Events

The city calendar lists Toddler Tuesday and Zumba on Aug. 18, an Audiobook Walking Club on Aug. 26 and Community Yoga on Aug. 29.

Danville City Council will meet Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. for a business session followed by a work session at the Municipal Building, 427 Patton St.

Danville's free six-week Holiday Campaign Lab begins Aug. 4 and can turn a participating business's $250 match into a $750 implementation budget.

The Visit SoSi Tourism Sponsorship portal is open for projects and events scheduled between October 2026 and September 2027.

Pittsylvania County budget materials show a $1.5 million increase for economic development in the fiscal year that began July 1, alongside larger water, school and public-safety commitments.

Visit SoSi's featured calendar for May 17 lists museum exhibits, Festival in the Park, Open Mic Sundays, and other Danville-area public events.

Danville says Spring Street between Market and North Union streets remains closed for roughly seven weeks as parking deck work advances.

Danville officials scheduled a May 1 opening event for Riverfront Park, marking the transition from project buildout to regular public use.

Danville is inviting residents to a May 1 launch celebration for the new Riverfront Park, with traffic and attendance impacts expected around the downtown waterfront.

The city launched utility-focused public information meetings starting April 23 to share customer programs, resources, and service updates.

Danville will host neighborhood sessions to walk utility customers through billing, service contacts, and program updates.

Danville says small businesses can register for an April 30 procurement workshop focused on contracts, SWaM certification, and capital access.

Danville’s economic-development office renewed outreach for its April 30 procurement event aimed at helping local firms pursue larger contract opportunities.

Danville's economic-development office launched two Visit SoSi newsletters on April 2 to push event updates, tourism resources, and partner opportunities.

Danville Economic Development and Tourism announced a four-session OSHA 30 training track with registration now open.

Danville posted the next City Council agenda for Tuesday, April 7, with a 7 p.m. business session at the Municipal Building and River City TV broadcast.

Danville economic development officials scheduled the Southern Virginia Business and Procurement Experience for April 30 to help small businesses navigate public-contract opportunities.

Danville's economic development office launched focus-group sessions to shape a new Small Business Council and future support programs.