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 […]
Leesburg, VA (February 9, 2026) — A new exhibit now on display at the Thomas Balch Library tells a story that has been carefully built,
It’s parade season again in Leesburg, and that means King Street will soon be filled with lights, music, and holiday cheer. The Town of Leesburg’s Annual Christmas and Holiday Parade kicks off on Saturday, December 13 at 6 p.m., bringing Santa and a full lineup of festive floats straight through the historic downtown. But if […]
The Town of Leesburg is getting ready to flip the switch on the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony set for Saturday, December 6 at 6 p.m., right in the heart of town on the Town Green (25 W. Market Street). This year’s celebration features a live performance by local favorites the […]
If you’ve ever walked through downtown Leesburg and wondered what it might’ve looked like during the days of tricorn hats and revolution, now’s your chance to find out. Local historian and longtime Loudoun educator Rich Gillespie will be leading a special walking tour on Saturday, November 1 at 10 a.m., diving into Leesburg’s role in […]
If you’re looking for a fun way to welcome fall, the Thomas Balch Library in downtown Leesburg is offering a charming little challenge: a pumpkin scavenger hunt that’s on now through November 3. Here’s how it works: Stop by the reference desk to grab a BINGO-style card, then search the library for 10 small pumpkins […]
If you’re heading into downtown Leesburg this Saturday, you’ll want to plan ahead — several streets will be closed for the 37th annual Leesburg Car
