Things to Do with Kids in Charlottesville, VA

  • TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
  • From Virginia Discovery Museum to John Paul Jones Arena, the Charlottesville area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Historic Homes, Bike Paths and Hiking Trails.
  • Charlottesville rests within central Virginia roughly 70 miles northwest of the capital city of Richmond. Both Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe called the city home before they became Presidents of the United States, leaving several historic sites in the area. It currently serves as a population university town with a multitude of restaurants, entertainment venues, and local music.
  • TripBuzz found 28 things to do with kids in or near Charlottesville, Virginia, including 14 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Fredericksburg and Orange.
  • From Virginia Discovery Museum to John Paul Jones Arena, the Charlottesville area offers 49 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Historic Homes, Bike Paths and Hiking Trails.
  • Charlottesville rests within central Virginia roughly 70 miles northwest of the capital city of Richmond. Both Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe called the city home before they became Presidents of the United States, leaving several historic sites in the area. It currently serves as a population university town with a multitude of restaurants, entertainment venues, and local music.
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35.3 Miles
44% 9 votes
Mini Golf 103 S Carlton St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
As an indoor miniature golf course, Putter-A-Round Mini Golf provides visitors with 18 glow-in-the-dark holes to play through. The course is lit with black light, causing bright colors to light up in the dark.
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Skating Rinks 100 Miller Cir, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
Now known as Funky’s Skate Center, Fun Zone Family Roller Skating Center is a roller skating and inline skating rink. The facility hosts speed skating and roller derby teams, and is available for party rentals.
35.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Soccer Field 800 S Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 MoreLess Info
As a sports stadium for James Madison University, Zane Showker Field At Bridgeforth Stadium hosts games for the Dukes football team. Visitors are welcome to tailgate in the parking lot before the games.
35.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Theaters 147 Warsaw Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of James Madison University is the prestigious Forbes Center For The Performing Arts. Visitors can enjoy live music and dance performances or main stage theatre performances and visual art exhibits.
35.8 Miles
85% 80 votes
Specialty Museums South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
The official quilt museum for the state is known as the Virginia Quilt Museum. Several rotating exhibits of antique and contemporary quilts are constantly on display, and the museum also serves as a resource center for the study of quilts.
35.9 Miles
97% 76 votes
Children's Museums 150 S. Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 MoreLess Info
Activities for younger children are the focus of the Explore More Discovery Museum. They offer exhibits that cover a wide range of interests as well, including an art area, a place to construct miniature buildings, and a fully-functional science lab.
35.9 Miles
93% 94 votes
Visitor Centers 212 S Main St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
A good first stop for anyone visiting the Harrisonburg area, the Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Center offers a wealth of information for travelers. In addition to brochures and maps, the center features a friendly and knowledgeable staff.
36.0 Miles
90% 21 votes
Theaters 41-F Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
The Court Square Theater lies in the heart of the arts district, and is home to indie and cultural film showings. Live performances and several exhibitions are held throughout the year. Attendees are also invited to view the art gallery.
36.0 Miles
100% 16 votes
Specialty Museums 101 North Main Street, 3rd Floor, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 MoreLess Info
The history of the local fire department is put on display at the Harrisonburg Fire Department Museum, which offers free admission. Exhibits include uniforms, old fire alarms, photographs, equipment, and medals.
36.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Baseball Fields 395 S High Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 MoreLess Info
As the home of two local baseball teams, the James Madison Duke team and the Harrisonburg Turks, Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park offers visitors a 1,200 seat stadium. The ballpark is a tribute to World War II veterans.
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