Ends: Friday, September 7, 2018 05:00 pm

Location: Virginia Military Institute
Parade
Lexington, VA 24550

Phone:

Website: https://www.vmi.edu/about/calendar/

Details: The VMI Corps of Cadets march in full parade most Friday afternoons and some Saturday mornings when VMI is in session. Parades are open to the public.

Ends: Sunday, March 26, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Hull's Drive-In Theatre
2367 N Lee Hwy
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 463-2621

Website: https://hullsdrivein.com

Details: Beginning Friday, March 24th, HULL'S will be open EVERY Friday & Saturday night with double feature movies and EVERY Sunday with a single feature showing. Gates @ 6:00 pm - Movie @ 20 min. after sunsetParty packages are available as are private rentals Monday through Thursday. Summer months will feature some weeknight throwbacks. Hull's is a community-owned non-profit organization that relies on annual memberships and sponsorships. For more information on how to become a member/sponsor, go to https://hullsdrivein.com.

Ends: Friday, October 6, 2023 11:00 pm

Location: Lime Kiln Theater
607 Borden Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone:

Website: https://www.limekilntheater.org/2023-season.html

Details: Welcome to the 2023 Season at Lime Kiln Theater. We're thrilled to present this stellar lineup, and can't wait to see you under the stars this year. 2023 SEASON Saturday, May 20, 2023: 49 Winchester Opener: Matt KoziolFriday, June 2, 2023: Rebirth Brass Band Opener: Hoppie VaughanFriday, June 16, 2023: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Opener: Jack SchneiderFriday, June 30, 2023: Sam BushSaturday, July 8, 2023: Garrison Keillor featuring Robin and Linda WilliamsSunday, July 9, 2023: Garrison Keillor feat Robin & Linda Williams ​​Friday, July 21, 2023: Seldom SceneSaturday, July 29, 2023: Romeo & Juliet​Saturday, August 12, 2023: Julian Lage Opener: Danny Knicely and Aimee CurlFriday, August 25, 2023: Dan Tyminski Opener: Maya De Vitry Saturday, August 26, 2023: Dan Tyminski Opener: Zach Top​Saturday, September 2, 2023: Scott Miller Opener: Colby Helms & The Virginia CreepersFriday, September 15, 2023: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives​​Friday, October 6, 2023: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Opener: Josiah and the Bonnevilles

Ends: Monday, July 3, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Downtown Lexington
Main Street
Lexington , VA 24450

Phone:

Website:

Details: SAVE the DATE for the 2023 FREEDOM FOOD FESTIVAL! Main Street in downtown Lexington is converted into a community street and music festival featuring live music, beer/wine sales, desserts, and tasty July 4th picnic-style fare. FREE admission. >> BUY TICKETS NOW! TICKET SALES Individual "Cook-off" Meal Tickets Pre-purchase: $15 each (+ $2.08 fee = $17.62)Pre-purchase online pricing end July 2, 2023 at midnight. Day of Event: $20 (cash or credit)Day of Event online pricing starts July 3, 10am1) Purchase tickets online and bring your QR Codes (printout or digital) to a food tent of your choice.2) Purchase meal directly at a food tent with cash or credit card. Reserved Tables Pre-purchase ONLY: $300. Sales end June 26, 2023.Reserved Tables are located in the general seating area.Includes 8 meal tickets. MENUS + COOK-OFF TEAMS BBQ Chicken Leg Quarter, Texas Caviar, Mac n Cheese, Buttermilk BiscuitFriends of Natural Bridge State Park + CHEFS Catering Wildcat Beef Burger Sliders, Potato Salad & Macaroni Salad, Deviled Eggs, Donut HoleRockbridge County High School Baseball Team + Pure Eats Blue Heron Cafe Spicy Fry Noodles, Lime Asian Slaw topped w/ Savory Grilled TofuConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice+ Southern Inn Restaurant Island Shrimp Rolls (2) with Coconut Pineapple Cilantro Slaw, Jasmine RiceRockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity + Lex Vegas Bistro Pulled VA Pork w/ Signature Sauce, Brisket Mac n Cheese w/ Bourbon Sauce, Cheddar Corn Bread, Vinegar Based SlawLexington Police Foundation + CHEFS Catering Slow-Cooked Kentucky Mustard Pulled Pork BBQ Sliders, Chilled 5 Bean Savory Medley, Marinated Garden Veggie SaladYellow Brick Road Early Learning Center + Southern Inn Burrito w/ Chicken, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Guacamole, Hot Green Salsa, Tortilla Chips & Nacho CheeseProject Horizon + Sweet Treats Bakery Korean BBQ Gochujang Pork Ribs, Apple Mint & Cabbage Slaw, Grilled Poundcake & Orange Macerated StrawberriesRockbridge Area Transportation System, Inc. (RATS) + Devils Backbone Brewing Co. Kid's Meals by Hull's Drive-in, Desserts by Friends of Rockbridge Swimming & Non-Alocholic Beverages by Team Na-Na Sports BANDS The stage is located at the intersection of Main and Washington Streets, in front of the old Courthouse. Matt KoziolEast Nash GrassCris Jacobs Band Music and stage arranged by Lime Kiln Theater ALCOHOL SALES Alcohol sales will be available at participating restaurants for both INSIDE and OUTSIDE consumption within the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.– Purchase a $3 wristband at any participating restaurants. – Order the beverage of your choice. Options, pour sizes, and prices are set by the individual restaurants.– Enjoy your beverage inside the restaurant. OR take your beverage outside (must be in a branded plastic cup) and enjoy the festival!– Please sip responsibly. Heliotrope BreweryBrew Ridge TapsSouthern Inn RestaurantJuniper LoungeHaywood'sThe Patton RoomTAPS FESTIVAL MAP >> Download Map

