Deck the Halls
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| Capitol Market: worth visiting for the scent alone. |
(304) 344-1905
When: Extended hours begin December 1: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-5:00 p.m.; Christmas & New Year's Eve, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Fresh cut WV Christmas trees and greenery, swags, wreaths, holly, mistletoe, and more.
Christmas Tree Sale, Pinch Volunteer Fire Department, 231 North Pinch Rd., Pinch
When: November 23-until the trees are gone; Monday-Friday, 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; Sunday, Noon-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $40/any size, any variety.
Highlights: Five varieties to choose, each sprayed with flame-retardant.
Hidden Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 2102 Mount Union Rd., Pliney
When: Call for hours, (304) 727-4848.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Saws, baling, rope for tying to vehicle, snappy to hold down trunk lid, and will trim.
Santa's Forest Christmas Tree Farm, 13383 Evans Rd., Evans
(304) 895-3001
When: Monday-Sunday, 9:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies, begins at $20.
Highlights: Cut your own tree; saws provided.
Whipkey Tree Farm, 200 Lory Dr., Charleston
(304) 965-0375
When: Open through Christmas Eve; Monday-Saturday, daylight hours; Sunday, 1:00p.m.-dusk.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Cut your own tree; saws, tree-shaking, baling, and rope available.
Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm, 12 Christmas Tree Ln., Griffithsville
(304) 524-2362
When: Weekends, dawn-dusk; Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Cut your own tree; saws provided, baling and loading.
Cost: $40/any size, any variety.
Highlights: Five varieties to choose, each sprayed with flame-retardant.
Hidden Acres Christmas Tree Farm, 2102 Mount Union Rd., Pliney
When: Call for hours, (304) 727-4848.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Saws, baling, rope for tying to vehicle, snappy to hold down trunk lid, and will trim.
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| Choose and cut your own at a tree farm. |
(304) 895-3001
When: Monday-Sunday, 9:00a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies, begins at $20.
Highlights: Cut your own tree; saws provided.
Whipkey Tree Farm, 200 Lory Dr., Charleston
(304) 965-0375
When: Open through Christmas Eve; Monday-Saturday, daylight hours; Sunday, 1:00p.m.-dusk.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Cut your own tree; saws, tree-shaking, baling, and rope available.
Wilkerson Christmas Tree Farm, 12 Christmas Tree Ln., Griffithsville
(304) 524-2362
When: Weekends, dawn-dusk; Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Varies.
Highlights: Cut your own tree; saws provided, baling and loading.
Get in the Spirit
Reason for the Season: Holiday Planetarium Show, Clay Center, Charleston
When: November 23, 2012-January 6, 2013
Cost: $7.50/adults, $6/children, Free/members.
Highlights: Explore the origins of the world’s holiday celebrations and traditions, many of which have their roots in the stars and stories of the nighttime sky.
Traditions: A Celebration of Heritage, Clay Center, Charleston
When: November 23-December 30, 2012
Cost: $7.50/adults, $6/children, Free/members.
Highlights: A holiday exhibit tradition offering fun for all ages with whimsically designed and decorated trees and original artworks by emerging West Virginia artists. |
| Tree lighting and other traditions abound at The Greenbrier. |
When: November 24-December 22, 2012, Fridays, Staurdays, and Sundays at 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Various, depending on activities.
Highlights: Christmas tree lightings, visits with Santa, performances, ice skating, carriage rides, and more. Details here.
Caroling at the Tree, Town Christmas Tree & Santa House, St. Albans
When: December 4,6,11,13,18, & 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Lend your voice with others along with some of our local choirs and groups as they sing the songs of Christmas.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Civic Center Little Theater, Charleston
When: December 7-9, 2012, Friday & Saturday, 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $12/adults, $10/ages 4-17.
Highlights: An hilarious Christmas tale, performed by the Children's Theater of Charleston.
Miracle on 34th Street, The Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
When: December 7-9 & 14-16, Friday & Saturday, 8:00 p.m., Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15/adults, $10/students & seniors.
Highlights: Theatrical performance of the Christmas classic. Photos with Santa available after the show.
A Christmas Story, Kanawha Players Theater, Charleston.
When: December 13-16, Thursday-Saturday, 8:00 p.m., Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $16/adults, $10/age 17 and under. Family plans also available.
Highlights: The Kanawha Players bring the classic tale of Ralphie Parker to the stage.
