Events in Augusta County, VA

A gentle Holy Yoga class at Hope Community Church blends mindful movement and intentional breathing with Scripture, prayer, and reflection on the presence of the Holy Spirit. All experience levels are welcome. Bring your own mat or use one provided, with additional props available. The cost is $10 per class.

Little Explorers Play Time creates a welcoming, nature-rich setting where young children build gross motor, fine motor, and language skills through playful discovery. Caregivers and children move between hands-on centers that spark the senses, from obstacle challenges and building to digging and exploring natural textures. Activities are flexible and inclusive so children with a wide range of abilities, languages, and learning styles can participate at their own pace. Experiences take place inside a new facility, with the option to enjoy a natural playground outside. Entry is included with daily admission or membership, and the program is designed for ages up to 5.

Enjoy a swinging jazz set as the Boxcar Speakeasy crew performs as a trio, creating the perfect backdrop for dinner and drinks.

This weekly community group run follows an out-and-back route along Bells Lane, tracing the span from Commerce Road to the bypass before retracing the route. A brief extension brings the total distance to roughly four miles.

This gentle flow yoga class at Sol Flo Collective welcomes all levels. Expect a gentle flow with occasional yin poses and longer holds. Please bring your own mat, and use the extra props available at the studio if needed. Parking and entry are located behind the building. Enter through the white doors by the outdoor staircase, near the barber shop sign, pass through two interior doors, then look for the mosaic glass door on the right to reach the studio. For questions, email hello@burrowandvine.com or send a message through the studio’s social accounts. Follow Sol Flo Collective for schedule updates and special events.

Explore Staunton on a guided walking tour that spans about 90 minutes and covers roughly 12 blocks through the Beverley and Newtown districts. Hear stories of early settlers, the Civil War, and the city’s renewal while taking in Victorian architecture. Visit landmarks including the Smith Center for History and Art, the National Valley Bank, and Trinity Church, which features Tiffany windows. The route also passes local art galleries, antique shops, and the Farmers Market. Depending on availability, the tour may be conducted on the Staunton Downtown Trolley. Pricing is $23 for the full tour and $18 for a shorter option, with children under 12 at half price. Please meet at the Visitors Center.

Downtown Waynesboro hosts a community trick-or-treat with local merchants. The Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro presents a costume contest organized by age, with categories for families, infants to age 2, ages 3 to 5, and students in grades K through 1, 2 through 3, and 4 through 5. This event is free and is supported by the Kiwanis Club of Waynesboro and Waynesboro Downtown Merchants.

Staunton reveals a shadowy side after dark, and this 90-minute tour explores the city’s unsettling past through eerie legends and reported hauntings. Expect a mix of historical detail, mystery, folklore, and ghost stories as the experience moves among places tied to unsolved questions and chilling accounts. The itinerary includes a view of Western State Asylum from a distance, stories of hidden tunnels beneath the streets, accounts of ghostly figures at the courthouse, and the restless past of the Spotts-Coffman House, along with other sites steeped in intrigue. The content includes mature themes and is not recommended for young children. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

At Constitution Park in Waynesboro, the Waynesboro Farmers Market offers a lively mix of farm-fresh shopping and community fun. Browse stands as live music sets the tone, kids enjoy activities, and food trucks serve a variety of bites. Meet the farmers behind fresh produce, cheeses, meats, eggs, and a range of prepared foods. Enjoy a coffee while you explore vendors with candles, flowers, and more, all gathered in one convenient place.

A program dedicated to serving individuals who are homeless and hungry.

Explore Staunton’s past on a guided walking tour that covers roughly a dozen blocks through the Beverley and Newtown districts. Hear stories of early settlement, the Civil War, and the city’s later revival while taking in Victorian-era architecture. The route features notable stops such as the Smith Center for History and Art, the National Valley Bank, and Trinity Church with its Tiffany windows. Along the way, there are chances to check out local art galleries, antique shops, and the farmers market. A full route or a shorter option is available, with prices of $23 for the full tour and $18 for the short tour, and children under 12 at half price. Depending on availability, the experience may be conducted on the Staunton Downtown Trolley. The tour meets at the Visitors Center.

