Downtown Commercial Composting Grant

Is your business interested in becoming more sustainable and exploring composting?

In an effort to incentivize organic waste diversion, HDR has funding available for new commercial composting subscribers for 12 months of composting service with Black Bear Composting. Learn more about this program and why composting is important at the link below.

The Love that Downtown Built: Valentine's Day Giveaway

Submit your love story and receive a Valentine from HDR!

Calling all lovebirds and romantics! Do you have a love story in which Downtown Harrisonburg played a role?

  • Did you meet your fiancé while working late at Finnigans Cove Seafood Bar and Grill?
  • Did you have your first date with your forever person at Court Square Theater?
  • Did you celebrate a special anniversary at the Joshua Wilton House?
  • Did you adopt your beloved fur baby after locking eyes in the Cat's Cradle window?
  • Did you get married at the Court House?
  • Did you take engagement photos in front of a downtown mural?
  • Did you meet a roommate who became your lifelong best friend at Urban Exchange?
  • Or maybe, you’re like us, and your love story highlights all the little things that made you and continue to make you fall more in love with Downtown Harrisonburg.

We invite you to share your stories of love (romantic, platonic, family, etc.) with us in honor of Valentine's Day! We will be compiling these stories and sharing our favorites on Tuesday, February 14 on our blog and social media.

Submit your story using the link below and receive a Valentine from HDR as a thank you (while supplies last). One lucky submitter will also win $50 Downtown Dollars, for their next outing in Downtown Harrisonburg.

2025 Event Sponsorships Available

The new sponsorship packet is available now. Contact us about available opportunities and sponsor benefits.

Be a part of some of the most anticipated events in Harrisonburg including Skeleton Fest, Veterans Day Parade, Winter Wonderfest, and Cookie Tour. View our sponsorship packet and contact us to learn more.

Downtown Harrisonburg Dining Guide

Get a Taste of What Downtown Harrisonburg Has to Offer!
The Valley’s deep and diverse history, food, and agriculture have always been an important thread in the fabric of downtown. Get a taste of the variety of dishes this rich heritage brings to Virginia’s first Culinary District with this new guide.

Harrisonburg Downtown Art Walk

Explore Public Art in Downtown Harrisonburg

Use this mobile-friendly interactive map to discover nearly 30 murals, sculptures, mosaics, and more that make up downtown's thriving public art scene.

Downtown Harrisonburg Online Shopping Directory

Support small businesses when shopping online!

Shopping online doesn't have to mean logging onto Amazon! Plenty of downtown Harrisonburg merchants are ready to take your online orders with just a click. Check out our directory of downtown online shopping, shipping, and curbside pickup options:

Black and Brown-Owned Businesses in Downtown Harrisonburg

Support Local Black and Brown Entrepreneurs!

We’ve compiled this directory with the help of Black and Brown Owned Businesses – Shenandoah Valley on Facebook and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce to make it easier for you to find and support businesses owned by Black and Brown entrepreneurs in Downtown Harrisonburg! To add your business to this directory, please email hdr@harrisonburgva.gov.

Sign Up For the HDR Newsletter

Downtown News, Updates, Events and More — Straight to Your Inbox

The newsletter goes out every other week, and we may also send you an occasional email between newsletters if there's something really cool or important happening downtown. You can see an example of a recent newsletter here!

Explore Downtown

Voted "Best Thing About Harrisonburg" by Daily News-Record Readers

Explore nearly 40 restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops and fun attractions for everyone!

2025 Valentine’s Day Roundup

It’s almost Valentine’s Day, a holiday filled with desserts, flowers, food, and love! Whether you’re spending this Valentine’s Day with your partner, family, best friends, or having some solo time, Downtown Harrisonburg has you covered with all your holiday needs! This roundup is a one stop shop for all the Valentine happenings in Downtown Harrisonburg. Make sure to read carefully because you may need to make reservations for events or preorder these sweet treats!