• 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 [...]

  • Rescue

    Science Museum of Virginia 2500 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA
    All Ages

    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 [...]

  • Random Row 5K & 10K

    Darden Towe Park Charlottesville
    Sports & Outdoors

    Check out this fun Random Row Brewing Co 5K and 10K runs at Darden Towe as one of the newest Sippin’ Series courses, benefitting People Places. People Places is a [...]

  • Donor Diapers Giveaway

    Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA, United States
    Especially for Parents

    Donor Diapers are driven by a single goal; supply families with free diapering supplies. Jefferson School City Center Loop   From learning about doulas, baby sleep strategies, pediatric care, and [...]

  • Cultivating Curiosity

    Cultivating Curiosity
    Carter Mountain Orchard 1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, Virginia
    All Ages

    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

    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 [...]

  • Tiny Tiers

    Tiny Tiers
    Cake Bloom 705 W Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Arts & Crafts

    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 practice sheets to practice your technique, along with a variety of fresh flowers and edible petals to adorn your design. Indulge in a selection of [...]

  • Toddler Yoga & Movement

    Toddler Yoga & Movement
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Learning Fun

    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, [...]

  • Baby Buds

    Baby Buds
    Virginia Discovery Museum 524 E Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
    Learning Fun

    Sensory Exploration for Littles Baby Buds is an open-exploration activity time for newborns, infants, and toddlers and their parents and caregivers that encourages physical growth, social-emotional development, and emerging language [...]

  • Ice Cream Social

    Cake Bloom 705 W Main Street, Charlottesville, Virginia
    All Ages

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • 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 [...]

  • Summer Show Day With the Snow Queen

    Musicology 2220 Ivy Road, Suite 404, Charlottesville, Virginia
    Preschoolers

    Sing, dance, decorate a snowflake wand, and take photos with Elsa at this Summer Snow Day! Child Ticket: $55 Adults: Free! Save $10 if you purchase before 8/16 at midnight!

  • Free Entrance Day

    Shenandoah National Park
    All Ages

    Enjoy free entry into Shenandoah National Park in recognition of the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service.

  • Moms Lit Society: The Moonlight Healers

    Starr Hill Brewery at Dairy Market
    Especially for Parents

    Moms Lit Society meets quarterly at 6:30pm at Starr Hill Brewery inside Dairy Market—a cozy, welcoming space where you can enjoy a drink, browse books, and join in meaningful conversation. [...]

  • Shenandoah County Fair

    Shenandoah County Fairgrounds
    All Ages

    For over a century, the week-long Shenandoah County Fair, held at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds, has brought people together for summer fun. Expect agricultural exhibitions, thrilling amusement rides, live entertainment, tractor pulls, kids’ activities, and an assortment of mouthwatering fair food. The annual event provides a platform for showcasing local agricultural accomplishments and fosters a [...]