ANNUAL STOCKING GIVEAWAY
Wednesday, December 24th, 2025 at 2pm
Hike Kidz Foundation
417 N. Royal Ave
On December 24th, Hike Kidz volunteers and the GRINCH handed out 100 stockings and boxes to local children and families.
This was the second annual stocking giveaway. Items were sponsored by Hike Construction Inc, Angie & MW Robinson and the local Dollar Tree. Boxes donated by Wind River Chimes.
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CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE GIFT GIVING DAY
First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Saturday, December 20th, 2025 9-5pm
This year we collected over 200 applicants for Christmas sponsorship and received nine locations in our community to host the trees.
With the help of the community and many volunteers, we were able to supply 264 individuals with Christmas gifts.
Many thanks to all of our Christmas Tree Partners, Wind River Chimes, and the First Baptist Church of Front Royal for hosting the event.
DINNER TOGETHER
First Baptist Church
Monday, December 15th, 2025 at 5:30pm
All are welcome to pick up a HOT homecooked meal.
One per person. We host this on the third Monday each month and always need volunteers.
If you would like to sponsor the food items needed to prepare please donate below and we will partner with you for the month as our Dinner Together monthly sponsor.
FRONT ROYAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Hike Kidz Foundation attending the annual Front Royal Christmas Parade with the Pirate Ship, Pirates & presents! Hike Construction Inc. sponsored 100 gifts to give out to the children of the community. This event is put on yearly by the Chamber of Commerce.
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THANKSGIVING EVE MEAL
In partnership with The Salvation Army
Nov. 26th, 2025 - 6pm to 8pm
First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
14 W. 1st St.
We invited the community to the Annual Thanksgiving Meal at the First Baptist Church hosted by the Salvation Army in partnership with Hike Kidz Foundation.
Together we were able to provide and serve 400 meals. We were also able to deliver 45 Boxes of Basics that evening.
BOXES OF BASICS DELIVERY
Nov. 19th, 2025 - 2pm
Hike Kidz Foundation
417 N Royal Ave.
The Hike Kidz Foundation is the Warren County referring partner for the Nonprofit, Boxes of Basics, who provide seasonal wardrobes packed with love and compassion to children in need.
51 Boxes were delivered to Hike Kidz Foundation to be distributed to local children.
DINNER TOGETHER
First Baptist Church
Monday, Nov. 17th, 2025 at 5:30pm
Hike Kidz Foundation serves over 50 COMMUNITY meals with Dinner Together in partnership with IHOP sponsorship tonight!
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30 to Community
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20 to FRPD
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20 to FRFD
Led by five amazing HIKE KIDZ FOUNDATION adult volunteers and several children volunteers we heard it was AMAZING!
Thank you to IHOP for your community contribution!
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HALLOWEEN ISLAND SPOOKTACULAR
October 31st
Hosted at Happy Creek Antiques
Community Outreach & Fundraiser
Made possible by: Hike Kidz Foundation, Debbie's Lighthouse, Happy Creek Antiques
Special Thanks to: All of our donors and volunteers that made this event possible.
The Watchers’ Path: Haunted Trail in the Woods
South River Farm
Event: October 2025
Hours: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: 2310 Rivermont Drive Front Royal, VA 22630
Step into the dark woods and experience a fully immersive haunted trail filled with eerie fog, glowing eyes, and unsettling encounters at every turn. This outdoor attraction will test your nerves as you walk a twisted path through the shadows of the dark woods, never knowing who or what is watching.
Giving Back:
10% of all proceeds will be donated to Hike Kidz Foundation Christmas Funds, bringing holiday cheer to local children in need.
