August - September 2026

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Lexington


06 AUG Lantern Tour at Natural Bridge

07 AUG Vino Views and Pizza

07 AUG Kids Maker Market

07 AUG First Friday Art Walk

07 AUG Friday's Alive

07 AUG Music In The Garden

07 AUG Planet First

08 AUG Coffee and Cars

08 AUG Birding at Boxerwood

08 AUG Kerrs Creek Country Market

09 AUG Uncorked Sundays

09 AUG Chessie Trail History Hike

14 AUG Fridays in the Park

15 AUG Halcyon Days Cider Music and BBQ

15 AUG Dark Sky Night Meteor Shower

21 AUG Music In The Gardens

24 AUG Connect BV

29 AUG Rockbridge Community Festival

29 AUG Illuminating the Bridge


04 SEP Music In The Gardens

07 SEP Labor Day Festival

10 SEP Rockbridge Regional Fair & Expo

11 SEP Rockbridge Mountain Music & Dance Festival

11 SEP Music in the Gardens

12 SEP Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival

19 SEP Fall Fest at Ecco Adesso

19 SEP Shenandoah Valley Ducks Unlimited

19 SEP Line Dance Lex

26 SEP Run of the Mill 5k


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Roanoke


06 AUG Yorktown and American Art

07 AUG Concerts by Canoe

07 AUG First Fridays - Soul Expressions

07 AUG Tavern Stage Summer Music Series

08 AUG Big Lick Comic Con

08 AUG Daleville Summer Concert Series

08 AUG Touch-a-Truck 2026

12 AUG Wednesday Morning Track Workouts

14 AUG The Princess Concert: Roanoke

14 AUG 21st Annual Guns and Hoses Softball Game

15 AUG Festival of India 2026

15 AUG Pickin' in the Park

15 AUG Reggae By the River

15 AUG Daleville Summer Concert Series

15 AUG Free Art Venture Community Day

21 AUG Salem RidgeYaks vs. Wilson Warbirds

21 AUG Movies in the Park: Elio

22 AUG Downtown Roanoke Sidewalk Sale

27 AUG Nitro Circus 2.0

29 AUG Insect Fest at Explore Park


02 SEP Franklin County Agricultural Fair

05 SEP Parrotheads on the Parkway

05 SEP Virginia Tech vs. VMI

10 SEP Justin Moore Concert

12 SEP Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival

12 SEP Buchanan Tri - Run, Ride, River Race

17 SEP Mill Mountain Theatre presents "Oklahoma!"

19 SEP Rocky Mount Fest

19 SEP Intl Red Panda Day at Mill Mountain Zoo

19 SEP Sinkland Farms 4th Annual Wine Festival

26 SEP Fifth Annual Botetourt County Honey Festival

26 SEP Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival

29 SEP Happy Hour at Corned Beef & Co.


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Staunton/Waynesboro/Fishersville

07 AUG Lego Build

08 AUG COMEDY NIGHT $10

08 AUG Live Music at the Vineyard

09 AUG Paint + Sip: “Bright Hydrangea”

10 AUG Music Bingo

11 AUG Zeus Day Tuesdays

13 AUG Hometown Line Dancing

13 AUG Resin Art Workshop

15 AUG Interactive Murder Mystery & Dinner

21 AUG Paint and Sip Hibiscus Horizon

29 AUG Guided Walking Tour Staunton

30 AUG Kicking Back with Kline's


01 SEP Chess Club

05 SEP RAILROAD HAUNTS - 1HR DEPOT TOUR

05 SEP Waynesboro Farmers Market

11 SEP Chili Blues and Brews Festival

18 SEP Dance Party at Bottles

19 SEP Hike and Wine Excursion

23 SEP Craft Sublime Harvest Market

27 SEP Sunday Brunch at The Depot Grille

30 SEP Trivia in the Cantina at Baja Bean

30 SEP Mike's Musical fun Children's Museum


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Virginia Travel on a Budget: 12 Affordable Family-Friendly Activities


From rainy-day fun to summer break vacations, there are tons of family-friendly activities to discover throughout Virginia. However, sometimes it can be a balancing act of sticking to a tight budget while keeping the kids entertained.

To help you keep costs low and spirits high, we’ve put together a list of ideas that are both budget-friendly and family-friendly. Make plans to do a few of these kid-centric activities, all $30 per person or less! 


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Young Horse Festival - Set to take place August 21–23, 2026, in Lexington, Virginia, the festival will once again bring together the nation’s top young horses, ponies, breeders, owners, and trainers for a showcase of emerging talent and future champions.


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Established in 1976, the Rockbridge Community Festival is a one-of-a-kind festival and features local vendors, including arts and crafts, local organizations, family fun, and great vendors! Admission to the festival is free, so come and enjoy our community!




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Alongside youth agricultural showcases and live entertainment, the fair features indoor community displays and local vendor booths highlighting traditional crafts, heritage arts, and homemade goods.



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3 Reasons Your Homegrown Tomatoes Have Tough Skins


Nothing beats a ripe, juicy, home-grown tomato—except they don’t always turn out as planned. When subjected to stresses like heat and drought, garden tomatoes can develop a thick, leathery skin. Splitting, cracking, and sunscald further toughen the skin while they grow. At harvest time, biting into those tomatoes isn’t as juicy or delightful as you hoped.




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