Ends: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:00 pm

Location: Devils Backbone Outpost Tap Room & Kitchen
50 Northwind Lane
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 462-6200

Website: http://dbbrewingcompany.com/locations/outpost/

Details: Stop in and fill ‘er up! Each Wednesday at the Outpost, we offer special 64 oz. growler fills. If you don’t have a growler we have you covered. You may purchase a Devils Backbone growler, fill it and be on your way to your next adventure.

Ends: Thursday, January 12, 2017 07:00 pm

Location: Great Valley Farm Brewery
60 Great Valley Ln
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: 540-521-6163

Website: http://www.greatvalleyfarmbrewery.com

Details: Get a special price on Growler Fills every Thursday at Great Valley Farm Brewery!

Ends: Saturday, April 22, 2023 06:00 pm

Location: Old Lex Mercantile
113 W. Nelson Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-319-4180

Website: https://www.oldlexmercantile.com/

Details: Join us on Fridays from 4pm - 6pm for complimentary wine and food tastings at Old Lex Mercantile in downtown Lexington.

Ends: Saturday, April 22, 2023 07:00 pm

Location: Purveyors on Main
29 S. Main Street
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-464-9463

Website: https://www.purveyorsonmain.com/

Details: Complimentary wine tastings at Purveyors on Main every Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. It's a great way to explore downtown Lexington when you start your tastings at Old Lex Mercantile and wrap it up with us. Cap the night with a wonderful dinner in downtown.

Ends: Friday, October 6, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Wilson Concert Hall 100 glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: PARENTS AND FAMILY WEEKEND CHORAL CONCERT FEATURING THE UNIVERSITY SINGERS, THE GLEE CLUB AND CANTATRICI Friday, October 6, 2023 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center "Tickets are free, but required and available only to current W&L students and families. Tickets become available Tuesday, September 12." • Performance will be streamed. https://livestream.com/wlu Come kick off the 2023-2024 choral season with the University Singers, Glee Club and Cantatrici. Showcasing Lacey R. Lynch, conductor of Cantatrici, and members of the Choral Conducting Mentorship Program (CCMP), the first half of the program will feature modern "a cappella" fun, opening with Curtis Mayfield's "It's Alright" and Latvian composer Laura Jekabsone's "Sudraba Meness". The University Singers, conducted by Shane M. Lynch, will then perform a wide-ranging set centered around "To Sit and Dream", an incredible work by American composer Rosephanye Powell. Traditional favorites will round out the evening; finally closing with James Erb's "Shenandoah".

Ends: Saturday, July 29, 2023 01:00 pm

Location: Locher Pavilion
10th and Kanawha Street
Glasgow, VA 24555

Phone:

Website: https://www.facebook.com/glasgowvirginia

Details: The Market will be open Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Crafts, art work, baked goods, vegetables, fruit, garden plants, meat, and eggs. Find us on the corner of 10th and Kanawha Streets.

Ends: Friday, October 6, 2023 08:30 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-08-15-11-51-14-279214-dnk

Details: This October voices from the past will guide you along the trail to the Natural Bridge, all by lantern light. Uncover stories of times gone by and discover some of the people who have left their mark on the history of this place. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. There are 137 stairs to descend and climb as part of the program; if necessary, transportation to bypass the stairs can be pre-arranged when booking your group. Please call (540) 254-0795 to register or ask for more information.

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 07:15 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-08-15-11-07-54-130850-af6

Details: Peek at the autumn leaves of the Blue Ridge Mountains' peaks on this guided sunset hike. Follow a ranger guide to our favorite overlooks of the mountains and watch the fall color change in the forests above and below. Along the way you will see how life in the valley prepares for colder days, as well as catch a fall sunset. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call (540) 254-0795 to register or get more information.

