Late October 14th Annual Virginia Film Festival Filmmakers, scholars and the public explore American film. UVa's Grounds and Downtown Charlottesville. Admission charge for film screenings and some events. Most events are offered at no charge. Free parking in parking garages.
Free trolley rides to and from UVa grounds.
November 16-18 Governor Jefferson's Thanksgiving Festival Step back in history and mingle with famous statesmen, soldiers, merchants, clergymen and slaves who gather during the American Revolution for a day of public Thanksgiving that was proclaimed by Virginia's Governor Thomas Jefferson. Some events free. An open house with special exhibits to celebrate the Monroes' move to their Highland plantation, November 23, 1799. November 22 Blessing of the Hounds Watch the beginning of the Hunt Club Foxhunt. No admission charge.