OWNERS SEAN & MANDY NEWMAN SELECTED THE HIKE KIDZ FOUNDATION AS THE RECIPIENT OF 10% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM "THE WATCHERS PATH". ON NOVEMBER 2ND THEY PRESENTED A CHECK TO THE HIKE KIDZ FOUNDATION FOR $619.18 THAT WILL GO TOWARDS OUR CHRISTMAS DRIVE.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME GIVEAWAY
October 15th & 16th, 2025
Organized by: Kodie Weatherholtz
Hosted by: Hike Kidz Foundation
82 Total Costumes collected
62 Costumes given away!
SPECIAL THANKS: TO KODIE WEATHERHOLTZ FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF THIS HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED COSTUMES INCLUDING PAGE ONE, A 501C3 NONPROFIT OUT OF LURAY, VA.
Festival of Leaves
"The Pirate's Promise"
October 11th, 2025
Downtown Front Royal
Community Outreach
Made possible by: Warren County Veterinarian Clinic, Hike Kidz Foundation Volunteers & WCPS DECA, Play Favorites,
Pirate's Cove Ship, Hike Construction, Pirate's Cove
Event details: Visit the Pirate's Promise ship on Crescent St. during the festival of leaves to see pirates, receive a pirate goody bag and a patch of courage!
$300 in donations were given to the Warren Coalition's Project Courage Program.
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Hold My Heart Gallery
Events Honoring John K. Marlow & Unveiling the Heart Gallery
October 10th-11th 2025
Social, Award, Exhibit
Stonebranch Center for the Arts
Made possible by: Hike Construction, The Vaught Family, Project Hope Team, Heart Sponsors, , Amanda Keller-Slate
Event details: Announced the inaugural John K. Marlow Love Wins Legacy Award and unveiled the 1st Annual Heart Art Gallery.
Special thanks: Michael Williams, Philip Vaught, The Marlow Family, Jean Plauger, The Royal Examiner
Warren Coalition Celebrate Kids Day
September 28th, 2025
Health & Human Services Complex
Type of Event: Community Outreach
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HOPE TAKES FLIGHT SUICIDE AWARENESS WALK/RIDE
Saturday September 20th 2025
Community Outreach & Awareness Event
15TH St. Health & Human Resources Building
Made possible by: Hike Kidz Foundation, Mayor Lori Cockrell, Northwestern Community Services, Warren Co Parks & Rec, The Vaught family, Card my Yard
Event details: Community partners joined together to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Impact: 73 registered walkers and $300 in donations were given to the concern hotline.
Special thanks: National Guard, Valley Ballooning
PICKLESTOCK 2025
Warren County Fairgrounds
Petty Betty Treats Presents Picklestock 2025
HIKE KIDZ FOUNDATION TAKES ON THE
PETTY BETTY STAGE!
September 13, 2025
10am - 6pm
Partners: Dance & Arts Va, Brickhouse Bar & Grill, Play Favorites
Type of event: Community Outreach
Hike Kidz Foundation Cuts Ribbon on Expanded Effort to Help Local Children
Hike Kidz Foundation Ribbon Cutting
Five months after launching its Safe & Sound: Clothe the Kidz initiative, the Hike Kidz Foundation celebrated a major milestone on August 8 with a ribbon-cutting at its North Royal Avenue site.
The event marked the program’s success in providing clothing to more than 250 local children — far surpassing its original goal — and served as a celebration of the community partnerships that made it possible.
BASEBALL BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER-AGAIN
Front Royal Little League Fundraising Campaign
Goal: $12,000
Purpose: Fund travel costs to Southeast Regional Tournament for local little league
Amount raised: $26, 813
Partners: Brickhouse Bar & Grill, Play Favorites
Donors: 82
Outcome: Provided charter bus costs and $12,000 goal per player
Reached 223% of fundraising goal. Time of campaign: 4 DAYS
This campaign falls directly in line with the "I'm on my way" He thrives mission. Through mentorship, community involvement, keeping your eye on the prize, and hard work, you thrive.
