Thursday, Nov. 27
9 a.m. - Lexington Gobble Wobble, begins and ends at upper MRMS parking lot, children’s fun run starts at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 28 5:30 p.m. – Candlelight processional and tree lighting
, downtown Lexington.
Saturday, Nov. 29 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – American Red Cross blood drive, Natural Bridge Fire Department.
Tuesday, Dec. 2 4:30 to 8 p.m. – Winter Wonderland Family Dinner
, W&L’s Marketplace.
5:30 p.m. – ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice’s Light Up A Life ceremony, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington.
7 p.m. – Holiday Pops Concert, Wilson Concert Hall, Lenfest Center, W&L.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
Noon – Informational discussion on scams, such as financial fraud and identity theft, by Mike LeNoir, fellowship hall, Fairfield United Methodist Church, during Fairfield Sunshine Fellowship’s monthly soup luncheon.
Thursday, Dec. 4
6 to 7 p.m. – Mustaches for Kids Stache Bash, Devils Backbone Outpost.
6:30 p.m. – Christmas tree lighting, Magnolia Town Square, Buena Vista.
7 p.m. – Buena Vista Christmas parade, downtown.
Friday, Dec. 5
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft Fair, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington. 11 a.m. – Christmas Forum , featuring messages and songs, Knight Arena, Southern Virginia University. 6 p.m. – Lexington Christmas parade, downtown.
Saturday, Dec. 6 8 a.m. to noon – Rockbridge Christmas Baskets packing day , Virginia Horse Center. 8 to 10:30 a.m. –
Breakfast with Santa, Santa arrives at 9, Fairfield Rescue Squad. 8:30 to 10 a.m. – Breakfast with Santa, Santa arrives at 9, Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Rockbridge Baths. 9 a.m. – Jingle Bell Run , starts at Nelson Street bridge, Lexington. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – “The Great Tree Giveaway,” free native trees distributed to Lexington residents from the city in partnership with Boxerwood, Richardson Park. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Craft Fair, Kendal Hall, Kendal at Lexington. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – “Christmas on the Farm,” New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. 1 to 5 p.m. – “Christmas in the Country” in Brownsburg , featuring historic house tours, craft and food vendors, children’s crafts, holiday meal, Santa and music.
4 p.m. – Glasgow Christmas parade, followed by awards and Santa visit at first aid building.
6 p.m. – Fairfield Christmas parade, sponsored by South River Volunteer Fire Department, followed by refreshments and Santa visit at the firehouse.
7:30 p.m. – Rockbridge Chorus’holiday program, with community carol sing starting at 7:15, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Noon to 5 p.m. – Holiday market, sponsored by the Parent Teacher Student Association and the Student Council Association, RCHS.
2 to 4 p.m. – Paxton House Historical Society yuletide reception, Glen Maury Park
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. – Horses Christmas, behind Paxton House. 5 p.m. – Cookies with Santa , Paxton House. 5 p.m. – Lessons and carols service, “Light of the World,”
presented by the SVU choirs, Trinity United Methodist Church, Lexington.
Tuesday, Dec. 9
7:30 p.m. – Christmas on the Hill, featuring SVU’s choirs and orchestras, Knight Arena, SVU.
Thursday, Dec.11
Noon – Music at Noon concert with organist William Mc-Corkle presenting organ preludes for Advent and Christmas, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Ronnie Campbell Scholarship Fundraiser, sponsored by the Rockridge Breakfast Club, at Art on Magnolia in Buena Vista, featuring live music by the Washington String Quartet, catered hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; tickets can be purchased by emailing the [email protected] or calling (540) 4603240.
7:30 p.m. – “Carols in the Courtyard,” VMI barracks, followed by a candlelight service in Memorial Hall at 8.
Friday, Dec. 12 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Holiday open house, VMI Museum.
Noon - Maury River Pickers and Singers Christmas Concert , Maury River Senior Services, 2137 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista; call (540) 261-7474 for more information.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park; regular admission prices apply.
6 to 8 p.m. – “Christmas at the Jacksons,” Jackson House Museum.
6:30 p.m. – Dance, “The Nutcracker” by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Day – North Rockbridge Trail’s Winter Wonderland Trail.
Noon to 4 p.m. – Open house, Rockbridge Historical Society.
1 to 2:30 p.m. – Wreaths Across America ceremony at Evergreen Cemetery, community invited to place wreaths on the headstones of all veterans interred in the cemetery; call (540) 460-5784 for more information.
1 to 4 p.m. – Rockbridge SPCAopen house.
1 to 5 p.m. – Gifts of Nature program, Boxerwood.
2 to 3:30 p.m. – Santa Claus is coming to Collierstown, Collierstown Baptist Church.
2 and 6:30 p.m. – Dance, “The Nutcracker” by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
4 p.m. – Goshen Christmas parade.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
9 p.m. to 1 a.m. – Christmas dance, Effinger fire department, music by Southpaw, $20 per person, advance tickets can be purchased by calling (540) 4603980.
Sunday, Dec. 14 2 p.m. – Dance, “The Nutcracker” by the Rockbridge Ballet, Lenfest Center.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
3 to 4:30 p.m. - Grief to Growth bereavement support group, at Kendal, Borden Center conference room.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Noon – Music at Noon concert, William McCorkle on piano presenting improvisations on Advent and Christmas melodies, Lexington Presbyterian Church.
Friday, Dec. 19
4 to 6 p.m. – Holiday church open house, downtown Lexington churches.
4 to 8 p.m. – Festival of Nativities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thornhill Road.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Saturday, Dec. 20
2 to 8 p.m. – Festival of Nativities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thornhill Road.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Sunday, Dec. 21
2 to 8 p.m. – Festival of Nativities, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Thornhill Road; community Christmas concert at 6 that evening.
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
Wednesday, Dec. 24 6 p.m. – Santa visits Raphine firehouse before starting his journey.
Saturday, Dec. 27
5 to 9 p.m. – Luminary Nights, Natural Bridge State Park.
