Events in Woodstock, VA

Gather friends for a lively night of trivia and friendly competition. Enjoy food and drinks while you put your knowledge to the test. Weekday happy hour is available.

Extension Master Gardener Volunteers lead a session focused on the library’s indoor plants, combining discussion with plant care. Each month features a special topic. For details on the current theme, check the library calendar.

Meet representatives from Laurel Ridge Community College at an information table at Samuels Public Library. Members of the Outreach Team will be available to answer questions about academic programs, workforce training, transfer opportunities, financial aid, admissions, and student resources. This casual, drop-in opportunity is designed for anyone considering college, exploring a career change, or looking to build new skills. No registration is required, and visitors are welcome to stop by to learn more about Laurel Ridge.

The Birdies, Bogeys and Beer Charity Golf Tournament brings golfers together at Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Course for a four person scramble with a shotgun start. Entry is $125 per golfer. Players can compete for cash prizes and trophies, with on course challenges such as longest drive and closest to the pin. A putting contest and a 50/50 raffle add to the fun, and mulligans are available. All proceeds support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. For details or registration, contact Jay McCormick at 240-463-9277 or jm07024@gmail.com.

Celebrate Halloween all weekend at Jellystone Park with a lineup of spooky activities. A haunted experience sets the tone, the Magic Pumpkin Experience adds a touch of wonder, and a costume contest encourages everyone to showcase their most imaginative looks. Traditional trick or treating brings classic fun, while the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and the Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest spark plenty of creative spirit. Activities take place on the weekend only, making for a full slate of thrills, chills, and seasonal magic.

Enjoy live entertainment while exploring locally owned businesses staying open late. Browse offerings from vendors to discover unique finds and additional surprises. More information, including vendor applications, is available.

Enjoy satisfying food, refreshing drinks, and music that pairs perfectly with a laid-back night out.

Shop the sixth annual fall market presented by For the Cats' Sake. Admission is free.

Rockland Park becomes the setting for a countywide heritage celebration filled with autumn festival activities, live music, living history, hayrides, pumpkins with carving, yard games, food, vendors, and family friendly fun. Admission is free. Settle in for an outdoor concert and bring blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy performances by Bearded Harmony, the American Legion Community Band, and Shen Rio, along with a special appearance by Jig & Jive Dance Studio. Community partners such as Warren County Parks & Recreation, Samuels Public Library, the Warren Heritage Society, Shenandoah River State Park, and others will share hands on activities, demonstrations, and historical interpretations throughout the park. You might even spot a tank or a cannon. This capstone to the Warren County VA250 celebrations aims to spark a new fall tradition in the county, blending festival cheer, great music, and opportunities to explore local history.

Help plant a new native garden meadow at Francis Burrell Brooks Jr. Community Park. This community project is supported by a 2025 plant grant and welcomes volunteers for hands-on work that benefits the local environment. Bring gloves and a shovel, then head to the park’s main lot to find the group. Drop in at any time during the day to dig, plant, and contribute to a community service effort.

Receive help with technology at the library, focusing on computers and other fundamental tech topics. Register online using the Find Tickets button.

Samuel's Public Library hosts a monthly themed discussion of the romance genre for fans who enjoy guilty-pleasure romances and plenty of puns. Participants can share favorite picks from books, movies, music, or other media and discover something new in an informal conversation. New members are welcome. Register online using the Find Tickets button.

Meeting monthly at the community public library, this book club brings readers and screen enthusiasts together to talk about books, TV, and film, including how stories differ between the page and their on-screen adaptations. Expect relaxed, engaging conversation with neighbors who enjoy exploring different kinds of media. Registration is available online.

The 10th Annual Homesteaders of America Conference brings together more than 6,000 homesteaders and freedom-minded attendees near the nation’s capital for a meaningful gathering focused on self-reliance and connection. Participants come to hone practical skills, deepen faith, build community, and prepare their families to live differently. Many leave with greater confidence, stronger readiness, and new relationships that last well beyond the event. A limited number of tickets remain, with only 1,000 available. There is no overflow capacity, no hidden extra seats, and no later release of more, so once it sells out there will be no additional availability.

Jellystone Park is celebrating Halloween with a full weekend of spooky fun. Brave a haunted adventure, catch the Magic Pumpkin Experience, and enter the Costume Contest with your creepiest look. Classic trick-or-treating is on the schedule, and creative spirits can compete in the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and the Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest. All activities take place on the weekend.

