Ready to plan your trip to visit us at Foxfield Inn this spring? Wondering what exciting adventures await you in April in Charlottesville?
Spring Wildflower Walk: Saturdays, April 6 and April 13, 9-12. ($15) Put a little spring in your step with this guided hike through the woodlands around Monticello to view some of Virginia’s wildflowers in bloom. An invigorating start to your weekend.
Jefferson’s Birthday Celebration: Friday, April 12. (free) Thomas Jefferson is a household name in Charlottesville. Join the festivities at Monticello, or stop by The Lawn at the University of Virginia for the students’ birthday wishes to our third President.
Taste of Monticello Wine Trail wine festival: Saturday, April 13, 1-6pm. If you enjoy a good glass of wine and want to learn more about what Virginia vineyards have to offer, you won’t want to miss this! Where else can you sample wine from dozens of Virginia wineries all in one place? Pick up lunch on the Downtown Mall on your way to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion and make a picnic of it. We recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.
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| Enjoy live music at Fridays after Five at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on the Downtown Mall. (source) |
Fridays after Five: each Friday, beginning April 19, 5pm. (free admission) Hang out with the locals at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on the Downtown Mall for live music and concessions. A fun place to be before your dinner reservations.
Virginia’s Historic Garden Week: April 20-27 (Check the full schedule here). One of the most celebrated springtime rituals in the state, Garden Week attracts novice and master gardeners alike, as well as folks who just want to stop and smell the flowers. This year, Charlottesville’s highlights include the gardens at Monticello and the University of Virginia.
The Foxfield Races: Saturday, April 27. Whether you want to admire the horses, the sun dresses and fancy hats, or ascertain whose picnic spread looks tastiest, this is the place to see and be seen. A much-anticipated annual event, the Foxfield Races is beloved by University students, alumni, and Charlottesvillians alike. If you decide to attend, may we encourage you to wear plenty of sunscreen!
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| A day at the races: our namesake race track. (source) |
Center for Historic Plants Spring Open House: Saturday, April 27, 9-3. Rounding out Virginia’s Historic Garden Week is the Center for Historic Plants’ Open House at Monticello. You can pick up your favorite varieties of heirloom vegetables and herbs to bring a little bit of Charlottesville home to your own garden or sunny windowsill.
Cirque du Soleil: Numerous dates throughout April. If you’re looking for entertainment that is stunning, captivating, inspiring, and beautiful, you won’t want to miss the Cirque du Soleil while they are in Charlottesville. Check them out at the John Paul Jones Arena, a wonderful venue for this spectacular show.
We can’t wait to share the spring beauty of Charlottesville with you. Let us know what questions you have and how we can help you plan your spring get-away!
(Can’t make it in April? Check out our list of events happening in March here).
