Content Calendar

We use these themes and notable dates/events when planning our content for the month and you should too! Please tag us in your posts, let us know about your events, and reach out with any collaborative ideas. We also encourage you to reach out to fellow partners for collaboration on content and events.

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (hiking, biking routes, water activities, golf)
Food & Drink (outdoor dining, unique foodie experiences & tours, hotel restaurants, rooftop bars)
Things to Do (fruit/flower picking, festivals, live music, shopping & dining, midweek stays)

Notable This Month
AAPI Heritage Month
National Bike Month
Astronomy Day | May 3rd
VeryAsianVA Celebration
Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival
Filipino Spring Festival
Mother's Day | May 11th
Charlottesville Art Festival
Memorial Day | May 25th
National Hamburger Day | May 28th
Rivanna Riverfest
Pints on Preston

Blogs (Refreshed Annually)
Things to Do in May
How to Explore Charlottesville and Albemarle County on Two Wheels
Plan a Paddling Adventure
Dog-Friendly Things to Do
The Ultimate Summer Bucket List
*Girls Getaway in Charlottesville*

We use these themes and notable dates/events when planning our content for the month and you should too! Please tag us in your posts, let us know about your events, and reach out with any collaborative ideas. We also encourage you to reach out to fellow partners for collaboration on content and events.

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (water sports, hiking, stargazing)
Food & Drink (wineries, craft beverages, to-go food (easy options for winery/hiking outings), farm-to-table menus)
Things to Do (live music, family-friendly happenings, LGBTQ+ happenings, festivals)

Notable This Month
Pride Month
Rivanna Roots Concert Series
UVA Alumni Reunions
Charlottesville Opera FestivALL
Monticello Wine Week
National Doughnut Day | June 5th
National Trails Day | June 7th
Bourbon Day | June 14th
Father's Day | June 21st
Juneteenth | June 19th
James River Batteau Festival
First Day of Summer | June 21st
Fae Festival
Virginia Theatre Festival
Maupintown Film Festival

Blogs (Updated Annually)
Things To Do in June
Plan a Paddling Adventure in Charlottesville
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth
9 LGBTQ+ Spaces to Visit
5 Family-Friendly Wineries to Enjoy
Where to Find Live Music

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (swimming, water rec., beating the heat, family-friendly activities)
Food & Drink (winery events, ice cream, indoor options to stay cool, food tours)
Things to Do (flower & fruit picking, outdoor music, sunsets, indoor theater, art exhibits)

Notable this Month
Disability Pride Month
Independence Day | July 4th
National Pick Blueberries Day | July 10th
Ice Cream Month & Day | July 19th
National Wine & Cheese Day | July 25th
King Family Sunday Polo
Chihamba AA Cultural Arts Festival
Charlottesville Restaurant Week

Blogs (Updated Annually)
Things to Do in July
Get the Whole Family Outdoors
Plan the Perfect Wine Getaway

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (stargazing, late summer events, local trails, accessible outdoors, Top Adventure Town voting)
Food & Drink (craft beverages, food tours, rooftop dining & bars)
Things to Do (UVA football, fruit picking, live music, sunsets, family-friendly tours)

Notable This Month
Virginia Craft Beer Month
Albemarle County Fair
Book Lovers Day | August 9th
Starry Nights at Veritas Winery
Thrift Shop Day | August 17th
World Photography Day | August 19th
National Dog Day | August 26th
Soul of Cville Festival
Walk Our City Crawl

Blogs (Updated Annually)
Things to Do in August
Award-Winning Wineries with Incredible Food Pairings
Where to Shop Secondhand in Charlottesville
Charlottesville & Albemarle Birding Guide

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (final days of summer, fall foliage, firepits, local trails, hiking)
Scenic Fall Imagery (fall foliage, sunsets)
Food & Drink (distilleries, heated patios, rooftop bars, coffee shops, scenic wineries, local ingredients)
Things to Do (fruit picking, live music, family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, antiquing)

Notable This Month
Virginia Spirits Month
Cville Pride Festival
Cville VegFest
Zinc Vintage Market
Hispanic Heritage Month
Oktoberfest
Sabroso Festival
First Day of Fall | September 22nd
Loop deVille Trail Festival
National Cup of Coffee Day | September 29th
Hot Mulled Cider Day | September 30th
Cville Taco Week

Blogs (Updated Annually)
Things to Do in September
Enjoy Fall Foliage
4 Places for Pumpkin Picking
15 Family-Friendly Fall Experiences
Fall Bucket List

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (fall foliage, hiking, camping, stargazing, running, biking, scenic drives)
Food & Drink (cozy & scenic wineries, fall flavors, winery/cidery/distillery tours, cozy cafes, breweries, classic southern comfort food, brunch, seasonal menus)
Things to Do (historic tours, festivals, pumpkin picking, family-friendly fall activities, fruit picking, arts and crafts, unique experiences, apple harvest celebrations)

Notable This Month
Virginia Wine Month
International Coffee Day | October 1st
Foxfield Fall Races
Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival
Virginia Film Festival
American Beer Day | October 27th
Halloween | October 31st
Fantasy Fest

