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Oct 11 Sunday
- Dance
- Kids & Family
CURRENTS performance @ Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative

Harrisonburg Dance Cooperative

0-25

03:00 PM - 04:15 PM, every day through Oct 11, 2026.

Flow into fall with 🌊 C U R R E N T S 🌊
A dance show of original choreography performed by local artists, ~c u r r e n t s~ features the joy of movement and welcomes audiences of all ages! Shows run around 80 minutes (with a 15-minute intermission) and there are four days/times to choose from, including a pay-what-you-will Sunday matinee.
Get your advanced tickets today!
Oct 9 @ 7pm
Oct 10 @ 3pm & 7pm
Oct 11 @ 3pm

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Oct 11 Sunday
- Kids & Family
Horizons Fall Fest

Camp Horizons

11:00 AM - 04:00 PM on Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Celebrate the beauty of fall with a fun-filled day at Camp Horizons! Our annual Fall Festival is a free, family-friendly event open to the community, perfect for all ages. Spend the day exploring camp while enjoying a wide variety of seasonal activities. From games and crafts to archery, a petting zoo, and pony rides, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You can also browse our vendor fair, connect with local businesses, and soak in the festive atmosphere. Come hungry! A selection of delicious hot food and treats will be available for purchase throughout the day. Whether you stay for an hour or the whole afternoon, it’s the perfect way to enjoy fall with family and friends at Camp Horizons. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Oct 13 Tuesday
- Music
Stile Antico

Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

$44-46

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM on Tue, 13 Oct 2026

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Oct 14 Wednesday
- Music
- Theater
Footloose

Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

$13-28

07:30 PM - 10:00 PM, every day through Oct 17, 2026.

Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and cut loose with Footloose: The Musical! Bursting with high-energy dance numbers, electrifying music and a story that celebrates freedom, friendship and finding your voice, this stage adaptation of the iconic film will have audiences on their feet from start to finish. Contains adult content and violence. Parental discretion advised. FOOTLOOSE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

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Oct 15 Thursday
- Music
Cecilia @ The Little Grill

The Little Grill

$28.52

05:30 PM - 10:00 PM on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

From Quebec! An amazing opportunity! Timi Turmel, Quebecois one-row accordion champion & Erin Leahy bring their joyful music to the Grill!
Little Grill owners, Ron and Melaine Copeland are thrilled to share with Harrisonburg the music of Cecilia. They had the pleasure of seeing the group at last year's Richmond International Folk Festival and were blown away by the quality of the music and the sheer joy that emanated from the group! Ron saw them 3 times in one weekend. He says, "They were so full of joy, I just wanted to be wherever they were," and he vowed to get them to Harrisonburg! And on October 15th, they will be at The Little Grill bringing the best of many musical worlds together in their explorations of traditional, Celtic and Quebecois music, and you don't want to miss them!
Opening Act: The Hazelwoods
Sandwiches and Down Home Plates Available!

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Oct 15 Thursday
- Classes/Workshops
Forest Scenes in Watercolor with Peg Sheridan

The Workshop at Timber Ridge

$175

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM on Thu, 15 Oct 2026

Learn fun ways to paint a forest in this informative workshop! We will use brushes, mat board, foam core, sponges and salt to make woodland scenes of any season of the year, including fall. You will learn new techniques, tips on composition, and how to choose colors that will work well in a painting. Bring photos of forest scenes (Peg will have some, too). Peg will provide color worksheets, demonstrations, one-on-one help, and critiques. Register with a friend and make it even more fun! This workshop is suitable for beginners to advanced painters.
For beginner to intermediate, but no experience necessary!
Note: All required materials can be provided for $15; simply add this to your order if you prefer. Otherwise, see the materials list with some requirements online.

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Oct 16 Friday
2026 Wild and Scenic Film Festival

Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre

$15 - $50

05:30 PM - 09:00 PM on Fri, 16 Oct 2026

A Film Festival by Activists for Activists
SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival inspires environmental activism and a love for nature–through film. Wild & Scenic shares an urgent call to action, encouraging festival-goers to learn more about what they can do to save our threatened planet.
This is the 5th year of the Living Earth School hosting this amazing film festival in Charlottesville. Join us to celebrate the wonder of nature and the connections it brings. Our program this year features incredible films hand-selected by us, so we can guarantee they’ll inspire you like they inspired us. The films you’ll see are adventurous documentaries and short films on nature. Our theme for the films we chose was Earth Care, People Care. The films will inspire, educate, and move you to tears. Tears of joy and sadness. Come be a part of connecting with nature and a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to making our world a better place for all, nature included.
All proceeds from the event support our mission to nurture and deepen our relationships with nature, ourselves, and our communities — simply stated as: Earth Care, People Care.
Join us at the Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theater for an evening of community connection and inspiration! Food vendors starting at 5:30 pm, community partners, and an online auction before the films start rolling at 7 pm.

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Oct 11 Sunday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Art Show: New vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott

Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Nov 01, 2026.

