Virginia Down Syndrome Association

Charlottesville Holiday Party
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Class
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

Hampton Roads Holiday Party
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Redeemer Church, 508 Centerville Turnpike N, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
Celebrate the Holidays with your newly formed VDSA Hampton Roads Family!
Come one come all to a fun festive holiday party with dinner, a cookie exchange, dancing, and dreidel games! There will also be a visit from a jolly old elf from the North Pole. A place to take pictures with Santa will be available.
Register Here: https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/94086-hampton-roads-holiday-party

Richmond Annual Holiday Party
2025-12-13 08:30 - 13:00 | Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235
The Virginia Down Syndrome Association’s Annual Breakfast Holiday Party is coming up!
EMAIL kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org to be put on waiting list. Always have cancellations.
Two seatings
8:30 am – 10:30 am and 11:00AM — 1:00PM
Bon Air Baptist Church 2531 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235
Both seatings include:

Pictures with Santa, crafts & games
Quiet Sensory Room
All individuals with Down Syndrome and siblings under the age of 10 will receive gifts!
Two (2) adults who live in your household or care for your loved one (outside the household) are invited
Seating is limited due to capacity.
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 Kimberly Woodbury, kwoodbury@virginiadsa.org to discuss further.
Event is Free
Buffet Breakfast served of hashbrown casserole, monkey bread, scrambled eggs, pork bacon, sausage links, roasted breakfast potatoes, toasted English, muffins, bagels with cream cheese, mini muffins and fruit and nut charcuterie board.
If your child has food allergies, you are welcome to bring food for them to eat at your table.

VDSA is thrilled to sponsor this year’s Holiday Party! If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist. Let’s make it a night to remember!

RSVP First Seating: First Seating 8:30 – 10:30 AM
RSVP Second Seating: Sesond Seating 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fredericksburg Cookies with Santa
2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00
Pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, live music, crafts & more
All individuals with Down Syndrome and siblings under the age of 10 will receive gifts!
Seating is limited due to capacity.
Event is Free

RSVP here by Dec. 9th!

Williamsburg/Peninsula Holiday Party
2025-12-14 15:00 - 17:00 | 201 Charter House Lane Williamsburg, 201 Charter House Lane, Williamsburg, 23188, United States
Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association Williamsburg/Peninsula for a fun afternoon of good food, play time, holiday crafts, cookie decorating and hopefully a visit from THE BIG GUY himself. Gifts provided for all individuals with Down Syndrome, as well as siblings aged 10 & under. Wear festive attire!! There is a playground next to the clubhouse so hopefully the weather will cooperate.

Main entree will be provided by VDSA please bring a side dish or a dessert to share. Contact Williamsburg Community Coordinator for any questions at scleary@virginiadsa.org

REGISTER HERE

21 Shades Winter Movie Pop Up
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
Hi 21 Shades members! Get ready to cozy up and celebrate the start of winter break! We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome you to a night of classic movie magic, which we will show case the 2014 remake of Annie. 🍿 Get comfy in your PJs, grab your favorite snacks, and prepare for a relaxing and fun-filled evening.
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Location: VDSA Office 1504 Santa Rosa Rd, Ste 124, Richmond, VA 23229

Richmond Respite Event
2025-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | VDSA, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 124, Richmond, VA, 23229
Respite Event in Richmond
“Get your last-minute holiday shopping done while your kids enjoy a fantastic afternoon with our trained staff and volunteers. We are hosting a fun-filled event for self-advocates and their siblings. It’s a win-win for everyone!”

When: December 20, 2025
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Where: VDSA Office, 1504 Santa Rosa Road Suite 124

REGISTER HEREf

River City Inclusive Gym - Henrico/Richmond - Ages 2-8
2026-01-10 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-02-07 15:00 - 15:45, 2026-03-07 15:00 - 15:45 | River City Inclusive Gym, 11248 Patterson Ave, Henrico, VA, 23238, United States
River City Inclusive Gym – Winter 2026 Ages 2 to 8

River City Inclusive Gym: 11248 Patterson Ave Henrico, VA 23238

Monthly on Saturdays
Jan. 10, Feb 7 and March 7
3:00-3:45 pm – Ages 2-8
$15 per session
Space is limited and Siblings welcome
https://virginiadsa.networkforgood.com/events/80658-river-city-inclusive-gym-winter-spring-2025-ages-2-to-8

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
