Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-15 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Bring your appetite (and your friends). Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. invites the community to dig into Culpeper Downtown Restaurant Week, happening March 9–15, featuring special prix-fixe menus at 12 downtown restaurants.
For one delicious week, participating spots will showcase curated multi-course meals and signature favorites at price points that vary by restaurant—making it easy to plan a casual lunch, a midweek treat, or a full-on date night downtown.
Restaurant Week is the perfect excuse to explore Culpeper’s ever-growing dining scene—sip, savor, and sample your way through the historic district while supporting local, independent businesses.
Participating Restaurants
The 4c’s Restaurant | Dtom Dtun Noodle | Far Gohn Brewing Company | Galaxtea | Grass Rootes | It’s About Thyme | Natraj Indian Cuisine | Piedmont Steakhouse | Pinto Thai Culpeper | Sweet Roux Restaurant and Bar | Uncle Elder’s BBQ Restaurant | Zandra’s Taqueria
Plan your Week
Make it a challenge—pick a few places you’ve never tried, invite a group, and turn Restaurant Week into your own downtown food tour.
Grab a fork, make a plan, and taste your way through downtown Culpeper—one prix-fixe menu at a time.

LECTURE SERIES Following the Army: Camp Followers in the American Revolution
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Join us on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series!
Join us this month as we continue to focus on the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. Local historian Jane Pease will discuss the women and children who travelled with the Continental and British armies during the American Revolution: Who they were, how they lived, what they did, and why they did it.
This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited, so get your ticket today! Admission is $5 per person, but Museum members get in FREE.

Decoupage Serving Board Workshop
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Culpeper Artisan Collective, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for a creative, hands-on workshop where you’ll transform an unfinished wood board into a beautiful serving board or decorative home accent!
You pick your paper!
You’ll start with a raw wood board and learn how to: • Apply decorative decoupage
• Properly seal your design
• Add elegant gilded details
• Attach stylish handles
All supplies are included — just bring yourself and your creativity! By the end of class, you’ll take home a one-of-a-kind piece perfect for entertaining or displaying in your home.
Cost: $45 per person
Spots are limited — reserve yours today!

Terrarium Workshop
2026-03-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Terrariums are not just gorgeous living decor—they’re a blast to create! Dive into our hands-on workshop and craft your very own personalized terrarium. MacKenzie will guide you through every step – from layering and plant selection to adding those perfect finishing touches for a thriving mini-ecosystem.
Registration Details
Your registration covers 90 minutes of engaging instruction, three 2″ terrarium plants, soil, rocks, and a variety of decorative goodies. Note: the terrarium container isn’t included. Choose from our selection of containers and extra plants at a 10% discount during the workshop. Feel free to bring your own container if you prefer!
Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in, and we’ll start right on time. Our workshops are held in our new 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. Let’s make some magic in a jar!
About the Instructor
MacKenzie is our in-house Store Manager and Plant Specialist at Botanical Dwellings. She has been with Botanical Dwellings for three years and loves teaching many of our tropical-focused workshops. Whether in the shop running a repotting demo or nerding out over trees in Shenandoah – MacKenzie is happy to talk plants with you anytime

St. Patrick’s Shenanigans! Route 33 Bluegrass Band Live
2026-03-15 13:30 - 16:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Open at 11am! St. Patrick’s Shenanigans are upon Brunch & Bluegrass Sunday! Free pint giveaways, photo wall, live music, and food truck!

2026 Local Flavor Fest at the Carver Center
2026-03-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Carver Center, 9432 North James Madison Hwy., Rapidan, 22733, United States
Join us at the Carver Food Enterprise Center on Saturday, March 21st for an evening of great food, community, and behind-the-scenes access at Carver.
With your ticket, you’ll sample bites from 11+ local food businesses launched right here at Carver, all in one place. It’s one of our favorite ways to introduce the community to new food entrepreneurs while supporting the work that helps them grow. This is a family friendly event (no alcohol) and kids (12 and under) are free!
To keep things comfortable, tickets are available for two entry times:

