A New Gluten-Free Bakery is Coming to Downtown

The BMC Bakes storefront is coming to downtown Harrisonburg! That's right - founder of BMC Bakes, Sarah Baker McEvilly, is opening a storefront location on N Main street. Known for her delicious, gluten-free, dairy-free and allergen friendly confections, Sarah has a passion for the sweet things in life! Read on to learn more about this new treat downtown! >>>

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Best Sweet Spots in Harrisonburg

SUGAR! Oh boy, do we love our sweets. The decadence and delight that can be found in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are almost sinful. Without further ado... here are the best sweet spots in our Friendly City.

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Joyous Festivities & Holiday Activities in Harrisonburg: December 2015 Round Up

December can be an extremely stressful month, with holiday parties, concerts, and shopping to attend to, but it is also the most joyous month of the year, with celebrations and festivities that bring friends, family, and community together. Take some time this December to enjoy special moments with your loved ones. Looking for something fun to do? Here is a roundup of events and festivities happening in Harrisonburg this December!

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Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids in Harrisonburg… Indoor Playtime!

Harrisonburg boasts a fairly mild climate overall, but did you know that our Friendly City experiences 118 days of precipitation per year? This would account for both snow and rain, with averages of 21" and 36", respectively. That leaves parents and childcare providers with a conundrum for nearly 4 months out of the year. Splash around outside in the mud and get soaked and filthy, or stay indoors while trying to wrangle entertain the littles all day? Relax! With this Guide to Rainy Day Fun with Kids, you'll have just that... FUN on rainy (and snowy) days. Gone are the hours of whining and boredom. Harrisonburg offers plenty of indoor fun for kids of all ages -- with plenty of puddles to splash in, too.

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The Family-Friendly Activity Guide to Harrisonburg… Fun for All Ages!

Harrisonburg and Rockingham County are home to a wealth of families with young children. Did you know that approximately 23% of our local population is made up of kids age 18 and younger? No wonder there are so many fabulous family-friendly activities, organizations, and events geared toward this crowd! Our posts listing things to do with kids in Harrisonburg have been wildly popular, so we decided the next guide in our series most definitely had to focus on all things kid- and kid-at-heart-friendly in the 'Burg.

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