All are welcome to our monthly membership meetings the first Tuesday. Learn about all the events and projects sponsored by OBCA. Visit www.onancock.org for more.
Every Second Thursday at the Roseland Theatre.
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.
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
The ESVA Artisans Guild will hold its 24th Annual Holiday Studio Tour on Nov.27-28 2025, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Self-driving tour.
Our Tour falls on Thanksgiving Weekend - perfect for Holiday shopping!
Tickets: https://www.esvaartisansguild.org/studio-tour
All are welcome to our monthly membership meetings the first Tuesday. Learn about all the events and projects sponsored by OBCA. Visit www.onancock.org for more.
Come to Onancock to join in on holiday traditions all month long in December! Events include The Grand Illumination of Trees, Santa’s arrival by boat, the Onancock Christmas Homes Tour, Cokesbury Music Festival, holiday films, the famous Christmas Parade, and more!
Visit Onancock on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, a special place where historical sites meet charming holiday home displays, reflecting the unique spirit of our town!
Visit OBCA’s Christmas page to see all the event dates and times.
Kick off the Holiday Season with the Grand Illumination of 28 Christmas Trees on the front lawn of Ker Place, home of the Eastern Shore of Virginia Historical Society. Come join the countdown with Mrs. Claus and celebrate the festive spirit of uniquely decorated trees sponsored by businesses, organizations and families. To sponsor a tree to decorate email OBCA. Also, be sure to visit our Lighted Boats at the Wharf! Trees and boats will be lit nightly from Dec. 4 through New Year’s Eve.
Every Second Thursday at the Roseland Theatre.
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.
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!
Benefits Shore History. $10 online or at the door. www.roselandonancock.com
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.
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
LIBERTY OR DEATH! AN EVENING WITH PATRICK HENRY
Friday, October 9, 2026
5:30 PM 7:30 PM
Living History events both days.
Every Second Thursday at the Roseland Theatre.
All are welcome to our monthly membership meetings the first Tuesday. Learn about all the events and projects sponsored by OBCA. Visit www.onancock.org for more.
Normally every Second Thursday at the Roseland Theatre. September’s film has been postponed to Sept. 17.
https://www.roselandonancock.com/Intl%20Films.htm
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.
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
All are welcome to our monthly membership meetings the first Tuesday. Learn about all the events and projects sponsored by OBCA. Visit www.onancock.org for more.
“The Sandlot.” Free!
The Deloreans on the Pavilion stage behind the school. FREE. Bring chairs, leave coolers at home. Food and drinks for sale. www.historiconancockschool.org
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
NEW for 2026: 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m.
Tickets: https://www.outlawblacksmithshop.com/event-details-registration/3rd-annual-shoebox-lunch-festival
Featuring music by Paul Pesco & Friends
Tickets: www.shorehistory.org
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
Every Second Thursday at the Roseland Theatre.
All are welcome to our monthly membership meetings the first Tuesday. Learn about all the events and projects sponsored by OBCA. Visit www.onancock.org for more.
Tidewater Drive on the Pavilion stage behind the school. FREE. Bring chairs, leave coolers at home. Food and drinks for sale. www.historiconancockschool.org
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
Every Second Thursday at the Roseland Theatre.
All are welcome to our monthly membership meetings the first Tuesday. Learn about all the events and projects sponsored by OBCA. Visit www.onancock.org for more.
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.
Opening Reception. www.shorehistory.org
Begins and ends at Onancock Town Square.
Registration is available at the Check In tent in the Onancock Square the day of the event starting at 6:30 a.m. If you have any questions please contact marketing@esvachamber.org
Information: https://www.esvachamber.org/le-tour-de-shore-event-page
On the lawn at Ker place with the Rhythm Section Band and yummy food.
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
The Town of Onancock is proud to host the tall ship Lady Maryland the weekend of June 12–14, 2026, as part of the national SAIL250 celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.
Full details and schedule: www.onancocksailsforward.com
