Christmas in Onancock! 2025
Dec
11
to Dec 14

Christmas in Onancock! 2025

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A holiday tradition the second weekend in December features Santa’s arrival by boat, the Onancock Christmas Homes Tour and Cokesbury Music Festival, Holiday Artisan Market, Holiday Films, and the famous Parade. Come to Onancock on Virginia’s Eastern Shore and visit homes that reflect the town’s Histroric and unique styles, plus historic sites.

Schedule:

Thursday, Dec. 11:

FREE Holiday Movie: “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” Roseland Theatre, 7 pm.

Friday, Dec. 12:

Ker Place Holiday Dinner 6 pm TICKETS

A special holiday Second Friday Art Stroll.

Saturday, Dec. 13:
SANTA arrives by boat @ the Wharf 11:00 am Accomack Community Band plays.
HOS Holiday Artisan Market @ Historic Onancock School 10 am – 3 pm

Breakfast with Elves! @ North Street Playhouse 10 am – 1 pm
Christmas Homes Tour 1-5 pm TICKETS sold in advance online, and at Historic Onancock School and Ker Place.
Cokesbury Music Festival 2 - 4 pm

Sunday, Dec. 14:

FREE Holiday Movie:  “The Grinch” @ Roseland Theater 2:30 pm

5 p.m. Onancock Christmas Parade

Visit OBCA’s Christmas page to see all the holiday season happenings.

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Lights on the Lawn Tree Lighting at Ker Place
Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

Lights on the Lawn Tree Lighting at Ker Place

Kick off the Holiday Season with a grand illumination of 30 Christmas Trees on the front lawn of Ker Place, home of the Eastern Shore of VIrginia Historical Society. Trees will be lit nightly from Dec. 5 through New Year’s Eve. Enjoy the festive spirit of uniquely decorated trees sponsored by businesses, organizations and families. Event is sponsored by OBCA. Visit OBCA’s Christmas page for all the holiday events.

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Artisans Guild Studio Tour
Nov
28
to Nov 29

Artisans Guild Studio Tour

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The ESVA Artisans Guild will hold its 23rd Annual Holiday Studio Tour on November 28th and 29th, 2025, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-driving tour. The 23rd tour features 45 artisans at 18 Tour Stops! To highlight our tour, we are offering chances to win $50-$300 credit with a favorite Tour artisan, and a photo contest with cash prizes from $25-$100!

Our Tour falls on Thanksgiving Weekend - perfect for Holiday shopping!

Tickets: https://www.esvaartisansguild.org/studio-tour

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Second Friday Art Stroll
Nov
14
4:00 PM16:00

Second Friday Art Stroll

Onancock Celebrates! Second Friday Art Stroll is an evening of fine art, live music and dining. Art galleries, gourmet shops, and boutiques feature extended evening hours, guests artists, music and wine-tastings. Live outdoor music May through October.

Come early for the 4 p.m. wine tasting at North Street Market. Follow OBCA’s Facebook page for other monthly updates as they develop!

Second Friday is a FREE, YEAR-ROUND event sponsored by OBCA and participating businesses for more than 20 years! Visit our MEMBER page to learn more

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Halloween Weekend in Onancock
Oct
24
to Oct 26

Halloween Weekend in Onancock

Join us in Onancock for the celebrate the spooky season with a weekend filled with festive activities for all ages.

Visit our Halloween page for to join the parade, details and schedule!

Highlights include a Halloween Parade, Pumpkin Carving in the Square, and a Witches paddle on Sunday. Enjoy a vibrant display of costumes and seasonal decorations as the community gathers to showcase our Halloween spirit. There will also be tricks, treats, and events throughout town. Don’t miss the wildly wonderful Halloween Parade Saturday 6-7pm, followed by the great pumpkin lighting at town square accompanied by The Community Band’s Halloween Concert! Mark your calendars for this enchanting fall celebration! #HalloweenOnancock

Register NOW for the Halloween Parade please fill out the form!

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Second Friday Art Stroll
Oct
10
4:00 PM16:00

Second Friday Art Stroll

Onancock Celebrates! Second Friday Art Stroll is an evening of fine art, live music and dining. Art galleries, gourmet shops, and boutiques feature extended evening hours, guests artists, music and wine-tastings. Live outdoor music May through October.

Come early for the 4 p.m. wine tasting at North Street Market. Follow OBCA’s Facebook page for other monthly updates as they develop!

