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Adult & Kids Easter Egg Hunts at Mountain Run Winery
2026-04-05 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for Easter Fun with Mountain Run Winery!
The winery is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt event for all ages, including adults! Egg hunts for kids are only $7 if you register in advance. The traditional adult hunt (21+ only) is only $16 and features adult-themed prizes in the eggs including gift certificates for the winery!
Building on last year’s fun, we have a second adult egg hunt that you’ll never forget! Everyone has heard of the Easter Bunny, but have you heard of the Evil Bunny? This horribly mutated Easter Bunny is the star of our ‘Evil Bunny’ hunt. The prizes inside the eggs will be even more valuable than the normal adult hunt, but the Evil Bunny will chase players around on the field and if he touches you with his hideous claws, you have to give him one of your collected eggs. However, if you find the lucky Golden Egg, and can touch the Evil Bunny with it, you’ll get ALL his collected eggs!
If spaces are available, day-of registrations will be allowed at $10/kid and $20/adult.
Payment is due at the time of registration through the registration link.
There will also be food available for purchase from Smok Shak and Travelin Tom’s, live music by Craig Dodson 2-5pm, bounce houses, Sandy’s Face Painting, and an onsite playground for all the littles to get out their Easter energy. Be sure to see if you can spot the Easter Bunny hopping around the hunt as well and feel free to get those great photos with the bunny when you do.
The winery is open all afternoon for hunt participants and non-participants alike. You DO NOT need a ticket to come to the winery for the day, tickets are only required for the hunts
Hunt spaces are limited to 50 in each age group so be sure to register in advance to reserve your space!

Words & Wine
2026-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 6 pm. We invite Poets, novelists, spoken-word artists, and storytellers of all sorts to share their work. RSVP to the event by email – info@revalationvineyards.com. Arrive early to get your glass of wine or verjus and reserve your space in our reading list for the night.

Siegen Forest Bluebell Walks
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Historic Germanna, 2062 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VA, 22508, United States
Join us for a walk through the Virginia Bluebells and other spring ephemerals on Saturday April 4, 11, and 18 at 10am with Virginia Master Naturalist John Bryan. Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) are native wildflowers that are ephemeral. They emerge in early spring and after blooming, disappear without a trace until the following spring. Bluebells spread through rhizomes and self seeding, and prefer moist shady habitats like forested floodplains along rivers and streams. They first emerge as purple foliage which turns to bright green as purple buds unfurl into the unmistakable blue flowers that carpet the forest for several weeks.
We will be searching for other signs of spring along the way, covering approximately 3 miles. Meet at the Historic Germanna Visitor Center. Our walk along the Rapidan River is followed by a moderate climb to a rock outcropping that provides an excellent view of the Rapidan River and surrounding forest. From there, participants will retrace their steps along the river.
These walks are free but registration is required as space is limited. Select your desired date below.
April 4: https://secure.everyaction.com/T5_oW4dr9UGR0rIxfSi-vA2
April 11: https://secure.everyaction.com/WpiutwabNUWYUp7BQO1PsQ2
April 18: https://secure.everyaction.com/THirHIYliUyofaVYZeowug2

Downtown Culpeper History Walking Tour
2026-04-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-19 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | 111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA 22701, 111 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Explore the story of Culpeper on this 75-minute guided walking tour through its historic downtown. From Native lands and early settlement to the Revolution and Civil War, discover how this small town became a key crossroads in American history.
This story-driven experience brings the past to life through the people, places, and moments that shaped Culpeper—while uncovering hidden stories and overlooked history you won’t find on your own. Perfect for visitors and locals alike.

Sip & Learn – All You Want to Know About the Spotted Lanternfly
2026-04-12 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Join us at 5 pm as Françoise hosts a special presentation on the Spotted Lanternfly. If you have questions about how to help stop the spread of this invasive pest, Françoise has answers!

