Holly Jolly Old Town Celebration

Come spend some time in Old Town this holiday season during our Holly Jolly Celebration on December 14th!

Enjoy caroling and holiday activities including free holiday wagon rides from 1-4 p.m. Specials at shops and restaurants all day.

Returning for a second year, shop at the Old Town Farmers Market – Holiday Market from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Here you will find local in-season farm goods including varieties of garlic, squash, heritage breed pork, jams and jellies, fresh small batch roasted coffee beans, spice rubs and seasonings, artisan chocolates and cake pops, natural health and beauty products, festive iced cookies and gingerbread kits, botanical ornaments and home decor items, homemade novelty soaps, and handcrafted jewelry and hair accessories. Sip on hot cocoa and enjoy warm frosted nuts and fresh kettle corn while you shop!

Children can create a holiday craft while waiting to meet Santa Claus at Santa’s Headquarters from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Godfrey Miller House (28 S. Loudoun Street).

Enjoy holiday carols throughout Old Town Winchester provided by local choral groups.

Free horse drawn wagon rides will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Meet in front of the Old Courthouse (20 N. Loudoun Street) to pick up a timed ticket beginning at 1pm. Tickets go fast! No need to stand in line! Enjoy holiday shopping and dining in Old Town and return to the wagon area prior to your ticket time.

Families can visit Handley Library from 1-3 p.m. for classic holiday movies as well as interactive stations and make-and-take crafts.

More information and schedule of events

 

Apple Valley Ringers

Handley Regional Library System will host a free holiday concert at Bowman Library by the popular Apple Valley Ringers Hand Bell Choir. The group is comprised of hand bell choir members from five different local churches and will perform holiday music. The concert is free and open the public and is perfect for all ages.

Apple Valley Ringers – Hand Bell Choir
Date: Sunday, December 9th
Start time: 3PM

For more information or questions about this event please contact Barbara Dickinson at (540) 662-9041 ext. 31

Merrimint in Middletown

Come one, come All! Tour Historic Middletown, Virginia at this FREE Holiday event! Activities will take place at several venues in Middletown.

Hoffman House (7827 Main Street)
Tour the Hoffman House, , decorated in 1800’s holiday style. There will be hot cocoa and cookies. Kids can make and take free sparkly Santa Slime!

Wayside Inn (7783 Main Street)
Visit Father Christmas at The Wayside Inn. There will be caroling and storytelling by a cozy fire, face painting, and free tea and scones.

Aunt Caroline’s Cabin (corner of 1st and Church Streets)
Visit Middletown’s historic district. Tour and hear the story of Aunt Caroline’s log cabin on the corner of 1st and Church.  They will be providing hot cider and donuts.

St. Thomas Chapel (7854 Church Street)
At Historic St. Thomas Chapel the dulcimer group “Heartstrings” will perform at 2pm.

Mount Olive Baptist Church (1893 Senseney Road)
“A JESUS Merrimint” – from 1-2:30pm
• “A Christ Mas “Praise & Praise” singing.
• “A Youthful Blessing”; in one or more of the following: (Wearing Costumes of That Season of Long Ago, Dance, Dramatic Reading and Song).
• “Our Nativity Barn” with the “The Star of Shining Wonder” atop it, … and Straw Bales (for sitting inside “Our Nativity Barn” to take pictures for your Christmas Cards this year, with your own camera / phone.
• “A Tasty Fellowship” ; (A Cup of Soup and a Cup of Cider or a Cup of Cocoa).

Belle Grove Plantation (336 Belle Grove Road)
Nearby Belle Grove Plantation‘s historic Manor House presents “All Creatures Great and Small.” Enjoy the tour. The winter kitchen & gift shop are open to everyone. (A small fee to tour upstairs.)

Please come enjoy all the free activities. For more information call Tess Klimm 540-247-2211

Comedy Hypnotist – Christmas-Themed Show

Comedy Hypnotist Gary Conrad’s Christmas Show

In this Christmas Show, volunteers enter the hypnotic state on stage and then transform into seasonal characters such as a Christmas angel, sugar plum fairies, elves, Mr. Scrooge, the Grinch, and more. Expect caroling, dancing, and holiday music! Participants may even get to visit Santa Claus!

