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Jumpstart your holiday spirit with Jan and Bob Swink on Town Hill at 10am THIS Saturday, November 4th! We need volunteers to help with decorating for Christmas! Dress for the weather. | ||
November 3rd 7-8:30 PM | Soaps, Sips & Aperitivo A soap making experience and an Italian-style happy hour. Elegant, relaxed soap & sip event will uncork your creativity and make memories. We provide: soap molds, essential oils, natural colorants, shea butter, etc. Aperol Spritz, artisan cheeses, pate, meats, vegetables and more. Host: Gina Conyers and Carolina Girl Catering | 100 Hawthorn Street |
November 4th-5th, 10th-12th, 17th-19th, Fridays/Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 3 PM | “It’s a Wonderful Life” Staged Radio Play The CB Playhouse brings back a fan favorite with this classic story appropriate for the whole family. Host - Colonial Beach Playhouse | Colonial Beach Playhouse 108 Hawthorn Street |
November 5th, 12th, and 19th NOON start time | Healthy Kids Running Series This fun running event is a five week program in spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Register your child: Healthy Kids Sign Up Hosts - CB Public Schools, Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar, Raven’s Point, and River Gym | Colonial Beach Public School Sports Field at 100 1st Street |
November 7th 6 PM | Parks & Rec Advisory Commission Mtg (PRAC) Learn about Parks & Recreation in Colonial Beach. Host - Parks, Recreation, & Events | Meet at the Colonial Beach Community Center |
November 10th Meet at 8 AM | The 2nd Friday Coffee Walk All are welcome at Colonial Buzz where we start our walk. We have a great group of walkers (who may or may not drink coffee). Hosts - Colonial Beach Parks, Recreation, & Events and Colonial Beach Explorers | Meet at Colonial Buzz, 234 Colonial Ave. Finish at Julie’s Coffeehouse, 200 N Irving Avenue. |
November 10th 6-9 PM | The 2nd Friday Art Walk Host - Colonial Beach Artists Guild | Downtown Colonial Beach is the place to find hundreds of works of art and fine crafting. |
November 11th 11 AM-Noon | Model Train Workshop: Christmas Ready! CB Train Junction wants to help get your model train ready for Christmas. Owner Mike Byle offers tips and maintenance advice. Host - CB Train Junction | Meet at CB Train Junction at 509 Colonial Ave.
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November 11th and 12th All Day | Annual Fall Rockfish Tournament The Fall Rockfish Tournament is an annual event with money prizes, a captain’s night, and fishing for kids and adults. Host - Colonial Yacht Club | Colonial Beach Yacht Center at 1787 Castlewood Drive |
November 12th and 19th Noon start time | Healthy Kids Running Series This fun running event is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. To register your child, click the link: Healthy Kids Sign Up Hosts - CB Public Schools, Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar, Raven’s Point, and River Gym | Colonial Beach Public School Sports Field at 100 1st Street |
November 16th 6-8 PM | Community Meet Up The Community Foundation hosts a monthly gathering open to all. Enjoy special speakers, and make new friends. Special guest, Eric Nelson, realtor, artist, and board member of several local organizations is the special guest. Host - Colonial Beach Community Foundation | The November Community Meet Up will be held at Drift/Muse on the Boardwalk at Osprey Flats |
November 19th Noon start time | Healthy Kids Running Series This fun running event is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. To register your child, click the link: Healthy Kids Sign Up Hosts - CB Public Schools, Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar, Raven’s Point, and River Gym | Colonial Beach Public School Sports Field at 100 1st Street |
November 21st 6-8 PM | Participants can work on oyster shells for the Golden Oyster Shell Search in December, or make art shells as gifts or tree ornaments! Hosts - Colonial Beach Parks, Recreation, & Events and Colonial Beach Explorers
| Colonial Beach Community Center at 717 Marshall Avenue |
November 24th Starts at 3:30 PM | Light Up Town Hill! Join Mayor Robin Schick, friends, family, and the people who decorate the center of downtown as we turn on the holiday lights on Town Hill. Hosts - Bob & Jan Swink and Friends | Town Hill is the place for this family tradition where kids and kids-at-heart can see the Town Hill holiday décor up close. |
Saturday, November 25th 1 - 4 PM | Pictures & Crafts with Santa Celebrate the season with an oyster ornament workshop and Santa photo-op. Pictures captured by Reilly Clifton. This fundraiser for Community Heart & Soul includes 10 minute sessions with Santa, and three images sent to your email. For tickets visit https://cbheartandsoul.org. Host: CB Community Heart & Soul | Riverview Inn |
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November 25th During retail shopping hours | Small Business Holiday This day of buying local is a chance for shoppers to find unique gifts and enjoy lunch with friends Hosts - Economic Development Committee & Downtown Colonial Beach | Downtown Colonial Beach is the place to find local eateries, retail, and the perfect gift for the special people in your life. |
November 25th Starts 5:30 PM, first boat arrives approx. 5:45 PM | The Annual Lighted Boat Parade This event celebrates the beginning of the winter holiday season. To participate as a boater, email Commodore@ColonialYachtClub.org Host - Colonial Yacht Club | Boats line up at marker #2 near Dockside and motor up the river next to the Town Beach toward the Town Pier. |
December 1st-12th Shell seekers can operate on their own time. | The Search for a Golden Oyster Shell Visit Downtown CB and search for golden oyster shells. When you find a golden shell, take it to Beach Paws Boutique, Colonial Buzz, or Peddlers Market. Trade the shell for an artistic shell. Host - Colonial Beach Parks, Recreation, & Events and Colonial Beach Explorers | Downtown Colonial Beach |