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail 6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-02-13-13-02-40-401870-piw

Details: If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one - it will help preserve your night vision more than a white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins. A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required; only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person, cash with exact change only. All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795.

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 06:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge County

Phone: 540-464-1336

Website: https://heliotropebrewery.com/biketoberfest/

Details: On Sat, Oct 7th from noon-6pm, bike between three local, family-owned breweries and celebrate Oktoberfest with new beers, food, and music. Pick up a biketoberfest wrist band at any participating brewery for discounts at all of them! – Great Valley Farm Brewery & Winery, 60 Great Valley Lane, Natural Bridge, VA– Heliotrope Brewery, 128 S Main Street, Lexington, VA– Rockbridge Brewery & Vineyard, 35 Hillview Rd, Raphine, VA This self-guided ride will include downloadable maps for biking as well as a schedule of vans lifts at each brewery. – Donations for van rides are accepted and support RATS. Visit website for more info, maps, and to sign-up.

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 02:00 pm

Location: Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center
McCormick Farm 128 McCormick Farm Circle
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone: 540-377-2255

Website: https://www.arec.vaes.vt.edu/arec/shenandoah-valley.html

Details: The Virginia Tech Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center, McCormick Farm, will host the 17th Annual McCormick Farm Mill Day on:Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm This year marks the 192nd anniversary of the invention of the McCormick Reaper. This invention started the mechanical revolution in agriculture and forever changed production agriculture around the world. The main attraction of the Mill Day will be the operation of the McCormick grist mill. Built in the late 1700’s, the mill has been fully restored to working order. Mr. Glenn Wilson of Brownsburg will be on hand to operate the mill and answer questions about historical milling and the mechanical operation of the mill. Music will be provided by the Mountain Messengers bluegrass band, and the Raphine Volunteer Fire Company will be offering its legendary BBQ chicken. Hikers can enjoy the Marl Creek Interpretive Trail and its fall scenery, including a meadow with native plants for pollinators. There will be educational activities for school-age children. This event is free of charge and open to the public. The Shenandoah Valley AREC’s commitment to a strong tradition of agricultural innovation will be on display. Attendees will enjoy a hay ride through the research farm, witnessing modern day innovation in beef cattle production practices. The Virginia Tech Shenandoah Valley Agricultural Research and Extension Center, McCormick Farm is located between Steeles Tavern and Raphine on Raphine Road. From Interstate 81, take exit 205 and go east on Raphine Road towards Steeles Tavern. McCormick Farm is located on the north side of Raphine Road at 128 McCormick Farm Circle. For more information or to request vendor space, contact the Shenandoah Valley AREC at (540) 377-2255.

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 05:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hill View Lane
Raphine, VA 23372

Phone: 540-377-6204

Website: https://rockbridgevineyard.com/festivals/

Details: Help us celebrate our 30th annual Harvest Festival with wine, beer, music, food, and vendors. We are offering self guided flights of beer, pints, or wine by the glass or bottle. Please come enjoy music, beer and wine.Music by Greenhouse from 12 pm to 2:30 pm.Music by The Late Night Stumblers 3-5 pm Cover Fee is $10 Per person, current wine club members no charge. Current Wine club members will get a complimentary glass of wine or a pint of beer! Food Truck Will by Island Wheels, a Caribbean Fusion Truck/

Ends: Saturday, October 7, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Wilson Concert Hall 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY PRESENTS: Parents and Family Weekend INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE CONCERT Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center No tickets are required. • Performance will be streamed. https://livestream.com/wlu Join the University Jazz Ensemble, University Orchestra and University Wind Ensemble as they perform a combined concert as part of Parents and Family Weekend 2023.

Ends: Sunday, March 12, 2023 04:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hillview Rd,
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone: (540) 377-6204

Website: https://rockbridgevineyard.com/events-at-the-winery/

Details: Different artists play every Sunday at Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery. Wine or Beer flights available. Cheese, crackers, salami, chips and popcorn available for purchase. See FB Events or Website for more information.

Ends: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 07:13 pm

Location: Ecco Adesso Vineyards
340 Ecco Adesso Lane
Fairfield, VA 24435

Phone: 540-817-0419

Website: https://eccoadesso.com/

Details: Sippin' Sundays @ Ecco Adesso Vineyards every Sunday from 11am-5pm. We welcome you to visit our farm winery in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer several wines from the Shenandoah Valley region as well as ciders for you to enjoy. Guests can try wine flights as well as wine by the glass or bottle. Bring your own picnic or have our team put one together for you with local artisan cheeses, breads, charcuterie meats, and other lite bites. Friends and families are welcome to walk around the property, bring your dogs, play by the creek, picnic at one of our several picnic tables throughout the farm, hike our trails and explore springs and waterfalls, and enjoy the fresh air and wide open spaces and stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views!

