Family events in Waynesboro, VA

A guided walking experience explores Staunton for more than 90 minutes and covers roughly a dozen blocks through the Beverley and Newtown districts. Participants take in Victorian architecture while hearing accounts of early settlers, the Civil War, and the city’s later revival. Highlights include the Smith Center for History and Art, the National Valley Bank, and Trinity Church with its Tiffany windows. The route also passes local art galleries, antique shops, and the Farmers Market. Families and history enthusiasts can choose a full or shorter option, with half-price admission for children under 12. Depending on availability, the tour may take place on the Staunton Downtown Trolley. Please meet at the Visitors Center. Prices are $23 for the full tour and $18 for the short tour.

A large indoor flea market and vendor event features a variety of goods, with Basic to Boozy on site offering its signature Beyond Basic cupcakes, White Way bread and rolls, and dog treats. Expect 10 regular Beyond Basic cupcake flavors along with 5 flavors created exclusively for this event. Cupcakes are $3 each, and a flight of four mix and match cupcakes is $10. White Way bread and rolls are $8 per loaf, and dog treats are $5 per bag. Admission is $1, and children 12 and under are free.

Browse a huge indoor flea market at Augusta Expo featuring crafts, vendors, antiques, vintage finds, yard sale items, and more. Admission is $1 at the door. Those interested in selling can find registration links on the website.

Set in the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley, the Waynesboro Farmers Market brings together growers, makers, and neighbors. Chat with farmers and choose from seasonal produce, cheeses, meats, eggs, and a range of ready to enjoy foods. Enjoy live music and activities for kids, sip a coffee as you explore vendors offering candles and flowers, and find food trucks and other highlights, all in one convenient spot.

At John E. Painter Park, Shadows of the Past Car Show & Cruise-In brings together classic and custom vehicles while raising funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Expect a friendly atmosphere with music, food, and plenty to see as cars of all years, makes, and models roll in. Trophies will be awarded for the Top 10 and Best in Show. Activities include live music, door prize drawings, and a 50/50 raffle, with food available for attendees. Vehicle entry is 15 dollars for the first 50 entries, then 20 dollars after that. Admission and parking for the public are free. For more information, contact Robby H. at 1-540-649-0501.

Young Pokémon fans, whether just getting started or already experienced, can gather to play, trade, and make new friends in a space reserved exclusively for kids and their parents or guardians. Beginners are supported with a box of assorted Pokémon to sift through so they can dive in with confidence. Anyone who wants a little extra time to connect is welcome to stay beyond the main session.

Designed for infants through preschoolers, this play time features hands-on stations that nurture gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and early language in a warm, nature-inspired setting. Children and their caregivers can explore sensory activities, try simple obstacle courses, handle natural materials, build, dig, and discover at a comfortable pace. The experience welcomes a wide range of abilities, languages, and learning styles, with flexible options so every child can take part. Activities are intended for ages 0 to 5. Admission is included with a daily ticket or membership. The program takes place inside a new facility, with the option to enjoy a natural playground outdoors. Registration is available by email, or families may simply drop in.

A free Try It Out with Girl Scouts session from Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline offers an interactive preview of the Girl Scouts experience for girls entering Kindergarten who are not yet members. Participants will explore activities, practice the Girl Scout Promise while making new friends, sing a call-and-response camp song, pretend to be butterflies on an adventure, and chat with a Girl Scout Daisy about starting Kindergarten. Free membership is available for new girls. The event takes place at Augusta County Library.