This weekend in Waynesboro, VA

Set in Constitution Park in Waynesboro, the Waynesboro Farmers Market brings together a lively blend of local growers, makers, and music in the foothills of the Shenandoah Valley. Browse farm-fresh fruits and vegetables alongside cheeses, meats, eggs, and a variety of prepared foods. Meet the farmers who produce what you eat, enjoy live music, let kids take part in activities, and choose from visiting food trucks. Pick up a coffee as you stroll past booths offering candles, flowers, and other goods, all gathered in one convenient place.

Celebrate a love of reading at a single day festival featuring author events and plenty of book-themed fun for readers.

Explore one-of-a-kind creations from area makers alongside vintage finds, enjoy food, and relax to bluegrass tunes. The atmosphere is welcoming for all ages and well suited to a family day out.

The Farmers Market at Ix is Charlottesville’s largest independent market where only producers sell directly. The focus is on farms and locally grown food, and the vendor lineup changes each week. SNAP is accepted, and shoppers using SNAP receive added buying power for fresh fruits and vegetables through Virginia Fresh Match. The market is run by the nonprofit Market Central.

Charlottesville City Market celebrates its 53rd season as a lively place to find fresh, local food and connect with the community. Visitors can explore seasonal produce, locally raised meats, baked treats, handmade goods, and a range of prepared dishes from area vendors. Sunrise Tostada makes its debut in Charlottesville with fresh flavors and a new twist on classic breakfast favorites, and complimentary samples of their Cheesecake Tostadas will be offered while supplies last.

Developed by Gabrielle Roth, 5Rhythms is a movement-based meditation that fosters deeper connection with self, with others, and with the broader community. Everyone is welcome to participate. Please bring water and dress in comfortable layers. Pricing is $7 for students, $15 for a single class, or $120 for a ten class pass.

Explore a gentle parenting approach that moves away from both punishment and reward systems. This class highlights research on using incentives and praise to manage behavior, then presents healthier alternatives that support a child’s inner motivation. It offers a practical, nonjudgmental discussion designed to work alongside caregivers throughout their parenting journey. Caregivers of all kinds are welcome through Our Neighborhood classes, and teachers who need credit can receive professional development hours. Child care is available, and advance registration is required for child care.

At Northside Library, this program for teens and adults features Earl Swift reading from his recently published "Up on Cove Mountain: Adventure, Tragedy, and a Quest for Meaning on the Appalachian Trail", followed by a question and answer session. Swift is also the author of "Chesapeake Requiem", the 2025 Same Page title for JMRL. Books will be available for purchase, and light refreshments will be offered. No registration is required.

Disciples Kitchen serves people who are homeless and hungry. It provides a meal for those in need.

Creativity and community come together at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. as the Craft Sublime Artisan Fair presents a curated marketplace of handmade goods and edible specialties. Explore vendors offering jewelry, pottery, textiles, woodwork, original art, prints, photography, gourmet treats, specialty foods, and other distinctive finds from local and regional artisans. Meet the makers, support small businesses, and discover one-of-a-kind gifts, including unique items for the holiday season. Admission is free and the event is family friendly. Food options and Basic City craft beer are available on site, and the surrounding campus offers more to enjoy while you shop.

This grand opening marks the debut of GOLDWrench's Staunton, Virginia shop, referred to as #1.2 to reflect a goal of building only number one shops across the universe. The celebration features food, music, and fun. The vision reaches beyond Earth, even talking about fixing cars on Mars.

Enjoy a weekly Storytime at New Dominion Bookshop that blends newly released storybooks with beloved classics. Each session is led by the shop’s Storytime leader, who reads a changing selection throughout the hour so it is easy to join in even if you arrive a bit late. The event takes place in any weather, welcomes all ages, and is a great outing to share with friends.

Explore Downtown Staunton’s past on a guided walk through the Beverley and Newtown districts. Cover roughly a dozen blocks while hearing stories of early settlers, the Civil War, and the community’s renewal, all alongside striking Victorian architecture. Expect landmarks such as the Smith Center for History and Art, the National Valley Bank, and Trinity Church with its Tiffany windows. The route also weaves by local galleries, antique shops, and the Farmers Market for a fuller picture of the city’s creative scene. Ideal for history enthusiasts and families, with the option to ride on the Staunton Downtown Trolley when available. Pricing is $23 for the full tour and $18 for a shorter option, with children under 12 at half price.

Blind Peach Band brings sweet melodies and a hint of humor to the Harvest Market with an early show that blends lively music and lighthearted fun.

Young Pokémon fans, whether seasoned players or brand new, can gather in a kid-focused space to play, trade cards, and meet new friends. During the event the area is set aside exclusively for children and their parents or guardians, creating a relaxed setting to learn and have fun together. Beginners can explore a box of bulk Pokémon cards to help them get started. Families are welcome to linger after the session to keep the fun going.

A family harvest party at St. Paul's features carnival-style games, a cake walk, candy, hayrides, and a photo station. Admission is free. The event is geared toward children from birth through fifth grade, and costumes are encouraged.

Illustrator and comic book artist Orion Zangara leads a hands-on manga sketching session focused on creating a warrior character. Using Google Slides, he breaks the process into clear stages, starting with simple shapes and building up to a complete figure so everyone can follow along with confidence. All supplies are provided. Adults and teens are welcome. Registration is required. The cost is $75 for members and $100 for non-members.

