Looking at your calendar for the next month? Don’t forget to add in some of the many family-friendly events in Charlottesville and Albemarle County!
We’ve rounded up the top upcoming events for the month of April. Don’t miss outdoor events celebrating Earth Day, science and arts for all ages, storytimes for littles, and community events that the whole family will love.
You’ll also find accessible events for kids with sensory sensitivities or disabilities and date ideas for grown-ups, as well as clubs and activities geared toward teens and tweens. This is just a sampling of all the fun that is happening. Be sure to check the calendar for the full event list that we add to and update daily.
There’s plenty to keep kids of all ages (and their parents!) busy and having fun during April in Charlottesville!
Accessible Charlottesville Events in April
Eggcessible Easter Egg Hunt
Where: Rosenwald Community Center
When: April 3, 9am – 11am
Looking for more family-friendly Easter events around town? We’ve rounded up 12 annual Easter favorites for you to enjoy!
Accessible Jump Time
Where: Get Air Charlottesville
When: April 4, 8am – 10am
April Storytimes in Charlottesville
Storytime with Hannah
Where: Bluebird & Co.
When: April 1, 8, 15 & 22, 11:30am – 12pm
All Ages Storytime
Where: New Dominion Bookshop
When: April 11, 18 & 25, 11am – 12pm
Outdoor April Events in Charlottesville
Tulip Days
Where: Chiles Peach Orchard
When: April 1-19, 10am – 5pm
Edgar’s Enchanted Garden Family Day
Where: The Poe Museum
When: April 4, 10am – 12pm
Little Nature Explorers
Where: Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
When: April 7, 14, 21 & 28, 10am – 11:15am
Looking for more fun outdoor excursions? Take the kids (or plan a date!) to cuddle with baby goats, visit a local flower farm, or stop by one of Charlottesville’s many farmers markets and farm stands.
Eco Fair Spring Festival
Where: Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
When: April 18, 9am – 1pm
Highland Sheep Shearing
Where: James Monroe’s Highland
When: April 26, 2pm – 4pm
Art & Science Events for Charlottesville Families
Fiber Festival
Where: The Frontier Culture Museum
When: April 4, 9am – 5pm
Toddler Time
Where: The Art Bar Cville
When: April 5, 9am – 10am
Baby Buds
Where: Virginia Discovery Museum
When: April 2, 9, 16 & 23, 10:30am – 11am
University Dance Club Presents: AC/UDC!
Where: The Paramount Theater
When: April 11, 1pm
Explore the arts and sciences more with a visit to one of our local arts & craft studios. Or, take the whole family on a science-themed day trip.
DIY-U Kids’ Workshops
Where: Lowe’s
When: April 18, 10am – 1pm
Kid*Vention 2026
Where: Key Recreation Center
When: April 25, 9:30 am – 1pm
Step Afrika!
Where: The Paramount Theater
When: April 19, 7pm
Charlottesville Events in April for Teens & Tweens
Free Roller Skating
Where: Carver Recreation Center
When: Wednesdays, 5pm – 7:45pm; Fridays 4pm – 7:45pm; Sundays, 12pm – 2:30pm & 3pm – 5pm
Basic Sewing
Where: Northside Library
When: April 6, 5pm – 6:30 pm
Teen Book Club
Where: Gordon Ave. Library
When: April 6, 5pm – 6pm
Roller Skating Night
Where: Greenwood Community Center
When: April 11, 18 & 25, 6pm – 8pm
Browse the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library calendar to find more local events and clubs for teens and tweens. And don’t forget to visit our round-up of the best things for teens and tweens to do in Charlottesville!
Crafters’ Cinema
Where: JMRL Central Library
When: April 16, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Dungeons & Dragons (& Snacks)
Where: Northside Library
When: April 18, 2pm – 4:30 pm
Dominion Toy Con
Where: Fredericksburg, VA Convention Center
When: April 25, 8am – 5pm
April Date Ideas in Charlottesville
Cut-Your-Own Flower Bouquets
Where: Wayflowering Flower Farm
When: April 3-5, 9-12, 16-19 & 23-26, 12 pm – 5/6/7pm
University Singers Spring 2026 Concert
Where: Old Cabell Hall
When: April 10, 8pm – 9:30pm
Cocktail Masterclass at the Aspen Bar
Where: Birch & Bloom at The Forum Hotel
When: April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25, 4pm
University Chamber Music Series
Where: Old Cabell Hall
When: April 12, 3:30pm – 5pm
Fridays After Five
Where: Ting Pavilion
When: April 17 & 24, 5:30pm
Historic Garden Week
Where: various locations around Charlottesville & Albemarle
When: April 18-25
Wordplay Trivia Competition
Where: The Paramount Theater
When: April 23, 7pm
Need a budget-friendly date? We’ve rounded up our ten favorite inexpensive or free date night ideas in Charlottesville.
Foxfield Races
Where: Orange Park
When: April 25, 9am – 5pm
Sherri Shepherd Make It Make Sense Comedy Tour
Where: The Paramount Theater
When: April 25, 7pm
Porchella
Where: Belmont
When: April 26, 4pm – 8pm
Community Events for Charlottesville Families
Jefferson’s Birthday Celebration
Where: Monticello
When: April 12, 1pm – 2pm
Community Day at VMFA
Where: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
When: April 12, 1pm – 4pm
VA250 Mobile Museum Experience
Where: Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall
When: April 13, 14 & 15, 10am – 5pm
Find out more about the Virginia 250 Passport program, including the best family-friendly historic sites to visit and sites celebrating Back history in Virginia.
Healthy Kids Day & Fun Run
Where: Brooks Family YMCA
When: April 18, 12 pm – 2pm
Earth Day Fair & Raffle
Where: Hillside School
When: April 18, 2pm – 5pm
HopeFest
Where: Rivanna River Co.
When: April 18, 4pm – 8pm
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