Celebrate the season finale of Cross Roads Music Fest with an evening of live music at New Market Rebel Park, highlighted by ON3. Admission is free, with food and beverages available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket to stay comfortable, and please note that pets are not permitted on the baseball field.

Settle in for an evening of live music with Anthony Taylor. Enjoy a relaxed, fireside hangout where friends can sip drinks and take in the tunes together.

Plans are just beginning to take shape for this annual event, with preparations in the very early stages.

The 54th Annual Festival of Leaves brings a vibrant fall tradition to Historic Front Royal, drawing visitors from across Northern Virginia, the DMV, and the Shenandoah Valley. The Historic District comes alive with more than 200 vendors, live music across three stages, a lively Kids Zone, an Oktoberfest Garden, plenty of great food, and a classic car show, all set against peak Shenandoah Valley color. Beyond the festival area, boutiques, local restaurants, galleries, museums, and unique attractions throughout the walkable Historic District add even more to a day trip filled with everything people love about fall.

A recurring courtyard market features new discoveries, tasty bites, and a vibrant selection of local crafts and seasonal treats. Each installment spotlights independent makers and growers, farm-fresh produce, handmade goods, and live music, with time to wander and explore. Offerings include organic produce and pasture-raised meats and eggs from Lewis Farm, baked goods from Mack’s Bingo Bakery, and meals from the Mack’s Bingo Food Truck, with additional local provisions and weekend essentials available inside the market. The market supports opportunities for Appalachian youth through Farms Work Wonders.

This monthly series shares straightforward, beginner-friendly methods to organize and preserve personal photos, documents, videos, and memorabilia so they stay safe and easy to access. Each session stands on its own and may focus on topics such as structuring photo libraries, scanning and digitizing media, or sharing collections with family. Online registration is available through the Find Tickets button.

Matt Palmieri performs an evening set. Relax by the fire with a drink and spend time with friends.

Acoustic Soul brings classic rock favorites from the 60s, 70s, and beyond to Woodstock Brewhouse.

Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club will host the inaugural '83/'84 Championships Baseball Scholarship Golf Outing, celebrating those teams while raising funds for baseball student athletes. With help from Gary Leake in moving the effort forward, the tournament directs proceeds to a scholarship and may also support field improvements and technology that enhance success on and off the field. Organizers aim to deliver a high quality outing for the area, inviting teammates from the '83 and '84 squads to participate as players or hole sponsors, and encouraging friends, golfers, and potential sponsors to spread the word and support the cause.

Curious about tracing your family history or eager to discuss the research you have already completed? This genealogy club welcomes both newcomers and experienced researchers to connect, exchange discoveries, and explore a variety of genealogy topics in a friendly setting.

Learn how Civil War soldiers were fed and supplied in a presentation led by Thomas Prescott. Raised near Philadelphia, Prescott earned a bachelor's degree in biology from East Stroudsburg University and a master's degree in public history from Norwich University. He authored the 2012 book Reaching the Promised Land, sharing stories of Scots-Irish settlers in frontier central Pennsylvania. His experience includes an internship at the Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation and recent volunteer work with the Warren Heritage Society. Register through the Find Tickets option.

Jellystone Park turns delightfully spooky with a haunted experience, the Magic Pumpkin Experience, and a costume contest for those ready to show off their eerie attire. Trick-or-treating is part of the fun, and creativity shines in the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and the Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest. It is a weekend filled with playful scares and Halloween spirit. Activities are offered on the weekend only.

The Antique Car and Truck Show welcomes vehicle enthusiasts for a day of classic rides and community spirit. Registration is available only in person at the event, and the entry fee is $20. Judging will take place after registration wraps up, and awards will be presented later in the day. Attendees are encouraged to bring candy to hand out to trick-or-treaters. All proceeds support the Shenandoah Shores Volunteer Fire Department. Please ignore any links claiming early registration, as sign-ups happen only on site.

Embark on a region-wide scavenger quest through the Northern Shenandoah Valley that blends exploration, problem solving, and community impact. Teams of two to four choose their own route across Clarke, Frederick, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page counties, or the City of Winchester, uncovering hidden spots while completing clever challenges along the way. The event also serves a greater purpose, as participants raise support through peer-to-peer fundraising for Seniors First, the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging, helping older adults in the community.

A free public star party open to all. Head to the disc golf course located behind the tennis courts to find the gathering.

Enjoy live music from Johnny 3 with drinks and time by the fire. Bring friends and relax together.

