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CharlottesvilleFamily’s KidFest & Camp Expo is coming this Sunday, March 1st, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Piedmont Family YMCA in Charlottesville. This free event will help families explore a wide range of summer camps and youth programs by bringing together local and regional camps — from robotics and horseback riding to theater, STEM and adventure sports. Meet directors, ask questions, plan summer experiences, and enjoy activities like obstacle courses, bounce houses, and free Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. Visit charlottesvillefamily DOT com SLASH camp DASH expo for details.

The Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration celebrates its 41st anniversary this Sunday, March 1st at PVCC’s Dickinson Theater. The prelude show starts at 4:00 pm, with the worship celebration beginning at 5:00. This event honors the legacy of Dr. King, recognizes community members with the MLK Community Service Award, and includes a community choir, MLK children's choir, and contributions from local faith leaders and organizations. For more information, contact ellytucker AT gmail DOT com or call 434-981-1951.

The UVA Division for Community Engagement and Equal Opportunity will host the 2026 Liberation & Freedom Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 3rd from Noon until 2:00 at the UVA Chapel, 145 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville. Hosted in partnership with the Descendents of Enslaved Communities at UVA, this public ceremony brings together University and local community members for a gathering centered on reflection, resilience, and shared responsibility. A community luncheon will follow in the Lower West Oval of the Rotunda. The event is free and open to the public, and advance registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit ceeo DOT virginia DOT edu and search “events”.

Communities In Schools of Northern Virginia will host a college fair on Saturday, March 7th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Albemarle High School, located at 2775 Hydraulic Road. The fair will feature at least 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities and provide students and families with the opportunity to explore post-secondary pathways and connect directly with college representatives. For more information or to register, visit CIS of NOVA dot Org

Three design firms, vying to recast the two tons of bronze ingots melted down from Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee statue, will present their competing proposals to the public at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14th at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. The school’s project, "Swords Into Plowshares, is devoted to creating new public art to advance multiracial democracy in global sites of memory. Per Dr. Andrea Douglas, Executive Director of the Jefferson School, “These design groups are each leaders in national and international conversations about race, memorialization, and public space, aligned with our global aspirations for this project.” Visit sipcville DOT com for more details.

The National Love...No Ego Day is coming to Charlottesville, Monday, March 16th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the athletic baseball and grass field at Darden Towe Park. National Love…No Ego Day is a nationally recognized day that encourages us to pause, come together, and connect, allowing us to let go of titles, status, and societal expectations. It’s a time to release fear and worry, support one another, and honor the beauty and grace of our shared humanity. Admission is free, so bring a mat, some water and your friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Visit lovenoego DOT org for details and tickets.

“Telling the Truth: Stories of Courage, Conflict and Connection” is coming to UVA’s Old Cabell Hall, Sunday, March 22nd. Best selling author Nancy French and New York Times columnist David French will address the personal and political costs of speaking inconvenient truths, even as they testify to the promise of courageous honesty. Hosted by Theological Horizons, the Scoper Lecture Series brings eminent speakers to the University to deliver public lectures exploring the breadth of Christian expression in the arenas of scholarship, science and medicine, the arts, and culture. Visit artsboxoffice DOT virginia DOT edu for details and tickets.

Monticello welcomes retired four-star general and 26th U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and philanthropist, author, and civic leader David M. Rubenstein on Saturday, April 11th at 4:00 p.m. on Monticello’s West Lawn. This special presentation, "Character, Service, and the American Experiment", will be a wide-ranging discussion about the responsibilities of leadership, the role of the military in a democratic society, and the values upholding American institutions. The event is part of Monticello’s annual Founders Day Celebration, commemorating Thomas Jefferson’s birthday with programming that examines the founding principles of the United States and their relevance in the 21st century. Visit monticello DOT org for more details.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is coming up Saturday, April 25th. From 10:00 a.m. 'til 2:00 p.m., you can drop off expired or unused drugs at Martha Jefferson Hospital, Forest Lakes Family Medicine, Crozet Family Medicine, and Wegman’s. This free, anonymous event is the safest way to dispose of expired or unused medications – no questions asked. Medical sharps will also be accepted at Sentara locations only. For details, please visit Albemarle DOT org SLASH Police.

The Charlottesville High School urban farming class is hosting their 3rd annual plant sale and farm tour on Saturday, May 2nd at the high school. They will be selling over 35 varieties of plants, from tomatoes to herbs to flowers. The sale will help them support future projects, like their upcoming “garden to cafeteria” initiative. To learn more, visit chsfarming DOT com SLASH plantsale.

The Virginia Folklife Program at Virginia Humanities is reviving the Virginia Folklore Society, a forum where people interested in regional folkways can connect and learn from one another. Anyone interested is invited to get involved. Sign up for the newsletter for more info, or join the monthly steering committee meetings online by visiting Virginia Folklife dot ORG.