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 just $1 per ticket. Every Monday through Thursday at 11:00 AM, participating Regal theatres will feature two PG-rated movies perfect for summer mornings with the [...]
Celebrate the flavors of summer with us during a fun-filled weekend of live music, family-friendly activities, delicious seasonal treats, and peachy competition. Bring the family out for a weekend of [...]
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 [...]
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 Tony Award-winning musical Disney’s Newsies and Frida…A Self Portrait, a one-woman show that explores and celebrates the life, art, and enduring legacy of legendary artist and cultural icon Frida Kahlo. 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 intrigue. Joined by American actress Irene Adler, Holmes and Watson face off against the brilliant criminal mastermind Professor James Moriarty and his network of devious henchmen. Tony [...]
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 [...]
Join this lantern making workshop and create a colorful lantern for the July 3 Downtown Mall 50th-anniversary parade! This all-ages, hands-on craft event is a fun way to celebrate community [...]
Register for and attend the monthly DIY-U Kids’ Workshops by Lowe’s. For each workshop you attend, you’ll receive a limited-edition workshop badge. After collecting six qualifying badges, your mini-builder will [...]
Hop aboard the Downtown Express and take a spin around the Mall! Rides will be offered starting in Central Place on Saturdays starting May 2nd. The train is weather dependent [...]
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 [...]
On Sunday, June 21, 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 [...]
Looking for the perfect way to spend Father’s Day? Join at Eastwood for a festive afternoon filled with local flavor, live music, and fun for the whole family! Maker’s Market [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Become a paleontologist at Dino Dig! Your dinosaur-loving child can dig for dinosaur “bones” and touch real fossils. Come explore prehistoric life through hands-on activities presented by the Virginia Museum [...]
Ages 5-9 with caregiver. Get creative at Artful Dino Designs! Young artists will draw, cut, and collage colorful dinosaur-themed artwork. This fun dinosaur art program encourages creativity, imagination, and hands-on [...]
