Treehouse Tales at Pen Park on October 28, 2026

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...

Grooving at the Treehouse at Pen Park on September 30, 2026

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...

May Movement Meetup at Pen Park, May 9, 2026

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...

Our New Director of Development – April Garrison Straus

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...

Call to Action – State Funding!

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...

NEW DATE Snowflakes and Stories at the Treehouse, February 22, 2026

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...