Celebrating the Firefly

Heritage Oak Golf Course 680 garbers church rd., harrisonburg, VA

A Pollinator Month Partnership Program. Enjoy the longest day of the year and the spectacle of thousands of fireflies. We will begin with a short educational session discussing the different types of fireflies in our area and why they are beneficial. As the sun sets and dusk arrives there will be the option to stroll […]

Bark in the Park

Smithland Rd Dog Park 1646 Smithland Rd, Harriosnburg, VA, United States

Bring your dog, or just yourself, out to Smithland Road Dog Park for a fun evening! We will have a variety of dog related booths with information and purchasable goods. We will also be giving away two Yeti water bowls! Please follow all dog park rules and polices while at the dog park. All rules […]

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Harrisonburg Youth TryAthlon

Westover Park 305 S Dogwood Dr., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Registration is open! This event is geared toward being an introduction to triathlons in hopes that youth continue to participate in these activities. The focus of this event is completion over competition. All finishers receive a finisher medal. This event is open to ages 5-17. Registration Information: Deadline to register is August 4, 2023 or […]

27th Annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival

Ralph Sampson Park 431 E Washington St., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us in Ralph Sampson Park on Saturday, September 9 from 12:00pm-6:00pm for the 27th Annual Harrisonburg-Rockingham African American Festival. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, fellowship, activities, crafts, art, music, food, exhibitors and more! The purpose of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival (HRAAF) is to create unity, promote family and celebrate heritage and diversity through expressions […]

21st Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk

Westover Park 305 S Dogwood Dr., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us on October 21st as we return for our 21st year of the Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk. For those who cannot make the in-person event, we will have a virtual option as well. All proceeds will once again stay local and benefit the worthy cause of RMH Foundation for Breast […]

Holiday Craft Show

Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center 305 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

This year's annual Holiday Craft Show at the Community Activities Center will take place on November 4! Enjoy fall and winter crafts while shopping for holiday gifts. Crafts and art will be available for purchase through the day. General admission for the public is free. Wish to be an art or craft vendor? Please submit […]

Shiver Me Timbers Pirate Plunge

Westover Park 305 S Dogwood Dr., Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Start 2024 off with a plunge! On January 1 at 9:00am join us at Westover Pool for a nice cold splash! This event will take place in the outdoor pool and will be available for participants ages 14 and older. Refreshments will be provided. The first 50 people to sign up will be guaranteed a […]

Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt- Adaptive Egg Hunt

Lucy F. Simms School 620 Simms Ave, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Join us for our second adaptive egg hunt. This egg hunt will be located inside the Simms Center gymnasium and is open to any individual with physical or cognitive disabilities. Drop in on March 23 any time between 10am and 12pm and find 10 eggs to collect your prize! Friends and siblings are welcome to […]

Egg Hunt

Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center 305 South Dogwood Drive, Harrisonburg, VA, United States

Come out on Saturday, March 23 and enjoy a morning filled with goodies, games, pictures, and an egg-cellent Parks and Recreation Egg Hunt! The Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00am-12:00pm outside the Lucy Simms Center and Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center. This is a free event for children 0 […]