Nov 05, 2026 / egnidziejko
If you want to take a little time for yourself before holiday obligations stuff your schedule like a Thanksgiving turkey, consider a November weekend getaway in Staunton. Here’s how to make the most of the cooler weather and changing seasons with a great mix of dining suggestions, ways to enjoy the last of the seasonal color, and entertainment. More
Oct 15, 2026 / johnsonsj
Some stories have a way of finding their way home For decades, the Statler Brothers carried the sounds and stories of Staunton, Virginia to stages around the world, earning a place among country music's most beloved groups. Yet even as their music reached millions, the place that inspired so much of it remained a constant. More
Sep 17, 2026 / egnidziejko
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. Check out nearby events celebrating the occasion and take time to visit our local Hispanic-owned restaurants and businesses. More
Aug 27, 2026 / egnidziejko
Get out your transitional wardrobe! The days when late summer transitions into fall are some of the best the Valley has to offer. Spend them swimming, hiking, camping, dining and celebrating in Staunton. More
Apr 07, 2026 / cormierkb
"Bookshops are dreams built of wood and paper. They are time travel and escape and knowledge and power. They are, simply put, the best of places." Evan Friss, The Bookshop There’s no better time to celebrate Staunton’s thriving indie bookstore scene than spring in the Shenandoah Valley, especially with both National Indie Bookshop Day and the upcoming Shenandoah Valley Indie Bookstore Crawl on the horizon. More
Feb 24, 2026 / egnidziejko
March is Women's Month. Support Staunton’s female-owned and female co-owned businesses and attend the Third Annual Valley Women’s Weekend. More
Sep 25, 2025 / egnidziejko
How is this already the last week of September? Most days might still feel like summer, but changes in the weather and the color palette are coming soon. Want to enjoy the final greens of summer, the early autumnal hues, and all the Staunton-area seasonal celebrations? More
Aug 01, 2025 / egnidziejko
For ten straight days every August, the Staunton Music Festival draws more than 90 professional musicians from around the world to perform an ambitious lineup of vocal, chamber, and symphonic music. The 2025 festival (August 15-24) has several concert options each day, ranging from medieval chants to newly commissioned works. More