Does being slow, small or sleepy have advantages? Sometimes, yes! Survival of the Slowest takes its time and proves just that. Featuring a variety of live animals, this touring exhibition [...]
Looking for an easy, affordable way to keep the kids entertained this summer? Regal’s Summer Movie Express returns June 1 through August 13 with eleven weeks of family-friendly favorites for [...]
SEASON TO KICK OFF WITH KEN LUDWIG’S MORIARTY; FOLLOWED BY TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL DISNEY’S NEWSIES;AND POWERFUL ONE-WOMAN-PLAY FRIDA…A SELF PORTRAIT CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – February 3, 2026 – The Virginia Theatre Festival’s 2026 season will open on Saturday, June 20 with the melodramatic madcap romp, Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty. VTF’s 52nd season runs through July 26 and will also feature the [...]
Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick Watson are on the case when an investigation into the Bohemian king’s stolen letters cascades into an international mystery filled with spies, blackmail, and [...]
From a 4-H dairy cattle showing and monster trucks to line dancing and carnival rides, this charming fair packs a lot of fun into a weekend. Have you ever played [...]
Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved Cinderella will have the whole family believing in fairy godmothers all over again.Enjoy seeing this enchanting musical come alive with memorable songs like "In My Own [...]
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 [...]
Learn & Play at the Orchard Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM June 1–August 25, 2026 Cultivating Curiosity is Carter Mountain Orchard’s weekly children’s program, running every Monday and Tuesday [...]
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 [...]
Ages 5-7 years. Registration required. Unearth a new, dino-mite reading buddy! Come use tools like on a dinosaur dig to hatch a surprise dinosaur friend from a mystery egg.
Ages 7+. Haley Gannon is currently a GIS Specialist for the Virginia State Geological Survey, but in her previous life she was a field assistant for Elevation Science Institute on fossil dig [...]
Ages 8 to adult. No registration required. Bring any handwork project you’re working on and join this fun group for a time of handcrafting and sharing.
Ages 11–18 Explore the world of drone technology in this hands-on program! Learn how to build, program, and fly drones in a fun, interactive setting. This monthly youth STEM program [...]
Ages 11-18. Registration required. Celebrate the magic of Studio Ghibli at this fun party! Middle and high schoolers can enjoy themed crafts, creative activities, and delicious treats like a DIY [...]
Join for an open studio-style cake decorating session with all the tools and materials to make your own mini wedding cake. The perfect midweek treat, our self-guided sessions include piping [...]
Between July 2 and July 26, we have musical inspiration every day. Whether it’s the power of a large orchestra, the excitement of a musician at the top of their [...]
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 [...]
Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of Independence Day weekend.