Family-Friendly Activities: Face painting, balloon animals, dog costume competitions, pie-eating contest, and more. Thanks to Piedmont Tire, all CASPCA adoptions at Fall Fest are sponsored! This means you can take home a new dog or cat for free. Get to know other teams working to advance animal welfare in our community.
Join at IX Park for a free vegan community event featuring plant-based foods, live music, entertainment, speakers, children’s activities, yoga, & more!
Future Heirlooms: We Are The Ancestors This multi-day celebration of black culture, community, and excellence kicks off with a legacy run and celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Jefferson School, with events happening across Charlottesville August 10–15. On Saturday August 15, the celebration lands at IX Art Park with a free family-friendly day of [...]
Gather at IX Art Park for artists, performances, food and much more at the 6th annual Charlottesville Arts Festival. Favorite fun for littles all around Charlottesville includes music programs, arts & crafts, mommy & me classes, sensory friendly activities, birthday parties, and indoor active fun for rainy days. Don’t miss a thing—sign up for [...]
Join for the Inaugural Charlottesville Filipino Spring Festival on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3–8 PM at IX Art Park! 🇵🇭✨
Step into a realm of magic and mischief this Halloween at the Fantasy Festival, a celebration of imagination and creativity for all ages! ✨ Fantasy Fest Highlights: Live performances & roaming fantasy characters Magical vendors & artisans Immersive art and interactive experiences Food, drinks & fun for the whole family Costumes highly encouraged 💰 Donation-Based [...]
Join us at IX Park for a free vegan community event featuring plant-based foods, live music, entertainment, speakers, children’s activities, yoga, & more! The annual Vegetarian festival includes music, amazing food vendors, SPCA adoptions, fun, games, prizes & more! Fall is full of fun family adventures! Check out our guides to fall festivals in Central [...]