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Find information on local events and attractions such as shopping, dining, resorts, golf courses, weddings, caverns, and more.

Harrisonburg Events Calendar

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Arts Council of the Valley
PO Box 1057 Harrisonburg, VA 22803
(540) 801-8779
A non-profit group who supports local cultural arts programs, area artists and arts organizations.

Valley Playhouse
107 E Water St Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0634
This non-profit community theater taps into to the resources of local volunteers to perform many different types of live theater.

Court Square Theater
Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-9189
Located in the historic downtown, Court Square Theater hosts a variety of activities including movies, musical groups, and live theater.

Regal 14
381 University Boulevard Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 434-7661
This 14 screen movie theater located on University Boulevard offers visitors stadium seating and digital surround sound. For a listing of movie times visit Regal Cinema's website.

Harrisonburg Farmers' Market
Harrisonburg City Municipal lot, off Liberty Street.
(540) 433-1676
Your opportunity to shop for fresh produce, baked goods, greenhouse plants, and cut flowers in an open-air market. The Farmers' Market operates Tuesday and Saturday mornings April-November.

Shenandoah Valley Watercolor Society
PO Box 1619 Harrisonburg, VA 22803
A non-profit group who exists to promote interest in and appreciation for watercolor painting.

Virginia Quilt Museum
301 South Main Street Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-3818
The Virginia Quilt Museum is open to the public as a resource center for the study of the role of quilts and quilting in the cultural life of society. The museum offers opportunities to view significant work by both early and contemporary quilt artisans.

James Madison University


Masterpiece Season
A variety of local as well as national and international dance, theater, musical and art talent is scheduled throughout the academic year. For more information and tickets contact the Masterpiece Season box office at (540) 568-7000 or visit their web site.

Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Located along University Boulevard across from JMU's East Campus.
This 125-acre reserve offers residents of the Harrisonburg community a chance explore and relax in a peaceful world complete with forests, streams, and a pond. Throughout the year the Arboretum offers classes and lectures on different topics regarding horticulture and environmental issues. For more information visit the Arboretum's website.

Campus Art Galleries
The University provides several venues for students and professionals to display their artistic creations. For a schedule of events visit the Fine Arts Calendar website.

Eastern Mennonite University


Hartzler Library Art Gallery 

Located on the Third Floor of the Hartzler Library, EMU Campus.
1200 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-4175
This gallery presents paintings, photography, and other works of art by students and faculty, as well as traveling exhibits.

D. Ralph Hostetter Museum of Natural History
Located in the Suter Science Center on the EMU Campus.
1200 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-4400
Exhibits on anthropology, zoology, and geology. Open on certain Sundays 2-3:30, call for schedule. Free.

M. T. Brackbill Planetarium
Located in the Suter Science Center on the EMU Campus.
1200 Park Rd. Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-4400
Watch a projection of the sun, moon, and stars on a 30-foot dome. Show times vary.


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