Local December Events

Santa's Village – Kilmarnock Town Center Park

Saturday, December 2 from 10am-8pm Sunday, December 3 from 9am-5pm

Children will travel to seven different parts of the North Pole and learn how toys are made for the big day. After touring the North Pole, children may visit with Santa. Afterward, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, as each child may write a letter to Santa and place in a special mailbox. Children under 10 are $12 anyone over 10 is $18. Please contact our concierge for information on tickets.

Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade

Friday, December 8 from 7pm-8:30pm

Join the entire community as over 100 lighted floats proceed along Main Street in Kilmarnock. The oldest continually running lighted parade in Virginia, this year’s parade theme is “Peace on Earth." The parade features floats, marching bands and community groups of all kinds.

close up of happy friends having christmas dinner at home, drinking red wine and clinking glasses

Holiday Sip + Shop at Good Luck Cellars

Saturday, December 9 from 11am-6pm

The many wineries on the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail will offer holiday treats to winery visitors. Visit one of our favorites, Good Luck Cellars for, complimentary holiday treats while you sip on local wine.

Little black girl enjoying in ice skating with her mother.

The Urbanna Polar Express

Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16

The Christmas classic, “The Polar Express,” comes to life as parents and children embark on an amazing adventure aboard “The Pearl” through the streets of Urbanna on route to the North Pole. Share the experience brought to life by shop owners and create a new family holiday tradition.