4:00–5:30 PM
5:30–7:00 PM

🎟️ Early bird tickets are $50 through March 1st!
We believe in paying our vendors, so every ticket helps cover their catering costs, with any additional proceeds supporting Carver programs like farm-to-school, Feeding 500, food business incubation, small farmer co-packing, and strengthening the Carver Center as a community agricultural hub.
Throughout the evening, you’re invited to:

Tour our newly upgraded kitchen
Preview the auditorium ahead of its renovation
Learn more about our programs and impact

Fly a Kite for Freedom
2026-03-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join the museum for an afternoon of kite flying fun at Mountain Run Winery as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary.
Bring your kids, kites, and lawn chairs.
$10/car CASH ONLY!
Don’t have a kite, don’t worry, there will be a limited number of patriotic kites for sale.
As well as hot dogs, sodas, wine, beer, and hard cider.
This is a fair-weather ONLY event. If the weather is bad, the event will be cancelled. Check the museum website (culpepermuseum.com) for updates.

Paul Fey, Organist - Live Concert
2026-03-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Culpeper Baptist Church, 318 S West St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Organist Paul FeyEnjoy an evening of inspiring music with acclaimed organist Paul Fey at Culpeper Baptist Church. This special performance showcases the power and beauty of the organ in a memorable live concert experience.

Eggstravagant Egg Hunt at the Culpeper Sports Complex
2026-03-27 17:30 - 20:00 | Culpeper Sports Complex, 16358 Competition Dr., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Ages 2-12: Join Culpeper County Parks & Recreation, community vendors, volunteers, and more at the Culpeper Sports Complex – 16358 Competition Dr., Culpeper, VA 22701 for a fun night of egg hunting and family-friendly activities.
The Egg Hunt will be broken into age groups 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8, and 9-12. Children will then be directed to their respective soccer field (divided by age group) to hunt for candy.
Field Line-Up Times
– Adaptive Field: 6:00pm
– Ages 2-3: 6:30pm
– Ages 4-5: 6:30pm
– Ages 6-8: 7:15pm
– Ages 9-12: 7:15pm
What is the ADAPTIVE FIELD – The Adapted Candy Hunt Field designed for children ages 2 – 12 who may need a little more time, support, or space to enjoy the fun of gathering candy!
To make things easier for everyone, we’ll also have candy grabbers and balance support tools available to help kiddos reach candy and move around safely.
This field will be supported by amazing volunteers from Special Olympics Area 17 athletes, Compass staff, and the Reimagining Recreation team from CCPR.
We kindly ask that families be mindful and considerate when choosing this field. This space is intended for children who benefit from additional support, so everyone has a fair and joyful chance to participate.
LIVE HERE. PLAY HERE.

Oak Shade Farm - Open Farm Day
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Oak Shade Farm, 14455 Waterford Run Lane, Rixeyville, VA, 22737, United States
Join us at Oak Shade Christmas Tree Farm for our very first Open Farm Day of 2026. This special day will introduce you to the fascinating world of Shiitake mushroom farming. We will explain every step involved in mushroom cultivation, from harvesting the logs on which the mushrooms will be grown to harvesting the delicious Shiitake mushrooms after they mature.- a true culinary delight!
While you’re here, meet our adorable animals, especially our baby mini woolly donkey, Parsley, born on February 20th, who can’t wait to greet you.
We hope you will come out and catch a bit of spring fever here at Oak Shade Farm. We look forward to sharing a special day with you!

CulpeperCon 2026: The Fantastic 4th Edition
2026-03-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
CulpeperCon 2026: The Fantastic 4th Edition returns to the Culpeper County Library with Host Supreme Friends of the Culpeper County Library for two epic days of fandom, creativity, and community fun! This FREE, family-friendly convention celebrates storytelling through comics, cosplay, and pop culture, welcoming everyone from lifelong comic readers to young artists and fans of all ages.
The excitement begins on Friday evening, March 27, with the fan-favorite Cosplay Runway & Contest, where heroes, villains, and icons from every universe take the stage to showcase their
creativity.
The story continues Saturday, March 28, when the library becomes a hub of action for the Main Event Day with a keynote presentation, artist alley, workshops, games, and more.
This year’s featured keynote speaker is John Gallagher: art teacher, art director, and co-founder of Kids Love Comics, an organization that promotes literacy through graphic novels. John is also the creator of the hit Max Meow series and brings his passion for storytelling to life through workshops that inspire kids to create their own comics.