Ends: Monday, October 9, 2023 09:30 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Keller Theatre 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: The Lenfest Center at W & L U. presents: THE ACTING COMPANY - "ODYSSEY" Adapted and Directed by Lisa Peterson Translated by Emily Wilson Monday, October 9, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. Keller Theatre/Lenfest Hall/Lenfest Center Tickets are required. Adult $33 Senior $30 W&L Faculty & Staff $27 W&L Student/Student $8 Taxes and processing fees included in ticket pricing What will you do to go home again? Lisa Peterson's adaptation of "The Odyssey" brings new life to this ancient epic. Four young women trapped in the limbo of a refugee camp retell Odysseus' adventures as they struggle with their own search for a home. A production based on the revelatory new translation by Emily Wilson, its bold theatricality brings new humor and grace to a story we all think we know. The Acting Company is the only professional theater principally dedicated to the development of young classical actors. Founded in 1972 by John Houseman and Margot Harley from the first graduating class of the Drama Division of The Juilliard School, The Company has launched the careers of some 400 actors, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, David Schramm, Keith David, Rainn Wilson, Lorraine Touissaint, Frances Conroy, Harriet Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Hamish Linklater, Jesse L. Martin, and Roslyn Ruff, while bringing high quality professional theater to hundreds of communities from coast to coast.

Ends: Tuesday, April 4, 2023 11:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail Golf Course Rd.
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 291-1326

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2022-02-24-11-58-57-725237-y7a

Details: Natural Bridge State Park was designated an International Dark Sky Park in April 2021, possessing an exceptional quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural heritage, and/or public enjoyment. Self-Guided Dark Sky Night Hikes Tuesday Nights, March 18-December 13, 2023On Tuesday nights from dusk to 11 p.m., you’re invited to come experience the night sky at your own leisure at Skyline Trail. – Star charts are available at the informational kiosks at the Skyline Trail parking lot or at the visitor center for your use. – Bring your own equipment, such as telescopes and binoculars, which must be carried under your own power on the trail. If you purchased park admission earlier in the day, please retain your receipt and place it on your dashboard as proof of admission to the self-guided Dark Sky program. If you did not purchase park admission on the same day, then the $5/vehicle fee can be paid at the parking lot self-serve kiosk. NOTE: This is a self-guided program. Located on the Skyline Trail (hike to Jefferson Point for best views) at Natural Bridge State Park. Please leave the park by 11 p.m., remember to practice Leave No Trace, and drive home carefully. 2023 Guided Dark Sky Night Programs March 18: New Moon, 8-10pmApril 22: International Dark Sky Week! Lyrids Meteor Shower, 9-11pmMay 6: Eta Aquariids Meteor Shower, 9-11pmMay 26: Memorial Day Weekend, 9-11pmJune 17: New Moon, 9-11pmJune 30: Independence Day Weekend, 9-11pmJuly 21: Delta Aquariids Meteor Shower, 9-11pmAugust 12: Perseids Meteor Shower, 9-11pmAugust 31: Super Blue Moon, 9-11pmSeptember 15: New Moon, 9-11pmOctober 7: Draconids Meteor Shower, 8-10pmNovember 17: Leonids Meteor Shower, 7-9pmDecember 13: Geminids Meteor Shower, 7-9pm

Ends: Saturday, June 10, 2023 02:00 pm

Location: Rockbridge Vineyard & Brewery
35 Hillview Rd,
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone: (540) 377-6204

Website: https://rockbridgevineyard.com/events-at-the-winery/

Details: Come join us for our Mimosa Saturday. This will be the 2nd Saturday of every month. We will have Mimosa’s from 11am-2pm, and breakfast and lunch by The Hitchin Post. Gary is a singer songwriter who plays original material and mixes in diverse genre covers that have been remolded, but are still very recognizable to fans.

Ends: Saturday, October 14, 2023 04:00 pm

Location: Downtown Buena Vista
21st St and Magnolia Ave.
Buena Vista, VA 24416

Phone: 540-261-7321

Website: http://mountainday.org

Details: Buena Vista's annual arts and crafts street festival, featuring dozens of vendors, craft demonstrations, live music, and food trucks in downtown on Saturday October 14th 2023 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free.

