Downtown in Bloom is back!
This May celebrate the return of spring in Downtown Charlottesville! Presented by Friends of Charlottesville Downtown.
Flower Box Competition
The Flower Competition is back this May! The competition will run throughout the month of May following the Friends of Charlottesville Flower Market on April 25th at Ting Pavilion. Take a stroll and enjoy the city in bloom! Businesses, sign up here to participate.
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Downtown Express
Saturdays, May 11 - 26, 10am - 2pm, Central Place
Hop aboard the Downtown Express and take a spin around the Mall! Rides will be offered starting in Central Place on Saturdays from May 11th through the 26th from 10am to 2pm.
The train is weather dependent and will not run in inclement weather conditions. This page will be updated as well as our social media if such cancellations occur.
Volunteer as a train assistant here.
Art Connections
Art Connections is back for the second year on the Downtown Mall! Featuring artwork from K-12 art students in Charlottesville City Schools! The show will run from April 27th through May 30th at participating businesses.
Gnomes in Cville
Gnomes are loose on the Mall! Help find them all during the month of May and kick off Spring.