Great Mother March Community Mural Painting
2026-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a creative and community-centered afternoon as we come together to paint the Great Mother March Community Mural. This collaborative art project invites people of all ages and skill levels to help bring a shared vision to life. Whether you’re an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush before, everyone is welcome to participate.
During this relaxed and welcoming gathering, participants will contribute to a collective mural celebrating connection, creativity, and the spirit of the Great Mother March. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet members of the community, express yourself through art, and be part of something meaningful that will live on long after the day ends.
All materials will be provided just bring your curiosity and creativity.
Event DetailsDate: Friday, April 17Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMLocation: Mountain Run Winery10753 Mountain Run Lake RdCulpeper, VA
What to Expect:

A collaborative mural anyone can help paint

A welcoming, creative atmosphere

A chance to connect with members of the Great Mother March community

A meaningful shared experience through art

For more information about the Great Mother March, visit:www.greatmothermarch.com
Come add your brushstroke to the story we can’t wait to create with you! 🎨

5K Walk and Run for Hope by CARS with Team Jordan
2026-04-18 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Yowell Meadow Park, Corner of Blue Ridge Ave and Route 522 North, Culpeper, VA, 22701
CARS, along with Team Jordan, host the 5K Run & Walk for Hope offering support for individuals and families affected by addiction, depression and suicide. https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Culpeper/CARS5K

Culpeper Citizens at Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour
2026-04-18 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
The Culpeper Citizens at Cedar Mountain Battlefield Tour will tell the story of how Culpeper natives experienced the battle from both a combatant and non-combatant perspective.
We will discuss and visit the sites where the Culpeper Minutemen and the Culpeper Riflemen Brandy Rifles fought as members of the 13th VA Inf.
We will follow civilian accounts of the battle and tell how the war changed the lives of those both free and enslaved. Finally, we will follow in the footsteps of Gen A.P. Hill, the most famous Culpeper native of the American Civil War, and discuss how his leadership influenced the fighting. Also included will be two living historians from the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation to discuss the experiences of women during this era.

Spring Market at Death Ridge Brewery
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Spring is in the air, and we’re celebrating with our Spring Market—a family-friendly event packed with amazing local vendors, delicious food, kid-approved activities, and adoptable animals looking for their forever homes! 🐶🐱💕
✨ What to expect:
• Local vendors & small businesses
• A Food truck & tasty treats
• Kids activities & family fun
• Adoptable animals
• And more surprises throughout the day!
🛍️ Calling All Vendors!
We are now accepting vendor applications and would love to have you join us! We are not accepting food trucks but are accepting sweet treats, baked goods, etc. $40 per 10×10 space. Vendors are responsible for tent, table, chairs etc.
👉 Apply here:
⚠️ Important Vendor Notice – Please Read
As you know with events there are many fakes posing as hosts. ALL legitimate communication will ONLY come from:
📧 jeepinforpaws@gmail.com or
📧 events.jeepinforpaws@gmail.com
If you are contacted from any other email or FB account, do not respond.
Come shop, eat, play, and support a great cause while helping animals in need. We can’t wait to see you there! 💜🐾

Pop-Up @ The Vineyard - Garam Masala
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:30 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Garam Masala – Join us from noon until 5:30 for delicious Indian & Chinese cuisine.

Arts & Vines at Revalation Vineyards
2026-04-18 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Local artisans take over the tasting room today! Stop by to peruse amazing handcrafted wares from noon until 6 pm. Artists include: Jason Goldman – wood; Robin Grabinska – jewelry; Bound2plz Books; Brandon The Traveling Shepherd – Coffee; Michaele Harrington – jewelry & paintings.

Stone Carving with Farm Animals
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Spring Haven, 7472 Sperryville Pike, Boston, 22713, United States
Come to Spring Haven Farm for an afternoon of stone carving with a farm-fresh food tea break!

Learn to carve stone using traditional hand tools! we will carve outside, under a tent, with the pigs and goats watching! The first half consists of exercises designed to teach the basic skills of stone removal and shaping. Then, we’ll take a tea break with delicious, farm-fresh food. After that, each student will create their own design in a block of locally-sourced soapstone. Everyone will go home with an original relief carving.

