There’s always something fun and exciting happening in Staunton. From annual festivals and nightly live entertainment to cultural exhibits and culinary tastings, we’ve got something in store for you. Experience the friendly, low-key vibe that sets Staunton apart.
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Unwind at our legendary forty-foot bar—an intricately carved centerpiece rescued from a historic hotel and now the heart of Staunton’s old train station. Join us for Happy Hour, Tuesday through Friday from 4–7 p.m., and enjoy great deals on drinks and light bites in one of Staunton’s most unique settings….
Sundays are made for brunch, and at the Depot Grille, we’ve got something for all appetites, whether you’re looking for breakfast or lunch. Join us from 11 AM–2 PM for Chicken and waffles, classic Eggs Benedict, or our hearty Brunch Burger. Pair it with a loaded Bloody Mary or a…
Step inside the stories that built The Blackburn. This guided tour takes you behind the scenes of The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center, once a 19th-century mental health facility and now a thoughtfully restored boutique hotel. Explore the original architecture of Thomas Blackburn’s Greek Revival masterpiece, hear the untold stories…
Arcadia Project is proud to offer, ARCADIA PRESENTS, a series of street entertainment programs designed for Shop and Dine Out Downtown. The series includes local and regional musicians performing acoustically, two dance groups, and a theatrical blood workshop for kids. The new series begins Saturday, June 14th at 6:00 p.m….
The Heifetz Festival of Concerts returns for its 29th Anniversary Season in Summer 2025 from June 26—August 2! The diverse and ambitious set of concerts will feature our renowned faculty, special guests, and of course, our world class students. You can expect a robust schedule of 50+ concerts of vital,…
Join us Friday, August 1 from 5–7 PM for the opening reception of Lee McCraw-Leavitt’s vibrant solo show “Affirmations in Color.” Lee’s bold, intuitive work explores the balance between chaos and calm, spontaneity and intention—layered with color, texture, and emotion. Her mixed media pieces are unruly in the best way:…
Art Hive presents “Affirmations in Color” — Opening August 1 Lee’s bold, intuitive work explores the balance between chaos and calm, spontaneity and intention—layered with color, texture, and emotion. Her mixed media pieces are unruly in the best way: full of joy, honesty, and a trust in creative instinct. Explore…
You are invited for a Friday Night Candlelight Sound Bath Experience with Greg Burns of Metta Vibrations to take place at Phoenix Fitness and Yoga in downtown Staunton, VA. This experience is reported to be a deeply meditative, relaxing, and transformational experience which will include the soothing sounds of Tibetan…
Join our semiquincentennial celebrations this summer! We have special after-hours programming for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Test yourself- would you have been a patriot or a loyalist? Join in the defense of Virginia and enlist in Lt. Colonel Joseph Crockett’s Western Battalion. Sign the roll, draw your…
🧑🏫 Teachers: Score a free Fill-a-Bag of supplies from our tent + enjoy a 20% teacher discount in-store (available year-round!) 🎒 Students: Get 20% off creative reuse materials that day plus a free pencil case packed with school supplies. 🎁 Hive Treasures Sale: Our version of a yard sale, packed…
Some stories begin with “once upon a time.” Ours begins with a king who lets jealousy steal everything he loved. Years later, it will take two determined sisters, a stolen bear, and the power of a heartfelt apology to set things right. Sorry, Most Sorry is a playful, heart-filled retelling…
The Frontier Culture Museum is participating in the Commonwealth’s Day of Play! As part of the Reclaiming Childhood Initiative, the Governor’s Office is hosting the inaugural Commonwealth Day of Play to raise awareness and inspire collective action about the importance of play, social connection, physical activity, and community in children’s…
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