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🌟 Culpeper Renaissance Inc. Celebrates $10,000 in Grant Distribution to Downtown Businesses and Program Expansion🌟🎉
CRI is thrilled to celebrate our incentive plan aimed at revitalizing our historic downtown corridor! The appearance of our downtown buildings is crucial for the economic vitality of Culpeper, and since launching the CRI Culpeper Downtown Façade, Interior, Sign and Awning Grant Program in 2014, we’ve distributed an amazing $55,998 in grants to local business and property owners! 🏙️💰
This program supports everything from minor repairs to full renovations, fostering growth and sustainable progress in our community. As our Board President Jennifer Hoehna says, “CRI is proud to support retailers’ efforts to improve their image as Culpeper continues to grow and flourish as a great destination town.” 🌱💖
In the fiscal year ending in 2025, we distributed $10,000 in grants to eight fantastic downtown businesses: Cloverleaf Nook, Final Boss, Haute to Trot, JRS Variety Store, Raven’s Nest Coffee House, The Refinery, Seven On Davis and VINOSITY! 🙌✨
Jessica Jenkins, our Executive Director, expressed her excitement: “I’m thrilled to see this grant program grow. I look forward to seeing more merchants and building owners take advantage of this grant opportunity.” 🌟👏
Starting July 1, 2025, we’re increasing our annual budget to $15,000! Grants can cover up to 50% of qualified improvement projects for façades, interiors, signage, and awnings. This means more opportunities for our amazing downtown businesses to shine! 💼
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SUMMER ACTIVITIES & CAMPS FOR KIDS IN CULPEPER DOWNTOWN! 👇

Summer Movie Express: Enjoy family-friendly movies for just $1 per ticket every Monday through Thursday at 11 AM, now through August 13 at Regal Culpeper .
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Paws & Straws: Stop by Scoop on Davis for a delicious $5 milkshake, then head over to Hundred Acre Books Kanga’s Catfe and enjoy 30 minutes with their adorable cats for just $5 when you visit both businesses every Tuesday from 11am-3pm. www.instagram.com/p/DZDkpPDj8Yl/?img_index=4

Board Game Night: June 3, 12,17,26 & July 1 from 5:30-10pm. Join BrickHammer Hobbies for Board Game Night to explore new games, revisit classics, and connect with fellow players in a fun and welcoming community. www.facebook.com/share/1BG925bRxM/

Kids Rock Summer Camp: Beat the heat this summer with a week-long climbing camp packed with fun games, engaging activities, and plenty of climbing adventures for kids of all skill levels—no experience required! Multi-day camp with various dates throughout the Summer at State Climb. stateclimb.com/summercamps

BodyWise Kids: Beginning June 4 at pranapiloga, and continuing every other Thursday, kids ages 5–10 can join this movement-based class that combines imaginative play, breathwork, and gentle movement to build confidence, emotional resilience, and self-awareness in a fun, supportive environment.
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Bartholomew Bear’s Birthday Party: Pack the day with fun games, an exciting prize drawing, and plenty of birthday magic at Pepperberriesva on June 6 from 10am-5pm.
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Succulent Crescent Moon Workshop:Get creative at Botanical Dwellings on Saturday, June 6 at 10:30am and learn how to design your own Botanical Crescent Moon. Kids ages 9 and up are welcome to participate, with space limited to one guardian per participant under 18.
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Handpaint Clay Pots: Get creative and design your own painted clay pot on June 12 from 2pm-4pm! Culpeper Artisan Collective will provide all the supplies you need, making this workshop perfect for both beginners and experienced painters looking to create a unique planter or special keepsake.
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Summer Musical Theatre Camp: Frozen Jr: Join Windmore Center for the Arts from 9am-3pm, June 15–26, where campers work together to bring a musical to life while building skills in acting, singing, stage movement, and ensemble performance. Through hands-on workshops and behind-the-scenes experiences, participants explore every aspect of theatre production, with auditions designed to help each camper find the role where they can shine.
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Third Thursday's Summer Concert Series: Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled evening of live music, delicious food, local shopping, and a dedicated kids area packed with entertainment for little ones! Lawn chairs are encouraged; please leave pets and coolers at home. Tickets are free for anyone under the age of 21! culpeperdowntown.com/events/3rd-thursday-concerts/

Kids Market at Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market: Young entrepreneurs, this is your chance to shine! Join Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. and Kids Markets for the first-ever Children’s Entrepreneur Market at the Culpeper Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20 from 9 AM–12 PM, where kids can showcase their creativity, business skills, and products in a real market setting.
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Jumping Spider Adventure Time: Hosted by Culpeper Artisan Collective, Kirsten Scannon and Alyssa Bolin will have their group of jumping spiders available for you to see them in person, in their enclosures, as well as being handled. You will learn lots of fun facts, especially that spiders are not our enemies! June 25 from 1pm-2pm. www.facebook.com/share/1BQB563gjp/

Airplant Terrarium Workshop: Create your own air plant terrarium at Botanical Dwellings on June 27 at 10:30 AM! This hands-on workshop will guide you through designing a unique display using driftwood, rocks, moss, and air plants, with tips on keeping your creation thriving. Kids ages 9 and up are welcome, with space limited to one guardian per participant under 18.
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Night at the Museum: Spend a night at Museum of Culpeper History on July 10–11! Children ages 8–12 can enjoy hands-on activities, an evening snack in the caboose, and a unique overnight experience sleeping in one of the museum galleries. All children must be accompanied by a chaperone (21+), with one chaperone required for every four children attending as a group.
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Desert Globe Terrarium Workshop: Learn how to create on July 18 at 10:30 AM. Design a miniature landscape with succulents and air plants while discovering the differences between open and closed terrariums—kids ages 9 and up are welcome, with space limited to one guardian per participant under 18.
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Music & Arts Camp: Taking place at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, July 20–24 from 9am-12pm! This free camp is open to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, with an optional free lunch available daily from 12-12:30pm.
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While you're downtown, be sure to stop by Puzzle Room Live for interactive adventure escape rooms, Throwbacks Arcade for family-friendly arcade games and Collector’s Den for games, trading, and open play fun for the whole family!

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