The Polar Express, Mountain Rail Adventures, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins.
When: All dates for this year are sold out, but tickets for 2013 excursions will go on sale in late December.
Cost: $48/adults, $43/children (under 12).
Highlights: Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, pajama clad passengers will relive the magic of the story as this nighttime train whisks families away for an unforgettable ride to the North Pole.
Valley Park Ice Rink, Valley Park (wave pool), Hurricane
When: Thursdays & Fridays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:00-8:00 p.m.; Sundays, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Highlights: Hot cocoa and coffee for sale.
Valley Park Ice Rink, Valley Park (wave pool), Hurricane
When: Thursdays & Fridays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 2:00-8:00 p.m.; Sundays, 2:00-6:00 p.m.
Cost: $5
Highlights: Hot cocoa and coffee for sale.
See the Lights
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| Snowflakes on the pond, Coonskin Park. |
When: November 16-December 31, 2012 (Monday-Saturday), 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations encouraged.
Highlights: Drive-through the unique light displays throughout Krodel Park, including Santa Claus, Santa's workshop, a sternwheeler, a 20 foot windmill, gingerbread men, the Mothman and many more.
Holiday in the Park, City Park, Parkersburg
When: November 16-December 31, 2012, 6:00-11:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations accepted.
Highlights: Covered wagon rides by Hardly Able Carriage Co. will be available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, weather permitting, through Dec. 9. On Dec. 14, the company will begin offering nightly carriage rides through Christmas Eve. Letters to Santa Claus may be addressed and put in the drop box at the City Park Pavilion. Santa will be answering each letter.
Ninth Annual Winterfest, Cedar Lakes Conference Center, Ripley
When: November 19, 2012-January 1, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations accepted.
Highlights: Over one million lights and computer animated displays. November 30, December 1, 7,8,14,15, 19, 20, 21, 22: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and take home a photo ($5); horse-drawn wagon rides, weather-permitting ($5).
Christmas in the Park, Chief Logan State Park, Route 10, Logan
When: November 22-December 31, 2012, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations welcome.
Highlights: Over a mile of holiday lights. Gift shop and Santa Land open December 1.
Holiday of Lights Festival, Bluefield City Park, Stadium Drive, Bluefield
When: November 23-December 31, 2012, Sunday-Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations appreciated.
Highlights: Over 40 acres of parkland covered with lights, providing a 1 1/2 mile drive through the lights.
Christmas Tree Lighting, The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs
When: Saturdays, November 24-December 22, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Join The Greenbrier Entertainers in singing all of your favorite Christmas Carols while sipping hot chocolate. Then watch in wonder as Santa makes his grand entrance and lights the magnificent Greenbrier Christmas Tree. Wander the grounds where you’ll discover a new lights display and uniquely decorated tree around practically every corner.
Christmas Light Display, WV Farm Museum,
1458 Fairground Road, Point Pleasant
When: December 7-17, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations appreciated.
Highlights: Thousands of visitors drive or walk the pathway of lights. Hot drinks and home-made cookies are normally available in the Country Kitchen. Visits with Santa nightly.
Holiday of Lights Festival, Bluefield City Park, Stadium Drive, Bluefield
When: November 23-December 31, 2012, Sunday-Thursday 6:00-9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations appreciated.
Highlights: Over 40 acres of parkland covered with lights, providing a 1 1/2 mile drive through the lights.
Christmas Tree Lighting, The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs
When: Saturdays, November 24-December 22, 2012, 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Join The Greenbrier Entertainers in singing all of your favorite Christmas Carols while sipping hot chocolate. Then watch in wonder as Santa makes his grand entrance and lights the magnificent Greenbrier Christmas Tree. Wander the grounds where you’ll discover a new lights display and uniquely decorated tree around practically every corner.
Yuletide in the Park, Valley Park, Hurricane
When: November 29-January 1, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations accepted.
Highlights: A unique and old fashioned celebration. Animated displays, horse drawn wagon rides, caroling hayrides, visits from Santa, and lots of activities for all ages.
St. Albans Festival of Lights, City Park, St. Albans
When: November 30-December 27 (closed December 24 & 25), 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations accepted.
Highlights: Displays include a 52' Sternwheeler, 40' Castle, 18' American Flag, Penguins and Igloo, and a Fire Breathing Dragon just to name a few. Parking is available to those who would like a visit with Santa. A photographer is available for those wishing to have their picture taken with Santa for a small fee. Hot cocoa, coffee and cookies are offered at no charge.
