Winter Wonderfest!

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 12 – 6 PM Tis the season to be downtown! The most magical day in Downtown Harrisonburg is back and bigger than ever! Join Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Saturday, December 3, for Winter Wonderfest. Enjoy carriage rides, photos with Santa, carolers, holiday shopping, performances, a holiday movie, and more! More details […]

How the Grinch Stole Liberty Street

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Meet the Who's Who of Whoville all down Liberty Street in Downtown Harrisonburg Saturday, December 3 from 11 AM - 6 PM! Grab a BINGO card at a participating Liberty Street business and play to win Downtown Dollars and gift cards! Open to all ages. Pick up a BINGO Card and Get Stamps Verified at […]

The Rocktown Turkey Trot

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

The Rocktown Turkey Trot is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on Thanksgiving morning. The four mile course is designed with all skill levels  in mind – and it’s ideal for first-timers and veteran runners alike. The Turkey Trot is a professionally timed event (you’ll receive a race bib and chip timing device at packet […]

Veterans Day Parade 2022

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is delighted to be bringing back an in-person celebration of those, past and present, who have made our nation’s freedom possible with the return of the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 6 from 2 – 3 PM. We are looking forward to once again gathering with friends and neighbors to celebrate […]

Veterans Day Parade

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is delighted to be bringing back an in-person celebration of those, past and present, who have made our nation’s freedom possible with the return of the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 6 from 2 – 3 PM. We are looking forward to once again gathering with friends and neighbors to celebrate […]

Skeleton Festival

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is thrilled to be bringing back an in-person Skeleton Festival for 2022! This family-friendly festival will feature trick-or-treating, costume contests, pumpkin carving, and more! Check back soon for a list of activities as we welcome in spooky season with our community.

Harrisonburg International Festival

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

The Harrisonburg International Festival is returning to downtown Harrisonburg on September 24, 2022 with an exciting new format! Start at Court Square for a casual community gathering where you can visit international food trucks and artisan booths, catch up with friends and neighbors at the Global Village, then circulate to participating downtown businesses that will […]

Block Party in the ‘Burg

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Save the date! Bloc Party in the 'Burg is coming back to downtown Harrisonburg on Saturday, August 27 from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. RSVP to stay in the loop about updates on activities. https://allevents.in/events/block-party-in-the-burg/200022669917741

Block Party in the Burg

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Welcome to Harrisonburg, JMU Class of 2026! We are excited to welcome you to your home away from home. Check back soon for a list of activities you’ll find as you explore downtown Harrisonburg with us Saturday, August 27. Scroll through our recommendations for some of the best businesses to follow on Instagram – and […]

The Valley 4th Run

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

The Valley 4th RUN is home to the Slip 'n Slide Finish Line and the only chip timed race in the Shenandoah Valley that lets you pick your distance (1.5 mile, 5K, or 10K). Plus, it's a great opportunity to run/walk/roll through the streets of downtown Harrisonburg on the greatest holiday of the year. We […]

$25 – $35

Independence Day Fireworks

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Saturday, July 2, 2022 | Downtown Harrisonburg Enjoy the best fireworks in the valley on Independence Day weekend. The best spots for viewing and celebrating our nation's independence are right here in downtown Harrisonburg!

Sip & Stroll

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Adults aged 21+ can purchase a beer, wine or cocktail at a participating brewery, cidery, or restaurant and enjoy it while strolling within the downtown event footprint with the purchase of a wristband. Magpie* Sage Bird Ciderworks* Restless Moons* Mashita* Capital Ale House Duke’s* Jack Brown’s* Capitol Waffle Shop Friendly Fermenter* Three Notch’d* CubanBurger Beyond* […]

Best.Weekend.Ever by Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Get ready for the Best.Weekend.Ever. Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is bringing back its summer festival on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 1 – 7:30 PM all across downtown Harrisonburg. This will have a variety of activities and entertainment spread throughout the district for all ages. There will be live music, magicians, community art projects, arts and […]

Caricature Artist

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Sit for a free caricature portrait on Court Square!

CSI HARRISONBURG

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Think you could solve a murder case? Experience life as a Crimescene Investigator in this thrilling outdoor murder mystery event, coming to Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday the 18th June 2022. Use forensic techniques, codebreaking, and good old-fashioned detective work to crack the case in this limited ticket event… Experience life as a Crimescene Investigator in […]

$90

Shop Hop Easter Egg Hunt

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Celebrate spring and support small businesses as your family strolls through downtown collecting Easter eggs filled with sweet treats! The Friendly City Merchants + Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Present Downtown Harrisonburg’s Shop Hop! Sponsored by: Pendleton Community Bank Celebrate spring and support small businesses as your family strolls through downtown collecting Easter eggs filled with sweet […]

Chocolate Walk

Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg, VA

Harrisonburg's sweetest event, the Chocolate Walk, is back! All proceeds support the Collins Center & Child Advocacy Center. Please join us on Friday, April 1st from 4 – 7 pm as participating businesses and organizations in downtown Harrisonburg invite you in to sample the best of our local chocolatiers. Each site will offer a different […]

$22