December 2nd 11 AM-4 PM | Santa’s Wonderland and Winter Festival Parade This holiday fest features vendors, food, music, classic cars, Santa, and a parade at noon! Host - CB Chamber of Commerce | The Parade begins at the High School and travels to Town Hill at the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues. |
December 22-4 PM | Rod Club Car Show & Parade Participation Host - The Colonial Rod Club and the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce. | Come to Town Hill at the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues. |
December 2 5-8 PM | Christmastide at Monroe Hall Colonial dancers in period garb present reels and country dances, and costumed hosts serve wassail, spiced cider, and ginger cookies as well as other sweetmeats from the era. Donations for entry. Host - James Monroe Birthplace Park & Museum | James Monroe Birthplace Park & Museum House and Visitor Center |
December 2nd Line up at dusk | Lighted Jeep Parade Anyone Jeep can join this annual parade of lighted cars as they travel around the Point showing their holiday spirit. This event is a fundraiser for the No Child Left Behind CBES Toy Drive, collecting NEW, UNWRAPPED gifts. Host - Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar | Start in the parking lot of Dockside Restaurant & Tiki Bar on the Point. |
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December 7th Sunset (approx 4:47 PM) | First Day of Hanukkah Local community members will light the great Menorah on Town Hill to start the Hanukkah holiday. Hosts - Hanukkah Friends | Town Hill at the corner of Washington and Colonial Avenues is the place for this first ever special event. |
December 8th- 0th All Day
| Christmastide Weekend at Stratford Hall This year the annual Christmastide celebration at Stratford Hall includes a weekend full of activities. Come enjoy historic Stratford Hall and grounds while taking in the spirit of the season. Host - Stratford Hall
| Stratford Hall
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December 8th 6-9 PM
| 2nd Friday Art Walk See works in galleries, stores, and restaurants & breweries in town. Visitors can find paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and textile arts. Often, artists are on hand to discuss their work. Host: Colonial Beach Artists Guild
| See artwork throughout the town of Colonial Beach. For a list of Art Walk shows, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ |
December 9th Various Times | Holiday Sip & Shop Join the participating wineries of the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail for holiday refreshments and wine/gift specials. Look to the Facebook page for updates leading to the event. Host - The Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail
| Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail Participating Wineries |
December 9th 4-6 pm & 6-8 PM | 21st Annual CB Christmas House Tour for the Holidays Host - The CB Historical Society and Museum | Meet at the Museum at Colonial Beach 128 Hawthorn St.
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December 10th 2-4 PM | 21st Annual CB Christmas House Tour Enjoy holiday refreshments and tour local homes in festive attire. Host - The Colonial Beach Historical Society and Museum | Meet at the Museum at Colonial Beach 128 Hawthorn St. |
Judging starts December 13th Winners announced December 22nd | Winter Door Décor Contest The Door Décor contest is happening again! Prizes include a sign to place in your yard that identifies your door as the winner! Host - Colonial Beach Parks, Rec, & Events | To get your door is in the running, send your address to sadams@colonialbeachva.gov. You’ll get a confirmation email. |
Register by December 15th. | 5th Annual “Let’s Light Up The Beach” Contest Register your house, business or organization at townofcolonialbeachchristmas@gmail.com by December 15th. Bragging rights and yard signs for best home décor with outdoor lighting. Host - Town of Colonial Beach Christmas | Facebook voting will be open from December 16th through December 21st at midnight. |
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December 16th 8 AM-6 PM | Shop Colonial Beach Small Business Give gifts from a family owned eatery or shop. Spend a night in a local hotel or cottage. Stroll on the Boardwalk and step back in time. This year, shop for the holidays in Colonial Beach.
| Colonial Beach Businesses |
December 16th 11AM-Noon | Picking the Perfect Train Bring your model train enthusiast to Mike Byle’s seminar on picking the perfect train. Mike is the owner of CB Train Junction and he knows about model trains. Host: CB Train Junction | Find model trains at CB Train Junction 509 Colonial Ave.
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December 16th 3-7 PM | CBKids Christmas Party The annual holiday party encourages parents to bring their kids to come enjoy treats, games, music, and Santa stops by for a visit. Families in need have the option of receiving gifts and wrapping supplies for their kids’ Christmas. Host: CBKids | Custom T’s Motorsports Park |
December 21st 6-8 PM | Community Meet Up The Colonial Beach Community Foundation hosts a monthly gathering open to all. Enjoy special speakers, and make new friends. Dr. Clint Mitchell, Superintendent, Colonial Beach Public Schools, speaks in December. Host - Colonial Beach Community Foundation | Community Meet Up will be held at the Colonial Beach Community Center |
December 23rd and 24th Noon - 4 PM | Music in the Air Music plays throughout the downtown area to celebrate the holiday season while shoppers enjoy a grand holiday shopping experience! Host - Downtown Colonial Beach and the Colonial Beach Community Foundation | Downtown Colonial Beach |
December 31st 6-8 PM
| Crab Pot Drop This family friendly event includes games, music, hot cocoa, and a lighted crab pot that counts down to an early new year. Host - Colonial Beach Outfitters and Colonial Beach Parks, Recreation, & Events | Town Hill at the corner of Washington and Colonial Avenues |