Free events in Waynesboro, VA

Find a calm reset at a community Acu-Wellness clinic featuring the NADA Protocol, a gentle style of ear acupuncture that places as many as five tiny, sterile needles at specific points on the ear. Sessions unfold in a quiet group environment where participants rest comfortably for about 30 to 45 minutes while the needles remain in place, and there is no need for conversation during the experience. Many people notice a steadier mood, a greater sense of grounding, and an improved capacity to handle stress. Benefits may include more balanced emotions, better sleep, clearer focus, support for recovery and overall wellness, reduced overwhelm, and a more regulated nervous system. This method has been used around the world in behavioral health and recovery settings, disaster response, and community wellness to encourage relaxation and resilience. The service is currently free while certification is being completed. After certification it will transition to a donation-based offering with a suggested contribution of 5 to 20 dollars. No previous experience is required. For a smoother visit, plan to eat beforehand, wear comfortable clothing, and arrive a bit early to settle in. Ear seeds may be offered, when appropriate, for those who prefer a needle-free option. This wellness support does not replace medical or mental health care.

Disciples Kitchen provides meals for people experiencing homelessness or hunger. The effort centers on meeting immediate food needs.

Queen City Music Studios hosts a monthly community bluegrass jam co-led by Don DePoy and Martha Hills. It begins with an hour of easy-going tempos and beginner-friendly songs, then shifts into quicker numbers. All are welcome, from new pickers to long-time tradition keepers, whether singing, playing, or listening. Admission is free and open to the public, with optional donations on a $10 to $20 plus sliding scale that support the studio’s mission of #makingmusicmakers. Don and Martha bring deep Appalachian roots spanning bluegrass, old time, folk, rural swing, classic country, and touches of jazz. Don plays a range of bluegrass instruments, while Martha anchors bass and vocals, and their musical toolkit includes autoharp, banjo, guitar, and Galax-style mountain dulcimer. They are members of America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame and recognized artists with Young Audiences of Virginia and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and Don also teaches bluegrass instruments at Eastern Mennonite University.

A dedicated circle of musicians gathers in The Shop at Queen City Music Studios for a weekly Old Time Jam. Players and listeners are welcome at this free community music gathering. The series is hosted by volunteers, family, and friends, and donations are appreciated on a sliding scale of $10 to $20 to support the mission of making music makers. Queen City Music Studios is a school and shop that presents special events and community programs, offers workshops, rehearsal space, house concerts, and lessons and group classes for all ages, styles, and levels. Founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015 with an emphasis on learning by ear, it now also provides booking, event management, and production services, employs more than twenty professional musicians and instructors, and operates a full-service store for new and used instruments, accessories, and repairs. Molly’s Musikgarten is a licensed and certified program offering early development family music classes.

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.