Attractions

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Last Updated: July 30, 2020

Harrisonburg offers a wide variety of attractions year-round. Use this page to find helpful information and links for area attractions.

BIKING

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CITY PARKS

View our Harrisonburg Parks and Recreation Facilities Guide [3KB] for more information about our recreation facilities.

RESTAURANTS

SHOPPING

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Visit Harrisonburg - Harrisonburg Tourism’s website offers a more comprehensive listing of things to do, attractions, lodging, retail, restaurants, outdoor recreation, special offers and events in Harrisonburg as well as national landmarks and regional attractions.
Downtown Renaissance - The website for Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance offers information on events and attractions in downtown Harrisonburg.

Ground-Breaking Ceremony - New Public Works Administration Building

Harrisonburg Public Works will welcome the community to a special event Thursday, June 1, at 11:00am, as the City moves forward on construction of its new Public Works administration building at 320 E. Mosby Road.

11:00am

Pop Ups in the Park - Hillandale

Bring your bike to Hillandale Park for a fun afternoon of obstacle courses, riding, and tune-ups!

9:30am to 12:00pm

Real Estate Tax

The tax rate for the City of Harrisonburg is .93 cents per hundred of assessed value, effective July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

5:00pm

City Council

The City Council meets at 7:00pm every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers (409 South Main Street). Meetings are open to the public.

7:00pm

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets in council chambers to consider requests from citizens and developers on issues such as rezonings, special use permits, major subdivisions, and street and alley closings.

6:00pm

Juneteenth - City Offices Closed

City offices will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. Refuse for Monday, June 19 will be collected on Tuesday, June 20.

(All day)

Celebrating the Firefly

Enjoy the longest day of the year and the spectacle of thousands of fireflies. Learn about the benefits of fireflies then as the sun sets and dusk arrives there will be the option to stroll down the paths at Heritage Oaks Golf Course and see the fireflies lighting up.

8:30pm

Pop Ups in the Park - Bark in the Park

Join us at the Smithland Road Dog park as local businesses, vets, and rescue organizations will be in attendance with purchasable goods, services, and information to provide your furry friend with a fun and healthy life.

5:30pm to 7:30pm

Pop Ups in the Park - Purcell Park

Join us at Purcell Park, along with Harrisonburg Public Works, in building a pollinator hotel for your yard.

1:00pm to 3:00pm

City Council

The City Council meets at 7:00pm every second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Council Chambers (409 South Main Street). Meetings are open to the public.

7:00pm

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