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.
Places
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!
Area Parks: Hillandale is a Beautiful Pocket of Nature in the Middle of Harrisonburg
Take a stroll through Hillandale Park... 74 acres of shady, wooded paths highlighted by open fields in the middle of Harrisonburg, and also featuring a variety of fantastic events throughout the year.
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!
Area Parks: Wildwood Features a Perfect Blend of Sun, Shade, and Beautiful Scenery
Take a tour of the scenic Wildwood Park, nestled along a bend in the river in the Town of Bridgewater, featuring an abundance of shade, short walking path, playground, suspension bridge, picnic shelter, and much more.
Bridgewater Received $944,000 from VDOT to Fund Dry River Road Project
Dry River Road, situated behind Marshall's Distribution Center, Shickel Corporation, and Perdue, connects the Town of Bridgewater with Route 257 heading west of Dayton and into Montezuma. This is a heavily traveled road for folks with a variety of transportation needs: vehicles, big rigs, buggies, tractors, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Though the speed limit is only 25 mph, it can prove quite dangerous with such heavy traffic on a "commute" route. Enter VDOT...