Second Friday is a FREE, YEAR-ROUND event sponsored by OBCA and participating businesses for more than 20 years! Visit our MEMBER page to learn more

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Second Friday Art Stroll
Sep
12
4:00 PM16:00

Second Friday Art Stroll

The party is moving to Market Street for the Sept. 12 Second Friday!
- 6-8 p.m. Market Street will be closed for one block, from Ames to East Street featuring “Faison," a 6-piece rhythm & blues dance band, sponsored by Morphosis Creative.
- Motorists should detour from Market to North to King Street to reach the wharf.
Gallery, shops & restaurant specials:
- Morphosis & Timothy Smith Galleries hosting "Bill Murphy Art" Living estate sale.
- Imaginarium, Treasure Trove pop-up. Unique furniture, décor & lighting to live artfully.
- Restaurant food & drink specials at Foggy Place and Bizzotto’s.
- Nature’s Spirit Aromatherapy will be set up in front of Morphosis.
- John Zacharias, featured artist at Market Street Framers, 59 Market Street., 6 p.m.
- North Street Market wine-tasting, 4-7 p.m.

Look for the blue and white "OBCA Celebrates" flag outside open businesses throughout town.

Second Friday is a YEAR-ROUND, FREE event sponsored by OBCA and participating businesses. Street closings with live entertainment May through October.

Enjoy an evening of art, music and dining. Art galleries, gourmet shops, and boutiques feature extended evening hours, guests artists, music and wine-tastings.

Visit www.onancock.org to learn more or become involved

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Shoebox Lunch Festival
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Shoebox Lunch Festival

Samuel D. Outlaw Blacksmith Shop fundraiser. Built in 1927, it’s one of the last surviving intact blacksmith shops in Virginia.

$20 for lunch

Hands-on live demonstrations

Kid-friendly

Bring lawn chairs/blankets for a picnic on the lawn

Tickets: www.outlawblacksmithshop.com/event

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Second Friday Art Stroll
Aug
8
4:00 PM16:00

Second Friday Art Stroll

Onancock Celebrates! Second Friday Art Stroll is an evening of fine art, live music and dining. Art galleries, gourmet shops, and boutiques feature extended evening hours, guests artists, music and wine-tastings. Live outdoor music May through October.

Come early for the 4 p.m. wine tasting at North Street Market. Follow OBCA’s Facebook page for other monthly updates as they develop!

Second Friday is a FREE, YEAR-ROUND event sponsored by OBCA and participating businesses for more than 20 years! Visit our MEMBER page to learn more

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MAMA-girl! exhibit opening reception
Jul
11
6:00 PM18:00

MAMA-girl! exhibit opening reception

Shore History is honored to welcome MAMA-Girl back to her roots in an exhibition honoring the life and work of Eastern Shore artist and pastor Mary Elizabeth “MAMA-Girl” Onley (1953-2018). The Opening Reception will be held Friday July 11 from 6 -8 p.m at Ker Place. The exhibit will remain on view from July 12 – November 7 and is free and open to the public. 

You are invited to explore a diverse collection of some 142 artworks and objects from MAMA-Girl’s studio, generously shared with the public by 10 lenders including the Barrier Islands Center and residents from the Eastern Shore, along with others across Virginia and Maryland.

More information can be found here:

https://www.shorehistory.org/temporary-exhibits

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Second Friday Art Stroll
Jul
11
4:00 PM16:00

Second Friday Art Stroll

Onancock Celebrates! Second Friday Art Stroll is an evening of fine art, live music and dining. Art galleries, gourmet shops, and boutiques feature extended evening hours, guests artists, music and wine-tastings. Live outdoor music May through October.

Come early for the 4 p.m. wine tasting at North Street Market. Follow OBCA’s Facebook page for other monthly updates as they develop!

Second Friday is a FREE, YEAR-ROUND event sponsored by OBCA and participating businesses for more than 20 years! Visit our MEMBER page to learn more

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Ice Cream Social
Jul
3
5:30 PM17:30

Ice Cream Social

Join friends and neighbors on the lawn of Historic Onancock School for FREE Ice Cream provided by the Onley Walmart. Music by the Accomack Community Band. Kelly the Clown entertaining the kids, and Holy Trinity Church selling hot dogs.

Presented by the Onancock Business & Civic Association (OBCA). Donations appreciated.

6 College Ave., Onancock.

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