Ends: Saturday, October 14, 2023 05:30 pm

Location: Boxerwood Garden
963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-463-2697

Website: https://boxerwood.org/spectacle/

Details: This larger than life event is meant for the whole family. Giant puppets, a heartwarming story, and lots of music and dancing. There was a huge amount of community involvement making props, sets, and costumes, as well as imagining the production. Boxerwood has not had a Spectacle production since 2010, and we are exited to invite our friends and neighbors to participate in this Rumpus, and maybe even a Ruckus. SCHEDULESaturday and Sunday, October 14th and 15th. Gates open at 2:00 pm with live music from Betty and the Hot Flashes. Spectacle starts at 3:00 pm. Bring chairs/blankets or some hay bale seating available. TICKETSTickets can be purchased below and all proceeds benefit Boxerwood's mission to encourage everyone to become stewards of our environment through education, the Garden, and our events.https://boxerwood.org/spectacle/ Adults (13 and up) - $15Children (5-12) - $10Under 5 - freeSHUTTLE + HANDICAPPED PARKINGAll general parking will be at Ollie's in the Stonewall Square Shopping Center, 60 East Midland Trail. Buses will transport to and from Boxerwood. – Shuttles start running at 1:30 pm.– Arrive at Ollie's by 2:30 in order to make showtime of 3:00 pm.Handicapped parking is available at Boxerwood at the end of Munger Lane. >> Please get a free add-on to your ticket purchase if you need handicapped parking, so we know how many to expect.– There is NO public parking at Boxerwood.

Ends: Sunday, October 15, 2023 05:30 pm

Location: Boxerwood Garden
963 Ross Road
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-463-2697

Website: https://boxerwood.org/spectacle/

Details: This larger than life event is meant for the whole family. Giant puppets, a heartwarming story, and lots of music and dancing. There was a huge amount of community involvement making props, sets, and costumes, as well as imagining the production. Boxerwood has not had a Spectacle production since 2010, and we are exited to invite our friends and neighbors to participate in this Rumpus, and maybe even a Ruckus. SCHEDULESaturday and Sunday, October 14th and 15th. Gates open at 2:00 pm with live music from Betty and the Hot Flashes. Spectacle starts at 3:00 pm. Bring chairs/blankets or some hay bale seating available. TICKETSTickets can be purchased below and all proceeds benefit Boxerwood's mission to encourage everyone to become stewards of our environment through education, the Garden, and our events.https://boxerwood.org/spectacle/ Adults (13 and up) - $15Children (5-12) - $10Under 5 - freeSHUTTLE + HANDICAPPED PARKINGAll general parking will be at Ollie's in the Stonewall Square Shopping Center, 60 East Midland Trail. Buses will transport to and from Boxerwood.– Shuttles start running at 1:30 pm.– Arrive at Ollie's by 2:30 in order to make showtime of 3:00 pm.Handicapped parking is available at Boxerwood at the end of Munger Lane.>> Please get a free add-on to your ticket purchase if you need handicapped parking, so we know how many to expect.– There is NO public parking at Boxerwood.

Ends: Saturday, October 21, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Wilson Concert Hall 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Concert Guild: ILonka Rus, piano Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Ticket prices: Adults: $25 Seniors: $20 W&L Faculty and Staff: $15 W&L Student/Student No charge ID required Taxes and processing fees included in ticket pricing. Transylvanian born pianist Dr. ILonka Rus is the Director of Keyboard Studies and Professor of Piano at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. She began her piano studies with her mother at the age of five in Romania. By the age of ten she had given her first public performance and won her first award at the International Piano Competition "Citta di Marsala" in Italy. She appeared as a recitalist and concert artist with numerous orchestras and chamber music ensembles throughout Romania, Italy, Spain, Germany, Holland and USA. Dr. Rus has performed in prestigious music centers including Carnegie Hall (New York) Ateneul Roman (Bucharest) and Concertgebouw (Amsterdam). She continues to teach piano solo and chamber music master classes, perform clinics and adjudicate national and international competitions in USA, Romania, Peru and Colombia. Rus' program will include works by Mozart, Brian Field, George Enescu, Tudor Dumitrescu, and Carl Filtch.

Ends: Saturday, October 21, 2023 04:00 pm

Location: Wade's Mill
55 Kennedy-Wade's Mill Loop
Raphine, VA 24472

Phone: 540-348-1400

Website: https://www.wadesmill.com/event/7882/

Details: Wade’s Mill Apple Butter Festival is a fun family day out and wonderful way to celebrate fall in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley! Come see apple butter made the old-fashioned way, slow simmered in a 130+ year old copper pot over an open fire. Take a turn stirring with the long-handled paddle and take home a fresh jar. Enjoy delicious food from local vendors, beer, cider and wine, plus country and bluegrass music. Shop for unique, handcrafted work and gifts by local artisans and crafts people. Visit the Mill Shop and stock up on 100% natural stone-ground flours, grits, cornmeal and mixes for your fall baking needs. Arrive early, bring a blanket or lawn chair for the music and stay all day so you don’t miss out! A scenic 10-minute drive from I81 Exit 205 or 200. Admission and parking are FREE.

