14 Best Places in Harrisonburg to Host a Child’s Birthday Party

Kids of all ages enjoy living in the Harrisonburg area. Who wouldn't? There are so many exciting happenings in this blissful Valley we call home, with new fun events and places popping up every year geared just toward the younger generation. And, you know, every kid has a birthday. Here is a list of our favorite places in Harrisonburg to host a super fun child's birthday party!

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Discovering Harrisonburg’s Suburbs: Bridgewater

Explore one of Harrisonburg's most popular suburbs! Bridgewater is home to nearly 6,000 residents, several large employers, a variety of fabulous parks, fun annual events, and a handful of favorite pastimes. Take a look at what makes Bridgewater so wonderful, and watch a short flyover video of the town.

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Ice Skating at Generations Park in Bridgewater Opening Soon!

Generations Park in Bridgewater had a fantastic first farmers market season, and is now gearing up for ice skating on the new rink! Scheduled to open on Thanksgiving Day, this fun pastime is sure to provide enjoyment for all ages. Bonus: a local favorite restaurant, JalapeƱo Southwest Grill, is opening a second location at Generations Park, too!

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Exploring Harrisonburg: Fall Activities

Need an excuse to get out and enjoy the gorgeous fall colors that are blanketing our wonderful little corner of the world right now? We've compiled a short list of fall activities for you to enjoy before winter sets in.

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Growth Spurt! An Inside Peek at 8 Major Downtown Projects

As always, the downtown scene is thriving here in Harrisonburg. In fact, it's so vibrant that there's need to expand and continue growing. I had the privilege of sitting in on a Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance Advisory Board meeting to get the scoop on what's happening around town. Here's a quick snapshot of eight projects HDR and others are working on to continue to uphold Harrisonburg's reputation as a great place to live.

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Exploring Harrisonburg: Green Valley Book Fair

In search of new books at bargain prices? Harrisonburg's very own Green Valley Book Fair offers a wide variety of books (and gifts!) in a huge book warehouse. Just inside the front door, a map stuffed full of pins from visitors across the globe proves that it is absolutely worth the visit!

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