• Gnomes in Cville

    Downtown Pedestrian Mall, Charlottesville
    All Ages

    Gnomes are loose on the Mall! Downtown's favorite spring scavenger hunt is back, featuring 20 local businesses. Find all the hidden gnomes during the month of May, mark your booklet, [...]

  • Area High School Exhibition

    McGuffey Art Center 201 2nd Street, NW, Charlottesville, Virginia
    All Ages

    This show brings together artwork from Charlottesville high school students to celebrate their creativity, courage, and unique perspectives. Participating high schools: Albemarle High School, Charlottesville High School, Community Lab School, [...]

  • Garden Glow at Maymont

    The Robins Nature Center at Maymont 2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond, VA
    All Ages

    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 [...]

  • Farm Friday

    Farm Friday
    The Garden @ The Blue Farmhouse 5455 Jones Mill Road, Crozet, Virginia
    All Ages

    Join every Friday in May for two hours of farm fun for the whole family: Enjoy laid back arts and crafts, backyard play, farm animal care, creek exploration. Fridays in [...]

  • Car Seat Installations

    The Shops at Stonefield Charlottesville, Virginia
    Especially for Parents

    Community Safety Alert: Get Your Car Seat Installed Correctly! 🚗👶 We are proud to partner with Albemarle County Fire Rescue (ACFR) to ensure your little ones are riding safely. Did [...]

  • Storytime With Hannah

    Storytime With Hannah
    Bluebird & Co. 5792 Three Notch'd Rd, Crozet, VA
    Learning Fun

    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 [...]

  • VeryAsian VA Celebration

    Ting Pavilion 700 E Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    All Ages

    Announcing the 5th Annual "VeryAsian VA" Celebration, happening on Friday, May 22nd at The Ting Pavilion, as part of Fridays After 5. The evening will feature music from Afro Asia, Prabir, Orion Redwolf, & Sylvia Chong, as well as dance groups, Laughing Dragon Kung Fu, CBA Asian+American Ballet Group. Food and drink will be provided [...]

  • Charlottesville Arts Festival

    Ix Art Park
    All Ages

    Gather at IX Art Park for artists, performances, food and much more at the 6th annual Charlottesville Arts Festival.   Favorite fun for littles all around Charlottesville includes music programs, [...]

  • Survival of the Slowest

    Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA
    Elementary School Age

    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 explores overlooked species that have used perceived disadvantages that help them not only survive, but thrive in a world full of fast animals at the [...]

  • Toddler Time

    Toddler Time
    Frontier Culture Museum Staunton, Virginia
    Learning Fun

    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 [...]

  • Storytime

    Storytime
    New Dominion Bookshop 404 East Main St, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States
    All Ages

    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. [...]

  • Roller Skating Night

    Roller Skating Night
    Greenwood Community Center Crozet, Virginia
    All Ages

    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 [...]

  • Toddler Time

    Toddler Time
    The Art Bar 1447 Allied St Suite K, Charlottesville
    Arts & Crafts

    Toddler Time offers the perfect opportunity for your little ones to embark on a journey of exploration, learning, and growth. Specifically designed for children aged 2 to 4 years old, [...]

  • Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day

    James Monroe's Highland 2050 James Monroe Parkway Charlottesville, VA 22902
    All Ages

    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 [...]

  • Free Entrance Day

    Shenandoah National Park
    All Ages

    Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of Memorial Day.

  • Memorial Day Festival

    Keswick Vineyards 1575 Keswick Winery Dr, Keswick, Virginia, United States
    All Ages

    Join us this Memorial Day at Keswick Vineyards for an unforgettable celebration! Live Music by Big Gavel Country Band Get ready to rock out with Big Gavel, a band that [...]

  • Little Nature Explorers

    Little Nature Explorers
    Botanical Garden of the Piedmont 950 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA, United States
    Preschoolers

    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. [...]

  • Author Visit: Cassidy Dyce

    Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Northside 705 Rio Road West, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Elementary School Age

    All ages. Join JMRL in celebrating Cassidy Dyce in her debut graphic novel "The Brainstormerz: Money Talks", co-written with Kwame Alexander.