A Halloween costume party filled with creative fun awaits. Costumes are encouraged, and a dress-up area will be available. Participants can make autumn crafts and take part in nature-inspired fall activities. Weather permitting, expect outdoor games hosted by the Office on Youth along with a visit from the Waynesboro Public Library Book Bike. Indoors, explore interactive exhibits that include a camping and farmers market setup, a sensory bin, LEGO and other building kits, a toddler room, STEM challenges, a light table with magnatiles, climbing features, and more. A costume parade is planned during the event. The celebration happens rain or shine. Admission is free for members, with a $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. RSVP is requested through a Google Form.

This gathering gives kids who love Pokémon, whether new or experienced, a dedicated place to play, trade, and make friends. The area is reserved for children and their parents or guardians during the event. Beginners can browse a box of bulk Pokémon to help them get started.

Envision Studios & Co. hosts a family-friendly Trunk or Treat featuring themed car trunks stocked with candy and treats, festive Halloween fun, photo opportunities, and food trucks. This first annual gathering is free and open to everyone. Costumes are encouraged and children can bring treat buckets for collecting goodies.

Venture through the grounds around Staunton’s historic Depot Station during a focused, one hour ghost walk that highlights one of the city’s most active paranormal sites. This edition of Staunton’s Haunted History concentrates entirely on the depot area, where numerous encounters have been reported. Hear stories grounded in documented events and eyewitness testimony, including the lingering presence of Myrtle Knox linked to an 1890 train accident. Learn about the American Hotel’s years as a Civil War hospital, the reports of DC McLewery still roaming the tracks, and a final tale crafted to send a shiver. The experience is family friendly and geared to curious minds of all ages. Tickets are $12 per person, and the tour blends local history, hauntings, science, and legend into a memorable hour.

Live music fills The Fishin’ Pig Waynesboro with an acoustic, easygoing blend of classic rock, pop, and country hits. Expect favorites from artists like Journey, GnR, CCR, Janis, Dolly, Jewel, Heart, Alanis, 4 Non Blondes, and The Cranberries, with plenty more in the mix. Admission is free and there is no cover. An interactive online request list lets you browse hundreds of songs on your phone and choose what you want to hear. Sing along or settle in and relax while enjoying barbecue and signature drinks in a laid back setting that suits both friends and family.

Take a lantern-lit walk through downtown Staunton that blends the city’s past with its most enduring ghost stories. This special Halloween edition of a long-established local ghost tour spans 90 minutes of eerie tales and history brought to life on the very streets where the legends took shape. Along the way, hear about figures such as Mary Baldwin, James Vames, and Jimmy Atkins, and the stories that keep their names alive. The route highlights locations tied to reports of unexplained activity, a reputation that helps mark Staunton as a paranormal hotspot. Local lore even claims the dead may outnumber the living in the Queen City. For this edition, tickets are discounted to 16 dollars, with complimentary candy and snacks offered at the start.

Once daylight fades, Staunton’s darker stories take center stage in a 90-minute Halloween edition tour that combines history, mystery, legend, lore, and ghost stories. Explore eerie episodes tied to the courthouse, learn about Western State Asylum from a respectful distance, hear about the Spotts-Coffman House, and uncover talk of tunnels beneath the city. Expect accounts of apparitions, unresolved questions, and tragedies that still echo through the Queen City after dark. For this special edition, tickets are discounted to $16, and complimentary candy and snacks are offered at the beginning. The material includes mature themes and is not recommended for young children. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early to check in.

Settle into a yin-forward practice at Sol Flo Collective, blending gentle flow with longer-held postures for a slower, mindful experience. All levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat, and feel free to use the additional props available at the studio. Parking and entry are located behind the building. If the small gravel lot beside the brick building is full, nearby street parking is available. Enter through the white doors next to the outdoor staircase, continue through the first and second doors, then find the studio through the mosaic glass door on the right.

