Connect with Others at a Harrisonburg Meet Up
Join us for a fresh, fun event series designed to help you connect with new people in a laid-back atmosphere. We’ll gather at different local destinations to enjoy great conversation, friendly vibes, and try something new.
Whether you’re looking to make new friends or just enjoy a change of pace, these events are all about connecting with the people around you while enjoying what Downtown Harrisonburg has to offer. Registration and schedule details will be updated at the below. Please RSVP to help our business community plan and help us update you about any changes to the program.
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.
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.
Dog-Friendly Downtown Guide
Downtown Harrisonburg is a Dog-Friendly Destination!
Looking for businesses and events that are dog-friendly? Check out this handy guide for where you can take your furry friends (and learn more about our dog influencer program, Hburg Hounds!)
Downtown Harrisonburg Dining Guide
Get a Taste of What Downtown Harrisonburg Has to Offer!
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!
Great Community Give: A Day of Giving Back
April 15, 2025 by
Each year, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance (HDR), along with many other local nonprofits, participates in the Great Community Give (GCG), an annual giving event in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County! April 16, 2025 marks the eighth year of The Community Foundation's big event, which has so far raised almost $10 million. GCG is more than just a day of donations, it’s a way to support your favorite nonprofits and create a culture of giving. Learn more about the impact your donation has on our organization and our partner organizations, and plan to make a difference with your donations this Wednesday from 6am-8pm!