Blogs (Updated Annually)
Things to Do in October
Best Hikes in the Charlottesville Area
Get Spooky with These Halloween Events

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (fall foliage, hiking, cycling, spas/wellness)
Food & Drink (local wines and ciders, heated outdoor dining, cozy wineries, comfort foods, creative cocktails)
Things to Do (family-friendly indoor activities, seasonal outdoor activities, shopping local, holiday markets)

Notable This Month
Virginia Oyster Month
Native American Heritage Month
World Vegan Day | November 1st
National Sandwich Day | November 3rd
Artisans Studio Tours
UVA Family Weekend
Veterans Day | November 11th
World Kindness Day | November 13th
Virginia Cider Week
Two Up Wine Down
National Hiking Day | November 17th
Thanksgiving | November 26th
Small Business Saturday | November 28th

Blogs (Updated Annually)
Things to Do in November
*Heated Outdoor Patio Dining | Visit Charlottesville*
How to Shop Like a Local in Charlotteville: 7 Insider Tips
*Places to Enjoy Virginia Oyster Month*

Themes
Outdoor Recreation (holiday lights, wellness activities, winter hiking)
Food & Drinks (cozy indoor dining, heated outdoor spaces, firepits, hidden gems, cozy wineries, prix fixe menus, festive bars, cidery wassails)
Things to Do (festive events, pop-up bars, family-friendly indoor activities, intimate experiences, shopping, classes & workshops, historic holiday tours)

Notable This Month
Magic on the Mall
Veritas Illuminated
Winter Wander at Boar's Head
Grand Illumination
UVA Lighting of the Lawn
Crozet Winter Brews Festival
First Day of Winter | December 21st
Christmas | December 25th
New Year's Eve | December 31st

Blogs
10 Reasons to Visit in the Winter
10 Cozy Charlottesville Area Wineries
5 Ways to Enjoy Winter Recreation

Themes
Wellness (relaxation, healthy mental/physical activities)
Food & Drink (Restaurant Week, local ingredients, NA drinks, coffee shops, bakeries, cozy wineries)
Things to Do (concerts, escape rooms, bookstores, IX Farmers Market)
Scenic Winter Imagery (snow, sunsets)
Outdoor Winter Recreation (hiking, bird watching)

Notable This Month
National Bagel Day | January 15th
MLK Day
Lunar New Year
National 'Plan for Vacation' Day
National Puzzle Day
National Croissant Day

Blogs (Refreshed Annually)
Things to Do in January
*Best Vegetarian & Vegan Spots*

Themes
Wellness (relaxation, healthy mental/physical activities, saunas & spas)
Food & Drink (unique dining, coffee shops, romantic wineries & restaurants, craft beverages, chocolate & sweet treats)
Indoor Things to Do (concerts, family-friendly activities, Valentine's activities, escape rooms, historic tours & exhibits)
Outdoor Winter Recreation (bird watching, prepping for foot races)
Scenic Winter Imagery (snow, sunsets)

Notable This Month
Black History Month
Marie Bette's Hot Chocolate Month
Mardi Gras | February 9th
National Pizza Day | February 9th
Valentine's Day | February 14th
Great Backyard Bird Count
President's Day | February 15th

Blogs (Refreshed Annually)
Things to Do in February
Top Romantic Wineries
Top Romantic Restaurants
Explore Charlottesville and Albemarle County's Black History
Charlottesville & Albemarle County Birding Guide

Themes
Wellness (relaxation, healthy mental/physical activities)
Food & Drink (outdoor dining options, seasonal menus, farm clubs, wine clubs)
Things to Do (concerts, escape rooms, family-friendly activities, March Madness viewings, historic tours & exhibits)
Outdoor Recreation (preview of water activities, fishing, spring hikes, golfing, bird watching)

Notable This Month
Women's History Month
Plan a Solo Vacation Day | March 1st
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival
Pi Day (Pizza/Pie) | March 14th
Cville Puzzle Hunt
St. Patrick's Day | March 17th
First Day of Spring | March 20th
Charlottesville Ten Miler
Festival of the Book
National Women in Wine Day | March 25th
Take a Walk in the Park Day | March 30th

Blogs (Refreshed Annually)
Things to Do in March
Spring Bucket List
Plan a Race with These Spring Running Events

Themes
Food & Drink (farm-to-table dining, seasonal menus, patio dining, upscale foodie experiences, brunch, rooftop bars, wineries)
Things to Do (interactive farm tours, shopping, bookstores)
Sustainability (eco-friendly businesses, sustainable hotels/resorts/experiences, Amtrak travel)
Outdoor Recreation (river outfitters reopening, family-friendly outdoor activities, pet-friendly outdoor rec)

Notable This Month
Fridays After Five
Farmers Market Reopenings
Carter Mountain Thursday Evening Sunset Series
Charlottesville Marathon
Daze of Rose Festival
Tom Tom Festival
Earth Day | April 22nd
Foxfield Spring Races
Virginia Historic Garden Week
National Independent Bookstore Day | April 25th

Blogs (Refreshed Annually)
Things to Do in April
Plan a Sustainable Trip to Charlottesville
Western Albemarle Scenic Tour
The Ultimate Fishing Guide