Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with festive fun at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park! This event has something for everyone to enjoy! Live holiday music, costumed demonstrators and interpreters, hot apple cider, homemade cookies, storytelling, and more. Be sure to stop by for a special visit from Santa Claus, and take advantage of special gift shop discounts to kick off (or finish!) your holiday shopping. Frontier Christmas is a warm, cheerful holiday experience for all ages!
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| 12/1/2025 -1/5/2026 | Youth Basketball registrations for grades 4th-8th are now open! more info... |
| 12/2/2025 -12/6/2025 | The Annual Gift Shop Sale has something for everyone on your list! Find handmade art by local artisans, books, pioneer toys & games, jewelry, holiday decorations, puzzles, Frog Level Yacht Club t-shirts, home décor, and more! Don’t miss this chance to get fantastic discounts on all of the wonderful & unique items at the Gift Shop while also supporting your museum! 30% off for Museum Members 20% off for Non-members 10% off ALL Consignment Items more info... |
| 12/3/2025 | The Richlands library is celebrating the installation of the elevator with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, December 3, at 11am, followed by an open house. more info... |
| 12/5/2025 |  Gingerbread House WorkshopFriday, December 5 7:00 p.m. Board of Supervisors Chambers, 197 Main St., Tazewell Free Hot Chocolate!! Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/16jSnpv517/ more info... |
| 12/5/2025 | Tazewell Train Station and Visitors Center Christmas Tea Time will be December 5th from 1-3PM. Come join us for an afternoon of fun. Call today to reserve your seat. Limited seats available. 276-988-2061 Tickets are $20 more info... |
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| 12/6/2025 | Hosted by Tazewell Today. Located on Main Street at 5:00 p.m. Line up will start at Tazewell High School and will travel to Main Street for the lighting of the tree. We’re thrilled to announce that Jim Deskins will serve as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Tazewell Christmas Parade! A veteran of the Korean Conflict, a longtime community leader, and a true Tazewell icon, Jim has spent a lifetime serving our town—both in and out of uniform. From helping develop Tazewell Community Hospital and Lincolnshire Park to leading Deskins Supermarkets for over 50 years, his dedication to Tazewell is unmatched. Join us this December 6th at 5 PM on Main Street as we celebrate the season with Jim leading the way in our Christmas Parade! more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Kick off the holiday season at the Christmas tree lighting December 6th at 6:00 p.m. Richlands Railroad Section Foreman's House, 1542 Front Street, Richlands, VA Featuring RHS BlueTornado Marchig Band, RHS/RMS Choir Enjoy Cookies and Hot Spiced Cider more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Please join us in lightning the town’s Christmas tree there will be refreshments served! more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Grab your Santa hat, elf costume, and your running shoes and join us Saturday, December 6, at the Richlands Police Department for Santa’s Hot Pursuit 5K! There will be music, hot chocolate, and Santa will be there to take pictures with the kids. Thanks to the sponsorship of CNX… All kids 18 and under run for free, they must register. Race starts at 2 pm, registration starts at 12:00 pm. Registration: https://www.athlinks.com/event/santas-hot-pursuit-5k-390748 more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | We have something special happening at the Litz this Saturday at 1. Before Mrs. Claus arrives with her magic and cookies, we get to celebrate a piece of our own history. Dr. Terry W. Mullins will be joining us for a book signing and the release of his newest work, a deep look into the Litz Mansion and the many stories held within these walls. If you love local or regional history or have ever wondered about the people who lived here long before it became an event space, this is a beautiful chance to learn more. Come spend the afternoon with us, meet Dr. Mullins, pick up a copy of one of his books, and enjoy a moment inside the mansion that inspired it. It will be a lovely way to begin a magical day at the Litz. more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Saturday, December 6  Gingerbread House Decoration CompetitionEvent link: https://www.facebook.com/share/16fF35uE2u/ more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Cookies & Cocoa with Mrs. Claus at the Litz Mansion (3 PM)  Story Time at the Litz (4 PM)Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bm4371AKC/ more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Breakfast with Santa    Saturday, December 6th at 9AM Uncharted Adventures – TazewellBring the whole family out for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a yummy breakfast, get your pictures taken with Santa, and let him know exactly what you want under the tree this year.  