It’s hard to believe another year is inching to an end. As we prep for the holidays, take time and enjoy some of these community events around Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee! Whether you and your family already have a tradition of attending some of these holiday events listed or you’re looking to start a new tradition, there is something that everyone will enjoy….from bundling up for local Christmas parades or shopping for unique gifts at one (or all!) of the local craft shows.
Abingdon, VA 2018 Holiday Events
Christmas Tree Lighting: Thursday, November 29th
50th Annual Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 1st at 6 PM
Welcome to Whoville: Saturday, December 8th from 6 PM – 8 PM at the Coomes Recreation Center
Heartwood’s Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 1st and Saturday, December 15th at 9 AM
Bristol, VA/TN 2018 Holiday Events
Christmas Tree Lighting: Monday, November 26th at 6:30 PM at Cumberland Square Park
Christmas Vendorland Shopping Event: Saturday, December 1st from 10 AM – 5 PM at Hilton Garden Inn (off Exit 7, beside Cracker Barrel)
Cookies with Santa: Tuesday, December 4th at 6 PM at Blackbird Bakery
Bristol Christmas Parade: Thursday, December 6th at 7 PM
Pupcracker by Bristol Ballet: December 8th at 12 PM at The Paramount Center for the Arts
Other 2018 holiday events in Washington County, VA
Damascus, VA
Annual Christmas Parade and Damascus Loves Dogs Holiday Costume Contest: Friday, December 7th at 7 PM
Glade Spring, VA
Town of Glade Spring Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 8th at 4 PM
Other 2018 holiday events in Smyth County, VA
Marion, VA
Annual Downtown Open House: Thursday, December 6th from 5 PM – 8 PM
Christmas Parade: Friday, December 7th at 7 PM
Chilhowie, VA
Chilhowie Christmas Bazaar: Saturday, December 1st at 10 AM at the Chilhowie Public Library
Annual Chirstmas Parade: Saturday, December 1st at 1 PM
Saltville, VA
Annual Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 2nd at 3 PM
Other 2018 holiday events around the Tri-Cities, TN
Blountville, TN
Blountville Christmas Market: Saturday, December 1st at 10 AM
Annual Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 8th at 2 PM
Kingsport, TN
Christmas Craft Show: Saturday, December 1st at the Kingsport Farmers Market
Downtown Kingsport Tree Lighting & Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 1st at 6 PM
Christmas in the Country: Saturday, December 1st at 10 AM at the Exchange Place
Christmas Family Movie Night: December 14th at 6:30 PM at V.O. Dobbins, Sr. Complex
Johnson City, TN
Hometown Holiday Street Fest: Friday, November 30th at 6 PM in Downtown Johnson City
Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 1st at 10:30
Whoville Village: Saturday, December 1st from 12 PM – 2 PM at the Pavillion in Founders Park
Christmas Spectacular Market: Sunday, December 2nd at 1 PM
Jonesborough, TN
Whoville in Jonesborough: Saturday, November 24th from 11 AM – 3 PM
Lighting of the Tree: Saturday, November 24th at 6 PM
Lighted Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 8th at 6 PM
