Birthdays
Riverfront Canal Cruises hosts three special nights of hauntingly narrated canal boat tours complete with candy for the little ones! From Friday, October 27 through Sunday, October 29, special 20-minute tours leave every half hour (on the hour and half hour) from 5:00-9:00 p.m., with the last boat departing at 8:30 p.m. Boats depart from […]
Touch A Truck is October 21st
Touch A Truck provides the unique opportunity for children to explore vehicles of all types, including public service, emergency, utility, construction, landscaping, transportation, delivery, and just plain cool – all in one place! Children are allowed to touch their favorite vehicles, get behind the wheel, and meet the people who help build, protect, and serve […]
Butterflies LIVE closes October 9th! Make sure you see them!
M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE is open Through October 9th. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Visit daily 9am-4:15pm. Included with Garden admission. Experience the wonderful world of butterflies! Tropical and native beauties, fascinating and showy, transform the Conservatory’s North Wing into a wonderland of vibrant colors…captivating sights…and extraordinary discoveries. Every butterfly is different, as is every visit!
Celebrate the Art of Latin America: Colombia at the VMFA!
Sat, Sep 9, 2023| 11 am–3 pmMuseum-wide Celebrate the landscape, culture, traditions, and art of Colombia at the VMFA. Enjoy art activities, musical performances, community projects, family-friendly films, dance performances and workshops by the Latin Ballet of Virginia and Salsa Guy, and so much more! Free; no tickets required. 11 am–3 pm | Museum-wide – Art […]
Don’t Miss GOLD: the Midas Musical!
GOLD: The Midas Musical follows the story of King Midas who, after the death of his wife, hardens his heart and turns to greed for solace. When Dionysus, the god of having a good time, offers him the power of the Golden Touch, Midas can’t refuse. Only his daughter Lydia believes that the King can return […]
Pick-Your-Own Blueberries & Peaches at Chiles Peach Orchard
Visit Chiles Peach Orchard for pick-your-own blueberries and peaches! Before beginning to pick, you must check in with orchard staff and prepay for containers. They will provide picking instructions, let you know what and where to pick, and update you on everything going on that day. 1351 Greenwood RoadCrozet, VA 22932434.823.1583Hello@ChilesPeachOrchard.com Chiles Peach Orchard reserves the right […]
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program – Kids Can Earn a Free Book!
Summer Reading Giveaway for Grades 1-6 : Read 8 Books and earn a FREE Book! Here Is How:1. Read 8 books and fill out the the Summer Reading Journal .2. Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store between July 1st and August 31st, 2023.3. Choose a FREE BOOK from the book list featured on […]
Space: An Out-of-Gravity Experience
Have you ever imagined what it is like to live in space? Maybe you’ve pondered what it’s like to eat dehydrated food, sleep with your arms floating and even go to the bathroom using a suction toilet. What about working in space? Have you imagined how you would grow plants without water, wear a thick […]
National Donut Day is June 2nd 2023: Get free donuts at Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Doughnuts!
National Donut Day is Friday, June 2. The Salvation Army in 1938 established National Doughnut Day to honor the organization’s Donut Lassies, women who traveled to France to serve donuts and other snacks to soldiers during World War I, and that tradition of free doughnuts continues today. What are the deals? Participating Dunkin’ locations nationwide […]
Where Can You Get Wet?
The Summer Heat is Here! Wondering where to take your kids to keep cool? Here are some fun ideas for where to get wet. Several options are free, others require an admission fee. Wherever you go – don’t forget suits, towels, swim diapers, sunscreen, and protection for little feet. Free Options: Stony Point Fashion […]
