This weekend in Harrisonburg, VA

Wrap up the summer season with the YFB Summer Finale 2026 in Harrisonburg, Virginia at Horizons Edge Sports Campus. This is a showcase-style tournament focused on strong competition, organized scheduling, certified officials, and a well-run experience for players, coaches, and families. All games are played under one roof, and teams can look forward to a 3-game guarantee, full concessions, and awards including medals for champions and runners-up plus all-tournament team selections across divisions. Boys and girls in grades 3rd through 12th (9u through 17u) are included, with an entry fee of $225.

This free community event brings fun, learning, and family wellness together with a focus on essential health education and community engagement. Families can pick up complimentary backpacks filled with school supplies and receive dental kits for children and adults. The day features face painting, games, and interactive health activities, plus child ID fingerprinting. Adults can access blood pressure and diabetes screenings. Community partners will offer giveaways and more.

Kitty Time is a gentle, family-friendly session created for children younger than seven. Kids can meet the cats in a quieter setting, enjoy a complimentary kids drink, and wind down with coloring sheets while parents relax nearby. It offers a calm way to begin the day together.

Explore downtown Staunton on a guided walk that spans about twelve blocks and lasts roughly an hour and a half. The route moves through the Beverley and Newtown districts, showcasing ornate Victorian architecture while sharing stories of early settlers, the Civil War, and the community’s resurgence. Highlights include the Smith Center for History and Art, the National Valley Bank, and Trinity Church with its celebrated Tiffany windows. Along the way, participants can take in local art galleries, antique shops, and the lively farmers market. Ideal for families and history enthusiasts, this experience offers a vivid window into Staunton’s past. A full tour is $23, a shorter option is $18, and children under 12 are half price. When available, the tour may be conducted on the Staunton Downtown Trolley.

A friendly meetup for young Pokémon fans, whether brand new or already playing, to connect, trade, and make friends in a relaxed setting. During the event, the space is set aside specifically for kids and their parents or guardians so everyone can focus on fun and community. Beginners are supported with a box of bulk Pokémon to sift through, making it easy to get started.

Explore the connection between literature and theater through a program inspired by Ann Patchett’s Tom Lake, a novel about youthful romance, long-held secrets, and the private lives of parents that centers on a summer staging of Our Town. The experience begins with an online discussion of the book, then continues with an in-person presentation of Our Town performed by the American Shakespeare Center, creating a direct bridge from page to performance. Attend the conversation, the show, or both, whichever fits your interests and schedule.

The Summer Concert Series at Base Camp features live music in an outdoor setting. The lineup spans multiple genres, with performances by The Pickups and DUUNES, and a DJ providing music between band sets. Attendees can enjoy classic games such as giant chess, soccer darts, and cornhole. Beer and wine will be available, along with a range of food options throughout the event. The cover charge is waived.

Art Hive celebrates three years with a birthday goth party alongside an art and oddities night market. The theater becomes an evening bazaar where local creators showcase uncanny decor and original artwork. Offerings include themed cocktails from the bar, tarot and spiritual readings, and a soundtrack of dark wave for dancing. Gothic attire is welcome but not required, and the focus is on community and creativity. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Explore the shadows around Staunton’s Depot Station on a focused, one hour walking tour centered on a site often cited for the city’s most frequent paranormal encounters. Hear stories drawn from documented events and eyewitness reports, including the lingering presence of Myrtle Knox connected to the 1890 train disaster, the Civil War hospital history of the American Hotel, accounts of DC McLewery said to walk the tracks, and a final Halloween tale to send a chill down the spine. The experience blends local history, reported hauntings, science, and legend. It is family friendly and suited to curious minds of all ages. Tickets are $12 per person for a limited time. The group sets out from the corner of Johnson and New Streets beside the city parking garage across from Mill Street Grill. Free parking is available in the New Street garage and on nearby streets. Plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for check in. For questions, call 540-448-2743.

Explore Staunton’s layered past on a longstanding ghost walk that blends local history with eerie legend. This lantern-lit, 90-minute tour moves through downtown as guides share accounts of figures like Mary Baldwin, James Vames, and Jimmy Atkins, whose stories continue long after their time. Along the way, hear why the city is considered a center of paranormal activity, with tales of restless spirits, whispered secrets, and moments that make the boundary between past and present feel especially thin. The experience offers atmospheric storytelling and a vivid look at why some say the dead outnumber the living in the Queen City.

Sampson Basketball Academy (SBA) Summer Camps offer a high-energy basketball experience with a focus on elite skill development, confidence building, and a genuine love for the game. Camp instruction covers shooting, ball handling, defense, footwork, and basketball IQ through structured drills, competitive games, and real-game scenarios. Campers can also look forward to special guest appearances, fun competitions, prizes, and daily challenges. This camp is for players of all skill levels.

Discover a calming approach to wellness with Acu-Wellness, a gentle practice that supports stress relief, emotional balance, and overall well-being. This service is currently free while certification is being completed and will shift to a donation-based option with a suggested contribution of $5 to $20 once certification is finalized. Sessions follow the NADA Protocol, a form of auricular acupuncture that uses up to five small, sterile needles placed at specific points on the ear. Widely used in behavioral health, recovery settings, disaster response, and community wellness, this method encourages relaxation, strengthens resilience, and helps regulate the nervous system. Many participants report feeling more grounded, calmer, and better equipped to handle stress, with potential benefits that include reduced overwhelm, steadier emotions, improved sleep, support for recovery and wellness, better nervous system balance, and clearer focus. Sessions unfold in a quiet community environment where participants rest comfortably for about 30 to 45 minutes while the needles remain in place. No talking or processing is required, allowing time for the body and mind to reset, and no prior experience is needed. To prepare, eat beforehand, wear comfortable clothing, and arrive a few minutes early to settle in. Ear seeds may be available as a needle-free alternative when appropriate. This offering is intended to support wellness and is not a substitute for medical or mental health care. Whether seeking a moment of calm, navigating stress, or nurturing overall wellness, this accessible practice offers a grounding experience for the community.

Settle into Sunday brunch at The Depot Grille with a lineup of fresh salads, chicken and waffles, and hearty handhelds, including a brunch burger that is one of their signature items. Drink specials feature a Bloody Mary and flights of mimosas.

The Sunday Reset is a bi-weekly healing circle held at Legacy of the Rose, Center for Healing and Enlightenment. Designed as a gentle pause between weeks, it offers an evidence-informed approach woven with soft spiritual connection to help participants realign emotionally, mentally, and energetically. Each gathering may include grounding and guided meditation, energy awareness with light spiritual reflection, journaling or intention-setting for the week ahead, optional sharing in a supportive and nonjudgmental space, and practical tools that encourage emotional regulation and self-awareness. The focus is not on bypassing difficulty, but on creating room to notice what is present, release what has been carried, listen inward, and reset in a way that feels real and sustainable. This trauma-informed space welcomes people exactly as they are, whether they choose to share or simply be present. It offers a calm reset for weeks that have felt heavy, disconnected, or just full, so participants can step into the next week feeling more grounded, clear, and supported.

This recurring trivia series continues through the summer on the month’s second Sunday, with themed editions on the month’s fourth Thursday. Teams of up to six can take part in an evening of trivia, friendly competition, and cookies.