Chemistry Camp
March 18, 9am-2pm at UVA Chemistry Building Children in Kindergarten–5th grade will participate in three one-hour experiments taught by UVA graduate students. Enjoy lunch and a Chemistry Carnival! Registration required. sites.google.com/site/uvachemistrylead
All Kinds of Families Storytime
March 18, 10:30am at Central Library JMRL partners with the Charlottesville Pride Festival to celebrate the beautiful diversity in all our families with stories, singing, dancing and a rainbow craft. Best for families with children ages 6 and under, but all welcome. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Family Art JAMs: Mapping the Moon
March 18, 1pm at The Fralin Museum of Art Programs combining age-appropriate tours with hands-on art activities. Parents or other adult family members are encouraged to serve as assistants, models and collaborators. 243-2050, uvafralinartmuseum.virginia.edu
Blue Ridge Young Birders: Bird Beak Buffet
March 18, 2pm at Gordon Avenue Library Blue Ridge Young Birders talks about bird adaptation and identification. Kids explore stations for a hands-on activity where they use tools similar to bird beaks to pick up food. 296-5544, jmrl.org
Coding Decoded
March 18, 2–4pm at Central Library Tinker with code; learn basic coding with the Ozobots, try your hand at Scratch coding and more. No experience necessary. Grades 4–8. Registration required. 979-7151, jmrl.org
Middle School Girls’ Engineering Day
March 19 at UVA School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Designed to give middle school girls a comprehensive look at engineering through hands-on demos, a design activity, a speaker, lab tours and lunch with current engineering students. virginiaswe.org
ages 3–6. Parents are welcome to join in as well, and drop-ins are encouraged at this informal program. 979-7151, vabook.org
Harry Potter & the Cursed Child Reading March 28 at Crozet Library A Harry Potter-themed evening dedicated to reading favorite excerpts aloud from the new Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play. Grades 6–12. 823-4050, jmrl.org
SPORTS, OUTDOORS & ACTIVE FUN The Harlem Globetrotters
Family Art Drop-In
March 23, 3:45–5:15pm at Northside Library Celebrate the Big Read selection by listening to ‘80s music and decorating a foam frame for a treasured family photo. For kids up to age 12. 973-7893, jmrl.org
It’s All About Family Storytime
March 25, 10am at Crozet Library Enjoy songs and stories about family. Ages 2–5 with their families. Registration required. 823-4050, jmrl.org
Storytime Marathon
March 25, 2–4:30pm at Central Library A selection of beloved children’s authors and illustrators take turns reading from their books, interspersed with short activities for children
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March 2, 7pm at John Paul Jones Arena With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks and trick shots, sidesplitting comedy and unequaled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family. 243-4960, johnpauljonesarena.com
Bibliobop Dance Party: Awesome ‘80s
March 3, 10:30am at Gordon Avenue Library Groove back in time with a beat from the 1980s. Kids shake their sillies out with free dance, guided dance and instruments. 296-5544, jmrl.org
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This K-9 2.5K supports the animals and life-saving programs of the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. The walk kicks-off at Lee Park and winds through Charlottesville’s historic downtown mall before returning to Lee Park for a post-walk festival, featuring human and doggie entertainment, canine competition and treats for humans and pups.
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