private rooms including [...]

  • Parents’ Night Out

    Parents’ Night Out
    Blue Ridge Boost 2171 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States

    Whether you're a Fortnite fan, Robloxian, Crafter, or just love gaming — this is your night to shine! Join us for a spectacular event at Blue Ridge Boost Parents Night Out. Dive into thrilling multiplayer battles, explore immersive worlds, or take on challenges as a team with our fully-decked-out gaming setups. Plus, free pizza included! [...]

  • Santa’s Night Out

    Gryphon Gymnatics Charlottesville, VA
    All Ages

    Our Kid’s Night Out scheduled for this Saturday has spots open You do not need to be enrolled in classes, so if you’ve been wanting to check out the gym, now’s your chance! Register via your Parent Portal (look for “Santa’s Night Out”) or via email. KNO includes games, pizza, crafts, parachute and of course, [...]

  • Creative Happy Hour with Sarah Hand

    Second Street Gallery 115 2nd St. SE, Charlottesville, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Join Second Street Gallery and exhibiting artist Sarah Hand on Thursday, March 12, 5:30-7:30PM, for an exciting portrait-painting workshop. Hand’s practice includes using bright acrylic paint and cut stencils to depict the whimsical new friends she encounters here and there. Make new friends with us as we paint our own surprising pal portraits. Wine and [...]

    $35 – $40
  • Final Friday at The Fralin

    The Fralin Museum of Art at UVA Charlottesville, Virginia
    All Ages

    The first Final Friday of the spring is happening March 27! Be sure to come by and enjoy live music from Scarlett Fever, and Tealicious Bubble Tea Truck! The fun starts at 5PM. As always, Final Friday is FREE and open to all! Many thanks to the UVA Parents Program for their support.

    Free
  • Albemarle Symphony Orchestra – Spring Concert

    Grisham Hall at St. Anne's-Belfield School

    Led by Maestro Philip Clark, the ASO Spring Concert promises an afternoon of musical exploration and artistry. The program features Arno Babadjanian’s rare Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, lovingly restored and transcribed by Maestro Clark from old recordings. World-renowned violinist Dr. Nuné Melikian, a noted Babajanian expert, will be the soloist, bringing unique insight and [...]

    Free
  • The Red Shoes Gala

    Kimpton Forum Hotel 540 Massie Rd., Charlottesville, Virginia

    We are excited to announce the First Annual Ronald McDonald House Gala at The Kimpton Forum Hotel in Charlottesville. Be sure to save Saturday, March 28, 2026 on your calendar as you will not want to miss this special event. Tell friends and family and start planning for an unforgetable evening supporting a wonderful cause. [...]

  • Karaoke Kids Night Out

    Belmont Arts Collaborative 221 Carlton Rd. Suites 3 & 4, Charlottesville, Virginia

    Give your kids a night out… and enjoy one yourself! Join DMR Adventures for our first-ever Karaoke Kids Night Out on May 15 from 5:45–8:45 PM at the Belmont Arts [...]