This support group welcomes individuals who are caring for loved ones. It offers a space to receive encouragement, practical help, and education focused on managing the stresses of caregiving. The group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, and participants may bring a spouse, parent, or other loved one to the community gathering. A team will be on hand to provide assistance while attendees learn and connect. It is also an opportunity to share similar experiences and exchange useful advice. Please RSVP by the Monday before at 540-551-7041.

Rockingham Cooperative Ace Hardware in Strasburg is hosting Customer Appreciation Days to thank the community for supporting a locally owned cooperative year round. Shoppers can look forward to storewide savings across Ace departments, discounts on farm supply items, vendors on site with special event pricing, and complimentary food available each day, with additional promotions to be announced. The event offers a chance to tackle fall projects, prepare equipment, and secure deals before winter.

The Hulver Cup comes to Blue Ridge Shadows Golf Club as the Ruritan Foundation Golf Tournament. Competition begins with a shotgun start, and lunch is served after the round. Registration is $110 for a single golfer or $400 per team. Expect prizes, a chance at a hole in one, and a nearest-to-the-pin challenge, and every participant receives a voucher for a complimentary future round.

Jellystone Park fills with Halloween fun all weekend. Explore a spooky experience, see the Magic Pumpkin Experience, and wear your best costume for the Costume Contest. Take part in traditional trick or treating, then get creative in the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and the Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest. Activities are offered on the weekend only.

Enjoy an evening of live music from David Wayne. Relax with a drink and warm up by the fire in a laid-back setting.

Created for horror fans who shiver at lights-out, this book club tackles one assigned title each month and then meets to discuss it over spooky tea and snacks. Reserve a spot through the Find Tickets button, or simply drop in.

The event features Airmont Road at Brickhouse Bar & Grill, creating a relaxed setting with upbeat energy and welcoming faces. It is all about enjoying good company and a fun vibe.

Jellystone Park presents a Halloween-filled weekend of spooky activities. Dare to explore a haunted attraction, take in the Magic Pumpkin Experience, and enter the Costume Contest. Enjoy traditional trick-or-treating, then showcase your decorating skills in the Spooky Site Decorating Contest and the Ghostly Golf Cart Decorating Contest. Look forward to a lively atmosphere with plenty of Halloween fun throughout the weekend. Activities take place on the weekend only.

This evening celebrates ten years of reuniting families with homes and helping children maintain housing, offering a warm recognition of a decade of work.

Karaoke night offers a friendly stage for participants to take the mic and sing their favorite tunes.

LouD delivers a lively, cross-genre cover set that reshapes favorite songs with creative musical and lyrical twists. The lineup spans artists like Bruno Mars, Usher, 3 Doors Down, Prince, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Phil Collins, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and more.

This annual Halloween on Court Square celebration brings families into the spirit of the season with trick-or-treating hosted by local businesses, hands-on themed crafts, a magic show, a petting zoo, face painting, and more festive activities. Costumes are welcome but not required. Admission is free.

Settle in for a heartwarming weekend centered on helping the bears prepare for hibernation. Participants wear pajamas for a lively PJ dance party, relax during a cozy movie night, and channel their creativity with pillowcase coloring. The weekend concludes with tucking the bears into bed for their winter rest. Activities take place on the weekend only.

Rooted in the spirit of 1 Thessalonians 4:11 and its call to live quietly, mind your own affairs, and work with your hands, this day retreat offers space to step away from the noise and find calm. Set at The Cottage in Middletown, Virginia, the experience fosters stillness and gentle restoration so you can return to daily life feeling renewed. The day brings together quiet reflection, light mindful movement, hands-on creative moments, and heartfelt connection, creating care for body, mind, and spirit. Arrive just as you are and head home feeling steadier, uplifted, and whole.

Set at Little Stony Man, this fall hike fundraiser follows the Little Stony Man to Stony Man Loop via the Appalachian Trail in Shenandoah National Park. The route spans about 3 miles with roughly 797 feet of elevation gain and includes scenic viewpoints. In recognition of 15 years of The Right Weigh... God’s Way, a suggested donation of $15 supports its mission. Parking is $30 per vehicle for up to six people, and carpooling is encouraged. The experience emphasizes reflection and gratitude inspired by Ecclesiastes 3:1–2. Participants are encouraged to prepare for changing fall weather by dressing in layers and wearing sturdy hiking shoes and wool socks, and to bring a daypack with water, simple trail snacks such as apple slices, nuts, or granola, sunscreen, bug spray, and a basic first aid kit. Items for personal reflection like a devotional card, a journal, and a pen are also suggested, along with a brief prayer focus on embracing change and walking in wisdom. An optional post-hike group meal is planned at Spelunkers with burgers and custard.

