A Christmas Carol
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | The Windmore Center for the Arts, 305 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
A Christmas Carol: On Stage!
Join us for an unforgettable evening of family togetherness at the Windmore Center for the Arts!

Adapted By: Mike Farrians and Brenda ChapmanDirected By: Lillyana Ku’lani Anderson

Experience the magic of Charles Dickens’ classic tale as we follow the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (played by Rob Hefner) on his transformative journey. He’ll encounter the Ghost of Christmas Past (Gwendolyn Curtis), the Ghost of Christmas Present (Nick Freitas), and the Ghost of Christmas Future (Andre Thomas) in a heartwarming story of redemption and joy.

Reserve your seats now for an evening filled with Christmas cheer and laughter that your family will cherish forever!
Don’t miss out—join us in celebrating the spirit of the season!

The Refinery's Holiday Market
2025-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | The Refinery, 120 W. Culpeper St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join The Refinery’s annual Holiday Market in partnership with SAFE and Forgotten Felines—enjoy free photos with Santa, festive face painting, and shopping from a wide variety of local vendors!

Holiday Hayrides & Lights Show Trail
2025-12-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-18 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-19 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-22 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-23 18:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | Verdun Adventure Bound, 17044 Adventure ound Trl, Rixeyville, VA, 22737, United States
It’s time to #LightUpVerdun! Join us for our most anticipated event of the year! Catch a glimpse of your favorite holiday characters throughout the trail and admire the THOUSANDS of lights as you traverse through the trail by foot or on a cozy hayride!

Walking Tours: 6-9 PMDec 6, 7, 10-14, 17-23, and 27-28$7-Adults; $5-Youths ages 3-13; 2 and under freeWalking Tour Tickets will be sold online and on campus night of event.Military and First Responders Discount -$5 each

Hayride Tours: 6-10 PMDec 7, 10-14, 17-23, and 27-28$15-Adults; $5-Youths ages 3-13; 2 and under freeHayride Tickets must be purchased in advance online only.Military and First Responders Discount -$13 each
Gates open at 5:30 • Hayride and walking tour runs every half hour from 6 until 9:30

Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Culpeper Downtown
❄️👨‍🌾❄️Join your favorite Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market vendors for an exclusive Winter Market, taking place at the East Davis Street parking lot (near The Depot!) from 9am to 12pm on Saturday December 6, 13 and 20!
🥬🥩🥧Shop seasonal produce, meats, eggs, honey, baked goods, homemade soaps, candles & more! Plus, live music!
🎅🤶Mark your calendar now to visit the Market on December 20 to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus!

Lee, Jackson, and Dr. McGuire: Lee-Jackson Day Lecture
2026-01-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Cedar Run Baptist Church, 21210 Old Orange Road, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for the Cedar Run Church on January 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm for a special Lee-Jackson Day lecture delivered by Harry Sonntag and hosted by the Cedar Mountain Battlefield Foundation.
Harry will be discussing the relationship between Gen Robert E. Lee and LtGen Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson and their connection through Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire.
Harry Sonntag is a recognized leader in historical preservation and public education and serves as the President of Civil War Historic Impressions, Inc. For more than 15 years, he has developed immersive living-history programs, battle reenactments, and first-person portrayals that bring America’s past to life. As a respected public speaker, Harry has delivered keynote addresses at Lee-Jackson Day commemorations, including a presentation in the Old House of Delegates at the Virginia State Capitol. His programs have also been featured by the Gettysburg Foundation, Chancellorsville Commemorations, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the United Daughters of the Confederacy, among other organizations.

