DECEMBEREVENT CALENDAR www.visitwinchesterva.com/events

Winchester-Frederick County Visitors Center: 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Winchester, VA 22601 | (800) 871-1326

Dec 10 Santa’s Headquarters | 10am-2pm Godfrey Miller Home, Old Town Mall Santa takes a break from his busy schedule to visit with children in Old Town Winchester. Parents may take their own photos. Free. 28 S. Loudoun St, Winchester, (540) 662-4946.

Nov 25- Walking in a Winter WonderlandJan 1 Clearbrook Park | 5:30-9:30pm Don your stocking caps and wrap those scarves tight as you take a magical stroll through this winter wonderland light show. 112 Clearbrook Dr, Clear Brook, (540) 665-5678.Nov 27- “The Polar Express” Family EventDec 16 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Meet the live conductor, watch the movie, and enjoy optional cookies and hot chocolate! Kids receive a souvenir ticket & activity sheets. 181 Kerns- town Commons Blvd, Winchester. (540) 313-4060.Dec 2-3 Candlelight Tours & Open House Historical Society Museums | 6-8 Fri, 3-7 Sat Experience Christmas past and visit Abram’s Delight Museum, George Washington’s Office and Stonewall Jackson’s Headquarters. 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Rd, Winchester, (540) 662-6550.

Dec 2-30 Candlelight and Daytime Tours Belle Grove Plantation Celebrate the holidays as you tour the home decorated by regional garden clubs. Relax after your tour with spiced tea and cookies. Call for times. 336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown. (540) 869-2028.

Dec 3-4 Holiday House Tours Historic Winchester Join PHW in a yearly celebration of the holidays with the annual Holiday House Tour. Preview Party/Candlelight Tour Sat: 6-9pm, Daylight Tour Sun: 1-5pm. Tickets: (540) 667-3577.

Dec 31 First Night Winchester Old Town Winchester | 10am-12am Ring in the New Year at this non-alcoholic celebration that includes games, live entertain- ment, music, and more at multiple locations. firstnightwinchester.com

Dec 10 & 18 Holiday Concerts Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Visit the museum for holiday music by Yesterday Swing Orchestra and Jackson Caesar. $10 (includes museum admission). 901 Amherst St, Winchester, (888) 556-5799.

Dec 4 Festival of Lessons and Carols Braddock St United Methodist | 7pm Festival of Lessons and Carols features a service, Christmas carols and choral music sung by Shenandoah Conservatory choirs. Free. 115 Wolfe St, Winchester, (540) 665-4569.

Dec 3-4 “Follow the Star” Living Nativity Kernstown Battlefield | 6-9pm Scenes with live actors and animals tell the story of the nativity. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and caroling. Free. 610 Battle Park Dr, Winchester. facebook.com/winchesterfollowthestar

Dec 10 Holly Jolly Old Town Celebration Old Town Winchester | 12-5pm Get in the holiday spirit with caroling, two holiday wagons offering rides (1-3pm), shopping specials, children’s activities, and much more! www.oldtownwinchesterva.com (540) 535-3660.

2016

Dec 3-24 Christmas Themed Teas Coach & Horses Tea Room Weekends in December, enjoy holiday themed high teas in the decorated 1790s historic log home, as you enjoy live entertainment. 949 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, (540) 323-7390.

Dec 4 Middletown Christmas Parade Historic Middletown | 2pm Get in the holiday spirit as you see horses, floats, bands, and more along the parade route on Main Street in historic Middletown. Main Street, Middletown, (540) 336-1705.

Dec 11 A Nutcracker Tea The George Washington Hotel | 2pm Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon tea with special performances, and meet the cast of the Nutcracker. Proceeds benefit Virginia Youth Ballet. 103 E. Piccadilly St, Winchester, (540) 665-0343.Dec 13 Cocktails at Christmas Belle Grove Plantation | 5pm Toast the season with live music, whiskey cocktails, appetizers by eM restaurant, and a self-guided tour of the Manor House by candlelight. 336 Belle Grove Rd, Middletown, (540) 665-4569.

Dec 17 Apple Capital Jingle Bell 5K Old Town Winchester | 8am This festive race follows a flat course beginning at the Old Court House. Racers will also enjoy the awards ceremony that includes breakfast and Santa! eliteracemanagement.com/ydcjingle2016

Dec 2-9 Elf Movie Party Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Enjoy this hilarious holiday movie with special props, including jingle bells and a scratch n’ sniff card to Smell-Along with Buddy and his family! 181 Kernstown Commons Blvd. (540) 313-4060.Dec 2-11 It’s a Wonderful Life - Dinner Theater Historic Jordan Springs Watch the beloved holiday classic come to life as actors portray scores of characters in a 1946 radio broadcast. Three-course meal is included. 1160 Jordan Springs Rd, Stephenson. (540) 667-7744.

Dec 10 Holiday Trolley Tour | 4:30-6pm Winchester-Fred Co. Visitors Center Join us for cookies & hot chocolate before boarding the trolley for a holiday themed tour! See light displays and hear about historic churches. 1400 S. Pleasant Valley Rd, call (540) 662-4946 to register.

Dec 10 Comedy Hypnotist (Christmas Theme) Bright Box Theater | 7pm Watch (or participate!) as volunteers enter a hypnotic state on stage and then transform into hilarious Christmas characters! $8 adv, $10 door. 15 N. Loudoun St, www.brightboxwinchester.com