The Greenwood Community Center offers public roller-skating on Saturday Nights 6pm-8pm. Admission is $3 to rent skates and $2 if you have your own skates. Roller blades are allowed. No metal wheels! Skating Rink is available for private skating parties! CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides to [...]
Join for a free Butterfly Walk led by local naturalist Nancy Weiss. This guided tour offers a unique opportunity to explore native butterflies and the plants that help them thrive. Whether you’re a gardener, a nature lover, or just curious about pollinators, this walk is sure to inspire. As you walk through BGP’s meadows and pollinator-friendly plantings, [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Little Nature Explorers is a weekly outdoor program created for young children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. This free event takes place every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the beautiful setting of the Garden. It combines early childhood learning with the magic of nature, offering a fresh experience each week. [...]
Ages 7-10 For young dancers who love ballet and are ready for more individual attention. Small-group classical ballet training for Charlottesville-area homeschool dancers. FREE Trial Class Limited to 8 dancers for individualized attention and focused classical training. Led by former Hamburg Ballet dancer Anna Finan, with over nine years of teaching experience in Charlottesville.
Solar Observing sessions are scheduled for every fourth Friday of every month in 2026. The Charlottesville Astronomical Society will present and bring their special Solar telescope(s), which will allow us to safely see sunspots, solar flares and prominences, and other features on the living cauldron that is our sun. We'll start at noon in the education building for a short presentation, [...]
The First Saturday of Each Month – 8 AM to 10 AMJoin for Special Needs Jump Time, where everyone can enjoy jumping fun! This time is designed to ensure everyone has a joyful experience. Music is played at a lower volume and the park’s atmosphere is calmer. Also, one parent or guardian can support jumpers [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of the Constitution Day.
Amazement Square invites your family to participate in the most magical and memorable kids' race in the city! The 25th Annual "Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run" is more than a race; it’s an adventure made just for kids. Expect big energy and enthusiastic fans for a race experience that leaves kids proud [...]
Experience your local trails Loop de Ville is the go-to event for newcomers and experienced trail users alike to celebrate the connectedness of our community through the trails and the natural landscape that surrounds Charlottesville. Enjoy a full day of guided group hikes, walks, runs and bike rides on the Rivanna Trail. This is your [...]
The Foxfield Fall Races are a family-friendly steeplechase tradition. Drawing a smaller, community-focused crowd than the massive spring event, the autumn race day features professional horse racing, kid-focused activities, and philanthropic local outreach. Kids can enjoy craft stations, stick pony races, face painting, games, pony rides and so much more. Fall is full of [...]
Benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge Be a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge’s third annual pickleball tournament – The Big Serve – on Saturday, October 17! This exciting event brings participants together for friendly competition, while making a lasting impact on local youth through the [...]
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Halloween Hustle 10K & 2 Mile Family Walk! This year, we’re hitting the course on Halloween Day, so start your Halloween with a hustle. Whether you’re racing the 10K or joining the 2 Mile Family Walk, this is a fun way for the whole family to get [...]