CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Some events may be postponed or canceled. Contact the event host for updates.
April 1, 10, 12-13–Waynesboro.
The Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main Street, presents the Brothers Doobie: A Doobie Brothers Experience (Concert) at 7 pm, on the 1st; Jim Witter: The Piano Men – Nostalgic Journey through the 1970s (Concert) at 7:30 pm on the 10th; Alic By Heart (Studio Wayne Musical: Student Performance) at 7pm on the 12th and 2pm on the 13th. For details for these and other shows call 540-943-9999 or visit online at www.waynetheatre.org/calendar.
April 2–Winchester.
Join us at the Recreation Center, 1001 E. Cork Street, for Family Game Night from 5-8pm for ages 5 and up. It's a fun-filled evening where families can bond over a variety of exciting board games. With a huge selection of games to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're into strategy games, quick challenges, or classic favorites, you'll find the perfect game for your group. Bring the whole family and make it a memorable night of laughter and friendly competition. Feel free to bring your own dinner or snacks to enjoy while you play. We can’t wait to see you there. Free event. www.winchesterva.gov/News-Happenings/Events/Game-Night or 540-667-1815.
April 4–Luray
Stover Hall Event Venue & Wine Tasting Room is having their next FWAF Show presented by The Funny Womacks & Friends (formerly X2 Comedy). 7pm at 1381 US Hwy Bsn Rt. 340. Enjoy an evening of non-stop laughter. By request from Stover Hall, this comedy night features local and regional comedic talent in or near the Shenandoah Valley to support up and coming comedians closer to home. It was packed last time so don't miss this one! Snag your seats and come experience a fresh new lineup of hilarious comedians with a variety of comedic styles. $20 advance / $25 door Questions? Contact Dawn Davis Womack at hello@thefunnywomacks.com or call/text 540.560.3356.
April 4-30–Lexington.
Virginia Horse Center events: Great American Ranch and Trail Horse Sale on the 4th-6th; EquaSmartz 4-H Event on the 5th-6th; Eventing Jumper Derby EV and the United Professional Horsemen’s Association on the 11th-12th; Blue Ridge Arabian Classic on the 11th-13th; VQHA Spring Breakout on the15th-19th; East Coast Halter Futurity at Spring Breakout on the 20th; Lexington Spring Premiere A - Festival of Champions on the 22nd-27th; Lexington Spring Encore A - Festival of Champions on the 29th-30th. For for full schedule call 540-464-2950 or online at vahorsecenter.org/.
April 5–Lexington.
The 17th Annual Rockbridge Bull and Oyster Fest will be held at the Virginia Horse Center, from 1-5pm, rain or shine. We will feature BBQ and oysters, live music, games, fun and more in a tented outdoor venue. All proceeds will benefit the Rockbridge Area Health Center to support our mission: To promote and provide access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care to improve the health and well-being of the greater community. www.rockahc.org/17th-annual-bull-oyster-fest/ or 540-464-8700.
April 5–Staunton.
Join the Frontier Culture Museum for the 3rd annual Fiber Festival, from 9am-5pm. Join us for a day of sheep shearing, fiber vendors, sheep herding demonstrations, and more. Also the Introduction to Portuguese Knitting Workshop. Participants must bring their own needles and yarn, https://frontiermuseum.org/event/fiber-festival-2025/ or 540-332-7850.
April 5–Waynesboro.
Join us for the Second Annual Eggcessbile Easter Egg Hunt at the Rosenwald Community Center located at 413 Port Republic Road from 9am-noon. The Eggcessible Egg Hunt is for children with differing abilities. Our gym will be covered in traditional easter eggs, light-up eggs, and different-sized eggs. Once a child collects 10 eggs in their basket, they will make their way over to the prize table to exchange their eggs for a prize. Prizes include fidgets, toys, spinners, stamps, and more. This event is open to the public and free. We will also have crafts and snacks available as well. Call 540-942-6735 or www.waynesboro.va.us/2249/Eggcessible-Egg-Hunt-2025 if you have any questions.
April 5, 12, 19, 26–Massanutten.
NEW! Comedy Club at Massanutten Resort featuring The Funny Womacks & Friends, Elevations Lounge. 6pm. Doors at 5:30pm. Your night out just got funnier. Since 2018, FWAF (formerly X2 Comedy) has been delivering hilarious clean-ish comedy shows packed with top-tier talent—local, regional, and nationally touring comedians with the best in the biz around from rising stars to comedy vets—keeping audiences coming back for more in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond. Lineups change every week and you never know who might stop by. Tickets $30. Buy Ttickets at massresort.com or thefunnywomacks.com. Questions? Contact Dawn 540-560-3356 or hello@thefunnywomacks.com.
