— Declared the “south’s most charming Christmas town”, Middleburg certainly knows how to keep things merry and bright! A Dickens Christmas returns this year, packing the month of December with weekend carriage rides, carolers, and performances, including “A Christmas Carol” on South Madison Street.
Christmas in Middleburg is Saturday, December 3, featuring the Middleburg Horse & Hound Revue at 11 am followed by the Christmas in Middleburg parade at 2 pm.
After the parades, stick around town to shop and dine at Middleburg’s unique shops and restaurants. Keep yourself fueled for you will find treasures galore!
Have a Dickens of a Christmas in Middleburg!
Join us in Middleburg this year for special Dickens-themed events, including carriage rides, decorated storefronts, street performers, carolers, hot chocolate, hounds around town, Christmas tree displays and more!
You’ll have a Dickens of a time in Middleburg every weekend of the month through December 24!
Christmas in Middleburg is December 3
Christmas in Middleburg celebrates and promotes the good news of Christmas, inviting everyone to come share in the joy as a season of the heart all year long. On the first Saturday in December each year, our cherished grassroots community event thrives to the delight, entertainment, and benefit of all in our area, a Christmas experience like no other.
MBPA & Middleburg Police Department’s Tiny Tim for Toys Holiday Toy Drive, December 5-16
The Middleburg Business & Professional Association and the Middleburg Police Department invite you to bring new, unwrapped toys suitable for children in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade to Journeymen Saddlers, 2 West Federal Street in Middleburg.
Shop hours are 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Saturday.
Emmanuel’s Christmas Shop, December 9 & 10
Two special days of in-person shopping for unique and elegant gifts! Don’t miss our regional tradition- *since 1948*- and shop where proceeds benefit our community.
This is an opportunity for everyone to meet and purchase from artisans, craftspeople, and specialty merchants who provide items that you would not find in other venues or even online, and certainly not all gathered in one place.
These exceptional items are carefully chosen to complement each other and delight our shopping guests.
For more information, please get in touch: 570-687-6297 or parishsecretary@emmanuelmiddleburg.org.
A Royal Tasting at Boxwood Estate Winery December 10
Join Boxwood Estate Winery for their annual seasonal pairing of holiday bites and Boxwood wines in a royal setting!
Remember that a Wine Club Membership makes a fantastic gift for yourself or a loved one!
Middleburg Library’s Holiday Programs for All
Join the Middleburg Library for even more fabulous and free programming this December.
One of our greatest community assets, the Middleburg Library hosts Cocoa & Crafts with Santa, All Ages Art and a special screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol this month!
Salamander Resort & Spa Dazzles This December
The Salamander Resort & Spa has holiday activities and events for the entire family!
Festivities include the Parade Cookout, the Santa Experience, and Christmas Day Brunch, as well as New Year’s Eve events for adults and children alike await you at Middleburg’s five-star resort.
Middleburg Community Center Festivities & Activities
The Middleburg Community Center storms into December with a calendar full of amazing things to do.
The Nutcracker Ballet is Friday, December 2, followed by the Parade Viewing Party on December 3. A month’s worth of Tomba!, yoga, Pilates and exercise classes will keep you in shape no matter how much you indulge this season!
GASP! Great Art, Small Prices at The Artists in Middleburg
This holiday season, shop the AiM current exhibit, ‘GASP: Great Art, Small Prices’ designed for your gift giving needs, gifts specially curated for the holidays and small (6” x 8”) paintings donated by our artists.
Each donated canvas is $75, and the proceeds help AiM to support local art education for all ages.
“Stuff the Trunk” for Seven Loaves on December 9
On December 9, join the Middleburg Business & Professional Association and the Middleburg Police Department in the Holiday Food Drive for Seven Loaves Services.
Come to Safeway and STUFF THE TRUNK of a Middleburg Police Department vehicle full of non-perishable goods for our neighbors in need.
Additional Events
- Middleburg Garden Club Christmas Bazaar December 1 & 2
- Middleburg Tree Lighting at the Pink Box December 2 | 5 p.m.
- Breakfast with Santa at Middleburg Community Charter School: December 3
- Holy Hot Dog Lunch at Middleburg United Methodist Church: December 3 | Noon
- Christmas Pageant at Foxcroft School: December 4 | 2 p.m.
- Botox & Bracelets Fundraiser for Seven Loaves at Brick & Mortar Mercantile: December 8 | 5 p.m.
- Lost Barrel Brewing Anniversary Weekend: December 8-11 | 2-8 p.m.
- Christmas Pageant at Middleburg United Methodist Church: December 11 | 10 a.m.
- MBPA Holiday Biz Buzz at Emmanuel Parish House: December 13 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Steady to Wing and Shot: A Round Table Discussion on Bird Dogs at NSLM: December 15| 6 p.m.
- Hoppy Holidays with VPHA at Lost Barrel Brewing: December 15 | 6:30 p.m.
- Celtic Christmas Concert at Emmanuel Parish House: December 18 | 3 p.m.
- Menorah Lighting at the Pink Box: December 18| 5 p.m.
- Christmas Caroling at Middleburg United Methodist Church: December 21 | 5 p.m.
- A Piedmont Christmas at Emmanuel Episcopal Church: December 24| 4 p.m.
- The Christ Mass at Emmanuel Episcopal Church: December 24 | 10 p.m.
- Christmas Day Service at Emmanuel Episcopal Church: December 24 | 10 a.m.
- Free Community Christmas Lunch at Emmanuel Parish House: December 25 | 1-4 p.m.
- Juliet Lloyd Trio at Lost Barrel Brewing: December 31 | 1-4 p.m.
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