Downtown in Bloom
Each May celebrate the return of spring in Downtown Charlottesville! Presented by Friends of Charlottesville Downtown. Want to save the full rundown? Check back here for the 2025 calendar of events in the new year!
Flower Box Competition
Watch the city come into bloom! The competition will run throughout the month of May following the Friends of Charlottesville Flower Market. Take a stroll and enjoy all the creative flower boxes, displays, and exhibits! Businesses, sign up here to participate in this year's competition.
Art Connections
Featuring artwork from K-12 art students in Charlottesville City Schools, Art Connections turns the Downtown Mall into an outdoor gallery. The show runs throughout the month of May at participating businesses. Come down and help celebrate the creativity of our students!
Flower, Fairy and Elf Festival
Wake up the flowers with a fun kids parade up and down the Mall!
