Kai Degner

Last time, we highlighted Staunton's Halloween Parade, and today we feature Harrisonburg's "Halloween on the Square" event. There's kids costume contest and parade, a DJ, arts and craft - and the Digico Dog Costume Contest! Here are some snapshots from last year and more information, from the Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance's website:

Halloween on the Square Harrisonburg Court Square Saturday, October 30th 10am-2pm Wander down Main Street on a crisp autumn afternoon with your little goblins when downtown merchants open their doors to trick-or-treaters. Then enjoy music from a live DJ, free carnival games, crafts and costume contests on the square. Vendors will also offer pumpkin painting and other spooky goodies! Schedule of Events 10 am-2 pm: Trick or Treat DJ Music and Games Face Painting by Kappa Pi Art Fraternity Witches Slime and Wizard Tricks $3 pumpkin painting at Harrisonburg Farmers Market Make it and take it Arts and Crafts at Oasis Gallery "The Great Gatsby" big read finale at Massanutten Regional Library with 1920's games and crafts by the Harrisonburg's Childrens Museum 1 pm Kids costume contest and mini parade on Court Square 2 pm Digico Dog Costume Contest

Halloween is upon us, and there are dozens of activities scheduled: hayrides, haunted houses, trick-or-treating, and parades.  I'll feature a few for the next couple entries.  What are you doing for Halloween?

The Staunton Lion's Club will be holding their Annual Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 30.  Participants should meet at the band stand behind City Hall at 5:30pm.  Attendance prizes will be drawn promptly at 6:00pm for all children in costume.  Immediately following the drawing the parade will begin.  The parade route will travel east on Main St, south on Laurel St and end at the Lion's Club.  Participants will be treated to Hot Dogs and Soda at the club.

"It's hard to believe, but the Shenandoah Valley was once a floor of a great inland sea. Centuries ago, as that sea receded, the forces of Nature carefully etched out an awe-inspiring formation of solid rock. The Natural Chimneys tower as much as 120 feet above the pastoral terrain of the Shenandoah Valley, offering onlookers a sight unrivaled in majesty. Viewed from one angle, the formations resemble enormous chimneys standing in bleak contrast to the greenery of the Valley. Take a few steps, though, and the chimneys are transformed into the massive turrets of a foreboding medieval castle. But Natural Chimneys Regional Park and Campground offers more than simply the splendor of towering limestone formations. Both day and overnight visitors find plenty of room for relaxation and opportunities for recreational activities." Source: Natural Chimneys Regional Park and Campgrounds

The fall weather brings to mind packing up a tent, some sleeping bags, and ingredients for s'mores - it's camping time! With the George Washington National Forest and the Shenandoah National Park, among other government and privately owned parks, the Shenandoah Valley has an awesome combination of places to go camping. Here is a list of campsites in the George Washington National Forest, and here's the list for the Shenandoah National Park. And below is a list of camping options from ShenandoahValleyWeb.com:

• Buckhorne Country Store & Campground--3508 Douthat Rd., Clifton Forge--540-862-4502
• Campground at Natural Bridge--St. Rte. 782, Natural Bridge Station--540-291-2727
• Camp Outback--6502 S. Page Valley Rd., Luray--540-743-4159
• Candy Hill Campground--165 Ward Ave., Winchester--540-662-8010
• Country Place Campground--100 Fort Liscomb Rd., Luray--540-743-4007
• Country Waye RV Resort--3402 Kimball Rd., Luray--540-743-2734
• Cove Campground--980 Cove Rd., Gore--540-858-2882
• Creekside Campground--108 Palmyra Rd., Edinburg--540-984-4299
• Dixie Caverns Camping--Exit 132, I-81, Salem--540-380-2085
• Fort Valley Horse & Mule Camp--299 S. Fort Valley Rd., Fort Valley--540-933-6634
• Front Royal RV Campground--Rt. 340 South, Front Royal--540-635-2741
• Glen Maury Park/Campground--10th St., Buena Vista--800-555-8845
• Harrisonburg/Shenandoah Valley KOA Campground--Exit 257, I-81, Broadway--540-896-8929
• Jellystone Park--2250 Hwy. 211 East, Luray--540-743-4002
• Lee Hi Campground--Rt. 11 N., Lexington--540-463-3478
• Lewis Mountain--Mile 57.5, Skyline Drive--800-999-4714
• Low Water Bridge Campground--192 Panhandle Rd., Bentonville--540-635-7277
• Misty Mountain Camp Resort--Rt. 250, Exit 107, I-64, Crozet--888-647-8900
• Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort--Rt. 56, Montebello--540-377-2650
• Natural Bridge KOA--Exit 180B South; Exit 180 North, Natural Bridge--540-291-2770
• Natural Chimneys--94 Natural Chimneys Lane, Mt. Solon--540-350-2510
• Outlanders River Camp--4253 US Highway 211 West, Luray--540 743-5540
• Riverside Camping--Rt. 340 N., Shenandoah--540-652-1919
• Shenandoah Valley Campground--Exit 227, I-81, Rt. 781, Verona--540-248-2267
• Swift Run Campground--Rt. 33 East, Elkton--540-298-8086
• Walnut Hills Campground--484 Walnut Hills Rd., Stuarts Draft--540-337-3920
• Waynesboro North 340 Campground--Rt. 340 N., Waynesboro--540-943-9573

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