Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - Monday, April 28, 2025

Find the Dragon Easter Eggs in Downtown Staunton

All over Staunton!

The hunt is on the whole month of April.

Rachel, the resident Draco Salit, has been busy decorating Historic Downtown Staunton with colorful Dragon eggs. They have recently discovered she “borrowed” these eggs from the various Downtown Dragons. The Dragon Preservation Society of Staunton needs your help to find all 12 eggs.

Your task is to locate each Dragon egg and write down what color it is. Upon completing your quest, visit Medieval Fantasies Company Gyfte Shoppe, submit your findings and receive your FREE Dragon Egg Hunt Button.

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Saturday, April 5, 2025 - Monday, April 28, 2025 • 6-9 PM

Groovin’ in the Garden 2025

Redbeard Brewing, 120 S. Lewis Street Staunton

Saturday, April 5th from 6-9 join Redbeard Brewing for Groovin’ in the Garden 2025!

Shagwüf will be kicking things off and Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck will be serving up the delicious food.

There is a $5 Suggested Donation which supports Staunton City Schools.

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Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - Monday, April 28, 2025 • 7:30 PM

Ryan Irby live @ the green room

the green room, 130 W. Beverley St., Staunton

Get ready for an unforgettable night of soulful melodies and introspection with Ryan Irby!

Join us as this Richmond-based singer-songwriter takes the stage, blending indie folk, chamber pop, Americana, jazz, and ambient sounds into a captivating musical experience. With themes that resonate deeply—love, mental health, climate anxiety, and the search for meaning—Ryan’s songs offer a unique, emotionally charged journey.

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Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Sunday, April 13, 2025 • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Annual Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza Festival

Montgomery Hall Park, Staunton

Get ready! Staunton Parks and Recreation are sponsoring their annual Easter Egg Hunt at Montgomery Hall Park on Saturday, April 19th.

Join them for their Annual Egg Hunt and Eggstravaganza Festival complete with bounce house, old-fashioned egg coloring, refreshments, arts and crafts activities, face painting, and surprise entertainers. This event is BYOB (bring your own basket).

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Saturday, April 19, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025

Easter Weekend Celebration at Frontier Culture Museum

The Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton

Saturday, April 19th and Sunday, April 20th, The Frontier Culture Museum presents an Easter Weekend Celebration

Explore the traditions of Easter and springtime on the frontier with engaging activities, living history demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the season. From egg-themed games to hands-on crafts, there’s something for visitors of all ages to enjoy!

Come experience history in a whole new way and make special Easter memories with family and friends

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Saturday, May 17, 2025 - Sunday, April 20, 2025 • 4-8PM

WQSV’s 4th Spring Chicken Salad-Off

Ciders From Mars, 121 S. Lewis St, Staunton

Come join us at Ciders From Mars on Saturday, May 17 as WQSV hosts its fourth annual chicken salad competition! Three judges will conduct a blind tasting of Staunton’s finest salad submissions with a “people’s choice” award as well.

Think your chicken salad has got what it takes? We’d love for you to compete! The top winners will receive gift cards to local businesses, cool WQSV swag, and trophies/medals.

Tasting starts at 5PM, winners announced at 6:30PM
Hosted by Randy Ruse
Music by DJ L3D

All proceeds benefit your favorite community radio station!

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Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Sunday, June 15, 2025 • 11:30 AM - 7PM

Blue Ridge Outdoors 30th Anniversary

Devils Backbone's Basecamp Brewpub and Meadows, Roseland, Virginia

We’re partnering with Blue Ridge Outdoors to celebrate their 30th anniversary! Join us on June 14th & 15th at Devils Backbone’s Basecamp Brewpub and Meadows located in Roseland, Virginia for live music by Suggesting Rhythm, Isaac Hadden, Mackenzie Roark & The Hotpants, and Hash, on-site camping, craft vendors, Ultimate Air Dog Dock Diving, outdoor exhibitions, and more! Bring the whole family and see for yourself why Devils Backbone was voted Best Campground by Blue Ridge Outdoors readers.​

ALL AGES. DOG FRIENDLY. $30 ADVANCED. $40 AT THE DOOR. KIDS UNDER 12 GET IN FREE.

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Thursday, June 26, 2025 - Saturday, August 2, 2025

2025 Heifetz Festival of Concerts

With spring in bloom and the promise of summertime serenades just around the corner, now is the perfect time to secure your Season Pass for the 2025 Heifetz Festival of Concerts, running from June 26 to August 2, 2025.

Join them for their 29th summer season, featuring the thrilling artistry of their world-renowned faculty artists, award-winning alumni, special guests, and—at the heart of it all—the brilliant young musicians who come from around the globe to dazzle audiences on the Heifetz stages.

Season passes can be purchased on their website heifetzinstitute.org

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