SPRING M.a.r.k.e.t with 46 Springtime Specialists
2026-04-19 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | Culpeper County Fieldhouse, 16388 Competition Drive, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
The weather put a FREEZE on our Winter M.A.R.K.E.T, but it’s going to BLOOM into a SPRING M.A.R.K.E.T!!!
Rescheduled for
Sunday, April 19
from 12:00pm-4:00pm.
at the Culpeper County Fieldhouse (16388 Competition Drive)
Admission is FREE.
Winter blues are definitely a thing, now that everything is turning GREEN it’s time to get out and shake off the cold and stretch our shopping skills! Browse 46 “Springtime Specialists” – unique artisans, crafters, bakers, and select franchise vendors, all gathered in one place for your shopping pleasure. Whether you’re looking for handmade goods, sweet treats, or springtime finds, there’s something for everyone.
Free public admission — bring your friends, bring the family, and welcome spring with us!

Français with Françoise
2026-04-19 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Looking to brush up on your conversational French? Well, join us at 3 for an enjoyable chat with Françoise and fellow French speakers. Feel free to bring a snack to enjoy during the exchange.

Culpeper’s Greatest Preacher: John A. Broadus
2026-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 UTC | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
As Culpeper reflects on its rich history and prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the community is invited to rediscover one of its most influential native sons. “Culpeper’s Greatest Preacher” will be held on April 22 at noon at Culpeper Baptist Church, highlighting the life and legacy of John A. Broadus—a figure whose impact on preaching, education, and Southern life continues to be felt today.
Born in Culpeper, Broadus rose to national prominence in the nineteenth century as a gifted preacher, respected scholar, and influential leader among Baptists. Culpeper was the starting point of a life that would help shape the future of American religious life.
The event will feature guest speaker Dr. Eric Smith, author of Between Worlds: John A. Broadus, the Southern Baptist Seminary, and the Prospects of the New South. Dr. Smith will bring Broadus’s story to life, exploring how a young man from Culpeper became a central figure during one of the most transformative periods in American history.
Broadus is perhaps best known as a cofounder of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Beyond his institutional contributions, he was widely recognized for his excellence in preaching and his influence on generations of ministers through his teaching and writing.
Living through the turmoil of the American Civil War and the complex years that followed, Broadus helped guide both church and society through the transition from the Old South to the New South. His leadership during this time reflects the broader story of a region—and a nation—grappling with change, identity, and hope for the future.
RSVP for lunch at office@culpeperbaptist.org or call 540-825-8192. This event is open to the public.

Culpeper’s Role in the Story of Religious Liberty Past, Present, and Future
2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:45 UTC | Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Dr., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for an evening exploring Culpeper’s role in the history of religious liberty, beginning with the imprisonment of 11 Baptist preachers during the colonial era and tracing how those events helped shape a founding principle of our nation. This collaborative program, hosted by Culpeper Baptist Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the Islamic Center of Culpeper, will also reflect on the ongoing impact of religious freedom in our community today.