Jumping Spider Adventure Time
2026-01-31 15:00 - 16:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Bring your kids! They’ll be fascinated! Come meet over 9 jumping spiders and learn about them!
Kirsten Scannon and Alyssa Bolin will have their group of jumping spiders available for you to see them in person, in their enclosures, as well as being handled. You will learn lots of fun facts, especially that spiders are not our enemies!
Culpeper Artisan Collective home of Nurture-a sensory experience 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper VA 22701
January 31st 3-4

Decorate Your Own Mardi Gras Mask
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Have you seen Mardi Gras or Venetian masks and wanted to make your own!? Now is your chance!
You will be given a blank mask on which you can paint and embellish how you’d like it using acrylic paints, contour liners/3D ink, glitters, gilding waxes, and more.
12 spots are available. Act fast and secure your spot with a ticket.
Hosted by Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701.
Saturday, February 7th,1-4PM
$35 Click the link to purchase your ticket.

Little Winter Culpeper Cleanup
2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00 | 111 Commerce St, Culpeper, VA 22701, 111 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Meet us at the LOVE sign downtown!
We will be taking the morning to stroll around Culpeper, pick up litter, connect with community members, and learn about future ways to engage! This is a great way to get your steps in while making a difference locally. Litter grabbers, gloves and trash bags will be provided.
Volunteers should wear comfortable shoes and clothes they don’t mind potentially getting dirty.
Sign up and fill out a waiver on our website: https://riverfriends.org/calendar-item/little-winter/

N Style Fashion Gallery Valentine's Day Celebration
2026-02-14 10:00 - 17:00 | nstyle, 125 E Davis St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
We LOVE our customers and want to show our appreciation. Join us for roses, champagne, truffles and LOVE. 40-70% of storewide.

Valentine's Day Beer and Chocolate at Death Ridge Brewery
2026-02-14 12:00 - 21:00 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Our annual Valentine’s Day Beer & Chocolate pairing flights available while supplies last! Treat your palette to delicious and unexpected combinations of selected craft beer and assorted chocolates that will have you craving more! Enjoy live music performances by Beth Turner and 3 Exits to Memphis!

Relay for Life Culpeper, VA
2026-02-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Eastern View Hish School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Mark Your Calendars – Relay for Life of Culpeper Virginia 2026!
Don’t forget to save the date—May 9, 2026! Join us as we come together to fight cancer!
Survivor Dinner: May 8, 2026 Relay for Life Event: May 9, 2026 at Eastern View High School. Opening Ceremony starting at 2:00pm!
We’re still looking for teams & sponsors to help make this event a success!
Please like, follow, and share our Facebook page to spread the word. www.facebook.com/relayforlifeculpeperva/
Have questions? Contact me, message our Facebook page, or email relayforlifeculpeperva@gmail.com.
Let’s make this a Relay to remember! #RelayForLife #RelayCpep

Mardi Gras at Grill 309
2026-02-20 11:00 - 2026-02-22 21:00 | 309 S. Main St
Special Menu offered all weekend Feb 20-22.
Authentic Catfish and Shrimp po’boys, World-Famous Gumbo and Beignets!
“Laissez les bons temps rouler”

Culpeper Downtown Carnival
2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler at the 2026 Culpeper Mardi Gras Carnival! 🎭✨
Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of New Orleans right here in Culpeper! Join us for the 2026 Culpeper Downtown Carnival, a festive ALL-DAY mardi gras themed celebration filled with in-store specials, lively music, and delicious Creole cuisine.
– Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
– Time: All Day Event
– Location: Culpeper Downtown
Dive into the magic of Mardi Gras with dazzling merchants, street performers, and live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long! Enjoy mouthwatering food from our resaurants, featuring classic New Orleans dishes, and don’t forget to grab your beads and masks for the full experience!
Stay tuned for more details, including a full schedule of events, ticket information, and special performances. Gather your friends and family to celebrate the joy and culture of Mardi Gras at the heart of Culpeper!

2nd Annual Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt at Culpeper Artisan Collective
2026-02-21 11:00 - 17:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us during the Culpeper Downtown Carnival for our 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Scavenger Hunt at 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper VA 22701 from 11am-5pm!
1. Complete the hunt
2. Be entered to win a $25 gift card good towards any purchase of $100 or more!
All shoppers will have beads and chocolate coins thrown into their bag!

