LEESBURG, VA — Long before Loudoun County became one of Virginia’s fastest-growing communities, it was a rural frontier where settlers were building new lives and the American colonies were moving toward independence. A walking tour in downtown Leesburg later this month will give residents a chance to explore what life was like here during the […]
The annual race at Ida Lee Park brings runners and families together while helping stock the shelves of a local food pantry. LEESBURG, VA — One of Leesburg’s longtime fall traditions is returning to Ida Lee Park on Saturday, November 21, as runners of all ages prepare for the 24th annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross […]
LEESBURG, VA (October 23, 2026) – One of Leesburg’s longest-running traditions returns Wednesday, October 28, as the town celebrates the 70th annual Leesburg Kiwanis Halloween Parade. Residents and motorists should expect road closures and traffic delays in downtown Leesburg during the evening. The parade, organized by the Leesburg Kiwanis Club, begins at 6:30 p.m. at […]
LEESBURG, Va. — The skies over Leesburg will get considerably busier later this month as the annual Leesburg Airshow returns to Leesburg Executive Airport on Saturday, Sept. 26. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the airport, located at 1001 Sycolin Road SE. It will feature aerobatic performances along with displays […]
The Town of Leesburg’s popular Summer JAMS concert series is returning to the Town Green next month, bringing free live music to downtown Saturday nights throughout the summer. The 2026 season kicks off June 6 and runs through August 22 at the Town Green, located at 25 W. Market Street in the heart of Leesburg. […]
LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Families across Loudoun County will have a chance to bring home a new pet without paying adoption fees during a special three-day event hosted by Loudoun County Animal Services. The fee-waived adoption event runs Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Loudoun County Animal Shelter, located at 42225 […]
Spring is about to take over downtown Leesburg again. The town’s 36th Annual Flower & Garden Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, bringing two days of plants, garden displays, food, music and heavy foot traffic to the heart of the historic district. Hosted by the Town of Leesburg and presented […]
There’s something refreshing about putting the phones away and gathering around a table for a board game. On Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m., the Thomas Balch Library in downtown Leesburg is inviting the community to do just that. The library will host a free Board Game Night in its lower-level meeting room, open to […]
As someone who grew up walking these same streets, I can tell you—it’s easy to forget just how much history sits under our feet in downtown Leesburg. On Saturday, March 7, local historian Rich Gillespie will lead a two-hour walking tour titled “Leesburg, Loudoun and the American Revolution.” The tour begins at 10 a.m. at […]
If you’ve lived in Leesburg for any length of time, you know that spring doesn’t really start with the calendar — it starts with Spring Bling. On Saturday, March 7, the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center will host its 29th annual Spring Bling, A Hometown Fine Arts & Crafts Show. The event runs from 9 […]