The 2026 edition of the Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Festival will be at Discover Strasburg. Ticket details will be shared soon.

Enjoy a charity car show where donations support Cars Changing Lives Ministry, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides vehicles at no cost to people in need. Entry is free and no advance registration is needed. Expect plenty of awards and trophies, plus dash plaques, door prizes, music and more. Food will be available for purchase at the Ruritan food booth.

Step into a weekend of hero themed fun at Jellystone Park. Pay tribute to real life heroes with a Veterans Day activity, enjoy a Touch A Truck experience, and make your own hero gear before taking on a hero obstacle course. Expect hands on excitement and plenty of big smiles. Activities take place on the weekend only.

Second Saturdays return at Wardensville Garden Market, where the courtyard fills with regional makers, growers, seasonal produce, handmade goods, and live music set against the hills of Wardensville, West Virginia. Each installment offers a new mix to explore, whether you enjoy wandering art markets, meeting the people behind the work, or browsing a farmers market style selection at your own pace. Look for organic vegetables and pasture-raised meats and eggs from Lewis Farm, baked goods from Mack’s Bingo Bakery, and meals from the Mack’s Bingo Food Truck, with shelves inside the market stocked with local provisions and weekend essentials. This series also supports opportunities for Appalachian youth through Farms Work Wonders.

Experience a live gig at Brick House.

The Burn Barrels conclude their 2026 tour with a show at The Burn Barrel restaurant in Basye, Virginia. This final stop brings an evening of Burn Barrels fun to a venue that shares their name.

Designed to make wedding planning easier, this event offers general admission and a VIP experience that includes brunch and a mimosa. Attendees can look forward to a cash bar, a welcome bag, prize giveaways, and tasty samples. Ticket purchase details will be announced soon.

Sentara RMH’s mobile mammography unit will be at the New Market Community Center, offering screening mammograms by appointment. To schedule, call Sentara Patient Scheduling at 540-689-6000. Payment assistance programs are available for those who need help. Please note that access to the clinic is via a few steps into the van, and patients must be able to climb them. The same services are also available at Sentara’s brick-and-mortar screening locations. According to the Sentara flyer, a mammogram can find breast cancer in its earliest stages, often up to two years before it can be felt. When detected early, about 90 percent of cases can be treated successfully, and women aged 40 and older are recommended to have a mammogram every year.

An easygoing night of live music featuring local musician Sam Dinges. Expect a relaxed atmosphere with drinks and a fire to gather around, perfect for spending time with friends.

Attendees can expect a relaxed evening with good food, refreshing drinks, and catchy tunes. Bearded performers provide the soundtrack, keeping the mood playful and light.

Celebrate the start of the holiday season in New Market as the Town of New Market presents its annual Tis the Season Celebration. Enjoy open houses hosted by participating downtown businesses and festive music while you stroll through town. Take part in the Shop Local Passport game, complete it to win this year’s New Market ornament, and look forward to the Tis the Season Parade along Congress Street. Additional details will be shared as plans are finalized. This celebration is supported by Southern Kitchen and New Market Poultry as elite sponsors, along with Angela Hensley of Johnston & Rhodes Real Estate, LD&B Insurance & Financial Services, and the Town of New Market.

A live show is planned at Front Royal Moose Lodge in Front Royal, Virginia.

Second Saturdays return to the courtyard at Wardensville Garden Market with a community marketplace featuring new finds, food options, and a changing selection of local crafts and seasonal favorites. Each edition highlights different makers and growers, seasonal produce, handmade goods, live music, and lots to discover at whatever pace you prefer. Look for organic vegetables and pasture-raised meats and eggs from Lewis Farm, baked treats from Mack’s Bingo Bakery, and meals from the Mack’s Bingo Food Truck. Inside the market, shelves are stocked with local provisions and weekend staples. Whether you are passing through the Potomac Highlands or planning a visit, this recurring market also supports opportunities for Appalachian youth through Farms Work Wonders. Check back for updates as the event nears.

New Market Community Park is hosting a candy cane search by flashlight for children ages 1 to 14. Participants can explore the park to find candy canes, packets of hot chocolate, and other fun surprises. Admission is free. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. Registration details will be announced by the organizers.

A live performance is scheduled at Brickhouse in Front Royal, VA.