A Global Day of Unplugging Event
Check out last year’s schedule of events!
Take some time to intentionally disconnect from your phone March 6-7, 2026, and re-connect with yourself, nature, friends, family, and community—in person!
Studies have shown that smart phones, especially in relation to social media, have had a negative impact on our mental health and overall wellbeing. The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, has deemed loneliness and isolation an epidemic in the US, publishing an advisory around it in May of 2023. The reliance on smart phones and social media for communication have contributed to this sense of loneliness.
To help keep you and your family engaged IRL (in real life) during the Day of Unplugging, organizations and businesses throughout Warren County provide special sales, activities, and events throughout the 24-hour period. Starting in January, you can sign up to let us know you plan to unplug, and you could win a gift card to local establishments!
Sign Up for the Warren County Global Day of Unplugging Challenge
Participants can enjoy events phone-free, and/or sign up show their intention to unplug during the 24-hour challenge. How you participate is up to you! Some people go phone-free during meals, or for a few hours. Some give up social media for the day. This is your decision for YOU!
In the week leading up to the Global Day of Unplugging, we send participants information about local activities and events taking place that day. Plus, they are entered into a drawing for prizes!
That’s right, prizes! Since we know that the idea of going without your phone can be a bit intimidating, we are offering some incentives–incredible gift cards from local restaurants and businesses. Signing up enters you into the drawing immediately.
To learn more about the Global Day of Unplugging and/or the impact of smart phones on our health, visit Unplug Collaborative’s website.
Thank you to our fabulous 2025 sponsors!
Title Sponsors
Angel’s Korner Day Care & Learning Center
Melting Pot Pizza
Mom’s Country Kitchen
Mountain Laurel Montessori School
Event Sponsors
Downriver Canoe Company
Dusty’s Country Store
Edward Jones (Bret Hrbek)
L’Dee’s Pancake House
Royal Family Bowling Center
Cheerleaders
Bungalow Furniture & Home Decor
Castiglia’s
Cracker Barrel
Spelunker’s
Shenandoah River State Park
Encouragers
Explore Art & Clay
Ledo’s Pizza
Play Favorites
Shenandoah Valley Axe Throwing Co.
Participating Organizations/Businesses
Here are some of the local organizations and businesses who participated in Warren County Unplugged in 2025. The 2026 online schedule of events and activities will be published in mid-February and updated as needed. If your business or organization would like to participate in 2026, contact Celeste Brooks at celeste@warrencoalition.org or 540-660-3367.
- The Apple House
- C & C Frozen Treats
- Dance & Arts
- Explore Art & Clay
- Habitat for Humanity (Host of Backyard Games at the Gazebo, Saturday, March 8th)
- Main Street Geek
- Northern Virginia 4-H Educational and Conference Center
- On Cue
- over50media.com
- Phoenix Project
- Play Favorites
- Royal Cinemas
- Royal Family Bowling Center
- Samuels Public Library
- Scouting America
- Shenandoah River State Park
- Warren Coalition
- Warren County Parks & Recreation
- Warren County Sheriff’s Office
- Young Life/Wyldlife of Warren County
