From air to sea to land, discover ways first responders help those in distress. Do you have what it takes to be a hero? Dive into a high-intensity experience where science meets real-life heroics. Rescueputs you at the center of daring land, sea and air missions. This hands-on exhibition lets guests of all ages step [...]
BGP is excited to announce our annual Botanical Art Festival will be taking place September 1st – 30th. This Festival will celebrate art in our community by offering free art [...]
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 [...]
As part of the Botanical Art Festival, find rocks painted with popular book covers scattered throughout the garden.
Until September 28 All Ages Celebrate 250 years of American History with the VA250 Exhibit at Nelson Memorial Library, presented in partnership with the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. Be sure to pick up a JMRL Reading List booklet, featuring books about the American Revolution for all ages!
Open weekend September 19–November 8. Get lost in the fun at the best Virginia corn maze. New this year – Music in the Mountains every Saturday night from 6–9pm. Fall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central Virginia, pumpkin patches and corn mazes, and the best [...]
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 [...]
Celebrating Reading at the University of Virginia through Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe at UVA: 1826 | 2026 Exhibition When: 9/23/2026 – 4/9/2027, during library hours Where: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library What: From his studies and life on the Lawn to the debts that forced his early departure, this exhibition reveals [...]
Program Type: Drop-In Ages: Ages 2-5, with Adult Access: Included with Admission Toddler Yoga & Movement explores and encourages physical wellness and emotional regulation in early childhood development through mindfulness, stretching, games, and play. This program is led by Programs & Administrative Coordinator Emily Pearcy, a certified 95-hour registered children’s yoga teacher. She has 4 years of experience teaching children ranging from infancy to age 13 and received her certification through Kidding Around Yoga, a Yoga Alliance recognized program.
Kindness at Rugby has a sweet play space for little ones with games, puzzles, board books, & toys. Join us on Thursday mornings at 9am. Enjoy lattes with other adults while the kiddos play. (No planned programming - drop in or stay all morning.) No tickets required!
Amazement Square invites your family to participate in the most magical and memorable kids' race in the city! The 25th Annual "Amazing Mile Children's Run: Once Upon a Run" is more than a race; it’s an adventure made just for kids. Expect big energy and enthusiastic fans for a race experience that leaves kids proud [...]
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 Tasting pairing is $14/pp or $12/pp with Student ID. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are encouraged. TO BOOK: Click "Make a Reservation," select your time, [...]
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 our free CharlottesvilleFamily e-Mag and get the latest straight to your inbox. And don’t miss the chance to meet our talented local partners who bring these resources to life.
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, then go outside to the field next to the parking lot at 12:20. Cloudy weather cancels. Although this event is free and open to the public, we ask that you contact the Charlottesville Astronomical Society at ivycreek@cvilleastro.com if you plan to attend. Only if at least one visitor [...]
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 you’ll experiment with brushstrokes, color mixing, and watercolor paint techniques in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. You will leave with a complete painting and a new way to engage with nature that fuels your creativity!
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 stories to children as a children’s librarian she immerses listeners in stories that are lively, engaging, and deeply human. From sassy rabbits to spooky graveyards to magical journeys and vivid portraits of traditional mountain life, Susan brings each character to life through expressive voice, movement, and [...]