Steve Plumbley and friends present a relaxed live jazz performance. This takes place on the first Wednesday of each month.

At Augusta Expo in Fishersville, Virginia, a four day gathering of LED saber combat brings intensive instruction together with a full slate of contests. The symposium runs throughout the weekend with classes led by instructors from around the United States, focusing on technique, tactics, movement, and how to apply skills in competitive settings for participants at every level. The tournament lineup includes kata and team choreography, a steel saber bracket, a double elimination event under the Saber Light Knights continuous mixed ruleset, and a foam tournament presented by Aiken Saber Academy. Ranked competition appears under The Saber Legion standard rules with redemption at stake, alongside Saber Light Knights continuous bouts using the standard ruleset. Youth competitors are featured in foam point divisions under the standard SLK point ruleset, and the program also includes a standard Light Speed tournament and the fast paced SLK Tornado format, with additional classes and open sparring to round things out. A catered BBQ lunch will be available during the weekend with all you can eat pork and chicken, gluten free options, and a price of $20 per person. Schools and organizations may nominate up to four fighters to compete for the Praxeum Cup, which recognizes team pride, depth, and consistency across the event.

CSHD, in partnership with the Valley Community Services Board, hosts no-cost REVIVE! office hours at Augusta County Library. This monthly drop-in session provides naloxone at no charge along with brief training on how to use it. Visitors may arrive at any point within the hour to pick up supplies and receive instruction.

The estate of Elzie and Ethel Grogg will be offered at public auction at the Verona Fire House. The selection spans kitchenware, glass and stoneware, collectibles, furniture, household items, tools, and outdoor equipment. Highlights include stoneware crocks by Donaghue, crock jugs, Wagner cast iron skillets with griddles and pots, character drinkware and Washington Redskins glasses, a cake stand, baking dishes, a Pyrex mixing bowl, jadite, Smokey Bear and iris pattern pieces, blue canning jars, a Perch Creek oyster tin, an egg plate, gold rim eyeglasses, flatware in cases, Corning ware and carnival glass, assorted bottles and cases, cookie jars, advertising yardsticks, a china set, a stand mixer, covered dishes such as hens on nest and a cat on nest, costume jewelry, milk bottles, additional blue jars, decorative tins, enamelware, a pitcher and bowl set, mixing bowls, quilts and bedding that include comforters, afghans, and chenille bedspreads, a coffee tin, cheese boxes, shaving items, galvanized boilers, a lard tin, a meat saw, Sears catalogs, salt and pepper sets, Tupperware, a glass washboard, a sadd iron, an egg basket, oatmeal glass, toys including a WG Ervin horseshoe toy and a wood rake, puzzles, oil lamps, an Electrolux vacuum, a milk glass lamp, and a record player. Furnishings range from end tables, a coat tree, a marble top plant stand, and a magazine holder to a child’s rocker, a doll bed, touch lamps, corner stands, a waterfall bedroom set, a Maytag washer, a 1950s style table, a kitchen chair and stool, additional tables, a toy box, and garden chairs. Shop and outdoor items include a Huskee riding mower, crosscut saws, DeWalt and other power tools, hand and garden tools, a vise, toolboxes, a sharpener, a Workmate bench, a barn lantern, a collection of early tools, a wagon, a metal wheelbarrow, gas cans, a scythe, a horse drawn hillside plow with cultivators, a lawn sweeper, a yard cart, a push plow, log chains, bushel baskets, a McCulloch chainsaw, a walk behind spreader, and a limber. Expect additional pieces beyond those listed. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or card, with a 3 percent fee on card transactions. A 10 percent buyer premium applies. Food will be available. The organizers are not responsible for accidents. Announcements made at the sale take precedence over prior advertising. All items sell as is and where is with no warranties or guarantees. Prospective bidders are encouraged to inspect items before bidding. All sales are final, with no refunds or credits. Conducted by Mark W. Craig Auctions.