DISCOVER LOCAL ART IN DOWNTOWN LURAY
Featured Artist: Scott Hillman, October 1–November 1
Experience vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott Hillman, known for bold color, layered forms, and imaginative compositions.
Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery: 4 East Main Street in Luray
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

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Oct 11 Sunday
Shenandoah Valley Art Center: Annual Fall Foliage Art Show

Shenandoah Valley Art Center

10:00 AM - 05:00 PM, every day through Oct 11, 2026.

Back by popular demand! Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s 55th Annual Fall Foliage Art Show will be held October 10 - 11. Join us as we turn the streets of downtown Waynesboro, VA into an outdoor fine art gallery and festival for the weekend! One hundred and sixty juried fine artists and artisans will showcase their works including painting, printmaking, wood, pottery, glass, jewelry, sculpture and mixed media. The show exhibits artists with high quality art and craft for this two-day outdoor show. Also featured are music ,food trucks, craft beers, wine, and kid’s art activities. Visit FFAS EMERGE 2026! This inside portion of the show is an exhibit for local and emerging artists located in the 416 W. Main Street SVAC building. Visit www.svacart.com for more information about this FREE admission art experience! Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Oct 11 Sunday
- Classes/Workshops
Food Co-op 101 Class

Friendly City Food Co-op

01:00 PM - 02:15 PM on Sun, 11 Oct 2026

Ever wondered what makes a food co-op different?
Join us for Food Co-op 101, a free class where you’ll learn about our co-op, how cooperatives work, and what it means to be part of a community-owned grocery store. Our Marketing & Events Manager, Mackenzie Jenkins, will guide you through the store, sharing insights into our products, values, and mission.
After the tour, stick around to enjoy snacks from the co-op and connect with others who share a passion for good food and local community! Whether you're a longtime shopper, a new Owner, or just curious about co-ops, this class is a great way to learn and get involved.
This class is free, but please sign up on our website to help us plan the right amount of goodie bags!
Event Details:
Date & Time: October 11th, 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Location: Friendly City Food Co-op
Cost: FREE!

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Oct 12 Monday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Art Show: New vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott

Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Nov 01, 2026.

DISCOVER LOCAL ART IN DOWNTOWN LURAY
Featured Artist: Scott Hillman, October 1–November 1
Experience vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott Hillman, known for bold color, layered forms, and imaginative compositions.
Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery: 4 East Main Street in Luray
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

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Oct 12 Monday
- Classes/Workshops
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Class: Drawing and Sketching with Graphite taught by John Hancock

Shenandoah Valley Art Center

$335

Every 5 weeks through Nov 02, 2026.
Monday: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Drawing and Sketching with Graphite, a five week course with John Hancock. YOU can get SO much bolder and far more subtle by exploring the best of classic, modern, and contemporary techniques! This class is designed for near beginners with some previous experience and also advanced students seeking to deepen their graphite drawing skills. (Registration: www. svacart.com or call 540-949-7662, Fee $335, October 5 – November 2, 1:30 – 4:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street Print Studio, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

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Oct 13 Tuesday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Art Show: New vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott

Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Nov 01, 2026.

DISCOVER LOCAL ART IN DOWNTOWN LURAY
Featured Artist: Scott Hillman, October 1–November 1
Experience vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott Hillman, known for bold color, layered forms, and imaginative compositions.
Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery: 4 East Main Street in Luray
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

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Oct 13 Tuesday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
- Classes/Workshops
Shenandoah Valley Art Center Class :Capturing Mood in Watercolor with Peg Sheridan

Shenandoah Valley Art Center

$260

Every 6 weeks through Nov 03, 2026.
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Shenandoah Valley Art Center presents: Capturing Mood in Watercolor, a six weeks course with Peg Sheridan. Some watercolor paintings immediately draw you in through striking color, simple shapes, expressive brushwork, thoughtful line or strong composition. These are often the paintings that win awards and sell. In the six weeks of this class, we will study how other artists have achieved success in creating mood in a painting. (Register www.svacart or call 540-949-7662, Fee $260, September 29 – November 3, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., 416 W. Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980)

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Oct 13 Tuesday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
- Classes/Workshops
Shenandoah Valley Art Center"s Monthly Print Demo: The Magic of Moku Hanga with Lana Lambert

Shenandoah Valley Art Center

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM on Tue, 13 Oct 2026

Shenandoah Valley Art Center’s Monthly Print Demo: The Magic of Moku Hanga with Lana Lambert. Free and open to the public! Come join us and learn about the wonderful world of printmaking. This time around, Lana demonstrates the water-based technique the Japanese perfected centuries ago to print woodcut prints using traditional tools and processes developed pre-industrial revolution. Tuesday, October 13, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Print Club Demos are held every second Tuesday in the 416 Print Studio at 416 West Main Street, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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Oct 13 Tuesday
- Other
Rugby Practice

VFW Field

Every week through Nov 26, 2026.
Tuesday: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM

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Oct 14 Wednesday
- Art & Museum Exhibits
Art Show: New vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott

Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM, every day through Nov 01, 2026.

DISCOVER LOCAL ART IN DOWNTOWN LURAY
Featured Artist: Scott Hillman, October 1–November 1
Experience vibrant abstract paintings by Luray artist Scott Hillman, known for bold color, layered forms, and imaginative compositions.
Arts & Artisans Fine Art Gallery: 4 East Main Street in Luray
Gallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry

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