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Join us for a fresh, fun series of Meet Ups designed to help you connect with new people in a laid-back atmosphere. Every month, we’ll gather at different downtown destinations to enjoy great food, conversation, and friendly vibes.
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 Harrisonburg's downtown community has to offer.
Please RSVP for our events to help our business community plan and help us update you about any changes to the program.
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Harrisonburg Meet Up Group Hike
Walkabout Outfitter, 90 N Main St, Harrisonburg, VA, USWe are partnering with the folks at Walkabout Outfitter and Sage Bird Ciderworks to add some activities to the Harrisonburg Meet Up rotation. Join us for a group hike to High Knob in PEAK LEAF COLOR SEASON and a post-hike social at the Sage Bird taproom!
THE DETAILS
When: Sunday, October 19th
Departure: Leave from Walkabout at 12:30pm
FYI: Carpooling is encouraged from Walkabout. Our goal is to have an enjoyable, casual hike; not to set any speed records!
HIGH KNOB TRAIL STATSAverage Time: 2 hours
Challenge Level: Moderate
Rough Distance: 2.5 miles
Elevation Change: +/-1,400 ft.
Terrain: Mostly single-track w/ some sections wider than others. Breathtaking panoramic views.
Trail Direction: Out & back
GEAR NOTESIf you need any gear for the hike we're happy to get you outfitted; Walkabout opens at 10am! Sturdy hiking shoes, lightweight clothing (avoid cotton), and trekking poles are encouraged. Bring snacks and water for the hike.
HAPPY HOURAfterwards, we will meet at Sage Bird for Post-Hike Happy Hour to enjoy delicious food & drink! Although, it’ll be determined by the group, we will likely be at Sage Bird by 4pm or 5pm. Enjoy Sage Bird's regular Sunday Wine Down with 50% off glasses of wine from open bottles, and hikers get a special happy hour of 10% off flatbreads & panini.
RSVP
- Call 540.434.9900 or email Harrisonburg@WalkaboutOutfitter.com to save your spot or for more information.
- Online RSVP: https://forms.gle/MWemXsM9nDEAW5SWA3 attendeesHarrisonburg Meet Up at Restless Moons
Restless Moons Brewing, 120 W Wolfe St Ste 103, Harrisonburg, VA, USJoin us for a fun series of Meet Ups events designed to help you connect with new people in a laid-back atmosphere. At least twice a month, we’ll gather at different downtown destinations to enjoy great conversation and friendly vibes.
Whether you’re looking to make new friends or just want to enjoy a change of pace, these events are all about connecting with the people around you while exploring what downtown has to offer. Registration and schedule details will be updated below.
Please RSVP and enable notifications to help our business community plan and help us update you about any changes to the program.
Learn more about Harrisonburg Meet Ups at https://downtownharrisonburg.org/Meet-Up
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Date: Wednesday, October 22 from 5-7pmLocation: Restless Moons Brewing, 120 W Wolfe St Ste 103, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
What to expect: Spend the evening meeting new people and enjoying some drinks at Restless Moons! There are several tables and chairs inside the taproom but if the weather is nice, we might sit our back at the picnic tables.
Cost: Free to RSVP
Recommended Parking: There is some parking outside of Restless Moons as well as some street parking on Liberty Street. The Liberty Park parking lot is also a nearby parking option (188 N Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802).
View the interactive downtown parking map here.
5 attendeesHarrisonburg Meet Up at Skeleton Festival
Court Square , Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA, USExperience Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's fall community event, Skeleton Festival, and make some new social connections!
Enjoy festive events, including Sip & Stroll, costume contests, musical ghost tours, trick-or-treating, and entertainment for all ages while connecting with new people in a laid-back atmosphere.
We will be hosting a new Harrisonburg Meet Up session at the top of each hour (1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) on Saturday, October 25 at Glo Fiber booth (corner of S Main St and E Market St). Meet and mingle with new connections and then head out and enjoy the rest of the festivities happening across Downtown Harrisonburg.
More information about recommended parking is coming soon! Save the date and join us in some fang-tastic fun in Downtown Harrisonburg.
Learn more about this festival at SkeletonFestival.com.Thank you, Connection Sponsor, Glo Fiber, for hosting these events. https://www.glofiber.com
7 attendeesHarrisonburg Meet Up Group Run
Black Sheep Coffee, 217 S Liberty St #104b, Harrisonburg, VA, USJoin us for a fun series of Meet Ups events designed to help you connect with new people in a laid-back atmosphere. At least twice a month, we’ll gather at different downtown destinations to enjoy great conversation and friendly vibes.
Whether you’re looking to make new friends or just want to enjoy a change of pace, these events are all about connecting with the people around you while exploring what downtown has to offer. Registration and schedule details will be updated below. Please RSVP and enable notifications to help our business community plan and help us update you about any changes to the program.
Learn more about Harrisonburg Meet Ups at https://downtownharrisonburg.org/Meet-Up
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Date: Saturday, November 8, 7-9amLocation: Meet at Black Sheep Coffee, 80 E Market St, Harrisonburg VA, 22801
What to expect: Get active and meet someone new! This 30-minute, 3-mile jog around Downtown Harrisonburg will begin and end at Black Sheep Coffee, starting at 7am. Cool down at Black Sheep afterwards with a 60-minute round table discussion hosted and organized by Magnum Opus Coaching around movement and beginning to run, followed by a 30-minute meet and greet. Guest speakers include Dr. Dave Glazer and Dr. Adam Van Nortwick
Cost: Free to RSVP
Recommended Parking: There is parking available downtown with the nearest parking deck being the Elizabeth Street (100-198 E Elizabeth St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801). Street parking is available on E Market St.
View the interactive downtown parking map here.
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