Family events in Culpeper, VA

Country Cookin’ features a family dinner special where children can enjoy a meal for $3.99 when an adult entrée is purchased. It offers a wallet-friendly way to come together for a comforting, home-style dinner.

A wide mix of vendors will be offering local fruits and vegetables, meats, sourdough loaves and other baked goods, plus pickles, jams, and more.

Collector’s Den offers an open play session for trading card games. Players can bring decks to test new builds, learn a game for the first time, or enjoy casual matches and card trading in a welcoming community setting. All TCGs are supported, including Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana, and more. The focus is on friendly play, meeting local players, and sharing strategies. Entry is free and no registration is needed.

Parents and kids can enjoy a full day of climbing together at State Climb on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Day passes are $10 for each participating climber, and the discounted rate is available only when the parent climbs as well.

A festive 5K and family-friendly Spooky Sprint at Yowell Meadow Park brings a Halloween-themed day of running and costumes. This second annual event encourages creative outfits, features a kids Halloween costume contest, and wraps up with an after party offering food trucks along with complimentary water and bananas. Proceeds support the new Culpeper Downtown Collaboration Grant, which helps downtown businesses with collaborative events, promotions, and innovative initiatives.

The first session highlights Halloween designs and teaches techniques for creating festive or spooky cookies. This three hour class costs $50, and everyone leaves with cookies they decorated. It is a good fit for individuals, families, and groups of friends. Private classes are also available for birthdays and friend groups.