Celebrate the magic of the holidays in Culpeper Downtown! Presented by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (CRI), Culpeper Downtown for the Season brings together festive shopping, family-friendly activities, holiday traditions, and plenty of opportunities to support the local businesses that make our community special.
From holiday shopping promotions and festive storefront displays to Santa visits, live entertainment, and our annual Community Tree Lighting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the season.
Holiday Open House & Community Tree Lighting
Sunday, November 22
Join us for a festive afternoon filled with holiday cheer, free family entertainment, and seasonal activities throughout Culpeper Downtown!
Enjoy carriage rides, face painting, balloon art, a roaming magician, live music, a bounce house, and a special photo opportunity with the Grinch. Stop by the State Theater for Giving Locally for the Holidays, where local nonprofit organizations will share information about their missions and ways to give back to the community.
Santa will be at the Culpeper Visitors Center from 2–5 PM, where children can share their holiday wish lists and enjoy a free photo opportunity.
The celebration concludes with our Community Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning at 4:50 PM. Gather with family, friends, and neighbors as we welcome the holiday season together!
Make Culpeper Downtown part of your holiday shopping tradition! Explore unique gifts, enjoy special promotions, and support the independent businesses that make our downtown one of a kind.
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Pink Friday – November 20
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Holiday Open House – November 22
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Black Friday – November 27
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Small Business Saturday – November 28
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Holiday Sunday Funday – December 6
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Cyber Monday – November 30
Participating businesses may offer special promotions, shopping experiences, and activities. Shopping events are based on individual store business hours.
The festivities continue with even more opportunities to enjoy the season:
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Culpeper Downtown Window Decorating Contest: November 18–22. Take a stroll and enjoy the festive storefront displays throughout downtown.
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Santa Around Town: Visit with Santa during Small Business Saturday, November 28, from 1–5 PM, and Holiday Sunday Funday, December 6, from 2–5 PM at Angry Wife Brewhouse.
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Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market: December 5, 12 & 19, from 10 AM–2 PM at the Heritage Park parking lot. Shop local farmers, makers, and seasonal vendors.
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Culpeper Christmas Parade: December 6 at 5 PM. Enjoy one of the community’s favorite holiday traditions along Main Street.
Make This Holiday Season Local!
Whether you’re shopping for the perfect gift, enjoying a family outing, visiting Santa, or gathering with friends for the tree lighting, Culpeper Downtown is the place to celebrate the season.
Shop local. Dine local. Celebrate local.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Presented by Culpeper Renaissance, Inc.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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127 West Davis Street
Culpeper, VA 22701
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