BRAND NEW DIY/Galaxy Ornament Set
2024-12-14 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Wine & Design Culpeper, 219 Waters Place #109, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Welcome to our Public Classes! Make your very own set of Star Wars Character ornaments. Resin finishing is optional for added shine and protection. Ages 8+ recommended. Resin upgrade must be administered by an adult and will require at least 24 hours of cure time before they can be taken home.
Anyone under the age of 17 is welcome but must be accompanied by an Adult.

The Refinery's Christmas Market
2024-12-15 13:00 - 18:00 | The Refinery, 120 W. Culpeper St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come and enjoy The Refinery’s 2nd Annual Christmas Market in Downtown Culpeper.
With a free Santa, face painting, over 30 vendors/makers, food and drinks, it’s a FREE event that you and your family won’t want to miss.
There’s nothing better to get you ready for Christmas than the most festive event of the year! See less

Holiday Wrap Party
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
It’s the most wonderful time of the year—and we’re celebrating with a Holiday Wrap Party! Join us for an afternoon of festive fun, creativity, and camaraderie as we get ready for our holiday gift swaps.
How It Works:
Bring Your Gifts! l Need some peace to wrap gifts? We provide the wrapping paper, tape, and scissors. You just show up, wrap your gifts, and enjoy yourself. Clean up is on us.
Share Your Techniques! l Have a secret wrapping trick? Whether it’s the perfect fold or a creative bow, we are happy to have you show it off. Fresh greenery provided by Botanical Dwellings.
Have Fun! l This is a chance to enjoy the holiday without the stress. We are so looking forward to having you!
Space is limited, so be sure to grab your ticket!

Trivia Tuesdays at The Sangria Bowl
2024-12-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-24 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-12-31 19:00 - 20:30 | The Sangria Bowl, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Join us for Trivia Tuesdays at 7pm! 3 for $10 taco special. Teachers bring valid ID for half off sangria!

Stageworks Presents Little Women
2024-12-20 07:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-21 07:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-21 14:00 - 15:00 | State Theater, 305 S Main St,, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Louisa may Alcott’s Little Women is an epic tale and a beloved children’s story. Watch her characters come to life in Thomas Hischak’s adaptation, with a cast of local talent that’s sure to impress.

Kids Night Out/Pizza and Gift Making!
2024-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Wine & Design Culpeper, 219 Waters Place #109, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Bring the kiddos for Pizza & Craft Night Out!
Drop the kiddos off and enjoy your dinner! Kids will get to choose project to create as gift upon arrival. We’ll have lots of options including ornaments, wood crafts and paintings. We’ll help them wrap so it is a nice surplice for family to open on Christmas morning!
We will have pizza, juice and a treat plus enjoy our favorite holiday jams! Drop off is 5:45pm -6:00pm and pick up is 8:00-8:15pm. Space is limited so book soon!

Christmas Carol Tea
2024-12-21 11:00 - 19:00 | VA
Join us for a festive tea time celebrating Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol. Enjoy a variety of teas, British-inspired foods, scones, and sweet treats while immersing yourself in the holiday spirit.We have four time blocks for both days, so reserve your spot!

Civil War Photography Program at the Museum of Culpeper History
2025-01-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Join us on Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series!
19th Century Photographer Greg Farley takes you on a journey back to the days of the Civil War Photographers. Greg will expose you to what life was like to be a Civil War Photographer and how it changed the world forever.
This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so save your seat today and then pay at the door! Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE.
If you can’t attend the lecture, you can purchase access to the video recording for $5.

Stained Glass Workshop
2025-01-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Wine & Design Culpeper, 219 Waters Place #109, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
NEW! Class Age 18+. Glass colors vary. Please note in this Workshop you will be working with sharp glass and a hot soldering iron. We are allowing 2 hours for this project.

Winter Animals - Kid's Craft
2025-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Omas Creative Corner, 105 N Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come join us for a fun crafting session, making adorable winter animal cutouts, frames, and masks! Even though the weather is cold, our craft room is warm and cozy. We’ll have hot cocoa, snacks, and lots of creativity!

Elementary Explorers
2025-01-30 10:30 - 11:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
January 2025 – a new day, a new month, a new year, a new quarter century! Come explore the concept of time and the way we measure it. Participants will get to create a yearly calendar with various holidays on it and then construct a sand timer to take home.
“Elementary Explorers” is an interactive series of children’s programming that brings fun facts and activities out of the past!

