Christmas Tips & Events

It's beginning to look, smell, and feel a lot like Christmas in Historic Yorktown! There's a slate of exciting, unique events for kids from 1 to 92 to enjoy. Whether you're craving food, gift suggestions, or something to do, we've compiled helpful lists of all things Christmas.

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Christmas Events in Historic Yorktown
Dates
Event Type
Location
Dec
1
Christmas Tree Lighting
Christmas Tree Lighting
FREE ▸ The holiday fun kicks off with Yorktown’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Riverwalk Landing
Dec
2
Viking Yuletide Celebration
Viking Yuletide Celebration
FREE ▸ Continue your Christmas journey to experience a unique, “mari-time” event at the Watermen’s Museum.
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Dec
2
Fair Trade Christmas Market
Fair Trade Christmas Market
FREE ▸ Grace Episcopal Church in Historic Yorktown is hosting its third annual Fair Trade Christmas Market, which will be selling items to benefit the church's outreach program.
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Grace Episcopal Church
Dec
2
Christmas Market on Main
Christmas Market on Main
FREE ▸ Whether you're searching for a holiday gift for family, friends, or as a treat to yourself—you’re sure to find it at the Christmas Market on Main Street!
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Main Street
Dec
2
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade
FREE ▸ Watch as a fleet of decorated boats navigate around the York River and compete for best in show!
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Yorktown Waterfront
Dec
3
Fair Trade Christmas Market
Fair Trade Christmas Market
FREE ▸ Grace Episcopal Church in Historic Yorktown is hosting its third annual Fair Trade Christmas Market, which will be selling items to benefit the church's outreach program.
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Grace Episcopal Church
Dec
3
Viking Yuletide Celebration
Viking Yuletide Celebration
FREE ▸ Continue your Christmas journey to experience a unique, “mari-time” event at the Watermen’s Museum.
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Watermen's Museum
Dec
3
Christmas Market on Main
Christmas Market on Main
FREE ▸ Whether you're searching for a holiday gift for family, friends, or as a treat to yourself—you’re sure to find it at the Christmas Market on Main Street!
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Main Street
Dec
3
Cookies with Santa
Cookies with Santa
FREE ▸ The Gallery at York Hall is excited to host Cookies with Santa. Children and parents can visit with Santa and do some holiday shopping, too!
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Gallery at York Hall
Dec
8
An Enchanted Evening on Main Street
An Enchanted Evening on Main Street
FREE ▸ Historic Main Street will be all aglow during this nighttime Christmas market!
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Main Street
Dec
9
Yorktown Market Days - Mistletoe Market
Yorktown Market Days - Mistletoe Market
FREE ▸ It's beginning to look, smell, and feel a lot like Christmas! Indulge all your senses at this extended Christmas market.
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Riverwalk Landing
Dec
16
Dec
31
Christmastide in Virginia
Christmastide in Virginia
Experience Virginia colonial holiday traditions with a variety of interpretive programs, cooking demonstrations and musical entertainment. Closed on Christmas Day.
December 16 09:00 AM - December 31 05:00 PM
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Purchase Tickets
Dec
16
Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America
Join fellow patriots at Yorktown National Cemetery to memorialize fallen U.S. veterans, honor those who serve, and teach children the value of freedom for Wreaths Across America Day.
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Yorktown National Cemetery
Dec
16
Wreaths Across America at Grace Episcopal Church
Wreaths Across America at Grace Episcopal Church
Fresh Christmas wreaths will be placed on the grave markers of the 110 known Veterans buried in the Historic Grace Episcopal Church Cemetery.
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Grace Episcopal Church
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