Holiday Lights at Coonskin Park, Charleston
When: December 1-31, 2012, 5:30-10:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations accepted.
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| WV Farm Museum, Point Pleasant |
1458 Fairground Road, Point Pleasant
When: December 7-17, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, donations appreciated.
Highlights: Thousands of visitors drive or walk the pathway of lights. Hot drinks and home-made cookies are normally available in the Country Kitchen. Visits with Santa nightly.
Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston
When: This is not an official display, just a lovely drive along the river with many of the stately homes along the Boulevard beautifully lit for the holidays.
Cost: Free.
Tyree Farm, Aaron's Fork Rd., Elkview
When: We're still tracking down the details on this one.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: This display is created by the landowners at the Tyree Farm. We hear it's an impressive display and that Santa makes an appearance some evenings.
When: We're still tracking down the details on this one.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: This display is created by the landowners at the Tyree Farm. We hear it's an impressive display and that Santa makes an appearance some evenings.
Visit with Santa
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| Looking for The Man in Red? |
When: November 8-December 24, 2012, Monday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Sundays 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Professional photos available for purchase, but not required to visit.
Breakfast with Santa, Mayberry's Restaurant, St. Albans
When: December 1, 2012, 8:00-10:00 a.m.
Cost: $5, $2.50/under age 3.
Highlights: Join Santa for a pancake breakfast. Photos with Santa will be available.
Santa at Flowers on Olde Main, Flowers on Olde Main, 216 Main St., St. Albans
When: December 2, 2012, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free (photos extra).
Highlights: Stop by and visit with Santa. Be sure to bring your Christmas list. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for purchase.
Hay Rides with Santa and the Fire Department, Hurricane
When: December 3-5, 2012
Contact: (304) 562-5896
Hay Rides with Santa and the Fire Department, Hurricane
When: December 3-5, 2012
Contact: (304) 562-5896
Holiday Open House, Riverside Public Library, Belle
When: December 6, 2012, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Live entertainment, crafts, refreshments and a special visit from Santa.
Holiday Open House, St. Albans Branch Library, St. Albans
When: December 6, 2012, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Enjoy holiday refreshments and crafts for the entire family. Special musical entertainment will start at 6 p.m with Joe Dobbs and Bryan Roberts of Fret 'n Fiddle. Also, have your child's picture taken with Santa beside the fireplace 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Santa House, Sixth Ave., St. Albans
When: December 6, 8, 11, 13, 18, 20, & 22, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, photographs extra.
Highlights: Stop by for a magical visit to the Santa House. Be sure to bring your Christmas list. Photographs available for purchase.
Santa House, Sixth Ave., St. Albans
When: December 6, 8, 11, 13, 18, 20, & 22, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, photographs extra.
Highlights: Stop by for a magical visit to the Santa House. Be sure to bring your Christmas list. Photographs available for purchase.
Holiday Open House, Cross Lanes Branch Library, Cross Lanes
When: December 7, 2012, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Music by Andrew Jackson Middle School Choirs, a giant gingerbread house to decorate, and other holiday crafts. A very special guest will arrive at 7:30 p.m., so bring your camera. Cookies and punch will be served.
Holiday Open House, Dunbar Branch Library, Dunbar
When: December 8, 2012, 4:30-7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. with a visit from Santa Claus, who will present a merry holiday story time for the whole family. Socialize with your neighbors and enjoy cookies and punch with Santa. Dunbar Middle School's award winning band and show choir will perform at 6 p.m.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Cabela's, Charleston
When: December 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Visit and have your picture taken with Santa at the big fireplace; photos will be printed on site.
Visit Santa, Capitol Market, Charleston
When: December 8, 15, 22, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Bring your camera to snap that memorable moment with Santa.
Need more holiday fun? Visit our calendar for events and activities taking place in the valley throughout the season!
Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Cabela's, Charleston
When: December 8 & 9, 15 & 16, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Visit and have your picture taken with Santa at the big fireplace; photos will be printed on site.
Visit Santa, Capitol Market, Charleston
When: December 8, 15, 22, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free.
Highlights: Bring your camera to snap that memorable moment with Santa.
Need more holiday fun? Visit our calendar for events and activities taking place in the valley throughout the season!
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