Explore the works of master artists from around the world and throughout history with the Virginia Discovery Museum’s multi-week art classes for children in early elementary! Develop an appreciation for art history, exercise creative expression, and craft your own mini masterpieces as we explore a different artist’s style, techniques, and creative process each week then [...]
Bring a blanket or chairs for stories and rhymes outside at Charlottesville’s Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. After storytime, you can enjoy the garden, trek the trails, delight in the wonders of nature at the garden, or stay for the Garden’s Create with Nature program at 10:30am. The program is outside; inclement weather cancels. Ages [...]
Gabby's Dollhouse Live! will tour North America from September 2025 - a fun new sprinkle-filled adventure, live on stage. In this a-MEOW-zing show, Gabby unboxes a special acorn that needs the magical touch of a rainbow to grow. But when CatRat causes a colour cat-astrophe and breaks the rainbow, Gabby and the Gabby Cats must find [...]
Bennett’s Village is partnering with students in the Instructional and Assistive Technology Applications course at UVA School of Education and Human Development to host Treehouse Tales, an inclusive storybook reading event. Treehouse Tales will take place on October 22, 2025 from 3:30 – 5:00 pm at the Bennett’s Village Treehouse at Pen Park. Picture books [...]
CharlottesvilleFamily is excited to host a Fall Storytime featuring local author Hannah Barnaby's new book, The Pine Cone's Secret and a super fun read, Room On The Broom. Join our very own Jen Bryerton for fall-themed book fun! Learn more about local author Hannah Barnaby. Fall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our [...]
Every October, get in the Halloween spirit at Boo Bash, the Virginia Discovery Museum’s family-friendly carnival that’s too cute to spook! Dress up in your most creative costumes and join us for one of two evenings of frighteningly fun carnival games, activities, and crafts. Conduct eccentric experiments with UVA L.E.A.D. in the Mad Science Lab, [...]
Join us for a Spooktacular Playdate at PlayDate: A Children’s Museum! Kids can enjoy a Halloween-themed story, craft, STEM activity, scavenger hunt, and a spooky sensory bin. Perfect for little ghouls and goblins ready to play, learn, and explore! Fall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central [...]
Tiny ghosts & mini superheroes, it’s YOUR time to shine! Bring your toddlers to Toddlerween at Get Air Charlottesville for candy, fun, costumes, and a chance to win our costume contest! Don’t miss this spooktacular toddler takeover — fun memories guaranteed! Times vary: Sunday, Oct. 28, 8 - 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m. [...]
Come hang with Blossom Halloween week! You can use your monthly pass, 10X pass, or grab a drop-in pass to join for arts + crafts, a fun Halloween Story & Craft session, and science play all week! We’re open normal hours, plus a few extra on Friday, staying open for all ages until 4 following [...]
"AI and the Future of Self- Driving Cars" with Madhur Behl, UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science. Dr. Madhur Behl is an Associate Professor in the department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia and an Amazon Scholar. His research spans robotics, autonomous systems, and cyber-physical systems, with a focus on physical AI, autonomous [...]
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker story in a whole new way as ballerinas pirouette through the library during an interactive dance class and storytime featuring professional dancers from Charlottesville Ballet! This free community event is part of Charlottesville Ballet's education and outreach programming. Best for children ages 2-8 and their caregivers. Registration required. Just [...]
Registration required. Experience the magic of The Nutcracker story in a whole new way as ballerinas pirouette through the library during an interactive dance class and storytime featuring professional dancers from Charlottesville Ballet! This free community event is part of Charlottesville Ballet's education and outreach programming. This performance is made possible in part by a grant from [...]
Experience the magic of The Nutcracker: Storytime with Charlottesville Ballet story in a whole new way. Ballerinas pirouette through the library during an interactive dance class. Enjoy storytime featuring professional dancers from Charlottesville Ballet! This free community event is part of Charlottesville Ballet's education and outreach programming. The performance is made possible in part by [...]
“Run, run, run as fast as you can…” to Gingerbread Story Time! Enjoy fun Gingerbread Man stories, songs, and games, then build your very own gingerbread house to take home! Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to stay home! We’ve got plenty of winter fun for families to explore with [...]
Get ready to sing, dance, and play along with Blippi and his best buddy Meekah as they rock out with fans in this interactive live performance! Whether it’s drumming to the beat, strumming guitars, or hopping to catchy rhythms, kids are encouraged to get out of their seats and move with the music. Featuring fan-favorite [...]
Art Adventures is the perfect creative playtime for little ones ages 1–6! Held every Monday and Thursday from 10:00–11:30 AM (resuming September 2025), this hands-on art program encourages kids to explore, imagine, and create through fun, age-appropriate projects. CharlottesvilleFamily makes it easy to celebrate and learn! Discover the best birthday party venues in Charlottesville, explore after-school [...]
Take exploration and discovery with the five senses to the next level! Working with sensory materials aids emotional regulation, and children will learn their sensory preferences as they explore a variety of textures, smells, and colors. Collaborate on art and engineering projects, practice hand-eye coordination and safe risk with a variety of tools such as [...]
Wildrock’s Nature Friends program invites you to discover and learn about what animals do in winter. Explore winter themed sensory bins, build an animal den with natural materials, practice mindfulness, and play! For ages 3-5. Required registration begins December 1. Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to stay home! We’ve got plenty [...]