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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:                               

Some events may be postponed or canceled. Contact the event host for updates.

November 1–Harrisonburg.
Enjoy an old-fashioned Fall Festival here at Back Home on the Farm, 2915 Willow Run Road from 3-7pm. We will have a corn maze, vintage carousel, pig/duck races, putt putt golf, photo ops, and more. Admission fee. Visit www.visitharrisonburgva.com/event/fall-festival-3/2024-11-01/ or call 540-442-6493.

November 1–Luray.
Join the Mimslyn Inn, 401 W. Main Street, for an interactive event, “Murder Mystery Weekend”. The Mystery starts Friday evening at the welcome reception and continues through Sunday brunch.  For reservations: mimslyninn.com/luray-hotel-events/ or 540-743-5105.

November 1-25–Waynesboro.   
The  Wayne Theatre, 521 West Main Street, will have following events: Dan Gabel and Kimberly Hawkey present: The American Big Band Experience Concert on the 1st;  Stand-Up Comedy Show with Mark Riccadonna & Friends on the 2nd; Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1954 Film) on the 4th; U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors on the 6th; Disney’s Newsies, JR (Studio Wayne Performance) on the 9th-10th; Born on the Fourth of July (Film) on the 11th; Phat Cat Swinger concert on the 12th; The Everly Set (concert) on the 15th; Peyton Place (Film)on the 18th; Robert Jospe’ Quartet on the 22nd; All About Eve (Film) on the 25th. For more details 540-943-9999 or www.waynetheatre.org/calendar.

November 2–Lexington.
The Virginia Military Institute celebrates 185 years. The Founders Day Parade will start at 10:30am and is open to the public. The parade showcases the professionalism of the cadets as well as the pageantry of this traditional military event. During the 45-minute parade, the cadet regiment conducts rifle drills according to the U.S. Army standards, reports to the reviewing officer, receives orders and marches in review past the audience and the reviewing officer. 540-464-7230 or www.vmi.edu/cadet-life/events-and-traditions/parades/.

November 2–Staunton.
Join the Frontier Culture Museum, 1290 Richmond Avenue, for the  Native American History Day from 9am-5pm, Call 540-332-7850  or visit frontiermuseum.org/.

November 2–Bentonville.
Join other amateur radio operators for the “Parks on the Air” at Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. Shenandoah River State Park, 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, from 10am-noon. This is an amateur radio activity in which ham radio operators comprises two groups: hunters and activators. www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2024-09-28-10-53-52-103930-ilx or 540-622-6840.

November 2–Stuarts  Draft.
Are you one of those people who just can’t get enough of the magic of Christmas? Then come to Country Connections, 267 Cold Springs Road, from 9am-5pm, for their Christmas Market. Come and find the perfect decoration pieces that will make you smile and remember the joy of the holiday season every single day. www.countryconnectionsstore.com/ or 540-337-5226.

November 2–Berryville.    
Experience Clarke County’s history through its 13th Anniversary Heritage Day at Burwell-Morgan Mill, 15 Tannery Lane, from 11am-4pm. Features cider pressing, mill grinding, re-enactors, blacksmithing and more. 540-955-2600 or www.clarkehistory.org/events.html.

November 2–Strasburg.
The Annual Grilled Cheese + Tomato Soup Festival will be held downtown from 10am-4pm. Taste various sandwiches soups, and vote for your favorite combo. The foodie event also features plenty of vendors and more.  www.facebook.com/DiscoverStrasburg or 540-465-9197.

November 2–Grottoes.
Join us at Grand Caverns, 5 Grand Caverns Drive from 3-6pm for our Fall Festival, This is a free family friendly event which include Trunk-or-Treating and please come in costume. Also hayrides, bounce houses, fall themed mini games with great fundraising activities and food. Visit grandcaverns.com/visit/events/ or 540-249-5705.

November 2-3–Monterey.
Valley AeroSpace Team will be holding a "Sport Launch” at 11am on the 2nd and a “Tripoli Research Launch” at 10am on the 3rd. Both are held at Jack Mountain Village, 3003 Jackson River Road. Everyone is invited to bring their rockets and fly them or just watch. Visit www.valleyaerospace.com/index.php/calendar or 540-885-3138.

November 4–Broadway.                
Drop-in the Village Library, 175 N. Main Street, from 11am-noon, for activities to celebrate Dinovember. No bones about it, we think you will have a t-rexcellent time. Designed for kids K-5. 540-434-4475 ext. 700.

November 4–Elkton.
Join the Elk Run Evangelical Church’s Social Hall, 513 East Spotswood Avenue, for their Winter Bazaar, starting 7am. Featuring breakfast, lunch, baked goods, lots of rooms to browse and purchase items and more.  Call Ed if you would like curb side delivery of food from the Social Hall entrance on Clark Ave. 540-820-9425 or elkrunchurch.com/?/calendar/2024/11.

November 8-9, 15-16–Winchester.
ShenArts is proud to present the 6th Annual “Veterans’ Art Show and Sale, that will be at the Mosaic Church, 134 N. Loudoun Sreet, starting 2pm. This exhibition is work from regional artists from all branches of the military. The work featured includes varied mediums, artwork ranging from therapeutic to professional and more. 540-667-5166 or www.shenarts.org/annual-veterans-art-show/.

November 9–Front Royal.
1st Fall Festival at Old Springhouse Event Center, 137 Lee Burke Road, from noon-4pm. Featuring face/pumpkin painting, rides, live music, mulled wine, homemade candy apples and more. Free Admission. Information online at www.discoverfrontroyal.com/front-royal-events-calendar.html or 540-550-0334.

