Harrisonburg-Rockingham African-American Festival
Last Updated: August 21, 2024
Event held at Ralph Sampson Park. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment, fellowship, activities, art, music, food, exhibitors and more!
Special Event
Annual Best in the 'Burg Amateur BBQ Rib Cook-Off
Last Updated: June 5, 2019
Amateur competition to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. Held at Westover Park.
Harrisonburg Egg Hunt
Last Updated: February 26, 2024
Come out to the Community Activities Center and Simms Center for the Harrisonburg Egg Hunt. Drop in any time between 10am and 12pm and find 10 eggs to collect your prize.
Holiday Parade and Winter Wonderfest
Last Updated: December 3, 2024
The 2024 Holiday Parade theme is “Illuminate the Night” and will be a part of the Winter Wonderfest event.
Candy Cane Hunt
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Free event held at Westover Park. Candy canes will be hidden outside and prizes will be awarded for finding the few rare candy canes.
Annual Race to Beat Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk
Last Updated: October 21, 2024
Event to support RMH Foundation for Breast Care and Treatment at the Sentara RMH Medical Center.
Sports & Athletics
Last Updated: April 1, 2024
Sports and athletics events and classes offered by the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation.
Special Events
Last Updated: December 2, 2024
Parks and Recreation holds a variety of special events throughout the year.
Movies Under the Stars
Last Updated: April 8, 2016
Bring your blanket and sit on the hill behind the Cecil F. Gilkerson Community Activities Center and enjoy the show.
Parks and Recreation
Last Updated: December 16, 2024
The mission of the Harrisonburg Department of Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life and meet the needs of the community by providing comprehensive leisure service opportunities and to develop and maintain a safe system of open spaces and public facilities for the use and enjoyment by the public.