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 [...]
Celebrate summer at the Virginia Sunflower Fest at Chiswell Farm in Greenwood, VA, just outside Charlottesville! Wander through vibrant sunflower fields, capture unforgettable moments with friends & family, and cool off with our refreshing drinks! From sunflower picking to stunning views, it’s the ultimate summer escape. JULY 9TH - AUGUST 2NDTHURS - SUN: 10AM - [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The popular annual Greene Farm & Livestock Show hosts shows and demonstrations throughout the day for family-friendly fun. You can enjoy all the classics like a livestock show and sale, [...]
Officially begun in 1891, Louisa County Agricultural Fair is a 3-day fair featuring agricultural and educational events, competitions and fun for the whole family. The fair opens with the horse [...]
"Virginia as America: Navigating Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" is a traveling art exhibition from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts that explores the American ideal that was [...]
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 [...]
The 2026 Albemarle County Fair will feature livestock animals, agriculture products, craft exhibits, live music, historic demonstrations, food trucks, and much more! On the fairgrounds at James Monroe’s Highland Thursday, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The FREE Summer Concert Series is returning to Crozet Park, featuring an incredible lineup of live music, local food, and community fun all season long! Starting June 5th, bring your [...]
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 [...]
Gather together for the 41st annual ice cream-making event during the peak of peach season! Each year, the Crozet Lions Club uses our ripe peaches to make the most delicious, creamy, mouthwatering ice cream you’ve ever had. So c’mon out and join the fun at any time of day on Saturday and Sunday, August 1–2. [...]
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 [...]