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June Events in Downtown Ashland


Halfway to Halloween

🎃 We’re Halfway to Halloween! Downtown Ashland is kicking off the spooky season early with RED VEIN Haunt’s Friday the 13th takeover at Ashland Theatre, exclusive contests, and a raffle to win RED VEIN Fast Passes. We’re already gearing up for 31 days of Ashland Halloween fun this October—featuring trick-or-treat maps, free candy for residents, the Halloween Market, and a frightfully fun scavenger hunt. Get involved now and help us keep Halloween safe, sweet, and full of community spirit! Visit AshlandHalloween.com for all the details.

Ashland Halloween

JUNE HAPPENINGS

🧘‍♀️ Monday–Friday: Ashland Yoga Co-Op
Stretch into the week with a variety of yoga classes at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center! Hosted by a collective of local yoga teachers, this pay-what-you-can program offers something new every weekday. No sign-up needed—just breathe in, show up, and flow out. 🕊️🧘
📍 Full schedule here

🌽 Saturdays, 9 AM–12 PM: Ashland Farmers Market
Fresh finds, live tunes, and sweet vibes await every Saturday morning at the Ashland Town Hall Pavilion! 🥖🎶🍅
🕘 Note: On June 7, the market runs early from 8–11 AM to make way for the Strawberry Faire traffic jam! 🚗🍓

🕺 June 3, 6:15–7:15 PM: Line Dancing
Grab your boots and get ready to scoot! Join the Boot Scooters of Ashland for a beginner-friendly line dancing class at the library. No experience needed—just bring your best boot-scootin’ attitude! 🤠👢
📍 Details here

✏️ June 4 & 11, 6:30–8:30 PM: How to Draw from Life
Capture the human form in motion and emotion in this dynamic workshop at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. 🧍‍♀️🖋️ No matter your skill level, you’ll leave with practical techniques and a fresh spark of inspiration.

🎨 June 5, 2–4 PM: Summer Reading Kickoff
Kick off your summer with color, creativity, and community on Ashland’s back porch! 🌈📚 Enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and sign up for the Summer Reading program for all ages.
📍 Details here

🔨 June 5, 6 PM: Historic Repair Projects
Fixer-uppers, unite! 🛠️ Join videographer Tom Wulf at Ashland Town Hall for a free seminar featuring video how-to’s on porches, siding, and more. Preserve your historic home like a pro!

🎬 June 6–8: SINNERS at the Ashland Theatre
🎥 From director Ryan Coogler comes a chilling thriller starring Michael B. Jordan. You keep dancing with the devil, one day he's gonna follow you home… Don’t miss this weekend-only showing! 🔥👀

🍓 June 7, 10 AM–5 PM: Strawberry Faire
Over 300 vendors, two stages of live entertainment, and a trolley treat for your feet! 🍓🎪 Randolph-Macon College transforms into a berry sweet wonderland for this annual favorite.

🧶 June 8, 6 PM: Knit at Night – The Goonies
It’s stitch o’clock! 🧵📽️ Knit while you watch this cult classic at the Ashland Theatre. Lights stay low and cozy for you to keep those needles clicking. Goonies never say die... or drop a stitch!

🐉 June 12–26: How to Train Your Dragon
Fly high with Hiccup and Toothless at the Ashland Theatre! 🐲✨ An epic animated tale of friendship and peace that soars across generations.

🍬 June 12, 5:30 PM: Candy Sushi
Sweet creativity alert! 🍣🍭 Join us at the Ashland Library for candy sushi making. All fun, no fish.
📍 Register here

🧠 June 12, 6 PM: Ashland Museum Trivia Night
Bring your smarts and your sips 🍻🧩 Origin Beer Lab hosts this monthly quiz night with 20 brain-busting questions and beats by DJ Brent!

🤍 June 14, 8 PM: Com’s All-White Party
Get down and dressed in white with En’Novation! 🎤🕺 Tickets are $20 at the door and include dinner. Ages 21+ only. Email huddleupinfo@gmail.com for table reservations (up to 8 per table).

🎨 June 16, 11 AM: Mess-Free Painting for Toddlers
It’s mess-free magic for ages 2–5! 🖌️🎨 Mix colors in bags and enjoy foam painting fun at the library.
📍 Details here

🎞️ June 16, 7 PM: The Small Back Room
Watch this 1949 classic at the Ashland Theatre. A suspenseful tale of wartime bravery and bomb-defusing brilliance! 💣🇬🇧

✍️ June 18, 6:30–8:30 PM: Creating Characters
Let your imagination take center stage. 🎭 Learn how to design characters that leap off the page at this workshop at the Hanover Arts & Activities Center.

👑 June 21, 11 AM: Summer Princess Concert
It’s a royal sing-along at the Ashland Theatre! 👸🎤 Join Elsa, Anna, and more for a magical concert the whole family will love.
🎟️ Regular: $30 | VIP: Meet & Greet + front row seats

✊ June 21, 12–5 PM: Hanover County NAACP Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrate freedom with music, local vendors, kids activities, and more on the R-MC campus. 🖤💚❤️ Featuring the inaugural Juneteenth Honors presented by Downtown Ashland Association!

🖼️ June 21, 1–2 PM: Art in Ashland
Take a tour of Ashland’s vibrant public art and embark on a town-wide scavenger hunt! 🗺️🎨
📍 Details here

🌈 June 23, 1:30 & 3:30 PM: Nature’s Palette
Color meets creature at the Virginia Living Museum’s animal-themed program! 🐸🦋
📍 More info

🏡 June 23, 6:30–7:30 PM: Color Your World – Home Edition
Learn how to use color confidently in your home with local designer Kristina Lyden. 🎨🏠 Let’s make your space pop!

