Christmas in Historic Downtown Tappahannock
Celebrate the season in Historic Downtown Tappahannock with The Secrets of the North Pole — a festive holiday campaign filled with hometown traditions, local shopping, sweet treats, family fun, and Christmas magic.
Join us for two special Saturdays:
Saturday, November 28
Small Business Saturday
Shop local and discover holiday finds throughout Historic Downtown Tappahannock.
North Pole Cookie Crawl
3:00–6:00 PM
Visit participating businesses, collect festive treats, and enjoy Small Business Saturday downtown.
Cookie Crawl Ticket: $25
Christmas Tree Lighting
6:00 PM
223 Prince Street
Gather with friends and family as Downtown Tappahannock lights the Christmas tree and officially welcomes the holiday season.
Santa Photos
5:30–6:00 PM
6:15–6:45 PM
Saturday, December 5
The Secrets of the North Pole Christmas Parade
4:30 PM
Historic Downtown Tappahannock
Watch the North Pole come to life through festive floats, vehicles, characters, costumes, decorations, and holiday scenes.
Parade route: Coming soon
PARADE REGISTRATION
Want Your Business to Be Part of the Holiday Fun?
Local businesses are invited to participate in the North Pole Cookie Crawl on November 28.
Participating businesses will:
- Provide approximately four dozen cookies or small treats
- Welcome Cookie Crawl participants from 3:00–6:00 PM
- Help create a festive holiday experience
- Have the opportunity to share Small Business Saturday specials for promotion
Business Registration Deadline: November 10
Contact us at 804.443.4050 today to sign up!
Shop • Dine • Explore
Make a day of it in Historic Downtown Tappahannock.
Shop local.
Enjoy the Cookie Crawl.
Gather for the Tree Lighting.
Return the following Saturday for the Christmas Parade.
Holiday magic. Hometown tradition. Community connection.
Stay Updated
Additional details, participating businesses, parade information, and event updates will be added as they are finalized.
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