More Information and Tickets

 

Front Royal Oratorio Society Christmas Concert

The FRONT ROYAL ORATORIO SOCIETY presents “Celestial Celebration”, a free Christmas concert on Saturday, December 8, 4:00 PM, at Braddock Street United Methodist Church.

Celebrate the message of Christmas with glorious choral music under the baton of George Amos. A portion of the proceeds of this concert’s freewill offering will support WINC-FM’s annual “Chain of Checks” benefiting “Froggy’s Closet” which addresses the needs of foster children and their families.

This concert is a tradition in the community and all are welcome. The program features beautiful and timeless sacred and classical Christmas music, celebrating the joy and message of the yuletide season The whole family is welcome, including the kids and tots.

The concert is free with a freewill offering taken.

 

 

 

 

Middletown Christmas Parade

Come out and Celebrate the Magic of the Holiday Season with Friends & Family in Historic Middletown, VA on Sunday, December 3, 2023.

The Christmas Parade begins at 2pm with horses, floats, bands and more leading the way for Santa and Mrs. Claus to travel down Main Street.

Come early to get a great spot for watching the parade and while you are in town explore the local shops and restaurants.

After the parade, join us at the Middletown Volunteer Fire Department to enjoy Cookies with Santa!

Santa’s Headquarters

Santa Claus will be taking a break from his busy schedule to visit with children in Old Town Winchester at the Godfrey Miller Fellowship Center this holiday season. Santa will be taking visitors on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Make a Christmas craft while you wait to visit the jolly old man himself!

Admission is free!

 

 

Holiday Tours at Belle Grove

Belle Grove Plantation will be decorated for the holidays!

In the historic Manor House, there is a 12-foot Christmas tree in the Parlor and area Garden Clubs will decorate each room using the theme of “A Few of My Favorite Things.”

Belle Grove is open for touring from December 2 through December 30, 2022

Guided Tours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last tour 3:15 p.m.) and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. (last tour 4:15 p.m.)

Christmas by Candlelight (self-guided tours and live music): Friday and Saturdays 4-8 p.m.

Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

There is a limit of ten guests per tour and admission is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here for pricing. Admission is free for Belle Grove members. The holidays are a great time to purchase or renew a membership to support Belle Grove’s mission. It also makes a wonderful gift!

The Museum Shop is open during all touring hours and it is the perfect place to find a unique and locally made gift!

Call (540) 869-2028 for more information.

www.bellegrove.org

Holiday Tours at Belle Grove

Belle Grove Plantation will be decorated for the holidays!

In the historic Manor House, there is a 12-foot Christmas tree in the Parlor and area Garden Clubs will decorate each room using the theme of “A Few of My Favorite Things.”

Belle Grove is open for touring from December 2 through December 30, 2022

Guided Tours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last tour 3:15 p.m.) and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. (last tour 4:15 p.m.)

Christmas by Candlelight (self-guided tours and live music): Friday and Saturdays 4-8 p.m.

Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

There is a limit of ten guests per tour and admission is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here for pricing. Admission is free for Belle Grove members. The holidays are a great time to purchase or renew a membership to support Belle Grove’s mission. It also makes a wonderful gift!

The Museum Shop is open during all touring hours and it is the perfect place to find a unique and locally made gift!

Call (540) 869-2028 for more information.

www.bellegrove.org

Holiday Tours at Belle Grove

Belle Grove Plantation will be decorated for the holidays!

In the historic Manor House, there is a 12-foot Christmas tree in the Parlor and area Garden Clubs will decorate each room using the theme of “A Few of My Favorite Things.”

Belle Grove is open for touring from December 2 through December 30, 2022

Guided Tours: Monday through Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last tour 3:15 p.m.) and Sundays, 1-5 p.m. (last tour 4:15 p.m.)

Christmas by Candlelight (self-guided tours and live music): Friday and Saturdays 4-8 p.m.

Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

There is a limit of ten guests per tour and admission is sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Click here for pricing. Admission is free for Belle Grove members. The holidays are a great time to purchase or renew a membership to support Belle Grove’s mission. It also makes a wonderful gift!

The Museum Shop is open during all touring hours and it is the perfect place to find a unique and locally made gift!

Call (540) 869-2028 for more information.

www.bellegrove.org