Youth Events

3rd Annual Community Day Event

NEW LOCATION AT THE VISITOR’S CENTER

Saturday, July 27, 2024,

10am - 2pm

Virginia Highlands Festival Community Day Event is a free, one day celebration on the lawn of The Martha in downtown Abingdon. Child-centered organizations and local businesses will come set up with activities, games and education. Learn who they are and what they do in our community. Meet a local fireman, police officer, scout, ballet dancer, entrepreneur or volunteer.

Check out the fun on the Visitor’s Center Lawn.

Stream Discovery

Friday, July 26

10am - 12 noon

Free
(Rain date the following Friday, August 2)

White’s Mill, 12314 White’s Mill Road, Abingdon, VA

Wade in a creek and find insects to see how healthy a stream is. Upper Tennessee River Roundtable volunteers will show how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates, the tiny creatures that live on rocky bottom stream beds. The types of bugs found are indicators of stream health. This event is suitable for children, parents, and teachers.

The workshop will be at White’s Mill near Abingdon.

Registration required. 
Register by Thursday, July 25, by calling 276-628-1600.

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VHF Fun Hunt 2024

July 27 — August 3

Visit the Youth Tent and grab a scavenger fun hunt card and selfie fan (pictured to the right). Go to locations listed, snap a selfie with your fan, post and hashtag: #VHFfunhunt24. Kiddos need help from adults.

Bring card back to youth tent to redeem for prizes including a specialty VHF milkshake from Shaked Couture Milkshakes.

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Urban Pathway Walk

July 27 & August 3, 8am-1pm

Grab your youngsters and your walking shoes! Encouraging kids and families to move together, eat smart together, and enjoy the beautiful landscape of Southwest VA.

Starting Line: A Likely Yarn (be sure to grab a registration card)

Finish Line: Abingdon Farmers Market — “check in at the check out” and your kiddo gets a goody bag complete with a commemorative t-shirt marking their accomplishment.