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Parks & Recreation Master Plan Public Engagement

When

Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 5 - 7pm

Tue, Oct 20, 2026, 5 - 7pm

Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5 - 7pm

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The Harrisonburg community is encouraged to envision their desires for parks, programs and play in The Friendly City, as Harrisonburg Parks & Recreation starts crafting a vision for the department’s future.

Burg Bash

When

Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 12 - 3pm

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Join us at the Community Activities Center for an all-ages celebration designed for families, friends, and the community to come together, have fun, and show how much they are thankful for one another during fall season.

Swim For Sadie

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Swim for Sadie is a new swim lesson program for Harrisonburg City Public Schools students in grades K – 2 (including rising kindergartners). These swim lessons are completely free of charge: The program is funded by the Swim for Sadie Memorial Fund, created in honor of Sadie Cate Deeble.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham African American Festival

When

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 12 - 6pm

Sun, Sep 12, 2027, 12 - 6pm

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The Harrisonburg & Rockingham African American Festival welcomes everyone to visit exhibits, craft vendors, join Community Row participants, or have a great meal from one of the many food vendors.

Pickleball for the Cure

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Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 9am - 4pm

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Join us on October 31 for a pickleball tournament at the Simms Center.

Bike Anywhere Day

When

Fri, May 16, 2025, 7 - 10am

Fri, May 15, 2026, 7:30 - 11am

Fri, May 21, 2027, 7 - 10am

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Stop by Court Square on your way to work, school, or wherever you are heading. Join us for coffee and pastries and start your day the best way we know how – on the bike, with friends!

Bike Rodeo

When

Sat, May 3, 2025, 10am - 12pm

Sat, May 2, 2026, 10am - 12pm

Sat, May 1, 2027, 10am - 12pm

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Come out to Hillandale Park on May 2 to get your bikes ready for summer riding!

Celebrating the Firefly

When

Tue, Jun 25, 2024, 8:45 - 10pm

Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 8:45 - 10pm

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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.

New Year's Plunge

When

Wed, Jan 1, 2025, 9 - 10am

Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 9 - 10am

Fri, Jan 1, 2027, 9 - 10am

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Start 2027 off with a plunge! On January 1 at 9:00am, join us at Westover Pool for the Shiver Me Timbers Pirate Plunge and the new Cannonball Splash for the younger participants.

Welcome Home Garden

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The Welcome Home Garden is a living statement of appreciation and support for young men and women returning home from service overseas as soldiers, sailors, marines, missionaries, etc.

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