LARP Adventures: Rites of Spring
2026-04-23 12:00 - 2026-04-26 15:00 UTC | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Rites of Spring 2026 is a four (4) day LARP festival at Mountain Run Winery, full of fun, feasting, and adventure!
SIGN UP NOW: https://www.larpadventures.com/product-page/event-package
HEAR YE! HEAR YE!
The Great Council of the land of Osterra & the Vidarian Khanate calls all those of adventurous spirit to attend the Rites of Spring!​
Join us as we continue the ongoing narrative campaign of the realm, the world of Osterra, a world of adventure, with fantastic professions, a world of scholars and research, a world of war, and turmoil.
Normally with coming of April, the snows would be melted, and life would return to bloom, but not this year. This year you, and the rest of the adventurers of Osterra will have to fight to claim Spring! Embark on another perilous journey—this time to the kingdom of Eponore, where the unified forces of Osterra gather to wage war on The Court of The Winter Queen. But she, of course, has her own plans to dominate the realm and expand her frozen empire.
We will seek the most clever and brave champions of the realm.
At the Rites of Spring each year are held great tournaments to determine who is most skilled with sword, spear, and bow. This year we will continue in those traditions, testing not only martial prowess, and strength of arms, but speed of whit. Wizards and Healers test their prowess, striving for individual glory, and working together to prepare the Lazerat, as a bastion against the Winter Queen’s powers.
Grab your weapons of choice, your spellbook, and join us for a weekend of Live Action Role Playing, LARP battles, puzzles, games of skill & chance, quests, feasting, and revelry at Mountain Run Winery in Culpeper, Virginia. It is a celebration of Spring!
LARP Adventures is proud to present The Rites of Spring. It’s a perfect event for those who have never LARPed before, and yet challenging with a depth of story, and competitive combat, so that even veteran fighters, and role players will find their skills pushed to the limit. This is both an individual and team-based event. It combines elements of scavenger hunts, adventure racing, puzzle solving, resource allocation, and live action combat with safe foam weapons to provide a fun weekend of adventure. Set within the LARP Adventures’ fantasy realm of Osterra, an immersive live action roleplaying world, where monsters, brigands and dark forces lurk within the forest, swamps, and hills.
Rites of Spring Schedule, registration, and more information can be found at: https://www.larpadventures.com/rites-of-spring-event
SIGN UP NOW: https://www.larpadventures.com/product-page/event-package

Sloth Yoga
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:15 UTC | Pranapiloga, 133 East Davis St. Suite 360, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Slow, mindful yoga. Generally following the Hatha Yoga lineage and incorporating The Eight Limbs of Yoga, we will slow down, moving in our own time and exploring what feels good.
Please bring your favorite blanket.
$25 per person per class

Book Club @ The Vineyard
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Revalation Vineyards, 2710 Hebron Valley Road, Madison, 22727
Book Club @ The Vineyard – The discussion begins at 6 pm, and we are reading A Death in Vienna by Frank Tallis. The Vineyard opens at noon on Fridays, so pop in early for a glass of wine and a snack to enjoy during the conversation.

Rapidan River Master Gardener Plant Sale
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Carver Center, 9432 North James Madison Hwy., Rapidan, 22733, United States
🌿 Join us for our Annual Plant Sale! 🌿
Discover a wide variety of locally grown indoor & outdoor plants—perfect for your home, garden, or veggie patch 🍅🌸
🛠️ Plus! Don’t miss our Garden Yard Sale
Browse gently used gardening tools, pots, and decorative finds—because one gardener’s extras are another gardener’s treasure 😉
🛍️ Garden-Themed Vendors:
🖊️ Lil Whimsical Stationery Shop — plant-themed greeting cards, journals & stickers
💍 SM Artistic Designs — plant-inspired jewelry, keychains & original artwork
🏺 The Riverbanks Pottery — handcrafted mugs, planters & garden accessories
🪶 Windy Hill Gourdcraft — beautiful birdhouses, vases & bowls made from locally grown gourds — every piece is unique!
🪱 Hall Cottage — rich, natural worm castings to feed your garden from the ground up
🌍 Educational Vendors:
💧 Culpeper Soil and Water — protect and enrich your land
🌊 Friends of the Rappahannock — steward our local waterways
🌲 Virginia Department of Forestry — trees, forests & sustainable landscaping
Shop local. Learn something new. Grow your garden. 🌱
🍴 Food Vendors
🔥 Veeney’s Family Grill
🌱 Why it matters:
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of trained Extension Master Gardener Volunteers serving Culpeper, Madison, Orange & Greene counties. Our mission: share science-based gardening and horticulture information to help our community grow—one plant at a time. 🌱
All proceeds support local community projects including pollinator gardens, school programs, library seed exchanges, senior outreach, farmers market education tents, and the Carver Demonstration Garden.
Your purchase helps us grow a greener, more connected community 🌍💚
💵 Cash | 💳 Cards | ✔️ Checks Accepted
Come early, bring a friend, and leave with plants you didn’t know you needed (it happens to the best of us 😉🌿)

