🚲 Saddle up for Bike Day at Charlottesville Skate Park on May 3 from 1–3 PM. We’re turning the park into a Wild West rodeo on wheels, perfect for riders of all ages. Bring your bike and join us for a day of creativity, skill-building, and outdoor fun. Highlights include: • Free helmets (while supplies [...]
Where Charlottesville comes together for a joy-filled morning of movement, connection, and compassion, all in support of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. Featuring a 5K trail run, a community dog walk, and more, this family-friendly, dog-forward event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities while raising critical funds to care for animals in need and the people [...]
All proceeds benefit the Benjamin Hair Just Swim for Life Foundation, supporting its mission to provide water safety education and affordable swim instruction in our community. Each bracket will be limited to 16 teams, and every team is guaranteed at least two games. Teams consist of two players. Tournament Schedule: • Middle School Bracket: May 9, [...]
Join the Shelter for Help in Emergency at our inaugural pickleball tournament at The Greencroft Club! Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or picking up a paddle for the first time, all skill levels are invited to play, connect, and have a great time—no experience required. Play with passion while supporting our mission to end domestic [...]
Rivanna RiverFest brings our community together to celebrate the Rivanna River and other environmental aspects of our region. 2:30pm – 6pm: Fun, free family-friendly activities that celebrate the Rivanna River, art, face painting, games, and more! 6:30pm – 8:30pm: Live Music by Kadencia Timed Activities 1:30pm: Casual 4-mile run with Piedmont Mobility Alliance 2:30pm – [...]
On May 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun! The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of Memorial Day.
The Virginia Black Bear Festival is a Community Event Celebrating Nature and Mountain Outdoors in Greene County, Shenandoah National Park and the Appalachian Trail. The event is held on the first Saturday of June, National Black Bear Day, in beautiful downtown Stanardsville, VA. Our festival is a one day event that includes live entertainment, fun [...]
Join Sunday, June 7 for Splash Sundays (formerly Sunday Sundown), a beloved annual event, held alongside Free Swim Day at the Booker T. Washington Park Pool. Bring family, friends, and neighbors for an evening packed with kids’ inflatables, hands-on activities, games, delicious food, a live DJ, and fun lawn games. Highlights include: Free Swim – [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of Flag Day and President Trump's birthday.
Join Charlottesville Area Tree Steward David Marrs for an informational and enjoyable springtime into summer walk in the forest at the beautiful Ivy Creek Natural Area. David will begin our walk with a conversation about trees and landscapes transitioning from Spring to Summer. He will concentrate on leaves and look for late flowers and the [...]
On Sunday, June 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., we invite you and your four legged friends out on the Highland Rustic Trails for a day of doggone good fun!The Highland Rustic Trails are free and open to the public. All dogs must be leashed. Dog owners are responsible for cleaning up after their [...]
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, [...]
Enjoy a morning full of empowerment, inspiration, education, and community.This is a FREE family friendly or donate what you can to the TQ Evans’ Young Women Scholarship event.Come join us for:- Community Walk- Women Owned Business Vendors- Fun Fitness Breakout Sessions- Motivational Speakers- Performances- Women Health Roundtable- Raffles & moreThis event does require registration and [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of Independence Day weekend.
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]