UPDATE: We had a blast at Foxfield’s Family Day in 2011! View the gallery of pictures from the FoxDen here. (Password is familyday).
Family Day at the 2011 Virginia Film Festival
Saturday, November 5
Offer your family its very own celebrity treatment at the Virginia Film Festival’s Family Day on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. Your family of stars can walk the red carpet before enjoying free screenings at the historic Paramount Theater.
Beyond family-friendly films and performances, there’s an array of family activities to enjoy from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Downtown Mall comes to life with an ongoing film-themed street fair.
2011 Family Day events will include:
- FREE Screening of the Hollywood Classic National Velvet starring Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney at The Paramount Theater, 10:30 a.m.
- FREE Screenings of Young Filmmakers Academy films at the Regal Downtown, 9:30 a.m.
- FREE Screening of Lighthouse Studio films at the Regal Downtown, 11:00 a.m.
- Be a celebrity for a day on our “red carpet walk!” at The Paramount
- Interactive street fair with the return of the Tie Dye Jugglers
- Healthy Snacks provided by Whole Foods
- Live dance, music, and theatre performances by AHS Patriot Singers, Academical Village People, Salsa Club, New Dominions, Hoop Dancing, the Whethermen, First Year Players, Hullabahoos and Wilson Dance Studio
- Storytime featuring your favorite Dr. Seuss children’s books
- Craft activities from the Virginia Discovery Museum and the Virginia Film Festival inside of the Main Street Arena
- Face painting by Ugly Mugs Face Painting
- And PONIES! by Carriage Hill Farms
…And it’s all FREE!!! So come on down and be part of the fun!
The Virginia Film Festival’s Community Outreach & Education Program is presented by Bank of America and supported by Charlottesville Newsplex, Foxfield Racing Association, John and Amy Harris and Silverthorn Films.
The Virginia Film Festival seeks to engage its community year-round through hands-on programs for children and young adults and partnerships with a variety of local organizations. Our work would not be possible without the support of our community including individual and corporate sponsors. To learn more or to become a sponsor, visit www.virginiafilmfestival.org, call (434) 924-7213 or email supportvff@virginia.edu.
