Join every Friday for freshly-baked cake scraps and fillings paired with a flight of premium ice cream from our friends at Sugar Bear Ice Cream! Our Ice Cream and Cake [...]
You won’t meet a kid at a country fair who doesn’t want to indulge in roller coasters and the Tilt-a-Whirl. Check into the bracelets and ride discounts that help make the rides more family-affordable. The Ferris Wheel continues to be a popular ride, whether you head to the top as a family, on a date, [...]
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 resources and school guides to family health advice and seasonal activities in and around Cville, we cover it all. Don’t miss a thing—sign up for [...]
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, [...]
Watercolor Botanicals for Beginners with Courtney Hopkins 5:00pm-6:30pm | Teens & Adults 20 Participants | Free | McGuffey Arts Center, 201 2nd St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22902 In this workshop, Courtney will welcome you into the vibrant and inspiring world of watercolor botanical painting. She will share her best tips for creating watercolor florals and [...]
Queen City Mischief & Magic, or QCMM, is a homegrown festival celebrating magic in all forms and from all fandoms. Queen City Mischief & Magic welcomes everyone to celebrate the [...]
For more than forty years, storyteller Susan Clark has captivated audiences with tales rich in humor, heart, and tradition. Drawing from the folklore of the Appalachian Mountains, Native American traditions, Ireland, and beyond, she weaves memorable stories that delight adult listeners with wit, warmth, and humor. Using her stage acting experience and many hours telling [...]
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 be a hands-on historical activity and a craft to keep. January 10, 2026: Our first Toddler Time will be focused on historical music, instruments, and [...]
All Ages No registration required. Are you a sucker for succulents? A devotee of dirt? Stop by Gordon Avenue Library between 10 AM and 2 PM for Plant Swap! Bring [...]
Enjoy the sights, flavors, and fun of fall at Monticello with hands-on activities for kids, family garden tours, performances by Thomas Jefferson, and more.
Join for Storytime! New Dominion’s weekly Storytime, held at 11 AM on Saturdays, features both recent storybooks and the classics kids know and love. Rain or shine. All ages welcome. Bring a friend! Running late? No problem—they’ll be reading from a variety of books during each Storytime hour. Happy Learning! Explore helpful resources in our [...]
Oktoberfest at Dairy Market Prost! Celebrate Oktoberfest at Dairy Market on Saturday, September 26 featuring live music, beer releases, steins, games, German-inspired food specials and more. Grab your crew and join Dairy Market and Starr Hill for a full day of Oktoberfest fun!
In Fine Company: Garden Party at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont Join Present Company Wine and Fine Creek Brewing for a laid-back summer evening at the Botanical Garden of the Piedmont. Spread out a blanket, bring the family, and settle in among the gardens with local wine and craft beer available for purchase all [...]
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 [...]
Join eight princesses for photographs, a meet and greet and more at a castle in the mountains.
Clean your closets and support the community! Throughout the month of September, we’re collecting gently used, clean maternity, nursing, baby, and toddler (2T-5T) clothing that you no longer need. Then on Sunday, September 27th, we’ll open our doors for a community swap day—come browse and take what you can use, no need to have donated [...]
Each fall, thousands of Monarch butterflies pass through Central Virginia on their remarkable journey to Mexico. The Butterfly Festival is a free community event that celebrates this natural wonder with a vibrant daytime event that blends Mexican cultural heritage, environmental education, and family-friendly fun. Set for Sunday, September 27 from 3-7PM, the festival will feature [...]
Time to boogie! Bennett’s Village has partnered with the Charlottesville Ballet and the City of Charlottesville to host an hour of dancing and fun for our adult neighbors. No dance experience required! Explore elements of dance to improve quality of life through overall physical well-being, social interaction, and creative expression, as well as targeted improvements [...]