Ends: Sunday, October 22, 2023 05:00 pm

Location: Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery
60 Great Valley Ln.
Natural Bridge , VA 24578

Phone: 540-463-2697

Website: https://boxerwood.org/events/

Details: Enjoy an afternoon at Great Valley Farm Brewery and Winery AND support Boxerwood. 20% of beverage sales benefit Boxerwood Food: LexVegas Bistro Live Music: Honest Labor ~ Friar, Sauder and friends Activities: kid and adult friendly

Ends: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Wilson Concert Hall 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: FALL CHORAL CONCERT FEATURING THE UNIVERSITY SINGERS, THE GLEE CLUB AND CANTATRICI Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Tickets are free, but required. Tickets become available Tuesday, September 12. • Performance will be streamed. https://livestream.com/wlu The first half of the concert will be centered around Latvian composer Laura Jekabsone's "Sudraba Mēness" as well as the amazing "Sihr Khalaq" an incredible combination of Arabic rhythm, textures, and style. The University Singers, conducted by Shane M. Lynch, are finalists for the City of Derry International Choir Festival in October 2022, and are the first American choir ever to be selected for this competition. They will present both their Competition Concert set and Gala Concert set, which feature the music of Tomás Luis de Victoria, Frank Martin, Stacey V. Gibbs and Rosephayne Powell. Traditional favorites will round out the evening, finally closing with James Erb's "Shenandoah".

Ends: Saturday, April 29, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 291-1326

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-03-31-15-10-02-310903-gsm

Details: A near century long tradition continues as the Natural Bridge is bathed in light the last Saturday night of every month, April through October. Experience the 200-foot-tall arch as it is lit from above and below by dozens of lights, with the only sound being the murmuring of Cedar Creek running below. A tribute to the first light program at the Bridge conducted in 1927, come see for yourself the sight that has drawn people out to the park at night for over 96 years, time and time again. The visitor center will be open until 9 p.m. and the trail until 10 p.m., with light snacks for sale. Ticket sales will end at 9:40 p.m. The trail beyond the Natural Bridge will be closed. For any questions, call the visitor center at (540) 291-1326. DATESJune 24th: 8-10pmJuly 29th: 8-10pmAugust 26th: 8-10pmSeptember 30th: 8-10pmOctober 28th: 7-10pm

Ends: Saturday, October 28, 2023 10:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Wilson Concert Hall 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: Pickens World Music Concert: Simon Shaheen Trio Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 8 p.m. Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center Tickets are required. Adults $18 Seniors $16 W&L Faculty & Staff $14 W&L Student/Student No charge ID required Taxes and processing fees included in ticket pricing. Oud virtuoso, Simon Shaheen, and his trio return to W&L this fall, having last played here in October 2015. One of the most important Arab musicians of his generation, Shaheen masterfully performs everything from traditional Arabic music to modern jazz on the oud, a type of short-necked lute that is a staple of the Arab music tradition.

Ends: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 05:00 pm

Location: Downtown Lexington

Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 5403194181

Website: https://www.mainstreetlexington.org/events.html

Details: Children 12 and under along with their parents or guardians are invited to the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event. Underwritten by the generosity of the downtown merchants, the afternoon features sidewalk trick-or-treating along with live entertainment.

Ends: Saturday, November 4, 2023 04:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Johnson Theatre 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: SPEECH & DEBATEBook by Stephen Karam | Rob Mish, Director Wednesday, November 1 — Friday November 3, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 2 p.m. Johnson TheatreLenfest Hall/Lenfest Center Tickets are required.Adult $18Senior $16W&L Faculty & Staff $14W&L Student/Student $8Taxes and processing fees included in ticket pricing. It's present day in a conservative northwestern city, as three misfit high school students find themselves at odds with the realities of hypocritical, narrow minded, and terrified teachers, parents and local politicians. Alone they are rudderless, but together they are focused, intelligent, and passionate members of Generation Z-the first demographic when as youngsters the internet and portable electronic technology were literally at their fingertips. Podcasts, chat rooms, iPads, and secret screen names have been in their lives since birth-and they are experts at using them. A rebuffed request to start a GSA in their school lead Howie-the activist, Diwata - the actor, and Solomon -the journalist, to skirt the system and initiate a more conventional club: Speech and Debate. A safe place where grown-up ideas meet energy and passion. Stephen Karam's dark, clever comedy with music is a refreshing piece of theater. It's a play that does not proselytize but it just might get you to question the direction of the stream running through your mind.