April 12–Waynesboro.
Join us for the second annual Wings Over Waynesboro event located at the brand-new Sunset Park. This event is free and open to the public. Who doesn’t love wings, beer, live music, and a beautiful view. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to get the perfect spot on the grass to watch the bands and sunset. Gate opens at 3:30pm and shuttles begin 4:30pm. This is a pet-friendly event for well-behaved leashed pets. Info online at www.waynesboro.va.us/2254/Wings-Over-Waynesboro.
April 12–Winchester.
The Superhero 5K and Kid’s Run will begin and end at Greenwood Mill Elementry School, 281 Channing Drive, from 9-11:30am. This is a benefit for the ChildSafe Center. This race will have not only a 5K, but Kid’s Mile and age 5 and under a 100 Yard Dash. Don’t forget to wear your superhero costume. All monies raised will go back to the ChildSafe Center – CAC. Call 540-665-4426 for more information.
April 12–Berryville.
The Spring Craft Show will be held at Chet Hobert Park, 225 Al Smith Circle, from 9am-4pm. Featuring art, a multitude of homemade crafts, jewelry, baked goods, body/hair care products, vendors inside and outside the Recreation Center. Call for information 540-955-5140.
April 12-13–Waynesboro.
P. Buckley Moss Gallery Open House. You’re invited to visit the Moss Gallery, home to the most comprehensive collection of P Buckley Moss artwork on Saturday 11am to 4pm and Sunday 12pm to 3pm. For complete information please call the Waynesboro Gallery at 540-949-6473.
April 13–Winchester.
3rd Annual Kite Fest is soaring back to the Historic Kernstown Battlefield, 610 Battle Avenue, from 1-4pm. Catch the wind, hunt for eggs and make memories. 540-665-5678.
April 17–Woodstock.
The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Guild will be hosting a "Luncheon", with music by the Windsong Community Chorus, starting 11:30am at the Woodstock Brewhouse, 123 East Court Street. This event is a fundraiser for the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival. For reservations: https://musicfest.org/get-involved/music-guild/ or 540-856-3638
April 19–Staunton.
Join us for our Annual Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza Festival complete with moon bounce, old-fashioned egg coloring, refreshments, arts and crafts activities, face painting and surprise entertainers. Bring your own basket. Free event. For more information call 540-332-3800 or online at www.ci.staunton.va.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/18236/1447.
April 19–Stanley.
Join us at the “Spring into Stanley Festival” for the Annual Vendor Crafts Show, 10am-3pm at Ed Good Park, 322 East Main Street. Enjoy food, music, inflatables,and the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 1pm. www.townofstanley.com or call the town office at 540-778-3454.
April 19-27–All National Parks.
National Park Week is happening April 19 to April 27 this year. All entrance fees are waived in celebration of the start of National Park Week on Wednesday 19th to encourage everyone to enjoy their National parks in person. The entrance fee-free days expand opportunities for people to visit their national parks and experience the beauty and history of our country. For more information visit online at www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/fee-free-days.htm or call your Chamber for special events.
April 25-May 3–Harrisonburg.
Come to our Spring Celebration plant sale at Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Frances Plecker Education Center, 780 University Boulevard to shop from a variety of houseplants, native perennials, shrubs, and trees from 9am-3pm, excluding Sundays. This ongoing sale is in the Frances Plecker Education Center and on the Ernst Tree Terrace. Call 540-568-3194 or visit www.jmu.edu/arboretum/events/index.shtml.
April 25-May 4–Winchester.
The 98th Annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be held at various places. The United Bank Bloomin' Wine Fest, downtown from 11am-6pm on the 25-26th; Airshow at Winchester Regional Airport from 9am-3pm on the 26th; May 2nd events: New Horizon Fire Truck Rodeo, Antique Show and Kids' Activities from 9am-2pm at Millbrook High School; American Woodmark Fireworks Display starting 9pm at John Handley High School and Hang 10 Car Wash Firefighters' Parade starting 5:30pm downtown; Glo Fiber Grand Feature Parade downtown, on May 3rd at 1:30pm. For full schedule visit www.thebloom.com/events.html or call 540-662-3863.
April 26–Waynesboro.
