On Grandparents Day, Take the Tots to the Museum

AARP Virginia is hosting an event for grandparents and their grandkids at the Virginia Museum of Transportation on Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grandparents who are accompanied by a grandchild will get free admission to the museum, located at 303 Norfolk Ave. SW in Roanoke. Both generations can view the model planes, trains and cars while also learning about the history of transportation. 

The event will also include arts-and-crafts stations, games, face painting and other activities. There will be food trucks outside the museum, along with free ice cream provided by AARP.

Nearly 6 million children live in the same household as their grandparent, according to the Census Bureau. AARP volunteers will be at the museum, distributing information and resources. Find more at aarp.org/va.