Things to do in Charlottesville
Things to do in Charlottesville, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Arts and exhibitions in Charlottesville: November 2026
Arts in Charlottesville: Come From Away at Live Arts to Nov. 15, Shanghai Ballet's Giselle Nov. 10, symphony Bach concerts Nov. 7-8 and a Nutcracker Dec. 8.
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Things to do
Things to do in Charlottesville this month: November 2026
November in Charlottesville: Winter Wander opens Nov. 13, UVA hosts Cal and North Carolina, turkey trots on Thanksgiving morning and the Holiday Market Nov. 28.
Trails
Parks and trails in Charlottesville
Charlottesville runs about 6 miles of paved trails and 30 miles of nature trails. Most city parks open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; McIntire, Pen and Tonsler stay open to 10 p.m.
Spring break
Spring break in Charlottesville 2027: dates, camps, things to do
Charlottesville City Schools' spring break is April 5-9, 2027, after a half day April 2. Day camps, the indoor pool, parks and what is open.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Charlottesville: parks, patios, trails and leash rules
Charlottesville's off-leash spots are Azalea Park, Riverview Park trails Tuesday to Thursday and Darden Towe Park. Leash law, dog park rules and patios.
Free things to do
Free things to do in Charlottesville: concerts, skating and trails
Free in Charlottesville: Fridays After Five concerts, roller skating at Carver, the Kluge-Ruhe art museum, spray grounds, trails, garden programs and festivals.
