For 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 24th!  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 30 downtown specials and promotions to enjoy; from a museum to mimosas it’s sure to be a delightful day!  Beginning at 12pm, find Harmon’s Wagon Rides at the Depot until 3pm.  Plus, enjoy Danny’s Bounce House (12pm-4pm), Brennan’s Balloons (1pm-4pm) and Sandy’s Face Painting (2pm-5pm), all complimentary and all within the Depot District of Culpeper Downtown.  Arriving around 3pm, Santa and Mrs. Claus will spend time in the Caboose, before the Community Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 4:55pm!  Arrive early to the famous LOVE sign in Culpeper Downtown, for a picturesque holiday tree sure to rival Rockefellers!  Create holiday crafts, sip on warm beverages and sample cookies with booths from Culpeper Girl Scouts, Jewell Tone Music, Windmore Foundation for the Arts, MFA Dance Studio, and event sponsors Kid Central, the Smyth Team, and UVA Community Credit Union!  As the tree lighting ceremony begins, choral, theater and dance performances from MFA Dance Studio, Windmore Foundation for the Arts: Stageworks of Culpeper, Art of Dance 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!

Sunday, December 8th, Culpeper Downtown merchants welcome you and your littles to spend the afternoon enjoying Holiday Sunday Funday for Kids!  With a variety of children friendly shopping promotions, menu specials, interactive workshops and more, its family fun delivered to your doorstep!  While downtown, be sure to snap a picture in the E.B. Wood Community Park under the floral winter wonderland hand-crafted by local florists and farmers.  Pop in for a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lily Rose & Company from 2pm to 5pm, sharing your holiday wish list and taking a memorable photo!

Saturday, December 21st, from 9am to 12pm marks Santa and Mrs. Claus’s final visit to Culpeper Downtown before the big day arrives!  Find them at the Culpeper Downtown Winter Farmers Market, located at the East Davis Street parking lot (near the Depot).  The Winter Market, packed full of your favorite regular season vendors, provides an opportunity to stock up on your eggs, honey, meat, breads, available seasonal produce, along with soaps, candles and other artisan goods!  Listen to live music, while enjoying a cool morning stroll at the Winter Market in Culpeper Downtown this holiday season!