Ends: Saturday, November 4, 2023 01:00 pm

Location: Chessie Trail @ McKethan Park
79 McKethan Park
Lerxington, VA 24450

Phone: (540) 261-4306

Website: https://www.runthechessie.org

Details: 2023 Chessie Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 26.2 RelayNovember 4, 2023www.runthechessie.org RUN THE CHESSIE! Run America’s most spectacular rail trail! The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. You’ll run through an ever-changing landscape along the wild Maury River, through farmland and leafy canopies at their peak of fall color, past ruins of massive stone locks and dams. View wildlife from fish and ducks to rabbits, wild turkeys, river otters, and even bald eagles (if you are lucky), feel the cool moist air as you pass small caves, and enjoy the serenity of a breeze rustling through a bamboo forest. This event is sanctioned by USATF and all four race courses are now USATF certified. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier. Marathon runners will get to see the whole trail twice. You will be amazed at how the landscape changes as the sun comes over the cliffs transforming the narrow valley and the sparkling river at its bottom. Spectators will agree that this is the best marathon course ever as they cheer on their loved ones five times without ever having to leave the park-like setting of the start/finish area. And while we certainly hope this doesn’t happen, if you have to change your marathon run to a half marathon or ¾ marathon, you won’t have to worry about hitchhiking back to your car. Ideal for the first-time marathoner! USATF Certification VA22005DJR . Half Marathon runners will see nearly all of the trail as they head east towards Buena Vista, loop back to the starting line on the way to Lexington, and then loop back down to the finish line. USATF Certification VA22004DJR . 10K runners will head towards Buena Vista first, turning back just after South River, then continue past the starting line towards Lexington, turning once more and running the final 2.5K downhill to the start/finish line. USATF Certification VA22003DJR . 5K runners will head towards Lexington, running along remote sections of the Maury River through forests and fields, and at the base of towering limestone cliffs. When the river bends into a double horseshoe, they will loop back for a slightly downhill finish. USATF Certification VA22002DJR . 26.2 Relay runners will follow the same course as the Marathon. There will be four legs to the relay of approximately 8.5m, 4.6m, 8.5m, and 4.6m. Runners may run more than one leg for their team. Each team will be issued a standard aluminum relay baton, which they will be required to carry on their bodies for the entire race. All exchanges will take place at the start/finish area. Teams are encouraged to decorate their baton with their team colors, logo, etc. The winning team in each division will be awarded a trophy. Winners will be determined by first across the finish line (not chip time). There will be three divisions, all female, all male, and mixed female/male. Relay team captains will be required to pay the registration fee for the team and set up a team name and password so that other team members may enter their information on the registration website. Walkers are welcome in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. Full Marathon registration includes a custom embroidered finisher’s hat, long sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all finishers, awards to top overall finishers and age group winners, and post-race pizza, snacks, and beverage. Half Marathon registration includes a long sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all finishers, awards to top overall finishers and age group winners, and post-race pizza, snacks, and beverage. 10K & 5K runners will receive a short sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all finishers, awards to top overall finishers and age group winners, and snacks and beverage following the race. Marathon Relay registration includes, long sleeve, unisex, tech t-shirt, race sticker, custom medals for all team members, trophies for the winners of each division, and post-race pizza, snacks, and beverage. There is plenty of free parking near the start and plenty of other activities to make a weekend of it in the most beautiful part of Virginia! Registration for each race is limited, so register now to ensure your spot.

Ends: Sunday, November 5, 2023 05:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
Wilson Concert Hall 100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: MARLBROOK CHAMBER PLAYERS"OBSESSIONS: GHOSTS OF THE PAST" Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 3 p.m.Wilson Concert Hall/Lenfest Center No tickets are required. • Performance will be streamed. https://livestream.com/wlu The Marlbrook Chamber Players will explore masterworks of chamber music with themes of tragedy and the macabre this fall. The program features Ysaye's passionate violin sonata, incorporating Bach's lighthearted passages and the dramatic "Dies Irae". The Beethoven Ghost trio follows, believed to represent a ghost's conversation with mourners. The program culminates with Shostakovich's Piano Trio No. 2, a haunting work for violin, cello, and piano that mourns the horrific treatment of the Jewish people during WWII. Though the program explores dark places, music can express these difficult subjects of humanity in a way that calls us to a higher place. Join us for a program that explores both joy and sorrow.

Ends: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 07:00 pm

Location: Lenfest Center
100 Glasgow St.
Lexington, VA 24450

Phone: 540-458-8000

Website: https://my.wlu.edu/lenfest-center

Details: NÉSTOR ARMANDO GIL: Néstor Armando Gil / Taller Workshop: RASTROS (lo que se hace al andar) Artist Exhibit: Wednesday, November 1 - Friday, December 8, 2023 in the Staniar Gallery/Wilson Hall/Lenfest CenterStaniar Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Lecture & Reception: Tuesday, November 14, 5:30pm; Wilson Concert Hall/Lykes Atrium/Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center Working at the crossroads of sculpture, installation and new media, Néstor Armando Gil's creative practice poetically excavates his own personal history growing up the child of Cuban immigrants in the deep south. For RASTROS ("lo que se hace al andar"), Gil is creating what he calls "an exhibition of traces," works that examine memory, loss and ritual to "peel nostalgia's skin back, carve out its fleshy interiors and make room for critical remembering." January 30Gil earned his MFA from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He has lived in Florida, North Carolina, Maine, and most recently Pennsylvania, where he teaches studio art at Lafayette College in Easton. "Taller" Workshop refers to the rotating collective of maker-collaborators with whom Nestor ideates, processes, and produces work.

