Harrisonburg will be bustling on Saturday, September 28, 2024, during JMU Family Weekend, the Harrisonburg Farmers Market, and the Harrisonburg International Festival. You can find local foods and goods, explore boutiques, enjoy the festival or just have a great meal out. Use this guide to help plan your day, visit your favorite downtown spots, and discover new places!

With loneliness and isolation reaching levels of epidemic proportions across the United States, many organizations have taken notice. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to Main Streets across the globe, people are working to band together to help members of their communities forge new and meaningful relationships. One such organization combatting loneliness in downtown Harrisonburg and beyond is James Madison University’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) – an organization that encourages people around retirement age to become more engaged in their community through a variety of events and programs.

More than 70 student musicians opened the Levitt AMP Harrisonburg Music Series with a high energy performance at Turner Pavilion, playing crowd favorites for over 1,400 attendees. The show offered a first look at future collaborations between Harrisonburg and the soon to open Rocktown High School bands.

Wondering what upcoming downtown events you need a ticket for? Look no further. April in Page Valley is packed with live music, special dinners, performances, and one of a kind experiences that are worth planning ahead for. From intimate shows to community favorites, these ticketed events are filling up fast. Grab your seats, mark your calendar, and make the most of spring in downtown.

Welcome to the Friendly Faces of The Friendly City! In celebration of Architecture Week April 14 - 20, today's interview is with Charles Hendricks, Principal Architect, Sustainability Director, Marketing Director, and Business Manager of The Gaines Group Architects located here in downtown Harrisonburg.

March is bringing the energy downtown in Page Valley, and some of the best events require a ticket to get in the door. From live performances to curated experiences and special evenings out, these are the happenings you will want to plan for now. Seats are limited, calendars fill quickly, and you will not want to miss what is lined up this month.

Looking for the perfect coffee spot to settle in or soak up some fresh air? Here are some cozy indoor cafés for slow mornings and welcoming outdoor patios made for sunny afternoons. Whether you are meeting friends, diving into work, or just craving a quiet cup, these local coffee shops offer the ideal setting inside and out.