From parades to fireworks, enjoy these family-friendly Independence Day events in Charlottesville.
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Celebrate agricultural heritage and country life at fairs across the Commonwealth, where you can see tractors pull, pigs race, and poultry march, as well as eat local cuisine and browse local artists. Our CharlottesvilleFamily Guide to County Fairs will help you find the perfect country fair event for your family. Enjoy lots more family fun […]
Imagine being so taken with the idea of an English country house that you dismantled it piece by piece and shipped it across the Atlantic Ocean. This is just what Virginians Elizabeth (Bessie) and Thomas C. Williams, Jr. did in 1925. They purchased Agecroft Hall, a 16th-century manor house in Lancashire, England, sight unseen, and […]
Discover Charlottesville’s favorite places to visit with your family
Enjoy a Charlottesville Dad’s fresh perspective on honoring special occasions with the gift of an experience rather than a fleeting gift item. Time together sharing an experience like a trip to the zoo or a special hike is a great way to learn, to connect with one another and to build fun memories to last […]
To celebrate Black history in Virginia, explore the humble beginnings of Booker T. Washington at the Booker T. Washington National Monument: born a slave on the Burroughs farm in 1856, he grew up to become the most prominent African American educator and orator of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. About Booker T. Washington […]
Your children can explore science while having fun with hundreds of unique, hands-on STEAM exhibits at the Science Museum of Virginia. Enjoy lots more family fun in Richmond and Central Virginia with these great day trip guides – Zoos & Aquariums, Historic Attractions, Interactive Kids Museums, Charlottesville Attractions for Families, and more! JENNIFER BRYERTON, Ma […]
Learn & play at these kid-friendly Virginia children’s museums! Living in Charlottesville, we are perfectly placed to explore fun, interactive and educational museums without having to drive too far. Here in our guide to Virginia Children’s Museums are some of the best children’s museums in Virginia you don’t want to miss with your adventurous kids. […]
Liberty Mills Farm (Somerset) Pick your own strawberries in May and enjoy yummy popcorn, fudge, and ice cream. Be sure to check out the Strawberry Fest in late May each year and the Sunflower Festival from the end of August to the beginning of September. 434-882-6293, libertymillsfarm.com The Market at Grelen (Somerset) Starting with blueberries, […]
8 CREATIVE AND ARTSY DAY TRIPS FOR KIDS Some of my favorite Christmas gifts as a child were those arts and crafts kits where you created something out of pieces. I loved the feeling of holding a finished product that I created with my own two hands, and, even more, I loved being able to […]