Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Alum Springs Park
2023-07-12 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Fredericksburg Summer Meetups
Join us this summer for informal meetups!

All start at 10 am. Cancelled if raining.

July 12 – Alum Springs Park for playground and creek play- 1 Greenbrier Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22401
July 29 – Chichester Park meet up – 125 Ralph Williams Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22405
August 7 – Salem Church Library – Grow A Reader playroom. – Spotsylvania County at 2607 Salem Church Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407.
August 26 – Riverfront Park meetup – 713 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56480-fredericksburg-summer-meetups

Shenandoah Valley Summer Picnic
2023-07-15 11:00 - 14:00
Shenandoah Valley Summer Picnic on July 15 from 11 am – 2 pm at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. Potluck, bring a dish to share! Siblings, grandparents are invited too!!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/58475-shenandoah-valley-summer-picnic

Family Summer Pool Party
2023-07-16 14:30 - 17:30
Family Summer Pool Party

July 16, 2023 @ 2:30PM — 5:30PM

Cobblestone Water Park: 1504 Santa Rosa Road, 124 Richmond, Virginia 23229
VDSA will have a reserved area and will bring snacks and drinks. We look forward to seeing everyone!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56639-family-summer-pool-party

Children's Museum - Free Special Night
2023-07-21 17:00 - 19:00
Children’s Museum – Free Special Night
Join VDSA and the disability community at the Children’s Museum of Richmond at both locations – downtown and Midlothian. These nights are FREE admission, reduced noise, lower lighting, sensory activities and cool down area.
All ages and siblings welcome!
Friday, July 21, 5:00- 7:00 PM – Downtown location, 2626 West Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/56502-children-s-museum-free-special-nights

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Chichester Park
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Salem Church Library
2023-08-07 10:00 - 12:00

Fredericksburg Summer Meetup - Riverfront Park
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00

Shenandoah Step Up for Down Syndrome
2023-08-26 10:00 - 13:00
Sign up here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/58478-step-up-for-down-syndrome-in-the-valley-2023

Richmond - Annual Family Dance Party
2023-09-22 18:00 - 20:00
Annual Family Dance Party
Friday, Sept. 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm at River Road Church Baptist, 8000 River Road, Richmond
Pizza and salad will be served. Including gluten free pizza!
All ages welcome!
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60561-annual-family-dance-party

Step Up for Down Syndrome - Richmond
2023-10-14 08:00 - 13:00
Save the date!

Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 11:00 - 14:00
Trunk or Treat
VDSA will have trunk!!
Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
1507 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, Virginia
Differently abled. Make sure to stop by the Virginia Down Syndrome Association’s trunk.
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/60613-trunk-or-treat

Ornament Decorating hosted by the Manchester Moose Lodge
2023-12-03 13:00 - 15:00
Ornament Decorating hosted by the Manchester Moose Lodge
Decorate ornaments, pizza lunch, see Santa and get a gift! For all ages!!
Sunday, Dec. 3, 1-3 pm at
Manchester Moose Lodge
North Chesterfield
Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/62890-ornament-decorating-party-at-the-manchester-moose-lodge

Richmond's Annual Holiday Party
2023-12-09 09:00 - 13:00
December 9, 2023
Hilton Hotel & Spa in Short Pump, 12042 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23233
TWO Seatings
First Seating: 8:30 am – 10:15 am 1st Seating Registration
Second Seating: 11:15 am -1:00 pm 2nd Seating Registration

Pictures with Santa, crafts, games
New this YEAR: Quiet Sensory Room.
All individuals with Down Syndrome and siblings under the age of 10 will receive gifts!
Two (2) adults are invited to attend with children
If you need an accommodation for an attendee OR to add more than two (2) adult family members who live in your household, please send an email to Dana Zedd, dzedd@virginiadsa.org to discuss further.
Event is Free
Buffet Breakfast served of scrambled eggs, pork bacon, home style potatoes, french toast and sealed fruit cups. In addition, there will be a toasting station with breads (including gluten free) with butter, jellies and jams.
If your child has food allergies, you are welcome to bring food for them to eat at your table.
This year, will be open seating, with no table or seat assignments.

Charlottesville Holiday Party
2023-12-10 14:00 - 16:00
Details to come

Shenandoah Valley New Years Potluck 2024
2024-01-20 16:30 - 18:30
January 4, 2024 @ 4:30PM — 6:30 pm

COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 546 Mosby Rd. 546 Mosby Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65809-shenandoah-valley-new-years-potluck-2024

Science Museum of Virginia with Friendship Circle (All ages)
2024-01-21 14:00 - 15:30
VDSA is joining Friendship Circles’ January BIrthday Circle at the Science Museum of Virginia
January 21 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Explore the science museum for this out of this world birthday event! Every child with Ds who has a January birthday will get a special birthday box from Friendship Circle.
Light refreshments provided
No charge
For all ages!! Siblings welcome!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65226-science-museum-vdsa-and-friendship-circle

VCU Basketball Game
2024-01-23 19:00 - 21:00
VCU Basketball Game
January 23, 2024 @ 7:00PM
Come out and see VCU play against the Loyola Ramblers.

20 tickets have been donated to VDSA from Synergy Technical
Everyone will be able to stay after the game and meet the VCU players
Meet and Greet with player will take place on Feb. 10th. More details on time and location soon.

Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/65232-vcu-baskeball-game

VCU Basketball Meet & Greet
2024-02-10 14:00 - 15:30
Basketball Meet and Greet with VCU Men’s Basketball Players
Bounce the ball, shoot hoops and have fun!
Saturday, Feb. 10 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Magnolia Academy
7300 Magnolia Market Ave,
Moseley, VA 23120
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66070-vcu-basketball-players-meet-greet

Step Up for Down Syndrome in Charlottesville
2024-04-21 13:00 - 16:00
April 21, 2024 @ 1:00PM — 4:00PM

Piedmont YMCA 151 McIntire Park Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Come out and Step UP for Down Syndrome!
Join us at our new location at the Piedmont YMCA for a family festival with Food, Music, Face Painting, Inflatables, Silent Auction, Community Resource Fair, and more! It will be a great afternoon of fun and celebrating all individuals with Down syndrome!
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/66725-step-up-for-down-syndrome-in-charlottesville

Playdate at Richlands Dairy and Creamery
2024-04-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Richlands Dairy and Creamery, 460 Cox Rd, Wilsons, 23894, United States
Come join our TriCities families for a fun playdate at Richlands Dairy and Creamery located in Wilsons, Virginia in Dinwiddie County.
This event is free, but feel free to bring money for food and/or ice cream. To register, please click here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/70806-playdate-at-richlands-dairy-and-creamery

Dia de Campo - Hispanic Family Picnic
2024-04-28 15:30 - 20:00
¡Únete a nosotros para nuestro picnic anual!
Estaremos en el mismo lugar que el año pasado – ¡cerca del parque infantil!
¡Ven preparado para la diversión, música, comida y tiempo de juego para los niños! ¡Trae a toda tu familia!
Regístrate aquí: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/70209-dia-de-campo-picnic
Join us for our annual picnic!
We will be in the same location as last year – close to the playground!
Come prepared for fun, music, food, and play time for the kids! Bring your entire family!
Register here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/70209-dia-de-campo-picnic

Fredericksburg - Art & Play in the Park
2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00
Join Fredericksburg area families for Art and Play in the Park at Alum Spring Park

June 15, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM

Alum Spring Park 1 Greenbrier Dr
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Hope to see you all there! Bring camp chairs.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71737-fredericksburg-art-play-in-the-park

Fishing - Richmond (all ages)
2024-06-23 10:00 - 11:30
Come out and join for Fishing! Led by Beyond Boundaries.
June 23 – 10:00 – 11:30 am
August 1: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
All ages welcome to come out for fishing!
Location to be announced 1 week before so we can go where the fish are biting.
Past locations have been: Shields Lake, Deep Run Park and Crump Park
Feel free to bring a camp chair as well.
Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71127-fishing-led-by-beyond-boundaries

Shenandoah Valley Picnic
2024-07-13 11:00 - 14:00
Shenandoah Valley Picnic
July 13, 2024 @ 11:00AM — 2:00PM

Oakdale Park 134 Mt Crawford Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71749-shenandoah-valley-annual-summer-picnic

Richmond - Swaders Sports Park - Prince George
2024-07-21 12:00 - 14:00
Join VDSA at Swaders Sports Park in Prince George!
Address: 4725 Whitehill Blvd, Prince George, VA 23875
July 21, Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
​Individual with Down syndrome is free

Indoor only $30- laser tag, bowling, kids zone, arcade
Indoor and outdoor- $45- above+, go-carts, mini golf & batting cages

Register: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71329-swaders-sport-park

Richmond - Fishing(all ages)
2024-08-01 16:00 - 17:30
Come out and join for Fishing! Led by Beyond Boundaries.
August 1: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
All ages welcome to come out for fishing!
Location to be announced 1 week before so we can go where the fish are biting.
Past locations have been: Shields Lake, Deep Run Park and Crump Park
Feel free to bring a camp chair as well.
Register here:

https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71127-fishing-led-by-beyond-boundaries

Charlottesville -Picnic and Polo
2024-08-11 10:30 - 13:30
August 11, 2024 @ 10:30AM — 1:30PM

King Family Vineyards 6550 Roseland Farm
Crozet, VA 22932
Polo starts at noon. Bring camp chairs.
Register here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/71673-picnic-and-polo-2024

Richmond - Summer Pool Party - Colonial Heights
2024-08-17 11:00 - 14:00
Summer Pool Party
August 17, 2024 @ 11 am to 2 pm

Colonial Heights Swim & Yacht Club 1225 Duke Of Gloucester St

Colonial Heights, VA 23834

No charge for individuals with Ds
$3 per person
Grilled hotdogs and chips will be served
You are welcome to bring a dish to shareRegister here:
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/73355-summer-family-pool-party

Richmond - Family Dance Party
2024-09-21 18:00 - 21:00
Annual Family Dance Party!
Pizza and Potluck!
Bring a Side dish or dessert! Upon registration, you will receive a sign up genius link.
New Location this year! Christ Church Episcopal
All ages, siblings, all families invited!!
September 21, 2024 @ 6:00PM — 9:00PM=

Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 Pouncey Tract Rd.Glen Allen, VA 23059

Register
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/75067-richmond-family-dance-fall-2024

Family Fun at Autumn Harvest Acres - Dinwiddie
2024-10-06 10:00 - 12:00
October 6, 2024 @ 10:00AM — 12:00PM

Autumn Harvest Acres 20825 Carson Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Join VDSA families for Fall family fun at Autumn Harvest Acres from 10 am to Noon.
$15 per person. 2 and under are free. Pay at the venue. (admission does NOT include pumpkins, sold separately)
Activities include:

Hayride
Barrel Train ride
Jump Pillow
Corn maze
Farm House
Playground
Sandbox
Hay Pyramid
Black Pipe Play Tunnel
Cornhole
Tic Tac Toe and Checkers
Goat feeding area
Roller slides
Pumpkin Patch (admission does NOT include pumpkins, sold separately)
