Bennett’s Village has partnered with UVA and the City of Charlottesville for Treehouse Tales, an inclusive storybook reading event! Join students from the Instructional and Assistive Technology Applications course at the UVA School of Education and Human Development...
Time to boogie! Bennett’s Village has partnered with the Charlottesville Ballet and the City of Charlottesville to host an hour of dancing and fun for our adult neighbors. No dance experience required! Explore elements of dance to improve quality of life through...
Please join us on Saturday, May 9, from 10am to 12pm at the treehouse for our May Movement Meetup. We’ll have a variety of movement activities that people of all ages and abilities can enjoy, including hula hoop fun, a play parachute, yoga, and a playspace scavenger...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – February 2, 2026 – Bennett’s Village, a non-profit dedicated to building a multigenerational, all-abilities playspace at Pen Park in Charlottesville, is excited to announce that we have hired April Garrison Straus as our first Director of...
We need your help! Senator Creigh Deeds and Delegate Katrina Callsen have sponsored budget amendments in the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates to provide funding for Bennett’s Village. In order to ensure this funding is approved, members of the Health and Human...
Mark your calendar: On Sunday, February 22, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, we’ll be making snowflake crafts and settling in for winter-themed stories at the treehouse. Bring your snuggliest blanket or a favorite stuffed animal to cuddle up with! This event will only occur...
Check out this amazing video by Virginia Public Media featuring Bennett’s Village. Share the video with your friends and networks to spread the message of...
Don’t forget to donate your lightly-used sneakers to Ragged Mountain Running & Walking Shop this January. When you drop off your running shoes, you will not only be providing someone with a new-to-them pair of shoes, you will also be raising money for Bennett’s...
Santa Claus is coming to town—or rather, to the Treehouse at Bennett’s Village. Come take a picture with Santa on Saturday, December 13th from 1-4 p.m. (rain date Sunday, December 14). We know that getting face time with Kris Kringle can be hectic, so we are excited...
Kroger shoppers can now sign up to support Bennett’s Village through the Kroger Community Rewards program. This program allows shoppers to raise funds for local nonprofits at no extra cost. The more you shop at Kroger, the more donations Bennett’s Village will earn,...
