• Blue Ridge Boost Open House

    Blue Ridge Boost Open House
    Blue Ridge Boost 2171 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States
    All Ages

    Join on the first Sunday of every month to explore our engaging programs in Computer Coding, Robotics, Science, and Math for kids, teens, and adults. 📅 When: The 1st Sunday of every month 🕒 Time: 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 📍 Where: 2171 Ivy Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903 At our Open House, you’ll have the [...]

  • RESCHEDULED: Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime

    Starr Hill Brewery at Dairy Market
    Especially for Parents

    Join the Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime, a Quarterly Gathering for Moms to Relax, Connect, and Discuss Powerful Books by Women Authors CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine is thrilled to launch Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime—a quarterly book club designed to help you relax, recharge, and connect with other thoughtful women in our community. Whether you’re [...]

  • Holiday Cookie Decorating

    Bluebird & Co. 5792 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA
    Arts & Crafts

    Have you always wanted to learn how to decorate your own sugar cookies with royal icing? Welcome to Holiday Cookie Decorating with Jaclyn, where she will walk you through the cookie decorating process step by step and you'll be amazed at how well your cookies turn out! Each participant will decorate 6 cookies. Class will [...]

  • 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, [...]

  • Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime

    Starr Hill Brewery at Dairy Market
    Especially for Parents

    Join the Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime, a Quarterly Gathering for Moms to Relax, Connect, and Discuss Powerful Books by Women Authors CharlottesvilleFamily Magazine is thrilled to launch Moms Lit Society: Books After Bedtime—a quarterly book club designed to help you relax, recharge, and connect with other thoughtful women in our community. Whether you’re [...]

  • Community MLK Celebration

    The Paramount Theater 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    Especially for Parents

    UVA Division for Community Engagement and Equal Opportunity Presents:  Community MLK Celebration Keynote Event at the Paramount Theater Born just nine years after the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama, MacArthur “Genius Grant” Fellow Imani Perry was instilled from an early age with a strong instinct for justice and progressive change. The rich interplay between history, [...]

  • Breastfeeding Class

    Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital 595 Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    Especially for Parents

    Registration is required to obtain the mailed and virtual materials to accompany the class. *** This class will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby and dispel some of the myths associated with breastfeeding. Other tips will include getting started, common problems, pumping, going back to work and the fathers/support person's role. We [...]

  • Postpartum Support Group

    Kindred Cville Charlottesville
    Especially for Parents

    Welcoming a new baby is beautiful—and also a big transition. That’s why we’re creating a safe, supportive space for parents who gave birth in the past year. This group is designed for those first weeks when you’re just ready to get out of the house and connect. Together, you’ll find: ✨ A warm community of [...]

  • Crack the Code: Understanding School Reports

    First Baptist Church
    Especially for Parents

    “Crack the Code” is an event designed to help parents, guardians, and other caring adults better understand how to read school reports. This event is hosted by First Baptist Church, supported by the Charlottesville City Schools Family and Community Engagement Team and the Community Schools initiative. The gathering will take place on Thursday, January 29 [...]

  • Teacher Open House

    Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA
    Especially for Parents

    This Valentine’s Day, we’re showing teachers the love at our Teacher Open House, where Virginia public, private and homeschool teachers can discover the tools to expand scientific exploration both at the Science Museum and in the classroom! But wait .. there’s more! Educators can bring three guests for free, enjoy live demos, participate in a makerspace challenge, [...]

  • Couple’s Kitten Yoga

    Relay Active Charlottesville
    Especially for Parents

    Looking for a fun and unforgettable Valentine’s Day date night? Grab your significant other and meet us in the studio for a Valentine’s Day Couples Yoga class—made extra sweet with adoptable kittens joining the fun. This beginner-friendly class is open to all levels, with all mats and props provided and no prior yoga experience required. Each couple will [...]

  • Galentine’s Day

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

    Grab your gals and celebrate Galentine’s Day with a fun afternoon of creativity and sweet treats! 💕 On February 15th, ladies are invited to decorate tapered candles, create heart string art, and design a charm-filled frame with beads and playful flair—all while enjoying yummy snacks and chocolate. Bring a friend (or two!) and make it [...]

  • Open House

    Renaissance School 418 E Jefferson St, Charlottesville, VA
    Especially for Parents

    You’re Invited! Step inside Renaissance School and see what makes our community unique. Monday, February 16th 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM ✔️ Tour our historic building ✔️ Meet students & faculty ✔️ Discover how RS blends arts + academics to prepare students for college & beyond 💙 RSVP today at https://renaissanceschool.org/admissions/visiting-renaissance-school/

    Free
  • Women in Community with Margot Lee Shetterly

    The CODE Building Charlottesville
    Especially for Parents

    Proceeds directly benefit Stepping Stone. Join Stepping Stone, The She Lab, and best-selling author, Margot Lee Shetterly for Women In Community, a moderated conversation with Lily West from The She Lab. This will be held on Thursday, February 19, from 5:30-7:30 PM at the CODE Building in downtown Charlottesville. Come celebrate the power of community, [...]

  • From Equal To Effective

    Tom Tom Foundation Charlottesville, Virginia
    Especially for Parents

    From Equal to Effective: Reexamining to Way We Fund Public Education What does it really mean for a community to prioritize education? Despite decades of increased investment in public education, persistent gaps in literacy, attendance, and long-term outcomes remain stark—especially for children growing up in poverty. In this Tomorrow Talk, Price Thomas, Executive Director of [...]

  • 2026 Village Games

    Kindred Cville Charlottesville
    Especially for Parents

    Join for a fun, lighthearted afternoon celebrating the real-life moments of parenthood. The Village Games turns everyday parenting tasks into friendly challenges—think finding the missing baby sock, setting up a Pack ’n Play, and other moments made playful. Parents can compete on their own or with a partner — however you want to play. You [...]