They just opened up the registration for the Canine Run/Walk Series for 2009. This is a great idea. Don’t worry if you don’t have a dog, they will loan one to you! The SPCA will show up at all 4 events with an adoptable dog for you to walk or run. All 4 events are […]
The weather is suposed to rainy this weekend…you can still go winetasting. James River Cellars winery is having an open house and for $6 on Saturday you can get a bowl of chili and a souvenier glass with the tasting. Directions
Just a short drive from Charlottesville Walnut Creek seems like an unknown secret. Take 5th Street Extended away from Charlottesville, you’ll pass Mosby Mountain and keep driving down a winding 2 lane rode for about 10 minutes, then you’ll get to a stop sign, go straight and Walnut Creek will be ahead on your […]
Saturday there will be a special demonstration about Richmond’s Civil War hospitals to learn about doctors and nurses who served and enjoy a special demonstration of 19th century practices by living historian Dr. Charles Raugh. $10 or free with paid admission to The American Civil War Center.
Last minute plans for your weekend…Wintergreen Yoga Retreat. Check it out tonight at Wintergreen and enjoy a weekend of meditation and relaxation at the Aquatics and Fitness Center. Sharon Honeycut will be hosting the weekend and a variety of classes will be offered for beginer to advanced students. Some of the classes […]
Veterans Day is next Tuesday…November 11th! Here are some fun ways to check out some of the events around Charlottesville and learn more about our History.
Pack a picnic and enjoy the outdoors at Peaks of Otter Winery. From Noon-5 this weekend Nov 8-9, Nov 15 & 16th and Nov 22-23 the winery will […]
A short drive to Richmond, Maymont Farm has an animal farm featuring domestic animals raised on Virginia farms. Children can interact with animals including goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, donkeys, rabbits, cattle, horses, turkeys, geese, duck, peacocks and peahens. My nephew’s favorite was the goat.
The 40 acre wildlife exhibit features animals in their natural […]
Kings Dominion: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights there are mazes, monsters, and Halloween attractions. October 24, 31 and November 1st are college nights and admission is $19.99 with a college id. The daylight Haunts are more for children then when the sun goes down the Halloween attractions are not for small children.
Creepy Hollow […]
Sunday starting at 10am gates open at the Oak Ridge Estate. Oak Ridge is between here and Lynchburg, the first horse race will begin at 12:30 preceding the horse race there will be junior jockey activities and terrier races. Tickets can be purchased here.
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This weekend I went hiking up by on Skyline Drive, I wasn’t the only one with this idea. I know October is one of the prettiest months in Charlottesville and Skyline Drive is known to bring the tourists. I know RV camping is popular but I had no idea so many people tent […]
