Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Richmond – Painting Class
2025-07-25 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-22 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Every other Friday During the Summer Months
12:30 to 1:30 pm
$15 per person
Open to All Friends with Disabilities
Dates: June 13 & 27 – July 11 & 25 – August 8 & 22
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83873-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-summer-2025

Charlottesville Moms' Night Out
2025-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | un Pin (Dairy Market, Cville), 946 Grady Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Mom’s Night Out
Date: Friday, 8/22 at 6 PM
Sun Pin (Dairy Market, Cville) 946 Grady Avenue
Charlottesville VA 22903,
$10/hr to play + food; www.sunpins.fun
We’ll also be checking it out as a potential spot for future youth/teen meetups!
Register Here:

CHARLOTTESVILLE MEETUP + WALK
2025-08-23 08:30 - 10:30 | CHS High School track, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Charlottesville All-Ages Social Meetup + Walk
– to train for the Special Olympics 10K/2-mile

Date: 8/23 & 9/6 from 8:30-10:30am
CHS High School track, 1400 Melbourne Rd, Charlottesville VA 22901
**Four laps around the track equal one mile.**
After the walk, we’ll head to Kindness Café/YMCA outdoor playground for some fun and connection!
Register Here:

Art in the Park (ages 2-12) (RVA)
2025-08-23 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for Art in the Park! Art projects and playing are the best!

August 23 – Deep Run Park, Henrico, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233
September 6 – Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
September 20 – Huguenot Park, 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

10:00 am to Noon
Baby to 12 years old
Siblings welcome
Register Here

Art in the Park (ages 2-12) (RVA)
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Join us for Art in the Park! Art projects and playing are the best!

September 6 – Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
September 20 – Huguenot Park, 10901 Robious Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

10:00 am to Noon
Baby to 12 years old
Siblings welcome
Register Here

Charlottesville - Family Meet Up at the Gazpacho in the Garden
2025-09-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Morven Sustainability Lab, 661 Morven Drive, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Hey VDSA families from Charlottesville and nearby areas!
Let’s get together at a beautiful event hosted by Morven UVA—their students have planned a fun, family-friendly day, and honestly… who can resist fresh tomato gazpacho? 🍅
🎟️ Tickets are $10 per person, and there are also raffle tickets available for purchase.
If you’d like to join us:
Buy your event tickets here:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-14th-annual-morven-gazpacho-in-the-garden-tickets-1203521658679
Then register on our sign-up sheet so we know who’s coming and can coordinate a shared spot.
👉 LINK
🧺 Don’t forget to bring your own picnic blanket, chairs—or both!
We hope to see many of you there for a great time outdoors!

Richmond – Painting Class
2025-09-12 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-11-14 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-12-12 12:30 - 13:30
Painting Class at the Art Factory is the Second Friday of Each Month
12:30 to 1:30 pm
$15 per person
Open to All Friends with Disabilities
Dates: September 12th – October 17th – November 14th – December 12th
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83876-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-fall-2025

Children's Museum Free Sensory Friendly Night
2025-09-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Children’s Museum Chesterfield, 6629 Lake Harbour Dr, Midlothian, VA, 23112
Children’s Museum Free Sensory-Friendly Night
All ages are welcome at the Children’s Museum’s Free Sensory Friendly Night.

A cool down room will be available and sensory supports provided.
Sibling welcome!
REGISTER HERE

Grow With Me New Parent Lunch
2025-09-20 12:00 - 14:30 | Bon Air United Methodist Church, 1645 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235
You are invited to VDSA’s annual New Parents’ Lunch
Grow with Me: A New Parent Lunch – Dedicated to New VDSA Parents and Caregivers Join us for a casual lunch designed just for you—a chance to connect with other new families, share your journey, and grow together in community.

✨ It’s time to celebrate YOU! ✨
Childcare will be provided, with access to both a nursery and a gym on site for the kids. Please email Misti Pollaro if you would like to use childcare and let us know about any allergies.
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/90777-grow-with-me-new-parent-lunch
For questions or more information, please reach out:
Misti Pollaro, Family Care Director
mpollaro@virginiadsa.org – (804) 256-6451

Richmond - Parent Night Out
2025-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Stumpy’s Hatchet House, 9200 Stony Point Pkwy Store #189, Richmond, VA, 23235
Parents Night Out at Stumpy’s !

Ready for a night out? Join us at Stumpy’s Hatchet House for an unforgettable evening of laughter and relaxation with fellow parents! VDSA members enjoy a special group rate. 🎉 (Admittance and food/beverages at own expense)
Date: Saturday, Saturday, September 20th, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Location: Located in: Stony Point Fashion Park

9200 Stony Point Pkwy Store #189, Richmond

email Kim with questions kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org
REGISTER HERE

Charlottesville Moms' Night Out
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Guajiros Miami Eatery, 114 10th St NW, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Moms, let’s take a break and celebrate life together! 💜
Join us for our next Moms’ Night Out at Guajiros Miami Eatery—a cozy café and restaurant serving up delicious Cuban, Central, and South American dishes (yes, even breakfast favorites!).
Let’s take a little trip to Latin America—no passport needed—on Friday, 09/26 from 6–8 PM. ✈️🌴
👉 Please RSVP so we can reserve a table for the group.
We can’t wait to see you there!
👉 LINK: Moms’ Night Out

