GLOSSther vol 5 April 3- 9 2026
Gloucester, VA · Est. 2026
GLOSSther
Vol. 5 · Week of April 3–9, 2026
Putting the GLOSS in Gloucester.
This Week in
Gloucester, VA
79°
⛅ Partly Cloudy · Tomorrow
Fri
79°/59°
Sat
81°/63°
Sun
75°/50°
Mon
59°/46°
Tue
58°/39°
Wed
50°/39°
Thu
61°/42°
Easter Sunday
Rain expected Sunday Apr 5 — 75°/50°. Good day to have a brunch reservation and stay cozy inside.
From Raquel
Happy Easter weekend, Gloucester.
Tonight is First Friday at Arts on Main — the Aqua Flora opening with Caroline and Paul Rowntree, live music from Hunter Owens, light bites, and wine. It's free and it's a good one. If you haven't been to a First Friday on Main Street yet, this is a nice place to start.
Saturday I have two picks that couldn't be more different: the Tea Blending Workshop at Arts on Main at noon (ages 18+, $50, very limited space — register now if you want in) and the Gwynn's Island Raw Bar Run 5K in Grimstead, which ends with a free oyster bar and live music. I will let you decide which one is more me. 🦪
Also Saturday — the Presidents Heads in Williamsburg are open for tours. If you've never seen 42 decaying giant presidential busts in a field, this is your moment. Genuinely one of the stranger things within driving distance and worth it.
Sunday is Easter. White Dog Bistro in Mathews is doing a full Easter brunch 11–6 — call ahead, reservations recommended. A beautiful day for it at 68°.
— Raquel
📅 What's On This Week
Friday
April 3
First Friday 🎨
🎨
Gloucester · Arts on Main, 6580 Main St · 5:30–7:30pm · Opening reception for Caroline & Paul Rowntree · Oil paintings & digital prints exploring nature & landscape · Live music: Hunter Owens · Light bites · Beer & wine for purchase · Exhibit on display through April 30
Free
🏛️
Rosewell Ruins — Open Gloucester
Gloucester · 5113 Old Rosewell Ln · 10am–4pm · Self-guided or guided tours of the 18th-century Page family colonial ruins · Visitor center with artifacts & orientation video · Free admission · Recurring every Fri & Sat through October
Free
🎷
Silver Hand Sessions: Jazz Fridays — George Cruz ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Williamsburg · Silver Hand Meadery, 224 Monticello Ave · 7–9pm (food from 6pm) · Richmond-based jazz pianist & composer · Classic jazz standards · No tickets or reservations required
Free
Saturday
April 4
🏛️
Rosewell Ruins — Open Gloucester
Gloucester · 5113 Old Rosewell Ln · 10am–4pm · Self-guided or guided tours · Free admission · Recurring every Fri & Sat through October
Free
🫖
Gloucester · Arts on Main, 6580 Main St · Noon–1:30pm · Hosted by Savory Blends Tea Co. · Taste curated blends, learn about herbs & wellness, craft your own custom loose-leaf blend · Light bites & goody bag included · Ages 18+ · Register: gloucesterarts.com/events/tea-blending-workshop-spring-edition
$50
🦪
Gwynn's Island Raw Bar Run — 5K ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Grimstead · The Hatchery, 425 Callis Wharf Rd · 9am–2pm (race starts 10am) · 5K run along the shoreline · Post-race celebration: live music, free oyster raw bar & drink ticket included · $30 registration
$30
🎨
Watercolor Sunfish Class ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Deltaville · Sandy Bottom, 16197 General Puller Hwy · Noon · Nautical-themed watercolor using watercolor pencils · Hosted by Brickhouse Creations Studio · $40 includes all materials, instruction & a specialty drink · Register: brickhousecreationsstudio.regfox.com/sunfish
$40
🏺
NNK Clay Co. Pop-Up — Sip & Shop ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Kilmarnock · Good Luck Cellars, 1025 Good Luck Rd · Noon · Handmade polymer clay jewelry & accessories by Alli · Porch sip & shop on the winery patio
Free*
🗿
Williamsburg · 8212 Croaker Rd · 9am–8pm · 42 decaying giant presidential busts — history talks, storytelling & trivia · One of the stranger things within driving distance · Tickets: Eventbrite
Ticketed
Sunday
April 5
Easter Sunday 🐰
🌸
Easter Sunday Brunch — White Dog Bistro ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Mathews · 68 Church St · 11am–6pm · Full menu plus special Easter brunch offerings · Reservations recommended — call ahead or book online
Free*
🥂
Williamsburg · Williamsburg Lodge, Virginia Ballroom · 11am–3pm · Family-friendly buffet · Seafood, carving stations, mini-donut station · Prepaid reservations required
$75 / $35 kids
🦞
Williamsburg · 136 Francis St · From 11am · Lobster salad, prime carving stations, custom mimosa bar · Prepaid reservations required
$119.95 / $59.95 kids
🗿
Williamsburg · 8212 Croaker Rd · 9am–1pm · Historical talks, storytelling & trivia · Tickets: Eventbrite
Ticketed
Monday
April 6
🏃
Main Street Runners Club Gloucester
Gloucester · Main Street · Recurring every Monday · All paces welcome
Free
Tuesday
April 7
🧘
Mat Pilates with Valerie Gloucester
Gloucester · Brent & Becky's, 7900 Daffodil Ln · 9:30–10:30am · Every Tuesday · Valerie Morgan, certified personal trainer, 30+ yrs · Advance registration: (804) 693-3966 · brentandbeckysbulbs.com/event-directory
$10
🌸
Wildflower Yoga at the Fine Arts Museum Gloucester
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum · 5pm · Recurring Tue & Thu · wildflowerflowyoga.com
$12
Thursday
April 9
🌸
Wildflower Yoga at the Fine Arts Museum Gloucester
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum · 5pm · Recurring Tue & Thu · wildflowerflowyoga.com
$12
🌸 Gentle Movement + Good Vibes · Raquel's Picks
Mat Pilates with Valerie ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Gloucester · Brent & Becky's · Every Tuesday 9:30–10:30am · 30+ yrs experience · Advance registration: (804) 693-3966
$10
Wildflower Yoga at the Fine Arts Museum ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Gloucester · Fine Arts Museum · Tue & Thu at 5pm · Every week
$12
Gwynn's Island Raw Bar Run — 5K ❤️ Raquel's Pick
Grimstead · The Hatchery · Sat Apr 4, 10am · Post-race oyster bar & live music included · $30
$30
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