The Leroy Burks Band
2025-02-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Honkytonk Throwdown at Death Ridge Brewery!
📅 **Date:** February 8, 2025
🕖 **Time:** 5:30PM – 8:30PM
📍 **Location:** Death Ridge Brewery
Join us for an electrifying night as we celebrate the debut of **Leroy Burks & The Voodoo Whiskey Band** on their **2025 Honkytonk Throwdown Tour!** This is a show you won’t want to miss!
🎶 Experience the high-energy of Leroy Burks & The Voodoo Whiskey Band, bringing you the best of honky-tonk and country music in the entire area!
🍻 Enjoy our special selection of Death Ridge brews and delicious food to keep the good times rolling!
Gather your friends, grab the kicks, and get ready to dance the night away! Let’s make this a legendary start to their tour! 🎊
**RSVP now and spread the word!

The Black Community's Dedication to Education
2025-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:30 PM as the museum continues its lecture series!
The Museum is excited to once again collaborate with members of the African American Heritage Alliance. Panelists Angela Chapman, Charles Jamison, Jane Pollard, and Moderator Zann Nelson will address the commitment and activism required and delivered by the Black communities throughout the county to provide an education for Black children. Three locations will be discussed as examples: the Culpeper Training School on the old Fredericksburg Rd., the Norman School off US Route 522 West at Norman, and the George Washington Carver High School on US Route 15.
This program will be held at the museum. Space is limited so save your seat today and then pay at the door! Admission is $5 per person but Museum members get in FREE.
If you can’t attend the lecture, you can purchase access to the video recording for $5.

Terrarium Workshop/Bring a Valentine!
2025-02-15 10:00 - 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.
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! Authentic po’boys

Valentine Cookie Paint & Brunch
2025-02-16 12:00 - 15:00 | The Sangria Bowl, 305 S Main St, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Come paint your own delicious valentine themed cookie! Babywearing Baker will be here from 12-2pm. Bring the family out or make it a ladies brunch outing, fun event for all!
To ensure enough cookies are available, order your cookie in advance https://www.mycustombakes.com/…/Brunch%20%26%20Paint…
Mimosa flights and brunch will be available!

John Mercer Langston Hughes Exhibit
2025-02-25 09:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 | Carver 4-County Museum, 9432 James Madison Hwy, Rapidan, VA, 22733, United States
The Carver 4-County Museum will be featuring a new exhibit honoring prolific writer, John Mercer Langston Hughes, born February 1, 1901, in Joplin, Missouri. He passed away in New York on May 22, 1967.

In 1936, he wrote the poem, “Let America Be America Again,” which is the foundation for our new exhibit, “Liberty, Labor and Langston.”
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The Liberty, Labor and Langston, exhibit opens online at www.carver4m.org on February 1, 2025, in celebration of Black History Month. It is curated by Terry Miller. It will open inside the museum from February 25 through the end of December. Open by appointment. Contact C. Carpenter at (540) 270-3891.

Culpeper Downtown Carnival Winter Celebration
2025-03-01 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Culpeper Downtown Carnival – an all-day Mardi Gras celebration in the heart of Downtown Culpeper – Saturday, March, 1 2025
Laissez les bon temps rouler!
On Saturday, March 1, 2025, join the excitement of Mardi Gras in Downtown Culpeper, Virginia! Fun for the entire family, while exploring historic Downtown Culpeper enjoy live music, street performers, performing artists, New Orleans inspired food, face-painting, and activities. Enjoy the traditions of Mardi Gras with beads and masks for all.
Enjoy in-store specials during the day with many merchants located in the downtown district. Restaurants will serve up delicious Mardi Gras themed specials from sweet French Quarter beignets and King Cake, to savory gumbo and po’ boys that are sure to please.
Stay tuned for more information

EarthQuest
2025-03-08 10:00 - 10:30 | PlayDate: A Children’s Museum, 318 S West Street, Culpeper, V, 22701, United States
EarthQuest is presenting Birds of Prey! Learn all about birds of prey and meet a real bird of prey! Be sure to arrive at 10:00 am for the presentation. This is FREE to the community. The museum is open following the presentation, 10:30-12:00!