VDSA - Charlottesville Family Meet-up
2025-10-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Get Air Trampoline Park, 1005 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Charlottesville Family Meet-Up

Join us for Sensory & Special Needs Time at Get Air Trampoline Park this October!
Let’s meet during Get Air’s dedicated Sensory and Special Needs Time, held on the first Saturday of each month. This special session offers a more comfortable environment and a reduced rate of just $15 for a child/adult and their companion to jump and play for 2 full hours.
The staff at Get Air are also open to exploring additional times in the future if there’s enough interest from our families—so your participation matters!
We hope to see you there for some fun and active play in a sensory-friendly setting!
👉 LINK: Family Meet-Up

Charlottesville Family Fall Social Meetup
2025-10-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Eastwood Winery, 2531 Scottsville Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Hey VDSA families from Charlottesville and nearby areas!
We’re excited to invite you to a casual family meetup at the beautiful Eastwood Winery! Join us for a relaxing afternoon with fellow families. You’ll have the opportunity to mingle with other parents, make new friends, and watch your kids play together in a safe and welcoming environment.
Saturday, October 18 at 12:30 – 3:00 PM
REGISTER HERE: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/92045-charlottesville-family-fall-social-meetup

VDSA Family Halloween Bash
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen, Virginia, 23059
VDSA Family Halloween Bash

Let’s BOO-gie and share a feast!
You’re invited to a Halloween Potluck Dance Party on Friday, October 24th, at 6:00 PM
Christ Church Episcopal – 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd, Glen Allen 23060
Come dressed in your most inventive disguises (optional) and bring a spooky dish to share for our feast. We’ll be dancing the night away to some hauntingly good tunes.”
Please register by October 22nd if you dare to join us!.

Register Here: Halloween Bash
Sign-up to bring a dish here: Spooky Dish

Charlottesville Moms' Morning Out
2025-11-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Cumbre Bakery Dairy market, 946 Grady Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Coffee and empanadas with friends!
Join us on the first Saturday of November for a relaxed morning with fellow moms from 10:00 to 11:30 AM!
We’ll be meeting at a cozy coffee shop with a touch of Argentinian flair, located in the Dairy Market. There are also plenty of other great food spots nearby if you’d like to explore more.
Feel free to come solo or bring your child along (recommended for teens and adults).
We’d love to see you there — please RSVP using the link below:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/92755-charlottesville-moms-morning-out

VDSA - Charlottesville Family Meet-up
2025-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Get Air Trampoline Park, 1005 Gardens Blvd, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Charlottesville Family Meet-Up

Join us for Sensory & Special Needs Time at Get Air Trampoline Park
Let’s meet during Get Air’s dedicated Sensory and Special Needs Time, held on the first Saturday of each month. This special session offers a more comfortable environment and a reduced rate of just $11-$15 (depending on height) for a child/adult and their companion to jump and play for 2 full hours.
The staff at Get Air are also open to exploring additional times in the future if there’s enough interest from our families—so your participation matters!
We hope to see you there for some fun and active play in a sensory-friendly setting!
👉 LINK: Family Meet-Up

Charlottesville Holiday Party
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | ACAG Adventure Central, 200 Four Seasons Dr, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
Charlottesville Holiday Party
Let’s Celebrate the Holidays Together! 🎄
December 7, 2025 @ 3:00PM — 5:00PM

ACAG Adventure Central 200 Four Seasons Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Join us for a fun family event as we celebrate the holiday season!
There will be small gifts for our members with Down syndrome and their siblings ages 10 and under. The venue includes an indoor playground for everyone to enjoy!
Please RSVP and signup all the member of your family that will be attending, using the following link:
Holiday Celebration

Richmond - Painting Classes at The Art Factory, Winter 2026
2026-01-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-13 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-13 12:30 - 13:30 | Art Factory, , 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian, VA, 23112
Painting Class at the Art Factory is the Second Friday of Each Month
12:30 to 1:30 pm
$20 per person
Open to All Friends with Disabilities
Dates: January 9th – February 13 – March 13
Art Factory, 4810 Market Square Ln, Midlothian
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/83876-richmond-painting-classes-at-the-art-factory-fall-2025

202 Disability Expo, Richmond
2026-01-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Dewey Gottwald Center, 2301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA, 23220
VDSA will be attending the 3rd Annual Disability Expo at the Dewey Gottwald Center.
Friendship Circle of Virginia is proud to present the 3rd Annual Disability Expo, generously sponsored by QTS Data Centers and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond! The expo will feature non-profit organizations and businesses that provide services and resources for individuals across the lifespan from infants through senior citizens and their families.
Click for more Information and to Register!

Charlottesville Moms' Morning Out at PI-NAPO
2026-01-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Pi-Napo Pizzeria, 2115 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
Moms’ Morning Out at PI-NAPO

Get ready for a fun-filled morning with friends as we dive into the world of pizza making!Join us for a unique and delicious experience where you’ll get to create your own pizza masterpiece, and then enjoy it with the gang! So, come hungry and be prepared for a morning filled with laughter, good company, and of course, amazing food!

The cost is $30 per person and we need a minimum of 8 participants to make this event happen, so don’t be shy – sign up and bring a friend, sister, or anyone who shares your love for pizza! The more, the merrier, so feel free to invite anyone who fits the bill! You can take care of the payment at the restaurant.

Please RSVP individually, and let’s make sure we hit that minimum of 8 participants.

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/92755-charlottesville-moms-morning-out