SAWAS brings adoptable pups to Petco in Staunton every first Saturday of the month for pet adoptions. Inclement weather may lead to cancellation, so check for updates. Petco supports SAWAS through grant funding that helps cover daily care, food, supplies, and veterinary bills for animals in the shelter. With each SAWAS adoption, adopters receive a coupon for 20% off an entire purchase when presenting the adoption contract receipt.

Celebrate the 19th season of Historic Haunts of Staunton with a ninety minute, lantern-lit ghost walk through downtown Staunton, Virginia. This long-running tour blends local history with eerie tales of lingering spirits, including accounts connected to Mary Baldwin, James Vames, and Jimmy Atkins. Walk the shadowed streets, consider what keeps certain figures tied to the past, and explore why many view Staunton as a center of paranormal activity. Expect atmospheric storytelling, questions that probe the mysteries beyond, and a glimpse into why some say the dead outnumber the living in the Queen City. All tickets are $15.

A monthly bluegrass jam on second Sundays welcomes pickers, singers, and listeners for a community gathering at Queen City Music Studios. Each session eases in with an hour of slower tempos and introductory tunes, then shifts to livelier numbers. Beginners and seasoned tradition keepers alike have a place, whether bringing an instrument or simply enjoying the music. There is no charge to attend and everyone is welcome. Voluntary donations on a sliding scale of 10 to 20 dollars or more help support the studio’s mission to nurture music makers. The jam is co-hosted by Don DePoy and Martha Hills, artists devoted to authentic Appalachian traditions that span bluegrass, old-time, folk, rural swing, classic country, and a touch of jazz. Drawing on Virginia roots, Don plays several bluegrass instruments, while Martha provides bass and vocals. Their music often features autoharp, banjo, guitar, and a Galax-style mountain dulcimer recognized with awards. They have been inducted into America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame, are recognized by Young Audiences of Virginia and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and were named Virginia Living Magazine’s Top Wedding Band for five years. Don also teaches bluegrass instruments at Eastern Mennonite University. Queen City Music Studios serves as a community-focused music school, full-service shop, and creative event space, offering private lessons, group classes, workshops, rehearsal rooms, house concerts, and community gatherings. Founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015, it has grown to a team of more than twenty professional musicians and instructors. The shop provides new and used instruments, accessories, repair work, and consignment opportunities, while the stage arm supports booking, event management, and production. In collaboration with The Judy Chops and WQSV 106.3 LP Staunton, the studio helps present Staunton Jams, a festival launched in 2004 that showcases local and regional performers throughout downtown Staunton.

CSHD and Valley Community Services Board offer free REVIVE! office hours at libraries across the area each month. At Staunton Public Library, visitors can pick up free naloxone and receive training on how to use it.

After dark, explore the Queen City’s eerie side on a 90-minute walking tour that delves into chilling history, twisted legends, and lingering hauntings in Staunton. Hear about ghostly activity at the courthouse, the troubled past of Western State Asylum viewed from a distance, the restless tales of the Spotts-Coffman House, and whispers of hidden tunnels, along with other sites tied to murder, madness, and the unexplained. This special Friday the 13th edition offers all tickets for $13 for ages 8 and up. A Jason Vorhees prop will be on site for photographs. As a winter tour, it may be canceled with full refunds if temperatures at the start drop below 30 degrees Fahrenheit or if snow and ice create unsafe conditions. Plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to check in. Free parking is available in a nearby garage and along surrounding streets. For more information, call 540-448-2743.

Augusta Expo's Fall Arts & Craft Show offers a welcoming marketplace with complimentary parking, food options, and plenty of opportunities to browse and shop. Admission is $3, and children 12 and under are admitted free. Find Booth JJ8 during the show.