Ends: Friday, November 17, 2023 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State ParkSkyline Trail
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: 540-291-1326

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-02-13-13-06-30-054280-6mx

Details: If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our meteor shower watch! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one - it will help preserve your night vision more than a white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins. A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required; only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person, cash with exact change only. All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795.

Ends: Friday, November 24, 2023 06:30 pm

Location: Oak Grove Cemetery, Main Street

Phone: 540-319-4181

Website: https://www.mainstreetlexington.org/events.html

Details: Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead a Processional down Main Street in a horse drawn carriage, while folks carry candles and sing holiday songs. Meet at Oak Grove Cemetery where candles and holiday songbooks will be distributed; sing down Main Street to Hopkins Green, where caroling will continue and the community tree will be lit by Mayor Frank Friedman.

Ends: Friday, December 1, 2023 07:00 pm

Location: Main Street, Lexington

Phone: 540-319-4181

Website: https://www.mainstreetlexington.org/events.html

Details: The theme of this year’s Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade on Friday, December 1, is “Home for the Holidays.” To enter your float or organization, please visit the Main Street Lexington website at mainstreetlexington.org on Nov. 1.

Ends: Sunday, December 10, 2023 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 291-1326

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-08-10-13-30-18-704621-vx3

Details: Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.Enjoy an after dark stroll along the illuminated Cedar Creek Trail and under the Natural Bridge, lit up to show the crags and clefts of the arch in festive colors. Back at the pavilion, warm up around one of our campfires and relax with friends and family or stop by to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Please dress for the cold! DATESDecember 8, 9, 10*: 5pm - 9pmDecember 15, 16, 17*: 5pm - 9pm ADMISSION + CARRIAGE RIDESRegular admission applies ($9 for those 13 and up, $6 for those 12 and younger). *Carriage rides will be offered on Sunday nights at $20 per rider, admission included. – Guests are welcome to walk the trail Sunday but will share the trail with the carriage. – Regular admission applies for guests not taking a carriage ride. – Guests must register for carriage rides by calling (540) 254-0795.

Ends: Saturday, December 9, 2023 05:00 pm

Location: North Rockbridge County

Phone: 540-377-9494

Website: https://www.facebook.com/northrockbridgetrail/

Details: Discover local farms, businesses, and B&Bs on the NorthRockbridge Trail from 10 am - 5pm. You can warm up with a beverage or standing by a fire pit as you meet the owners and discover their passion for creating an inviting space to shop and learn. Over 25 businesses are located throughout the villages of Fairfield, Steeles Tavern, Vesuvius, Brownsburg, and Raphine. Visit our fb page to download a map.

Ends: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
Skyline Trail 6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 254-0795

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-02-13-13-10-33-509608-f3q

Details: If you ever wanted to see a shooting star, come join our biggest meteor shower watch of the year! Join park rangers for an exploration of our night sky at this International Dark Sky Park. Pick out constellations, observe planets and nebula through a telescope, and take in the silhouette of the star-lit Blue Ridge Mountains. Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on and a red-light flashlight if you have one - it will help preserve your night vision more than a white light flashlight. Meet rangers at the Skyline Trail parking lot. A moderate 10-minute hike will be necessary once the program begins. A haywagon with seats for 20 people leaves at the program's start to reach the viewing location. Pre-registration for the wagon ride is required; only one wagon runs per night and space is limited. To reserve, call (540) 254-0795. Tickets for the wagon ride are $2 per person, cash with exact change only. All programs are weather dependent. If a program is cancelled due to weather, we will have alternative Dark Sky programs offered indoors. Monitor our website or call the park to receive real-time information at (540) 254-0795.

Ends: Sunday, December 17, 2023 09:00 pm

Location: Natural Bridge State Park
6477 South Lee Highway
Natural Bridge, VA 24578

Phone: (540) 291-1326

Website: https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/event?id=2023-08-10-13-30-18-704621-vx3

Details: Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December.Enjoy an after dark stroll along the illuminated Cedar Creek Trail and under the Natural Bridge, lit up to show the crags and clefts of the arch in festive colors. Back at the pavilion, warm up around one of our campfires and relax with friends and family or stop by to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Please dress for the cold! DATESDecember 8, 9, 10*: 5pm - 9pmDecember 15, 16, 17*: 5pm - 9pm ADMISSION + CARRIAGE RIDESRegular admission applies ($9 for those 13 and up, $6 for those 12 and younger). *Carriage rides will be offered on Sunday nights at $20 per rider, admission included. – Guests are welcome to walk the trail Sunday but will share the trail with the carriage. – Regular admission applies for guests not taking a carriage ride. – Guests must register for carriage rides by calling (540) 254-0795.