November 9-10–Fishersville.
The Fall Arts and Crafts Show will be held at Augusta Expo. Featuring local artists, artisans and good food. Free Santa pictures and we are collecting pet supplies for donation to the Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center. Admission is $3.00 adults, 12 yrs and under free. Visit www.augustaexpo.com/2024-fall-arts-craft-fair or call 540-337-2552.

November 10–Harrisonburg.
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance is delighted to be bringing back an in-person celebration of those, past and present, who have made our nation’s freedom possible with the return of the Veterans Parade on Sunday, from 3-4pm. We are looking forward to once again gathering with friends and neighbors to celebrate and honor our local veterans during this much-anticipated return. downtownharrisonburg.org/veterans-parade/.

November 15-17–Waynesboro.
The Wildlife Center of Virginia will host the 29th Annual “Call of the Wild” conference, on wildlife rehabilitation. They will be offering both online lectures and panel discussions. Also Join us in person at the Best Western Inn & Suites, 109 Apple Tree Lane where we’ll be offering a variety of hands-on workshops on the 16th. 540-942-9453 or www.wildlifecenter.org/call-wild-conference.

November 16–Waynesboro.    
The Wine Over Waynesboro event will be held at Sunset Park, 300 N Winchester Avenue, from 1-6pm for a fun day of live music, local wine, food and a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and find the perfect spot to hang out or to have your picnic. There will be wine tasting for $20.00 also a souvenir Wine Over Waynesboro tasting glass is included and the wineries will also sell bottles/glasses of wine. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Call 540-942-6735 or www.facebook.com/WaynesboroParksandRecreation/events.

November 21–Winchester.
Join the Piccadilly’s Public House and Restaurant, 125 East Piccadilly Street, for their music bingo event from 7-9pm. Enjoy specialty cocktails, great food and 5 rocking rounds of Bingo. Come sing along to your favorite decades with our theme nights. Extra points if you dress up. First bingo card is free for everyone. Additional cards for purchase at $1.00 per extra card. www.piccadillypublichouse.com/book-an-event or 540-353-1899.

November 25-30–Staunton.     
For the 19th year in a row, beautiful Gypsy Hill Park’s 214 acres will be aglow with holiday lights from 5-11pm, Also you can participate in "Light-A-Tree" or "Display a Deer". This event is free and open to the public. 540-886-8660 or celebrationoflights.org/.

November 28–Stephens City.
The 5K and Kids Fun Run will be held at Sherando High School and Sherando Park. What better way to begin your Thanksgiving Day than a benefit event for the Winchester Area Temporary Thermal Shelter. Run, walk, or stroll prior to your Thanksgiving feast. The certified 5k course travels, track, pavement and woodland trails. This 5k run is an electronic chip timed event. Prizes will be awarded. 540-665-5600 or www.runatthetop.net/thanksgiving-day-5k.

November 29–Lexington.
Pet Luminary at Hopkin’s Green is a fundraiser for the SPCA. Luminaries are a great way to honor your pet and their importance to you and your family at this special time of year. The luminaries are $8.00 each or 3 for $20.00.  You can specify that they are in memory or in honor of a pet or a person. The cut-off day to receive orders for luminaries is 15th. 540-463-5123 or rockbridgespca.net/our-events/pet-luminaries/.

November 29–Lexington.    
Join us for our Candlelight Processional and Community Tree Lighting. Line up begins at 5:15pm at the Main Street entrance to Oak Grove Cemetery where candles and holiday songbooks will be distributed. At 5:30pm Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the processional down Main Street. The processional will arrive at Hopkins Green, where the community tree will be lit. 540-319-4181.

November 29-30–Clearbrook.
The "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" will be held at Clearbrook Park, 130 Poolside Drive. A lighted walking holiday tour through Clearbook Park. Highlights include hundreds of thousands of lights and lots more. Leashed and friendly dogs are welcome on Sunday evenings only. Service dogs are permitted any time, but must be on a leash. Admission fee. 540-662-7421. 

November 29-30–Waynesboro.
Join us at Camp LIGHT, 107 Creative Works Ln, (off of Route 340 North, Purple Cow Road), for our Christmas Wonderland event. Enjoy a walk-through light displays, music light shows, decorate cookies in Mrs. Claus’s Gingerbread house, see the Grinch and his funhouse, visit Santa at his workshop, enjoy complimentary cookies and hot chocolate, animals in the barn, a hayride, and more. Tickets are $15.00 per person for ages 3 and up (2 and under are free). All proceeds benefit Camp LIGHT, our summer camp for individuals with special needs and at-risk youth. www.creativeworksfarm.org/special-events/ or 540-471-1659.

November 29-Dec. 1–Salem.
The Annual Gem and Mineral Show will be held at the Salem Civic Center. This is the main fundraiser to support the club’s mineral education, mineral collecting and college scholarship opportunities. The show features a large selection of fossils and minerals from around the world as well as both custom and unique jewelry. This event will provide shoppers with a wide selection of gifts for all ages, education and mineral identification in a large shopping area with room for safe holiday shopping. Admission: Adult $5.00 good for all 3 days, ages 14 and under free with paying adult. www.rvmgs.org/472-2/ or  info@rvmgs.orga.

November 30–McGaheysville.
Join the Valley Olive Oil and Balsamics, 42E Island Ford Road for their Free event from 1-4pm. Featuring Christmas carriage rides, Santa, cookies, magician, facepainting and more. Come early to look around and then get in line for your ride. Details at www.valleyoliveoil.net/private-local-events or 540-209-6499. www.valleyoliveoil.net/event-details/2024-free-christmas-carriage-rides-santa-cookies-magician-facepainting-sales.

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