The Virginia Rum Runners Live
2025-03-15 17:30 - 20:30 | Death Ridge Brewery, 5393 Higher Ground Trail, Jeffersonton, VA, 22737, United States
Live music with The Virginia Rum Runners!

Culpeper Downtown Spring Restaurant Week
2025-03-17 08:00 - 2025-03-23 23:30 | Downtown District in Historic Culpeper, 111 South Commerce St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Celebrate Local Flavors during Culpeper Downtown Spring Restaurant Week March 17-23!
Break out of the typical work-week patterns and share a meal with family and friends. With specially priced menus — Lunch/Brunch Menu Options and Dinner Menu — it’s a great excuse to revisit old favorites or try something new!
Menus will be posted in the discussion section. Stay Tuned!
Please refer to individual menus for any restrictions and/or exceptions.

CulpeperCon 2025
2025-03-21 17:00 - 2025-03-22 17:00 | Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
CulpeperCon is a graphic novel and pop-culture-inspired event sponsored by the Friends of the Culpeper County Library. CulpeperCon is a fun, free, family-friendly event that brings together fans and creators to celebrate the importance of stories and fandoms that connect us and enrich our lives. Highlighting graphic literature, sequential art, and comics as a literary medium, CulpeperCon includes a cosplay contest, keynote speaker, games, artwork, graphic novels, demonstrations, and community superheroes giving attendees the opportunity to dive into topics these interest.

Friday, March 21-6:00 pm – 9:00 pm (Cosplay only)

Saturday, March 22 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Artisan Shop Opening and Introduction to Shiitake Mushroom Farming
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Oak Shade Farm, 14455 Waterford Run Lane, Rixeyville, VA, 22737, United States
From 10 AM -3 PM – every hour – on the hour, we will introduce Shiitake Mushroom farming. Bring your curiosity and learn all about the cultivation of these delicious, nutritious, and meaty mushrooms.

Modern Farmhouse Flower Basket Workshop
2025-03-29 10:30 - 12:30 | Botanical Dwellings, 404 S. Main St., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Are you interested in natural, sustainable design solutions? A flower basket is one of the most classic and traditional ways to decorate with flowers. If you want to learn how to create flower compositions in baskets for yourself, welcome to our workshop! This workshop will be a hands-on experience suitable for all levels.
Registration Details
Registration includes instruction, your choice of basket, mechanics and a wide range of fresh flowers and greenery. Clippers provided by Botanical Dwellings.
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.
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 airplants, 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.

The Colonial Militia – Its Dress, Arms, and Equipment
2025-04-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Museum of Culpeper History, 113 Commerce Street, Culpeper, VA, 22701
This summer is the 250th anniversary of the creation of the Culpeper Minutemen militia. Join us as local historian Dennis Loba discusses the typical clothing, weapons, and accouterments worn and used by local colonists before and at the beginning of the American Revolution.
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.

Revolutionary Culpeper
2025-04-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Downtown Culpeper, Downtown Culpeper, Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Did you know that Culpeper played an important role in supporting the revolutionary cause in Virginia and in the events that influenced American independence? Learn about the people, places, and events shaped by Culpeper’s patriots and see how these activities were written into the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and other founding documents in this walking tour of downtown led by staff and volunteers of the Museum of Culpeper History. Stories include the Culpeper Minute Men, religious liberty, and western expansion.
Attendees should bring water, wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Tours will be held rain or shine unless otherwise advertised.

Bees & Trees Farm’s 4th Annual Hop Fest!
2025-04-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Bees and Trees, 18028 Carrico Mills Road, Elkwood, VA, 22718
Tickets are on sale NOW for Bees & Trees Farm’s 4th Annual Hop Fest!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 -11 AM -4 PM
(Rain Date – April 19th)
$5 per child

Three Easter Egg Hunts (A total of 1500 candy and coin-filled eggs!)

*Ages 5 & Under
*Ages 6-8
*Ages 9-12

Free Hayrides & Barrel Train Rides
Delicious Eats from Law Dawg Hotdogs & The Happy Waffle

Hard Cider Tastings (21+) from Son of a Bear Ciders
Take pix with the Easter Bunny!

To ensure every child has a chance to collect eggs, ticket sales are limited —don’t wait! Secure your spot now for a hopping good time!