SAFE Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Culpeper Center, 137 S Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a night that brings the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras to life with elegance and purpose. This year’s event promises to be our most memorable yet!
Tickets and sponsorship packages for the Mardi Gras Luxury Bingo Masquerade Ball are officially on sale.
Treat yourself or honor someone special by gifting a ticket or sponsorship in their name this holiday season. Click the ticketing link to check out all of our ticketing and sponsorship options and reserve your spot!

Tickets!

Lectures from the Lab
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Hitt Archaeology Center, 2062 Germanna Hwy, Locust Grove, VA, 22508, United States
Spotswood, Washington, Byrd – these are just a few of the influential families who shaped 18th-century Virginia. Not only did these prominent neighbors meet for social gatherings, they swore oaths to the same Masonic orders, served side by side during wartime, and bound their families together through marriage. But what did they really think of one another? Join us for this special program with researcher, archaeologist, and Martha Washington interpreter, Constance Shofi. Constance brings her years of research with Historic Germanna and Mount Vernon to examine the intriguing connections between these remarkable families.
Join us at 7:00pm in the Hitt Archaeology Center for this lecture. Tickets are available on a pay-what-you-can basis via Eventbrite.

Air Plants & Botanicals Workshop on Pine Round
2026-02-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
This hands-on workshop will foster creativity in a fun environment. Techniques will be demonstrated as you create your very own Botanical Pine Round from a palette of air plants, dried flowers, feathers, preserved moss and other botanical goodies. Long lasting and easy to care for, your masterpiece will bring endless smiles to you and others.
Registration Details
Registration includes instruction, one 7 inch pine round, a variety of air plants, dried flowers, feathers and decorative moss. All materials and tools will be provided. Just bring your creativity.
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in, and we’ll start right on time. Our workshops are held in our location at 105 E Davis Street.
Kids aged 9 and up are welcome to join, but space is limited to one guardian per participant under 18.
Please note: All registrations are non-refundable.
About The Instructor
Leslie Geer is a botanical designer with a design studio in downtown Staunton, in the historic Stonewall Jackson Schoolhouse on Beverley Street.
She creates custom botanical pieces, with a focus on succulents and air plants, repurposing found and collected vintage treasures. Since 2021, she has collaborated with the Staunton Downtown Development Association, designing and maintaining the planters of over 30 businesses in Staunton’s shopping district from May to October during their Shop & Dine Out season. Leslie also tends gardens year round on the grounds of Pharsalia, a 200 year old flower farm and event venue in Nelson County. She has been developing a program of botanical workshops that have been well received at Pharsalia and also in Staunton Harrisonburg, and Culpeper, VA.

Puppy Yoga
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Pranapiloga, 133 East Davis St. Suite 360, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Puppy Yoga. Join us for a FUN, maybe relaxing, maybe not (hey, it’s PUPPIES) gentle yoga class. $25 Cash, Check, Venmo – $5 of each ticket donated to Culpeper Humane Society

Grill 309 10th Anniversary
2026-03-06 11:00 - 2026-03-09 22:00 | Grill 309, 309 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for Fun. Food, and Friends and help us celebrate 10 years in Culpeper. Enter to win a huge Culpeper Gift Basket giveaway (drawing on March 9th).

Woodburning Charcuterie Board Workshop
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Wine & Design Culpeper, 219 Waters Place #109, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
We are so excited to bring you our all new wood burning workshops! You are going to absolutely love this- it’s very therapeutic. In this workshop you will design your own (or use our sunflower design) to create a one-of-a-kind charcuterie board. We will offer options for stencils and tracings to create your own unique design.
This workshop is limited seating so do not wait to get your ticket!
Please note the we will be using hot tools in this workshop so this is recommended for artists 18 & older.
$55 per person
Purchase your spot at:
https://www.wineanddesign.com/…/new-woodburning…
