
What we’re about
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.
Upcoming events
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Harrisonburg Meet Up at Drifters Cafe
Drifters Cafe, 217 S.Liberty St., 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: Tuesday, October 14 from 12-1pmLocation: Drifters Cafe, 217 S Liberty St, Suite 104, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
What to expect: Spend the lunch hour meeting new people and enjoying food and drinks at Drfters Cafe! Drifters offers ample seating and tasty options for a lunch or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Cost: Free to RSVP
Recommended Parking: Plentiful free parking is available downtown with the closest parking deck being the Water Street Parking Deck (154 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 ). Street parking is also available on Liberty and Bruce St.
View the interactive downtown parking map here – https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f1718e0d202b4bc5a6beaadfaa80e870/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJjhuxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHqTFsD2s2_uJgdGwUkOe-mTuyqCpeepjfIOuM3gcQ9wCfx_mWDhHw9xsmTPQ_aem_Ja_EcxqwgU9Akcxefs_1gA
4 attendeesHarrisonburg 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/MWemXsM9nDEAW5SWA2 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
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