The 17th Annual Park to Park Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile, point to point course. The course takes its' runners from the town of Stuarts Draft on a scenic trek; down country roads, past farmland and streams, then into the quaint city of Waynesboro where the course ends in Ridgeview Park along the South River. Runners enjoy fully stocked aid stations and a post-race party at the finish line. To learn more and sign up for the race call 540-942-6735 or www.runthevalley.com/park-to-park-halfmarathon/.
April 26–Dayton.
Annual Redbud Arts and Crafts Festival will be held on College Street in the downtown area, from 10am-4pm. Festivities include: 100+ handmade arts, crafts, food vendors, free redbud sapling giveaway, horse drawn carriage rides, live music, a beer garden, antique car cruise-in and more. Also the Annual Ducky Races at Cook’s Creek Park starting 1pm. Duckies are $5.00 each, cash only. Visit: www.daytonva.us/community/pages/redbud-artscrafts-festival or 540-879-2241.
April 26–Dayton.
Join us for our 1st Annual Fiber Festival. This event is co-sponsored by Fort Harrison and the Virginia Qullt Museum. The Town of Dayton is sponsoring the Redbud Festival the same day so the town will be busy with lots to do. For more information contact the quilt museum info@vaquiltmuseum.org, 540-433-3818 or Fort harrisonfortharrisonva@gmail.org, 540-879-2280.
April 26–Staunton.
The Earth Day Celebration will be held at the Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand, 600 Churchville Avenue, from 11am-3pm. Rain Location will be the Gypsy Hill Park Gym. www.earthdaystaunton.org/ or 540-885-0678.
April 26–Winchester.
Girls on the Run of the Shenandoah Valley, will be hosting the Celebratory 5K, at the Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School, 134 Rosa Lane. This event will give all participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment participants will always remember. Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement. Due to the location of our race, vehicles will not be able to leave until after the completion of the race for the safety of our runners and volunteers. For more details visit:www.girlsontherunsv.org/5k or 540-431-5320,
April 26-Woodstock.
Join us at the Larry D. Bradford Fairview Dog Park, West North Street, next to I-81, from 2-5pm for our Annual Woofstock event. This is a canine event for dog lovers, owners and the pets themselves. The event will host vendors with valuable information on their canine related services or products that will benefit our local dog owners. The event will also have fun competitions for the pets and their owners should they choose to compete. A waiver must be signed by each pet owner who attends with their dog(s). Canine supplies and monetary donations for the Shenandoah County Animal Shelter are appreciated. www.woodstockva.gov/woofstock or 540-459-3621.
April 26-27–Waynesboro.
The Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main Street, presents “Rent” (Musical–Live Performance) at 2pm and 7pm on the 26th, and John McCutcheon (Concert) at 7:30 pm on the 27th. Tickets at waynetheatre.org. For details for these and other shows call 540-943-9999 or visit online at www.waynetheatre.org/calendar.
April 26-May 3–Statewide.
Historic Garden Week provides visitors a unique opportunity to see unforgettable gardens at the peak of springtime color as well as beautiful houses and historic landmarks. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce for events in your area. Visit gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/ or 1-804-644-7776 Ext. 21.
April 27–McGaheysville.
Uncorked Laughter: A Wine Class + Comedy Experience. Brix & Columns Vineyards.1501 Dave Berry Road.at 7pm. You get a glass of sparkling rose on arrival; Eight wine tastings expertly paired with a wine class from the owners of Brix & Columns Vineyards, Stephanie & Steve Pence who will share a more in depth look at the winemaking at their vineyard. Plus, you get a hilarious comedy show from husband & wife comedy duo, Dawn & Chris Womack aka The Funny Womacks. Limited seating. Single Ticket Admission $65; Groups of 4 or more $56 per person; $75 at Door, if available. Buy Tickets at www.thefunnywomacks.com Questions? Contact Dawn 540-560-3356 or hello@thefunnywomacks.com.
April 30–Front Royal.
Join the Shenandoah Mountain Guides at Skyland Resort, mile markers 41.7 and 42.5 on Skyline Drive, for Rock Climbing and Rappelling Adventures. Set at the Little Stony Man cliffs, you’ll set off from Skyland with Shenandoah Mountain Guides and learn about climbing, rappelling and the fascinating history of these cliffs on your way to your climbing spot. This is a one-of-a-kind adventure inside Shenandoah National Park and it’s guaranteed to be an activity you never forget. Start time varies 9 to 9:30am depending on season. Advance reservations required. www.goshenandoah.com/activities-events/rockclimbing-rappelling or 301-667-3560.
