Wondering what to do in June? There are dozens of events for Charlottesville families happening all month long! From movie marathons for teens to art activities for toddlers, downtown festivals and date night ideas, we’ve rounded up our favorite local events happening in June.
Don’t forget, the CharlottesvilleFamily calendar is updated throughout the month with lots more to see and do around town. Whether you’re planning adventures for your own family or planning to host guests, you’ll keep busy and have fun in Charlottesville this June!
Accessible Charlottesville Events in June
Accessible Jump Time
Where: Get Air Charlottesville
When: June 6, 2026 • 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Awareness Festival
Where: Moss-Nuckols Elementary School
When: June 6, 2026 • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
June Storytimes in Charlottesville
Cultivating Curiosity
Where: Carter Mountain Orchard
When: Mondays, Tuesdays • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Storytime with Hannah
Where: Bluebird & Co.
When: Fridays • 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
All Ages Storytime
Where: New Dominion Bookshop
When: Saturdays • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Creation Station Storytime
Where: Virginia Discovery Museum
When: Mondays • 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Father’s Day 2026 is Sunday, June 21st, and there’s plenty to do in Charlottesville to celebrate. Browse our top recommendations for Father’s Day events in the area.
Storytime at the Garden
Where: Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
When: June 10, 2026 • 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Outdoor June Events in Charlottesville
Grace Farm Tour & Fair
Where: Grace Episcopal Church
When: June 6, 2026 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Little Nature Explorers
Where: Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
When: Tuesdays • 10:00 am – 11:15 am
There’s lots of outdoor fun around Charlottesville! Take your family or friends for a date to cuddle with baby goats, pick a bouquet at a local flower farm, or stock up on fresh, local produce at one of the region’s many farmers markets and farm stands.
Free Entrance Day
Where: Shenandoah National Park
When: June 14, 2026 • dawn to dusk
Highland Rustic Trails Dog Day
Where: James Monroe’s Highland
When: June 21, 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Art & Science Events for Charlottesville Families
Reduce, Reuse, Recyclosaurus
Where: Central Library
When: June 2, 2026 • 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Prehistoric Renaissane Faire
Where: Northside Library
When: June 2, 2026 • 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
DIY Dinosaur Terrariums
Where: Greene Library
When: June 2, 2026 • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tie-Dye Party
Where: Northside Library
When: June 6, 2026 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Toddler Time
Where: The Art Bar Cville
When: Sundays • 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Baby Buds
Where: Virginia Discovery Museum
When: Thursdays • 10:30 am – 11:00 am
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.
International Day of Play
Where: Science Museum of Virginia (Richmond)
When: June 11, 2026 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Elmo’s Got the Moves
Where: The Paramount Theater
When: June 11, 2026 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
DIY-U Kids’ Workshops
Where: Lowe’s Charlottesville
When: June 13, 2026 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Saturday Open Studio
Where: Foster Art Charlottesville
When: June 20, 2026 • 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Intro to Gel Plate Printing
Where: Foster Art Charlottesville
When: June 20, 2026 • 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Summer Royal Tea Party
Where: The Art Bar
When: June 28, 2026 • 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Charlottesville Events in June for Teens & Tweens
Basic Sewing
Where: Northside Library
When: June 1, 2026 • 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Plot Twist Book Club
Where: Crozet Library
When: June 2, 2026 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Teen Space Tuesdays
Where: Central Library
When: Tuesdays • 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free Roller Skating
Where: Carver Recreation Center
When: Wednesdays, 5:00 pm • Fridays 4:00 pm • Sundays, 12:00 pm & 3:00 pm
Club Air
Where: Get Air Charlottesville
When: Fridays & Saturdays • 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dungeons & Dragons (& Snacks)
Where: Northside Library
When: June 4, 2026 • 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Camp Movie Classics: Jurassic Park Marathon
Where: Northside Library
When: June 6, 2026 • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Teen Board Game Night
Where: Northside Library
When: June 8, 2026 • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Roller Skating Night
Where: Greenwood Community Center, Crozet
When: Saturdays • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Pokémon League & Learn to Play
Where: The End Games
When: Sundays • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
We’ve rounded up our favorite things for teens and tweens to do in town, and you’ll always find plenty of family activities on the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library calendar.
Jurassic Park Escape Room
Where: Crozet Library
When: June 12, 2026 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Queer & Trans Youth Safe Space Hours
Where: Hello Comics Uptown
When: June 19, 2026 • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Murder Mystery Party
Where: Central Library
When: June 26, 2026 • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
June Date Ideas in Charlottesville
Fridays After Five
Where: Ting Pavilion
When: Fridays • 5:30 pm
Virginia Film Festival
Where: locations around Charlottesville
When: June 20 – July 26, 2026 • various
Eastwood After Dark
Where: Eastwood Winery
When: Saturdays • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Date Night Drop-Off
Where: Virginia Discovery Museum
When: June 12, 2026 • 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Parents’ Night Out
Where: Brooks YMCA
When: June 13, 2026 • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Charlottesville Opera Presents Cinderella
Where: The Paramount Theater
When: June 26, 27 & 28, 2026 • 7:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 2:00 pm
June Community Events for Charlottesville Families
Summer Kick Off!
Where: Scottsville Library
When: June 3, 2026 • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Charlottesville Jazz Festival
Where: Paramount Theater & other venues
When: June 4-7, 2026
Explore more Virginia history with the VA 250 Passport program! Visit the best family-friendly historic sites around the state, including the sites celebrating Back history in Virginia.
Family Day: African & African American Art
Where: Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
When: June 6, 2026 • 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Festival of Cultures
Where: Brooks Family YMCA
When: June 6, 2026 • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crozet Lavender Festival
Where: Orso Blu
When: June 13, 2026 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fae Festival
Where: IX Art Park
When: June 20, 2026 • 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm & June 21, 2026 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ready for summertime adventures? Check out our guide to summer festivals in and around Charlottesville, as well as the best water parks in Virginia. If you’re saying local, we’ve got you covered with pools and spray grounds, as well as water fun with kayaking, lakes, and swimming holes.
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