At Staunton Moose, JusT Us marks more than a decade together with live music. This multi-award-winning, family-friendly, high-energy group was named Lynchburg’s Best Local Band in 2022 and is recognized among central Virginia’s premier acts, with first place finishes in multiple band competitions. With more than 430 shows to their name and a combined 200-plus years of experience on stage, they cover a wide mix of genres and can present complete sets dedicated to Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Allman Brothers. Their track record includes appearances at Tootsie’s, Derek Bentley’s honky-tonk, and Stagecoach on Music Row in Nashville, along with sold-out performances with David Allen Coe and Rodney Atkins. The setlist spans favorites from A to Z.

The Virginia Headwaters Council Merit Badge University returns with a full day at Blue Ridge Community College focused on advancement, career exploration, and hands-on Scouting experiences. Youth work alongside qualified professionals to build new skills and may complete up to two merit badges. Enrollment is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A wide selection of badges is offered, including Eagle-required options such as Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communication, Emergency Preparedness, Personal Management, and Sustainability. Elective choices include American Business, American Heritage, Art, Automotive Maintenance, Chess, Composite Materials, Crime Prevention, Digital Technology, Entrepreneurship and Salesmanship, Fingerprinting, Genealogy, Graphic Arts, Journalism, Scouting Heritage, Signs, Signals and Codes, Traffic Safety, Truck Transportation, Veterinary Medicine, and Weather. The event fee is $10 per Scout, with some badges requiring an additional supply cost. Adults attend at no charge. Advance registration is required, and walk-ins or late registrations are not accepted. Participants should arrive in the official field uniform, often called Class A. Bring a packed lunch and drink, as no food service is available on-site, along with a notebook, a pen or pencil, and any prerequisites or materials for selected badges. Physical blue cards are not necessary; bring an electronic Scoutbook printout or a permission letter from the Scoutmaster instead. Out-of-council units are welcome to camp at Camp Shenandoah at no cost for the MBU weekend. Adult leaders will find in-person CPR and AED training available, and a computer lab will be open for Scouters to complete online training modules, with more opportunities to be announced.

Area automobile enthusiasts gather at Terry Court in Staunton for a Cars and Coffee meetup. All makes and models of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome. Participants are expected to follow all laws and be considerate of nearby neighbors.

Prepare for the colder months in a practical, hands-on workshop built for families with full schedules. The session centers on one winter staple... fire cider... and keeps the focus on clear, doable steps rather than trying to cover every health topic. Together, participants make a batch, compare ingredient options and simple variations, and talk about how fire cider has been used traditionally. There is also a straightforward discussion of everyday wellness during cold and flu season, including what is most helpful, what can be optional, and what does not need to be complicated. Expect an emphasis on understanding, confidence, and readiness, not perfection.

Josh Davidson brings live local music to Blu Point Seafood Co in Staunton, creating a laid-back night in a restaurant and bar known for a wide-ranging menu. The kitchen features seafood inspired by the Chesapeake Bay and New England, complemented by bar snacks, desserts, and a full bar, with additional choices like chicken, steak, and pasta to suit many tastes. The performance highlights local talent while pairing great music with a welcoming dining experience.

Southern Smoke comes back to the Staunton Eagles for another show. The performance will be at Fraternal Order of the Eagles 680.

Featuring Laura-Beth Dawson and Erin Wright, owner of Quince and Burdock, this holiday-themed activity invites participants to craft a personal wreath with a variety of natural materials. Create a piece to take home for seasonal decorating, or gift it as an early Christmas surprise for someone special.

JusT Us marks more than ten years together with a family-friendly, high-energy, multi-genre show. The band is a multi-award winner, named Lynchburg's Best Local Band in 2022 and earning several first place finishes in band competitions. With over 430 performances and more than 200 years of combined experience on stage, they deliver favorites from A to Z and can build full themed sets in specific genres. Their road history spans Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Highlights include appearances at the renowned Tootsie's, at Derek Bentley's honky-tonk, and at Stagecoach on Music Row in Nashville, along with sold-out shows with David Allen Coe and Rodney Atkins.

