December can be an extremely stressful month, with holiday parties, concerts, and shopping to attend to, but it is also the most joyous month of the year, with celebrations and festivities that bring friends, family, and community together. Take some time this December to enjoy special moments with your loved ones. Looking for something fun to do? Here is a roundup of events and festivities happening in Harrisonburg this December!
Fun
Ice Skating at Generations Park in Bridgewater Opening Soon!
Generations Park in Bridgewater had a fantastic first farmers market season, and is now gearing up for ice skating on the new rink! Scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, this fun pastime is sure to provide enjoyment for all ages. Bonus: a local favorite restaurant, Jalapeño Southwest Grill, is opening a second location at Generations Park, too!
Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids in Harrisonburg… Indoor Playtime!
Harrisonburg boasts a fairly mild climate overall, but did you know that our Friendly City experiences 118 days of precipitation per year? This would account for both snow and rain, with averages of 21" and 36", respectively. That leaves parents and childcare providers with a conundrum for nearly 4 months out of the year. Splash around outside in the mud and get soaked and filthy, or stay indoors while trying to wrangle entertain the littles all day? Relax! With this Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids, you'll have just that... FUN on rainy (and snowy) days. Gone are the hours of whining and boredom. Harrisonburg offers plenty of indoor fun for kids of all ages -- with plenty of puddles to splash in, too.
Fall Festivals & Activities In Harrisonburg: 2015 Round Up
You can feel it in the air - fall has arrived. In order to celebrate, we've compiled a list of Fall Festivals and Activities happening in and around Harrisonburg. Check it out and then go enjoy this gorgeous season!
Exploring Harrisonburg: Green Valley Book Fair
In search of new books at bargain prices? Harrisonburg's very own Green Valley Book Fair offers a wide variety of books (and gifts!) in a huge book warehouse. Just inside the front door, a map stuffed full of pins from visitors across the globe proves that it is absolutely worth the visit!
Exploring Harrisonburg: Explore More Discovery Museum
Looking for a fun indoor getaway that will excite children of all ages? Harrisonburg's Explore More Discovery Museum invites you to a creative hands-on learning atmosphere that is filled with a multitude of exciting exhibits!