FR PRIDE
Type of event: community outreach
Date July 26th
FIRST I'M ON MY WAY EMPOWERMENT DAY W/ CLOTHE THE KIDZ
Dates July 17th & 18th 2025
Type of Event: EMPOWERMENT
Held at the Stonebranch Center for the Arts
KIDZ FUN DAY
July 12th, 2025
Community Outreach
Love Revival Church
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 12th, 2025
Community Outreach
Downtown Front Royal
1st Annual Dueling Disco Event
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club
Jean's Jewelers and Harmony Hike present:
The Dueling Disco, a Benefit for the Hike Kidz Foundation, "Clothe the Kidz" Initiative.
Friday, June 27th, 5:30pm - 10:30pm
Type of event: Fundraiser
Partners: Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, Jean's Jewelers and Harmony Hike
Title Sponsor: Downtown Local
UPDATE:
The Dueling Disco fundraising goal was: $70,000
The Dueling Disco event raised:
$2,036 Silent Auction
$13,500 Live Auction
$1,190 50/50 Raffle
$235 Public Dance Off
$790 Shots
$61 Piano Tips
$18,600 Heroes Dance Off
$45,200 Sponsors & Tickets
Totaling $82,842 for "Clothe the Kidz"
plus $18,609 in Heart Sponsorship pledges
for a GRAND TOTAL of $101,442
10th Annual Family Fun Day:
PIRATES & MARDI GRAS
Saturday, May 10th, 10AM - 6PM
409 E. Main St. Front Royal
We plan to bring fun, support and local resources to further the mission of helping our local children to this event on its 10th anniversary.
Type of Event: Community Outreach
Partners: Hike Construction, Pirate's Cove, Pirate's Cove Ship, Rebel Heart Beauty Co., In The Moment Photo Booth, I Want Candy, Petty Betty Treats, The Paint Lady
EASTER BASKETS GIVEAWAY
Hike Kidz Foundation& Mom's Club of Front Royal
Saturday, April 19th, 3-5PM
417 North Royal Ave.
Hike Kidz Foundation partnered with the Mom's Club of Front Royal will head out a community Easter giving for the local children in need.
150 Baskets were handed out to the local children.
Community Outreach
Partners: I WANT CANDY, Reaching Out Now, Meraki Sweets by Tiffany, Family Promise
Hike Kidz Foundation& Mom's Club of Front Royal
Saturday, April 19th, 3-5PM
417 North Royal Ave.
Hike Kidz Foundation partnered with the Mom's Club of Front Royal will head out a community Easter giving for the local children in need. Our goal is 200 baskets.
Type of event: Outreach
Partners: I WANT CANDY, Reaching Out Now, Meraki Sweets by Tiffany, Family Promise
BASKET DRIVE & COMMUNITY ASSEMBLY
Warren Co. Parks & Rec Easter Eggstravanganza
Saturday, April 5th, 9AM - 11AM
465 W. 15th Front Royal
Hike Kidz Foundation partnered with the Warren County Parks & Rec to bring a magical and giving Easter Egg Hunt on April 5th.
Type of event: Outreach
Partners: Warren County Parks & Rec, Hike Kidz Foundation, Samuels Public Library, The Arc of Warren
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Clothe the Kidz Initiative Launch Event
Tuesday, March 25th
417 N Royal Ave. Front Royal
Hike Kidz Foundation officially launched the Safe & Sound: Clothe the Kidz Initiative, with a moving public event attended by community leaders, educators, law enforcement, and residents, all united by one mission—to ensure no child enters the school year unprepared or unseen.
Partners: Warren County Public Schools, Front Royal Police Department, Dr. Rosario
Sponsors & Contributors: Petty Betty Treats, Jean's Jewelers, Reaching out now, Family promise, I want candy, Front royal soccer association, Moms club of front royal, TLC Settlement Company, Faith Works, Rockledge Developers, Hike Construction, Brickhouse Bar & Grill, Stone branch Center for the arts, Lively Jane, In the moment Photo Booth
Leah Faith Photography credit
Dueling Pianos Show at Brickhouse Bar & Grill
SOLD OUT SHOW!
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