Capture festive photos with Santa and the Grinch during a cheerful visit at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Stuarts Draft. This complimentary photo opportunity welcomes kids and families to meet Santa, pose with the Grinch, and create keepsake memories to share with loved ones. It offers a fun start to the holiday season in the store. Additional details and holiday activities will be shared as the event draws closer.

Historic Staunton Foundation’s 51st annual Holiday House Tour features six homes along Church Street and includes the sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Church. Tickets are $45.

After nightfall, Staunton, Virginia trades its daytime charm for a darker side as a 90-minute tour explores the city’s hidden past. Expect a blend of local history, unsettling mysteries, eerie legends, and ghost stories, with whispers of murder, madness, and the supernatural threading through each tale. Hear about a courthouse said to harbor those who never left, view the storied Western State Asylum from a distance, consider the Spotts-Coffman House and its restless reputation, and learn about tunnels believed to run beneath the streets, along with other locations steeped in lore. This Christmas edition adds seasonal stories and extra stops that weave winter traditions into the haunting narrative. The content includes mature themes and is not recommended for young children. Arriving a little early to check in is advised.

Ladies Night Out brings an after-hours, women-only shopping experience to Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware - Bridgewater. Enjoy storewide sales, a quieter shopping atmosphere, and time to explore gift ideas, holiday décor, and treats for yourself. Final details are still in the works, with more information on special offers and activities to be announced. Hosted by a locally owned hardware store, this relaxed evening centers on shopping, savings, and good company.

Celebrate seasonal savings at the Christmas Sale hosted by Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Bridgewater. This two-day shopping event features special in-store discounts throughout the store to help with winter projects, practical gift ideas, and a wide selection of tools, hardware, and seasonal merchandise. Updates on highlighted deals, in-store demonstrations, and other festive happenings will be shared soon.

Now in its third year, the Christmas Market takes place at Augusta Expo. Vendor space is almost full, with only two spots remaining, and applications are accepted in the order they are received. Text 213-218-5017 for the preferred contact method, or email vfapply@gmail.com.

Experience a whimsical scene of gingerbread delights and meet Santa at his Staunton Cottage during a festive family outing at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum. The seasonal fun continues with the Downtown Cookie Crawl and the Redbeard Holiday Market happening that day. Further details and hours will be shared on the event page.

A women-only, after-hours shopping night at Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware - Stuarts Draft offers a relaxed way to tackle holiday gifting. Browse gifts, home decor, tools, stocking stuffers, and more with special sales and local vendors on-site. Friends, sisters, and coworkers can make it a fun outing together. Additional details about specials, vendors, and activities will be shared as the event gets closer. This locally owned hardware store provides a welcoming setting for stress-free shopping.

Virginia Scenic Railway presents the Sensory-Friendly Santa Express, a tailored holiday experience that fosters a welcoming setting for guests with sensory sensitivities and their families. Created to reduce overwhelming sights and sounds, it provides a calmer, more understanding atmosphere while preserving the wonder of the season.

An open Irish session at Marino’s Lunch features lively traditional tunes hosted by Doug Sheridan. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and take part, and guests can relax with a drink while enjoying the music. Proceeds support Queen City Music Studios. Doug Sheridan, owner of Sunspots Studios, also teaches Irish fiddle through Queen City Music Studios. The studio serves the community as a music school and shop with special events, workshops, rehearsal space, house concerts, and lessons and group classes for all ages, styles, and levels. Founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015 with a learn-by-ear approach, it now works with more than twenty professional musicians and instructors, and its store offers quality new and used instruments, accessories, and repairs. Community music gatherings are supported by donations that further the mission of making music makers. Marino’s Lunch serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, features a full bar with daily blue plate specials, and offers live music with seasonal outdoor dining.

This yearly walk-through nativity is a free, family friendly experience. Guests pass by scenes with live animals and costumed actors portraying moments leading up to the birth of Jesus, set to Christmas music. After the walk, light refreshments along with coffee and hot chocolate are available in the fellowship hall.