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Yay! Crozet! Passport Event Returns This Saturday!

Get ready for a day of local fun, exploration, and community —the second annual Yay! Crozet! Passport Event is happening Saturday, April 12th, and you’re invited!

This free, family-friendly event is all about celebrating Crozet’s amazing small businesses. Pick up a passport and map at any participating stop, then head out to explore town. At each stop, you’ll collect a sticker (no purchase necessary!)—and for every 5 stickers, you’ll earn an entry into the prize raffle.

🏆 Raffle prizes include:

• $50 to Crozet Pharmacy

• $50 to Santosha Yoga

• …and more from your favorite local spots!

🗺️ How it works:

1. Pick up a passport + map from any passport stop

2. Visit businesses and collect stickers along the way

3. Turn in your passport at your last stop for your chance to win!

A few of this year’s stops include:
🍻 Starr Hill Brewery
🌿 Bar Botanical
🎨 Crozet Artisan Depot
📚 Crozet Library
⛳ Old Trail Golf Club & Restoration

There are many more to discover—check the full list of participating businesses and their hours on their website and plan your Crozet adventure!

Legally Blonde at WAHS

Get ready for a fun-filled evening of music, laughter, and pink power! Western Albemarle High School’s talented students are bringing Legally Blonde, the Musical to the stage April 10-13, and you won’t want to miss it!

Performance Dates & Times:

• Thursday, April 10 @ 7 p.m. – Opening Night Dress Rehearsal benefitting the Eric Betthauser Memorial Scholarship, which supports graduating WAHS seniors pursuing the arts. Donations will be accepted at the door.

• Friday, April 11 @ 7 p.m.

• Saturday, April 12 @ 2 p.m. – Understudy Matinee

• Saturday, April 12 @ 7 p.m.

• Sunday, April 13 @ 2 p.m.

All performances will be held in the WAHS Auditorium.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit wahsdrama.ludus.com to purchase.

Legally Blonde follows the journey of Elle Woods, a fashion-loving sorority girl who surprises everyone when she enrolls at Harvard Law School and proves she’s got both beauty and brains. Rated PG-13, this high-energy musical is recommended for audiences ages 13 and up.

Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable night of student talent and heart!

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Forecast

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Things to do

Thursday, April 10th

Chair Yoga | Crozet Library | 11:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | 18+ Drop-in. No experience needed

Live Music: The GO-TO’s | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Bluegrass jam session here we come! Join us on the third Thursday of the month for this incredible group!

Retro Game Night | Bold Rock Cidery | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Open Mic - Poetry, Prose | Meetup | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE | Bring 5 min worth of prose or poetry to share, or you can just sit back and listen. Please RSVP if you intend to go.

Trivia | Bottles | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE

Improv Comedy | Potters Craft Cider | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Expect fast-paced, off-the-cuff comedy, plenty of surprises, and a whole lot of fun.

Jim Witter: The Piano Men | Wayne Theater | 7:30 - 9:30 PM | Price Varies | Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, nostalgia, and pure fun as award-winning Canadian recording artist Jim Witter and his incredible band take you on a time-traveling tour of the 1970s!

Friday, April 11th

Hike: Riprap Trail | Meetup | 9:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | This is a strenuous hike, with a steady elevation gain all in the latter half of the hike. Keep this in mind if you decide to sign up. If you’re not experienced with hiking in the mountains I suggest starting with something on the easy to moderate side until you build up your hiking legs.

Hike: Fortune's Cove | Meetup | 10:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE

Second Friday Solar Viewing | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | Charlottesville Astronomical Society will present and bring their special Solar telescope(s), which will allow us to safely see sunspots, solar flares and prominences, and other features on the living cauldron that is our sun.

Cram The Van | Crozet Shopping Center on Three Notch’d Road | Crozet Cares Closet | 12:00 - 6:00 PM Volunteers will accept full-size donations of personal hygiene products including: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hand soap, diapers, baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, laundry detergent, all-purpose spray cleaner, toilet paper, and paper towels. 

Live Music: Porch Dogs | Blue Mountain Brewery | 5:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE

Live Music: The Wavelength | Glass House Winery | 6:00 - 8:30 PM | FREE

High Tea | Crozet Library | 6:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Ages 13-18.  Registration required as this is an after-hours program.

Trivia | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | FREE

Live Music: Burn (The Cure Tribute) | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $15

Live Music: Foreigners Journey (Tribute Band) | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 - 10:00 PM | $25

Saturday, April 12th

Yay! Crozet! Passport Event | Community Wide | 10 AM - 4 PM | FREE | Pick up a passport and map at any participating stop, then head out to explore town.

UVA School of Medicine 5K Benefiting Camp Holiday Trails | Meetup | 9:00 - 11:00 AM | $15

Easter Egg Hunt | Ridgeview Park | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | FREE | Free Prizes-Bounce Houses-Temporary Tattoos-& More; check out the times for age groups.

Mad Science: Spin Pop Boom! | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 - 12:00 PM | FREE | Mad Science defies gravity in this energetic and spectacular science show, with plenty of opportunities for audience participation! All ages. No registration required.

