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, [...]
Join for Cville Bricks: A LEGO Showcase, a hands-on LEGO experience for builders of all ages! Compete in timed building challenges, create your own masterpiece on our LEGO art wall, race your creations, and see incredible builds from the Cville Bricks Downtown Mall Design Contest finalists.
BGP is excited to announce our annual Botanical Art Festival will be taking place September 2026. This Festival will celebrate art in our community by offering free art programing for all ages, botanically themed workshops, and collaborations with regional artists, musicians, poets, and organizations, including a ticketed Botanical Art Festival Celebration supporting local artists and [...]
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 [...]
Boar's Head Resort is excited to bring you an activity-filled Labor Day weekend in VA during our Summer Celebration Series. Bring the entire family to our event on The Green on Sunday, September 6. Yard games, food trucks and live music will precede a drone show featuring 200 drones. Parking passes are required for entry. [...]
You’re invited to a fantastic Labor Day celebration at Keswick Vineyards! Join us on Monday for a day filled with live music, a mini petting zoo, and face painting and temporary tattoos with Lady Val and friends. StillWater Humm hits the stage with bluegrass jams from 12-4pm. Enjoy delicious bites from Popitos Pizza, CubaMex, Kona [...]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by printing your own Declaration at Monticello. The Declaration of Independence was first printed 250 years ago. Celebrate this historic anniversary at Monticello with a hands-on letterpress printing experience. Presented by Arion Press and Monticello, with support from Josef Beery, this interactive activity invites visitors to [...]
Gather round to marvel at the skies! Our annual Star Party is an opportunity to come star gaze, with guidance from the UVA Astronomy Department and their educational outreach program "Dark Skies, Bright Kids". Admission to this event is free, and community members of all ages are welcome to attend. There will be telescope observation using [...]
Join at IX Park for a free vegan community event featuring plant-based foods, live music, entertainment, speakers, children’s activities, yoga, & more!
You are cordially invited to join for a Royal Tea at The Jefferson Hotel. Several well-known princesses will be in attendance for photo opportunities and activities. When: Sunday, July 12, 2026 Sunday, July 26, 2026 Sunday, September 13, 2026 Where: The Grand Ballroom Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Attire: Royal attire is encouraged but not required! [...]
Join Light House Studio’s 25th Youth Film Festival on Sept 13th! Celebrate student films, storytelling, & community. Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation Festival Schedule: ● Sponsor & VIP Party – 4:00PM ● General Admission Doors Open – 5:15PM ● Festival Screening – 5:30PM Light House Studio’s 25th Annual Youth Film Festival is a wonderful celebration of our [...]
Ivy Creek Natural Area Introduce your three- to five-year-old to nature! Trained guides explore topics such as food chains, hibernation, how trees grow and more with three- to five-year-olds and their accompanying adults. The program starts indoors for 20-30 minutes where the children engage with the guides through reading nature centered books and doing a hands-on activity related to the [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of the Constitution Day.
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 [...]
Celebrating the Richness of Latin American Culture The family-friendly Cville Sabroso festival offers something fun for everyone: nine hours of live music and lively dance performances, diverse foods, artisan crafts, and interactive cultural activities from countries all over Latin America. Come experience the vibrant Latino spirit and immerse yourself in the warmth, hospitality, and joyous [...]
All for fun and fun for fall! Join us for the 14th annual Fall Into Fun event to celebrate apple season and the opening of our pumpkin patch. We’ll have lots of festive, fall-themed entertainment to keep the good times rolling all weekend long. No tickets are required for this event. Fall is full [...]
Register for and attend the monthly DIY-U Kids’ Workshops by Lowe’s. For each workshop you attend, you’ll receive a limited-edition workshop badge. After collecting six qualifying badges, your mini-builder will become a Junior Builder. Present your six qualifying badges to a Lowe’s Red Vest associate during your next registered workshop, and they’ll present your mini-builder [...]
Join for this free community event. All are welcome! Drop by anytime during the open studio day and stay as long as you like—no appointment necessary. Mark your calendar with the upcoming FSD date: September 19, 2026 October 17, 2026 March 13, 2027 April 17, 2027 May 15, 2027 June 26, 2027