🎨 June 25, 6:30–8:30 PM: Drawing from Imagination
Unlock the magic in your mind and sketch it into reality! ✍️💫 Learn to build your visual storytelling toolbox in this hands-on creative class.

👕 June 26, 11–12 PM: CrafterKids – Bandana Dyeing
Get crafty and colorful! Kids ages 5–12 will make their own Sharpie-dyed bandanas.
📍 Register here

🖼️ June 27, 5–8 PM: A Revolution in Art – Hanover 250 Opening
Celebrate the launch of this Revolutionary War–themed art exhibit at Ashland Fourth Fridays! 🎨⚔️ See paintings of Hanover’s historic sites, and be part of history reimagined. Additional hours: June 30–July 4 (times TBD).

🌿 June 28, 11 AM–12 PM | Virginia Native Plants for a Small Garden
Ages 13 & Up | Ashland Library, 201 S. Railroad Ave
Discover compact, well-behaved Virginia native plants perfect for small yards! Each attendee will receive a handout detailing plant characteristics, pollinators supported (including butterflies and moths), size, growing tips, and more. 📞 Call 804-798-4072 or visit the Ashland Branch Library for more info.
🔗Event Details

ASHLAND FOURTH FRIDAYS

Soak Up the Fun at Ashland Fourth Fridays – June 27!
 Things are heating up in the Center of the Universe as Ashland Fourth Fridays return on June 27 from 5–8PM on the Ashland Town Hall Lawn!

Stay cool and shop ‘til sunset with downtown boutiques keeping their doors open late, then feast your rays on fabulous farm-to-fork fare. Live music from Derailed Studios will track some good vibes at the Ashland Town Hall Pavilion while Ashland Dance Academy brings the sizzle with dazzling choreography. Hannah Armpriester closes the show with her Hanover’s Got Talent-winning act!

Catch some star power at 110 Thompson Street where a celebrity guest is all smiles and sunshine for photos. Ready for a chill? Take a stroll on the Ashland Haunted History Tour, where ghostly tales will give you goosebumps under the glow.

Tiny Tim’s Trains and Toys is keeping things on track with loco-motion fun—watch their model trains roll and get hands-on with free Breyer Horse painting activities.

Find all the bright and breezy Fourth Fridays details at AshlandFourthFridays.com. Let the good times shine! 🌞

ENTERPRISE EXPRESS

🍰 Now Hiring at Bravo Bakeshop!
 Bravo Bakeshop is growing — they’re we’re looking for enthusiastic team members to help them serve up sweetness in their expanded space this summer! If you or someone you know has a passion for pastry and great service, they want to hear from you!
📧 Email Liz at ldillon@bravobakeshop.com to apply.

🧠 June 11, 5–7 PM | New Era Trivia Night
 10180 Lakeridge Pkwy, Unit #114
 Calling all young professionals (ages 40 & under)! Join the Hanover Chamber’s New Era initiative for a fun evening of networking, icebreakers, trivia, and professional growth. We’ll wrap up the night by practicing elevator pitches in a comfortable, social setting.
Encourage new hires to attend and help them build their professional network in a fun, low-pressure atmosphere!

🗳️ June 17 | Deadline to File for Ashland Town Council Election
 Two seats are up for election on Ashland Town Council in 2025. Interested candidates must meet the Virginia Department of Elections' eligibility and submit all required candidacy paperwork by June 17, 2025.
Be part of shaping Ashland’s future!

🎬 June 20 | B-Roll Studio Session with POWER UP Productions
 From mindset to makeup, scripting to shooting — POWER UP’s “B-Roll Bites” mini-labs break content creation into easy, actionable steps. Whether you need help planning your video or actually pressing record, this session offers the tools and support to make your message shine.
💥 It’s the content coaching you didn’t know you needed — until now.
 🔗 Click here to register

📣 Introducing the RMC Discount Program
 Downtown Ashland businesses are invited to join the new RMC Discount Program, offering exclusive deals to individuals with a valid Randolph-Macon College ID. This initiative connects local businesses with RMC students, faculty, and staff—driving foot traffic, building brand loyalty, and strengthening community ties.
Interested in participating?
📩 Contact Kelly Franke at kfranke@ashlandva.gov to sign up your business!

JUNE RAFFLES

📸 PAWS-itively Picture Purr-fect! 🐶🐴
Win a $500 Gift Card to Beloved Pet & Equine Photography — the ulti-mutt way to capture your furry (or hooved!) friends in a one-of-a-kind photo session! 🐾💫 Whether your companion barks, neighs, or purrs, this is your shot to make memories that last fur-ever.
Enter at AshlandVirginia.com/Raffles

🧛‍♀️ Enter to win 4 Fast Pass tickets to RED VEIN Haunt—Central Virginia’s legendary haunted attraction that mixes haunted house horror with immersive storytelling. 😱👻 Located in the actual haunted Hanover Vegetable Farm, RED VEIN is known for its movie-quality sets, live actors, and interactive terror that blurs the line between fiction and fear. 💀🌕
Enter at AshlandVirginia.com/Raffles

GOOD NEIGHBORS

Free events like Ashand Fourth Fridays are only possible thanks to YOUR support. Help us continue to plan free family-friendly fun and build a vibrant future in Downtown Ashland when you make your tax-deductible donation.

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