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Mom, Dad, and baby in blue in Harrisonburg VA with mountains in the background

If you’re looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with your kids on these long, hot summer days, check out one of our local theaters!  Both the Regal Cinemas in Harrisonburg and the Sipe Center in Bridgewater offer free/cheap summer movies for kids!    Regal Cinemas offers $1 tickets and that can be purchased […]

Kids’ Summer Movies in/near Harrisonburg, VA

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Harrisonburg Rockingham County senior in a white dress in a field at sunset.

As the long winter chill sets in, what better than to have some fun attending a local middle/high school theater musical!  These performances not only provide a delightful escape from the cold, but they also showcase the talent and hard work of the local students involved. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the upcoming musicals […]

2024 Harrisonburg & Rockingham County Middle and High School Musicals

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First birthday photography Harrisonburg, VA Cake Smash

Celebrating your child’s birthday is one of the greatest joys we get to experience as parents!  What is more worth celebrating than another year with our children!  And yet, sometimes figuring out where to have a party can be tricky!   Sometimes parties can be as simple as renting a park pavilion next to a playground […]

A Huge List of Birthday Party Venues in Harrisonburg VA

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Little girl in a white dress in an orchard near Harrisonburg, VA

If you’re anything like me, then the warmer May temperatures make you want to head out to a local farm to pick strawberries in Harrisonburg, VA!   My kids always love to help and we end up with a TON of berries to snack on and cook with!  It always brings us a ton of joy […]

The Best Places To Go Strawberry Picking in Harrisonburg, VA

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gyms in Harrisonburg, VA that offer childcare

One of the best ways to care for your family is by being sure to take care of your own health.  Naturally, while it can be tricky to find the time (and energy!) to incorporate exercise into a busy mom’s life, it’s so valuable to teach your children healthy habits by example.  Plus, research has […]

The Best Gyms in Harrisonburg, VA That Offer Childcare

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Family at Every Soul Acres Tree Farm

Growing up, my family always put up an artificial tree at Christmas time and so did my husband’s family so when we first got married, the idea of cutting down our own tree to have in our home quickly became a fun new tradition!  Over the years, our children have always loved the process of […]

Every Soul Acres + 4 More Christmas Tree Farms Near Harrisonburg, VA

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Rockingham County sisters sit on a fence

One of my very favorite end-of-summer activities is taking my family to the county fair!  Because we live in Harrisonburg, our family always attends the Rockingham County Fair at the Fairgrounds just outside Harrisonburg but we have visited other local fairs also!  Each year, we look forward to seeing the animals (the chickens are my […]

The Rockingham County Fair & Other Local Fairs

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Orthodontist Harrisonburg, VA

If you’ve ever asked moms or dads who they recommend for orthodontists in Harrisonburg, you are likely to receive very enthusiastic responses! Most often those recommendations are for either Dr. Weiler and Dr. Kray. If you have a child who currently needs to see an orthodontist, or you just assume that one day you will, […]

Top Recommended Orthodontists in Harrisonburg, VA

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VBS Harrisonburg, VA

Sending your kids to a VBS (Vacation Bible School) is a great way to provide them with a change of pace from the school year and a chance to have fun while making new friends. And, best of all, they will learn about Jesus! It should be fairly easy to find a VBS in Harrisonburg, […]

A Roundup of Summer 2024 VBS Options in Harrisonburg, VA

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Mom and daughters at Showalter's Orchard in Timberville VA

Looking for a fun way to expose your child to a new sport in a non-competitive atmosphere? Finding a gymnastics program may be just the thing! Besides the more obvious skills we think of when we consider the sport of gymnastics (like flexibility and coordination) there are a few other convincing reasons you may want […]

Skyline Gymnastics and Other Programs in the Harrisonburg, VA Area

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