Step into a glowing world of color at Garden Glow presented by Kroger — where light and a bit of magic take over Maymont after dark. Wander through mesmerizing light installations by international artists. After a moderately hilly hike through the woods, enjoy a serene stroll through the Japanese Garden, and fun and refreshments in [...]
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. [...]
Baby Buds is an open-exploration activity time for newborns, infants, and toddlers. It supports their parents and caregivers by encouraging physical growth, social-emotional development, and emerging language skills. Engage in structured activities and sensory stations. These focus on tactile stimulation, sound, light, and art. Life with little ones keeps changing, and we love supporting Cville [...]
Since 2015, the Museum of Culpeper History has partnered with the local Luck Stone Quarry to provide a public access day to view Culpeper’s famous dinosaur footprints! More than 215 [...]
A tournament to support Foothill's Children's Advocacy Center and its work to support children impacted by abuse and neglect through forensic interviews, medical exams, and coordinated care for families during [...]
Join Hannah Barnaby, local author and bookseller, every Friday for an engaging storytime featuring the reading of 2–3 delightful books. CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education [...]
Join the fab four (Ginsberg, Peppermint, Eva, and Toffy) for a walk through field and forest. We’ll share our story, visit the chickens, donkeys, and llamas, and serve refreshments. Our goats love walks! They enjoy the diversity of nature’s all-you-can-eat salad bar. And after chilling out in their enclosure, our goats appreciate the change of [...]
This FREE annual event takes place river-side at Constitution Park in Waynesboro, VA. Activities include Reptile World shows, Stream Safari, presentations by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, Fish and Fun Rodeo, Farmer’s Market, canoe rides, kids arts & crafts, Stream electro-fishing with DGIF and is capped off by the … Great South River Duck Race!! [...]
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 [...]
🎈Join Saturday, May 2nd at ReadyKids for an afternoon of family fun including bounce houses, raffle prizes, music, live performances, and community partners. CharlottesvilleFamily proudly sponsors this event! CharlottesvilleFamily connects you with what matters most! From education resources and school guides to family health advice and seasonal activities in and around Cville, we cover [...]
Celebrate Mom at Mudhouse’s Mother’s Day Tea Party—fine china, lace, 'Bridgerton' chic, and a delightful afternoon of tea and treats. Come join the merriment as Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters hosts a Mother’s Day Tea Party, a gathering sure to be whispered about long after the last teacup is set down. Picture fine china, delicate lace, [...]
Join the Frontier Culture Museum this January, February, and March for Toddler Time! Each Toddler Time at the Frontier Culture Museum will include a story time. Then, there will also [...]
The Montessori School of Charlottesville is bringing our popular Truck Touch event back to the Charlottesville community. Truck Touch will provide children with the unique sensory rich opportunity to explore vehicles of all types—public service, emergency, utility, construction, transportation, delivery and more—all in one place. Kids will be able to touch, climb on, and ask [...]
5 free comics per person +5 BONUS free comics if you bring a donation for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Canned food is good. Cash and checks made out to BRAFB are extra appreciated. (Did you know that the BRAFB can provide 4 meals to local families for every $1 donated!?) Will there be [...]
This FREE event for girls and families features youth sports clinics, a financial literacy workshop, a Senior Commitment Celebration, free food + swag! WHO: Girls of all ages, families; sports clinics for youth ages 14 and under WHEN: Sat. May 2, 12:30–6pm WHERE: Brooks Family YMCA FEE: Free (pre-registration encouraged)
Join us for Veronica Piller's original ballet The Ugly Duckling, a playful rendition of the timeless tale about being true to yourself. Follow the tenderhearted duckling on her adventure of self-discovery where along the way she meets woodland creatures, swinging vultures, and graceful swans. This heartwarming production celebrates the joy of embracing who you are and shows [...]
Back by popular demand! Get ready to jazz up your own journals and pens before whisking them away home, and concoct your very own fizzy bath bombs! Snacks and tunes will be on deck to keep the good vibes rolling. Register before the day of the event to get $10 off!. Ages 11–14.