Spring's Coming! Book Folding Art Class
2026-03-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Culpeper Artisan Collective 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701, 201 Waters Place Suite 110, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
You’ve seen them! You love them! Now you can learn how to create your own!
March 28th from 12:30 to 3:30 PM Debbie of DL Creations will teach you how to create your own book folded art. You choose your design!
Choose your design:
Tulips
Butterfly
Cross
You’ll make your selection when you register at www.dlcreations540.com
Hosted by Culpeper Artisan Collective at PeaPod Atelier 201 Waters Place Suite 110 Culpeper, VA 22701

Yoga, Cats, Books and Tea Oh My!
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Hundred Acre Books, 307 South Main St,, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
You are invited to Hundred Acre Books and the Kanga Catfe for YOGA & CATS, plus BOOKS & TEA. We will enjoy a 45-min Gentle Yoga class, then snuggle the Cat & Kittens. They are available for adoption and would love to go home with you! The bookstore will be open for browsing and purchases of books or Literary Themed Gifts. Miss Minerva’s Tea will be open for tea, scones and other delicious items. Come enjoy your morning in Downtown Culpeper. All level yoga. Bring a yoga mat & wear comfy clothes. $25 ($5 to Forgotten Felines) – Cash, Check, Venmo. Books, Tea, Snacks purchased separately. LIMITED SPACES. Class is located at Hundred Acre Books 307 S Main Street, Street Parking or Parking Lot across the street.

Siegen Forest Bluebell Walks
2026-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | 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

Easter Egg Hunt and Games at Belmont Farm Distillery
2026-04-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Belmont Farm Distillery, 13490 Cedar Run Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Belmont Farm Distillery’s first official Easter Egg Hunt! We’ll have an egg hunt for 2 different age groups, as well as Bunny Hop Races and other games. Adults enjoy ONE FREE specialty cocktail or beer!! We will have live music by Route 33 Bluegrass (12:30 to 3:30), face painting, and starting at 12pm Brazilian BBQ from 2B-Q, including BYO pancakes for the kids (toppings include sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, chocolate chips, strawberries, chocolate syrup, caramel drizzle and more!). Come check out our new playground and enjoy the day with us!!
1pm Egg Hunt for 5 & under
2pm Egg Hunt for 6 & older
There is no charge to participate in the Egg Hunts!!

Hoppy Easter at Death Ridge Brewery
2026-04-05 11:00 - 18:00 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Join us for our annual Bunny Hops Races and Easter egg hunt! Open at 11am! Live music 1:30-4:30! Races in the front field around 3pm, egg hunting starts at 2pm while supplies last! Garam Masala and Premier Baking on site!

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 | 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.

Metaphysical Market and Live Music at Mountain Run Winery
2026-04-12 11:00 - 18:00 | Mountain Run Winery, 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
We have a special Sunday lined up on April 12th with fantastic live music, delicious food, a Metaphysical Market, and of course, award-winning wines/beers/ciders!
We will kick off live music under the barn with Fountains playing from 2-5pm. Bring your appetite because delicious Jamaican inspired food will be available from TJJ Island Catering all day.
Also running from 11-5:15 on the side field is the Metaphysical Market featuring more than a dozen vendors. Whether you are a seasoned metaphysical enthusiast or simply curious about exploring the mystical realm, the Metaphysical Market at the Winery is the perfect event to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

Great Mother March Community Mural Painting
2026-04-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 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 | 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

Spring Market at Death Ridge Brewery
2026-04-18 12:00 - 17:00 | 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! 💜🐾

Stone Carving with Farm Animals
2026-04-18 14:00 - 17:00 | 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 | 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!

Culpeper’s Greatest Preacher: John A. Broadus
2026-04-22 12:00 - 14:00 | 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.

LARP Adventures: Rites of Spring
2026-04-23 12:00 - 2026-04-26 15:00 | 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
