Special Events
Parks and Recreation holds a variety of special events throughout the year. Use the following list to learn about each of these special events, past and upcoming!
Upcoming:
2024
26th Annual Blacks Run Clean Up Day and Arbor Day [1] - April 13
Superhero Party [2] - April 20
Bike Rodeo Pop Up in the Park at Hillandale [3] - May 4
Past:
2023
Celebrating the Firefly [4] - June 21 (cancelled due to inclement weather)
Pop Up in the Park at Purcell Park (Pollinator Hotel) [5]- June 27
Bark in the Park Pop Up at Smithland Road Dog Park [6] - July 7
Art in the Park [7]- June-July
Youth TryAthlon [8] - August 12
African-American Festival [9] - September 9
International Festival [10] - September 23 *cancelled
Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk [11] - October 21
Westover Holidays Craft Show [12] - November 4
Holiday Parade & Winter Wonderfest [13]- December 2
2024
New Year's Plunge [14] - January 1
Sweetheart Dance [15] - February 10
Harrisonburg Egg Hunt [16] - March 23