The best thing is that due to a lot of business’s chipping in we have made this event totally FREE!!!!!! Dress to impress or rock your coziest Christmas pajamas – it’s all about having fun!  Event Details:• Fun for the entire family • FREE EVENT • Limited seating available • Stop by or contact Uncharted Adventures Tazewell to sign up ASAP After breakfast, head downtown Tazewell and enjoy all the events happening all day long! #BreakfastWithSanta #UnchartedAdventures #TazewellVA #FamilyFun #ChristmasMagic more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | Winter Market Vendors & Food Trucks Wanted! Tazewell Today is hosting our annual Winter Market on Saturday, December 6 from 10 AM–3 PM on Main Street!  We’re looking for craft vendors, artisans, and food trucks to help make this a festive day full of holiday cheer. The market will feature: A Gingerbread House Competition Performances by local children’s groups Plenty of chances for holiday shopping!It’s the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season in downtown Tazewell.  Apply now to be a vendor!https://www.taztoday.org/winter-market #TazToday #TazVA #WinterMarket #ShopSmall #ChristmasInTazVA #HolidayMarket more info... |
| 12/6/2025 | While we regrettably cannot have a parade this year due to the roadwork and detoured traffic, we will nonetheless celebrate the Christmas season with fun filled activities! Please see our Christmas events flyer and for those who traditionally decorate a float, consider joining the car show decorating contest! more info... |
| 12/8/2025 | VCEDA Process questions? Join Our director, Denise Harmon for a in-person or Zoom that will answer all your questions. more info... |
| 12/8/2025 -12/15/2025 | Thanksgiving is here, but Santa is just around the corner at our libraries. These are free events for all ages. Pocahontas: Monday, December 8th from 5pm - 6pm Bluefield: Tuesday, December 9th from 6pm - 7pm Tazewell: Thursday, December 11th from 6pm - 7pm Richlands: Monday, December 15th from 6pm - 7:30pm more info... |
| 12/11/2025 | The Town of Bluefield's annual Christmas Parade will be  Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at 7PM.Lineup at Aaron's parking lot at 6:00PM and will travel to downtown. Theme: "A Christmas Story"more info... |
| 12/13/2025 | Santa is coming to the Train Station on Saturday December 13th at 1:00 PM. We will have story time with Buddy the Elf and after that Santa will be give out some goodie's. Parents can come and take pictures with Santa. Call and make your reservation there is limited space available. It is a free event. 276-988-2061 more info... |
| 12/13/2025 | Please join us for the town Christmas parade of yesteryear more info... |
| 12/13/2025 | Bee Noodle'd December 13th It’s time for our Annual Brunch with Buddy! Last year was absolutely magical — so many smiles, so many hugs, and SO many adorable photos with Buddy!  This year will be no different… we’re bringing back all the fun, all the festive cheer, and of course Buddy himself! Three time slots available (just like last year):December 13th:  10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Seating is limited, so please send us a message or give us a call to reserve your spot!We can’t wait to celebrate another unforgettable Brunch with Buddy in our new location!    more info... |
| 12/17/2025 | Held at Tazewell Train Station from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. You can register on line with American red Cross or call the Train Station 276-988-2061. Give us a call at (276) 988-2061 if you would like to donate to the American Red Cross! more info... |
| 12/20/2025 | December 20th we will celebrate 20 years of Christmas fun. Come join us starting at 10:30 with another visit from Santa Claus. We will have a photographer available for photos with Santa. He will be with us until 12:30. Later Noah Spencer will join us and treat us to a variety of music. So much more to be announced more info... |
| 12/21/2025 | Join us Sunday, December 21, 2025 Santa is scheduled to land at Clothing Palette at approximately 1:15 to spend time with all of those who believe. Story telling, crafts, games, refreshments, lots of laughter and fellowship. Santa must depart at 4pm to finish packing his sleigh for the big day more info... |
| 12/30/2025 | Please join us for a ribbon cutting for Stingerz. 126 Federal Avenue, Tazewell Located in the heart of Tazewell, VA, Stingerz Indoor Golf offers a comfortable, high-tech environment for golfers of all skill levels. Our facility features an industry leading launch monitor and 4k graphics, making it perfect for practice and play. Whether you're working on your swing or enjoying a night out with friends, Stingerz delivers accurate feedback, stunning visuals, and a fun vibe! more info... |