Mojo Pie brings close harmonies to an orchard setting. The duo began when Susan Munson invited Frank Bechter to a songwriters workshop, sparking a collaboration that has since resonated at wineries, restaurants, and events across Central Virginia. They have performed as featured artists at Charlottesville's First Night Virginia and Jason Burke's Six-Pack Songwriter Series, and together they also make up two thirds of the acoustic trio Oh Wow, Boy! Outside of the duo, Susan performs with Alligator, Jeebus, and Mama Tried, while Frank performs with Das Homage, The Good Guys, and Her Checkered Past.

At Staunton’s historic Thornrose Cemetery, the Augusta County Historical Society and the Thornrose Cemetery Company present guided evening walking tours that delve into the cemetery’s darker chapters from the city’s early years. Participants visit the graves of lesser known individuals whose lives intersected with tragedy, violence, and murder, drawing on accounts from newspapers, courtrooms, police records, and eyewitnesses. The focus is on true stories that are more unsettling than any ghost tale, shared at a site with no tradition of hauntings. Tours last about an hour and proceed in all weather. Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Due to mature subject matter, this program is not recommended for anyone under 18. Tickets are required at $20 per person.

Celebrate the season at the first Fall Festival and trunk-or-treat featuring mini pumpkin painting, trunk-or-treating for the kids, a bounce house, lively music, food trucks, and after hours shopping. Costumes are welcome, with a family friendly guideline to avoid anything scary. Admission is free, with more fun planned beyond these highlights.

USA Dance Charlottesville hosts a ballroom dance lesson and social at The Center at Belvedere featuring Karen Thomas. A professional instructor leads a warmup class to start the night, followed by social dancing set to a mix that spans Standard and Smooth, Rhythm and Latin, plus West Coast Swing, Nightclub, Hustle, and more. All are welcome, with no partner or prior experience needed. Admission is free, and light refreshments are available. The lesson is included, there is no smoking or alcohol, and soft-soled shoes are requested. Smart casual or dressy attire is recommended, and free parking is available. Sponsored by USA Dance Charlottesville, Chapter 6044.

A spooky friend-raiser hosted by The Neighbor Bridge brings themed cocktails, a ghostly dance floor, and plenty of festive fun to Augusta Expo. Costumes are encouraged to keep the spirit of the night going.

An in-person reading at New Dominion Bookshop features Chelyen Davis and Jody Hobbs Hesler sharing selections from New Stories from the South 2026. Presented in collaboration with WriterHouse, there is no admission fee and all are welcome. Early arrival is suggested to secure a preferred seat. New Stories from the South 2026 revives a renowned anthology of Southern short fiction, bringing together distinguished and emerging voices with an introduction by Appalachian writer Silas House. The collection marks the return of an annual tradition, gathering standout stories by writers from the South or centered on the American South. Nominations came from editors of literary journals and magazines, publishers of short story collections, and prominent Southern writers who served as contributing editors. Chelyen Davis has worked as a political reporter and as a speechwriter for governors and education leaders. Her fiction, essays, and poetry have appeared in Appalachian Review, Still: The Journal, the Anthology of Appalachian Writers, Untelling, and with Brown Hound Press. She is from Southwest Virginia and lives in Richmond. Her debut story collection, Cannonball, is forthcoming from the University Press of Kentucky. Jody Hobbs Hesler is the author of the novel Without You Here, which received the Independent Press Award for Literary Fiction, and the story collection What Makes You Think You’re Supposed to Feel Better. Her short fiction, essays, reviews, and interviews have appeared in TriQuarterly, Swing, South Dakota Review, The Pinch, The Rumpus, Electric Literature, Pithead Chapel, CRAFT, North American Review, The Georgia Review, and elsewhere. She teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville and serves as assistant fiction editor at The Los Angeles Review.

Starr Hill Market is making a comeback soon. Add it to your calendar so it does not slip by.

Settle in for live music with the Michael Elswick Gathering, paired with 100 percent estate grown wine and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The group moves through Jazz, Blues, Latin, Swing, ballads, and Cambodian Surf Rock, featuring Michael Elswick on saxes, Royce Campbell on guitar, Tom Harbeck on bass, and David Drubin on drums. Wine is available by the glass and bottle. There is no admission charge. For questions, email info@chisholmvineyards.com or text 833-340-0086. Outside alcohol is not permitted under VA ABC law. Children and dogs are welcome and must remain with their group.

Experience a yin-forward yoga class that weaves in gentle flow for a balanced, grounding practice. The pace is unhurried with longer holds, and all levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat, and additional props are available at the studio. Parking and entry are located behind the building. If the small gravel lot beside the brick building is full, street parking is available. Enter through the white doors next to the outdoor staircase, marked by a barber shop sign. After passing through the first and second doors, the studio is through the mosaic glass door on the right. For questions, email hello@burrowandvine.com. Follow Sol Flo Collective on social media for schedule updates and special events.

Explore Staunton’s most talked-about paranormal hotspot on a one-hour walking tour focused on the historic Depot Station. Guides share gripping accounts drawn from history and firsthand reports as you traverse the grounds where more encounters have been recorded than anywhere else in town. Hear about Myrtle Knox and the 1890 train disaster that ties her story to the rails, uncover the shadowed past of the American Hotel from its Civil War hospital days, and learn why DC McLewery is said to still walk the tracks. The tour blends history, hauntings, science, and folklore in a family-friendly format for curious participants of all ages. Tickets are $12 per person for a limited time. Please plan to arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to check in, and note that free parking is available nearby. For questions, call 540-448-2743.