Park Day at Cedar Mountain Battlefield
2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cedar Mountain Battlefield, 9465 General Winder Road, Rapidan, VA, 22733
Meeting place
Meet at Visitors Center at 9:00 AM
Planned Activities
General cleanup of trails and interpretive signage. Demo old greenhouses on adjoining property. More TBD.
Should I bring any tools or supplies?
Work gloves, proper attire.
Is there a rain date?
In the instance of inclement weather, Park Day will continue as planned.

Park Day at Historic Salubria
2026-04-25 09:00 - 23:30 UTC | Salubria, 19173 Salubria Lane, Stevensburg, VA, 22741, United States
Join us for the American Battlefield Trust’s nationwide annual cleanup day!
A variety of indoor and outdoor activities will be available, including:
-Cleaning up the Salubria Community Cemetery (cleaning headstones, clearing brush, picking up deadfall, cutting back saplings)
-Repairing the split-rail fence (digging holes, inserting fence posts)
-Tidying up outside the house (picking up deadfall, raking leaves)
-Tidying up inside the house (sweeping, dusting)
-And more!
Volunteers will be treated to a special behind-the-scenes tour with staff.
We have some tools available, but if you have your own, bring it! We will be using clippers, post diggers, saws, axes, hatchets, loppers, brooms, rakes, dusters, and shovels. Volunteers should also bring gloves and any other protective gear. Wear sturdy shoes, long-sleeves and pants.
Volunteers should meet at the parking area beside Historic Salubria between 8:45am and 9:00am. Follow the gravel driveway through the gate, and park near the modern cottage. We will convene near there.
Learn more: https://www.battlefields.org/…/volu…/historic-salubria-1

“Patriots of Color in the Revolutionary War” by Dr. Shelley Murphy at the Carver Center
2026-04-25 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Carver Center, 9432 North James Madison Hwy., Rapidan, 22733, United States
The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter will recognize African American and Native American History in the Revolutionary War as we approach the 250th Anniversary of this Nation. We will also talk about the 20 known Patriots of Color, both free and enslaved, from the Culpeper area, who also served to create this nation. The Culpeper Minutemen Chapter SAR wishes to thank the Museum of Culpeper History for its research and Culpeper County for its support with the VASSAR ColorGuard.

Murder Mystery Tea Party at the Library
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a morning steeped in secrets and suspense at our Murder Mystery Tea Party! Sip refreshing tea, enjoy delicious treats, and put your detective skills to the test as you uncover clues, solve puzzles, and unravel a twist hidden between the lines.
In this library… silence isn’t the only thing that’s deadly. 📚
📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026, 11:00am – 1:30pm
📍 Sign up online: https://www.cclva.org/event/murder-mystery-tea-party-10841 or call us at 540.825.8691
🫖 Ages 18+; Semi-formal attire encouraged
📌 Registration is required
Can you crack the case before the final reveal?

Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards
2026-04-25 12:00 - 18:00 UTC | Ducard Vineyards, 40 Gibson Hollow Lane, Etlan, V, 22719, United States
Oh yeah! Our spring Seafood Saturday at DuCard Vineyards is back! Nomini Bay Oyster Ranch will be providing the freshest and most delicious oysters from the Northern Neck: raw, steamed, grilled, and grilled with toppings. They will also be offering steamed shrimp and non-seafood items!. Throw in the music of South Canal Street and add the beautiful mountain and vineyard views, and you have a day made in heaven! So grab a bottle of wine, some fine oysters, find a seat, and enjoy a great afternoon at DuCard. Admission tickets are $12 in advance and $20 at the gate. Ticket includes a souvenir logo wine glass to take home!
