Turn Your Holiday List Into Local Love
Events
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23 NovemberHoliday Open House
10am, Tree Lighting @5pmFor the official kickoff to Culpeper Downtown for the season, join Culpeper Renaissance, Inc., your favorite nonprofit Main Street program for the Holiday Open House and Community Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 23rd!
Stroll through the streets to sounds of spirited holiday music, brought to you by Eastern View High School Band (1pm-3pm) at the Grass Rootes porch (East Davis Street), while finding over 25 downtown specials and promotions to enjoy: from a museum to mimosas, it’s sure to be a delightful day!Beginning at 11am, find Olde Towne Carriages at the Depot until 3pm. Plus, enjoy Caricature Art by Daniel Ryman (10am-5pm), Danny’s Bounce House (11am-4:30pm), Brennan’s Balloons (12pm-3pm), and Sandy’s Face Painting (2pm-5pm), all complimentary and all within the Depot District of Culpeper Downtown.
Arriving around 2pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will spend time in the Caboose, before the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 4:55pm! Arrive early at the famous LOVE sign in Culpeper Downtown, for a view of the newly planted picturesque holiday tree! Create holiday crafts, sip on warm beverages and sample cookies with booths from Culpeper Girl Scouts, MFA Studios, Culpeper Little Theater, Art of Dance, Culpeper Cub Scouts, State Climb, and event sponsors Kid Central, Smyth Team Realtors, Duckett-Corbin RE/MAX Gateway, and UVA Community Credit Union! As the tree lighting ceremony begins, choral, theater and dance performances from MFA Dance Studio, Karen’s Line Dancing – Boom Fitness, Culpeper Little Theater, Art of Dance, Eastern View High School Troubadours, and Blue Ridge Choral will bring the magic of the holidays to life, all culminating in a warm winter greeting from Mayor Reaves and the lighting of the tree!
The glow of the tree will last throughout the season, along with holiday fun and shopping specials!
