Oct 02 Friday
Award winning singer-songwriter Danny Schmidt returns to the Grill! Come join us for an amazing up close show full of soul & storytelling!
Named to the Chicago Tribune’s list of the “50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years,” Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has amassed a cult following for his poetic, poignant lyrics. With a craftsmanship and emotional depth drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt, Schmidt is considered a preeminent writer. Sing Out Magazine proclaimed that: “Schmidt is a force of nature: a blue moon, a hundred-year flood, an avalanche of a singer-songwriter. His songs are a flood of poetry, mythology, folk wisdom, and surprise. He is perhaps the best new songwriter we’ve heard in the last 15 years.”
Sandwiches and Down Home Plates Available!
Opening Act: Rachel Austin
TRAIN: Drops of Jupiter Tour — Live in Harrisonburg!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music as TRAIN brings the Drops of Jupiter Tour to Harrisonburg, VA, on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Atlantic Union Bank Center!
Sing along to the songs that have defined generations, including “Drops of Jupiter,” “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Drive By,” and more as TRAIN takes the stage for a night packed with hits. Kicking off the night is Nashville-based Moon Taxi, bringing their high-energy sound to the AUBC stage.
An electric night of live music you won’t want to miss. Tickets are on sale now at AtlanticUnionBankCenter.com.
The Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale is an annual, all volunteer event that raises money for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). The 2 day event includes an auction of quilts, woodwork, handmade items, and more. A wide variety of homemade food is also a highlight for many people.
Oct 08 Thursday
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.
Oct 10 Saturday
Trinity's Senior Choristers join the Staunton Suzuki Studio, and select instrumentalists for an evening of music to benefit La Familia Fund. La Familia supports families in the SAW area who have members facing detention and/or deportation.
Join us on the slopes of Massanutten Resort for Fall Festival 2026 to highlight the beautiful Shenandoah Valley with local musicians, food trucks, scenic chairlift rides and artisans.
Tickets:
Advance | Through Oct. 9th | $11.79
At the Gate | $20
Children 6 & Under | Free
Chairlift Rides | $7 | Limited vouchers will be available for sale at the gate or in advance at the Concierge Desk, The Market, or the General Store thru October 9th. The chairlift ride will sell out for the day and vouchers will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Admission to Fall Festival does not guarantee admission to the scenic chairlift ride.
Band Line Up:
The Six Piece Suits | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
The Judy Chops | 2:15 – 3:45 PM
Spilling Dew | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Food Vendors:
Base Camp, and more coming soon!
Artisan Vendors:
Coming soon!
Kids Activities:
Featuring yard games including Big Jenga, Big Connect 4, cornhole, and more!
CaveSim
Amazingly realistic caves, in a mobile version! CaveSim is an educational experience that makes learning effortless and fun. Look down! What's under your feet? Awesome caves! Come crawl and climb through CaveSim to learn about caves and test your careful-explorer skills. Try not to hit the delicate formations as you explore 150 feet of artificial cave passage. A computer tracks each artificial formation that you hit so you can see your damage and me when you finish caving. But that's not all! Try your hand at vertical caving on a 12 foot tower. Get hands-on practice with cave rescue equipment, including a rescue stretcher and cave rescue phones. See how tight a space you can fit through with our squeezebox. CaveSim is good clean fun for everyone in your family.
Find more info and get your tickets here!
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 @ 7pmOct 10 @ 3pm & 7pmOct 11 @ 3pm
Oct 11 Sunday
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!
Sep 28 Monday
New Life Covenant Brethren Church located at b923 Natural Chimneys Rd Mt Solon VA 22843 will be hosting Fall Revival services with Pastor Billy Curry from the Spring Creek Nazarene Church beginning Sunday evening Sept 27 through Tuesday evening Sept 29 beginning at 7 pm each evening. There will be special music each evening. There will also be a meal serviced at 6 pm prior to each service. All are invited and welcomed!
Sep 29 Tuesday
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of July, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery and newly designated Members’ Building, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! An exhibition opening will be held on August 7. The public is invited to come and meet the artists from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The exhibition will be open to the public August 7 – September 26 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
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)
The Shenandoah Valley Art Center during the month of September, in the Cabell/Arehart Invitational Gallery, will present an exhibition themed “Blue.” The members will present their unique interpretations in each work of art, priced to accommodate art collectors seeking pieces to expand their collection. The public is invited to view the exhibition, remembering that the art center serves the community by recognizing talent, encouraging creativity, and joining lives through art! The exhibition will be open to the public September 1 - 26 , Tuesday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at 126 S. Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.
Come learn the sport of rugby while getting fit and making great friends. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
The opera Zorro! by composer Hector Armienta -- first showing on the East Coast!
Come for a story of love and heroic swordfighting, as the Californios struggle against the oppresive Old World Spanish monarchy! This new opera (premiered 2022) has been described as Puccini meets Mexico. Sung in English and Spanish, with English supertitles.. The opera had been shown with great success at Santa Barbara, San Jose, Arizona, and elsewhere in the Western USA; we are proud to be the first to bring it to the East Coast.
The work is set in the early 1800's, when there was great political upheaval in Spain and México. Inspired by true events in history and based on the pulp fiction character Zorro, a young man returns from Spain to the place of his birth - el pueblo de Los Ángeles. It is there, he will find his destiny and be reunited with a young mestiza he was once forbidden to love.
Tickets are available now, with reserved seating.$75, discount $70 (seniors, first responders, military, teachers, college faculty and staff, musicians, librarians), students $15, Tuesday students $10
Live fully-staged opera with world-class cast.See casting details at www.operainwilliamsburg.orgVA250
Oct 01 Thursday
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 LurayGallery Hours: Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sundays 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Regional art • Handcrafted Gifts & Souvenirs • Jewelry
Building and supporting our community is what we do at the LIFEworks Project! We invite you to shop our client choice grocery outlet today from 4:30pm-7pm.The River City Bread Basket is located at 505 N. Winchester Ave. in Waynesboro, Va. Select what works best for you and your family! Grab a shopping cart and not a box! All items are available while supplies last! Meat, eggs, dairy and more! All FREE!Call 540-251-2381 to registerWe’ll see you soon! #ThriveThursday#distributionwithdignity #buildcommunity#foodjustice #empowerment