Tea & Tales | Crozet Library | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | FREE | Join us for a delightful escape into the world of adult fantasy as we sip tea and immerse ourselves in magical stories.

Easter Egg Hunt | Bold Rock Cidery | 12:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE | We’re hiding over 1,000 eggs, so there are plenty of chances to snag an egg… or ten! Kids will have their own designated hunt times by age group, making it a hoppin’ good time for everyone!

Wings Over Waynesboro - Live Music, Beer and Wings | Sunset Park | 3:30 - 9:30 PM | FREE | Who doesn’t love wings, beer, live music, and a beautiful view of the brand-new Sunset Park? Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket to get the perfect spot on the grass to watch the bands and sunset.

Pour Your Art Out | Starr Hill Brewery | 4:00 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Local craft vendors and food truck

Live Music: The Loya Brothers | Starr Hill Brewery | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Three brothers who love to jam and bring an eclectic and fun mix with us wherever we go!!!!

Sunset Salsa Dancing | Hazy Mountain Vineyards & Brewery | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | $15 | Dancers of all levels are invited to join.

Live Music: Blues at the Foundry | Basic City Beer Co. | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | $25

Live Music: Gone Country | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 - 10:00 PM | $10

Live Music: The Pollocks | Batesville Market | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | $15

Sunday, April 13th

Field Trip: Quarry Gardens | Piedmont Bird Club | 8:00 - 10:30 AM | FREE | The Gardens offer several miles of trails (with some inclines), two soapstone quarries and varied, forested habitat which attracts many local birds.  Learn more about this unique property on their website. Please consider carpooling!

Mini Epicurean Retreat at the Farmhouse | The Farmhouse at Veritas | 9:00 - 2:30 PM | $200 | We custom tailor the Mini Epicurean Retreat at the Farmhouse to be a low-commitment getaway for even the busiest people. Consider this the ultimate reset: fresh farm-to-table food, wine with our winemaker, yoga for the soul, and a walk through the vineyard with our vineyard manager. We offer the opportunity to learn something new and spend quality time with the people you love.

Trivia | Potters Craft Cider | 12:00 - 2:30 PM | FREE

Second Sunday Bluegrass Jam | Batesville Market | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | FREE

King Lear | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Price Varies | Prepare to be swept into one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies, where family and power collide in a tale of betrayal, madness, and redemption.

Monday, April 14th

Happy Birthday Shout-Out: Brad Rykal

Hike: Humpback Rocks | Meetup | 9:00 - 3:00 PM | FREE | There are multiple stream crossings.

Little Naturalist | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 - 11:30 AM | FREE | Introduce your three- to five-year-old to nature! Trained guides explore topics such as food chains, hibernation, how trees grow and more with 3 to 5 year olds and their accompanying adults.

Candy Sushi | Crozet Library | 6:00 - 7:30 PM | FREE | For ages 9-12. Registration required. Create sweet masterpieces at Crozet Library's CANDY SUSHI program!

Tuesday, April 15th

Revolutionary Virginia | Frontier Culture Museum | 1:30 - 8:00 PM | FREE | Join us for this special extended hours event at the Frontier Culture Museum! On April 15-17th 2025, we are excited to host the Virginia American Revolution 250th Mobile Museum! This free interactive experience allows the visitor to engage with Virginia’s rich Revolutionary history. The Mobile Museum will be open from 1-7 PM.

Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | FREE | Come join our chess club and play some games with us!

Trivia Night | Starr Hill Brewery | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Gather your best team of up to 6 and belly up for your chance to win

Comedy Night | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | FREE | Come out for a great night of laughs as Seven Arrows has its comedy night!

Wednesday, April 16th

Preschool Story Time | Waynesboro Library | 10:00 - 10:30 AM | Free | Stories and songs, followed by coloring and social time. Ages 3-5 and caregivers.

All Abilities Club | Waynesboro Library | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | FREE | This program welcomes all adults with diverse intellectual and developmental abilities and their care partners for a story and activities each month. Registration is required for each participant and care partner attendee.

Line Dancing | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | $5 Cover (Family Friendly)

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Planning Ahead

Easter Brunch | Restoration at Old Trail | Sunday, April 20th | 10 AM - 4 PM

Enjoy Easter at Restoration with a full brunch buffet featuring a carving station with ham and prime rib, shrimp and grits, a la carte omelettes, smoke salmon, chicken, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, home fries, waffles, pasta salad, muffins and more. Follow this link to make reservations.

Discover Crozet - Deal of the Week: Save $25 at Bar Botanical (with a $50 minimum order)! Wind down after work or enjoy a night out at Bar Botanical with breathtaking rooftop views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Sip on craft cocktails, mocktails, or specialty wine and beers.

To take advantage of this offer, login to your Discover Crozet account, use the scissors icon to “clip” the deal at this link, and show it to your server when you order. Hurry though, this offer is only available to the first 5 customers that “clip” the deal!

On The Lighter Side