Family Weekend in Harrisonburg
Welcome family and friends for JMU Family Weekend! When your not watching the game experience a wide range of activities in and around Harrisonburg. Enjoy delicious food at one of Harrisonburg’s over 200 restaurants. Shop at the Valley Mall or independent boutiques and outfitters in Downtown Harrisonburg. Make memories and cherish this precious family time on a hike in a local park, playing a round of golf at Heritage Oaks or relaxing at Ruby’s Arcade playing pool or bowling. Check out our event calendar for special happenings this weekend and our free trip planner to browse local events, attractions and restaurants and sort by your preferences.

Family Fun
Elevation Sports offering Bubble Soccer, Combat Archery and Nerf Wars.
Explore More Discovery Museum – a children’s museum engaging young minds through interactive, multi-sensory learning.
Funky’s Skate Center – open skating, roller derby, and speed skating.
Horizons Edge – indoor clip and climb climbing walls.
Interstate Bowl North offering 32 lanes of fun in business since 1960.
Massanutten Resort offering tubing, zipline, cycling, chair lift rides and much more.
Mulligans Golf Center – Open 7 days a week. Offering 18-hole mini golf and driving range.
Ruby’s Arcade with bowling, arcade games, and more as well as brick oven pizza.
Valley Jump – trampoline park with over 7,000 Square feet of fun. (4549 Spotswood Trail, Penn Laird)
Wizard Mode Brewcade – an arcade and brewery, offering a variety of indoor entertainment for all ages. Classic arcade games, pinball machines, trading card games, card and board games, and Dungeons & Dragons play, along with beverages.

Attractions
Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center – guided tours of historic homes and meeting spaces set amongst panoramic views of the Shenandoah Valley and a carefully preserved, peaceful agrarian setting.
Downtown Art Walk – a collection of nearly 30 murals, mosaics and sculptures that showcase the talent of local artists and the city’s thriving art community
Edith J. Carrier Arboretum – a woodland sanctuary on the JMU campus. This 125-acre public urban garden and forested greenspace preserves native plant species.
Forbes Center for the Performing Arts – extraordinary dance, theatre and music performances by critically acclaimed guest artists and JMU’s award-winning faculty members, students and alumni.
Heritage Oaks Golf Course – a beautifully manicured course designed by William Love, par 70 layout including link style holes, tree-lined holes and more.

Shopping
Agora Downtown Market – an open indoor marketplace bringing several small businesses together under one roof, making it a unique retail destination and exciting shopping experience.
Liberty St. Mercantile – a renovated 1939 warehouse with locally owned shops, coffee, books and more all together in one building.
Downtown Harrisonburg – an award winning downtown which includes a Virginia Arts & Cultural District and Culinary district is the lively center of the city’s innovative and dynamic culture.
Friendly City Food Co-Op – a full-service grocery store offering a broad selection of natural, organic, and locally-produced food and products.
Harrisonburg Farmers Market – Tues. and Sat. from 8 am – 1 pm. Locally made and grown food and gift items.
Rocktown Gift Shoppe – Located within the historic Hardesty Higgins House, the Rocktown Gift Shoppe is your destination for Virginia made gifts and souvenirs. From postcards to apparel and more, the shoppe’s curated collection of gifts are reminiscent of the tastes, sights and sounds of Virginia.

Dining
Elephant Head – This restaurant brings together unexpected flavors and regional ingredients for a unique dining experience. The menu at Elephant Head features new American shareable plates with a strong Mediterranean backbone, alongside an extensive bar program. Reservations recommended.
Harrisonburg Coffee Trail – Discover the rich, aromatic world of Harrisonburg’s coffee scene on the Harrisonburg Coffee Trail! Whether you are savoring a pour-over at a cozy outdoor café, sipping a latte surrounded by playful cats, or grabbing a refreshing iced coffee to fuel your adventures, every cup in Harrisonburg promises a unique experience.
Jimmy Madison’s – Keep with a James Madison theme and enjoy a southern comfort meal at Jimmy Madison’s. Enjoy delicious southern cuisine, premium whiskies and a great atmosphere that includes roof top dining.
Table 1888 – Inside the historic Joshua Wilton House, you’ll find a top dining destination built on the warmth of the Shenandoah Valley hospitality. Their menu blends French-American cuisine with local, farm-fresh ingredients, best enjoyed alongside wine or a crafted cocktail. Have a curated $80 prix fixe menu for Family Weekend highlighting the best of what Table 1888 has to offer.
Taaza 2.0 Indian Cuisine – Located right across from the campus quad. check out Harrisonburg’s newest spot for bold Indian flavors, authentic taste, and a modern dining experience.
Tequila Modern Mexican– If you are in the mood for Mexican, Tequila Modern Mexican is located about 5 minutes from Bridgeforth Stadium. Starting October 1st, celebrate Día de los Muertos with a special 24 oz Margarita, served in this limited-edition Sugar Skull Cup!
The Ridge Room – Enjoy a recently launched fall menu with boards and bites, fresh vegetables, seafood, and local meats highlighted by GlenDor Farm Red Wine Braised Short Ribs all with a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Many gluten free options!
From downtown favorites and international flavors to casual family meals, coffee stops and sweet treats, there’s really something for every appetite across the city with over 200 restaurants.


