Tag Archives: Family Fun

Mother and her little sons hiking.

Kid-Friendly Hikes Near Charlottesville

8 FAMILY-FRIENDLY HIKES AND HIKING TIPS Spring has finally sprung and it’s time for the whole family to get out of the house. We’ve been cooped up inside and the time is now to escape to nature. Thankfully, there’s so much nature to behold in and near Charlottesville and Albemarle County. Leave the screens behind […]

Family Holiday Events in Charlottesville

Celebrate the holiday season with the family at these local kid-friendly Charlottesville events.

GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter

Virginia’s Best Holiday Light Displays

WHERE TO SEE THE BEST HOLIDAY LIGHTS IN VIRGINIA Family-Friendly Destinations for Holiday Lights Wherever you are in Virginia, you’re sure to find an inspiring twinkling light display worth a drive to go visit. Here are a few favorite light exhibits from around the state to inspire your holiday plans. Be sure to plan early […]

kids trick-or-treating

Family Halloween Events in Charlottesville

Celebrate Halloween with the family at these local Charlottesville events. Halloween events include trick-or-treating, hangouts and more.

For the Win!

13 STEPS TO BEING A WINNING PARENT If you want your child to come out of their youth sports experience a winner—feeling good about themselves and having a healthy attitude towards sports—then they need your help! You are a vital and important part of the coach-athlete-parent team. If you do your job correctly and play […]

Keeping Kids Entertained While Traveling

IDEAS & TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS ENTERTAINED WHILE TRAVELING No matter whether you’re traveling for a family vacation or heading to visit family during summer break, it’s easy to overlook one of the biggest challenges–traveling with kids. Long hours in the car can be hard for little ones with lots of energy, so we’ve put […]

teenage boy climbing a rock wall

Active Adventures

DAYTRIPS TO GET THE WHOLE FAMILY UP & MOVING Are you feeling cooped up in the house too much? Are you looking for fun ways to get your family up and going? These four daytrip destinations will get the family up and active, and show the kids how to move their bodies in different ways. […]

How to Make Rose Scented Bath Bombs

EASY DIY MOTHER’S DAY GIFT We all need the reminder every so often about self care. It’s such a pleasure to make your own bath products and to be able to share them with loved ones. These lush-inspired DIY Rose Scented Bath Bombs only require a few ingredients to make, but once you gather them, […]

Dinosaur statues fighting at Dinosaur land

Fossil Daytrips & Easy Dinosaur Crafts

4 FOSSIL DAYTRIPS FOR LITTLE DINO LOVERS If you are a parent of young children, chances are you have a dinosaur fan or two in your house. Luckily, you do not have to go far to experience some dino fun and exploration! These two fossil-themed daytrips are easy to get to and sure to leave […]

brother and sister in car looking at a map

7 Days – 7 Daytrips in the Charlottesville Area

FAMILY STAYCATION IDEAS FOR THIS SPRING BREAK Believe it or not, Spring Break is almost upon us! Do you have your week of fun planned out for the family? If not, we are here to help you come up with activities and places you and the kids can venture to this year! These tried-and-true selections […]