Upcoming Holiday Activities in Jefferson and Berkeley Counties

From Charles Town to Martinsburg, there’s plenty of holiday magic to experience with the kiddos, your partner, or even on your own this holiday season!

Family Fun

If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kiddos this holiday season, there will be plenty of activities around the panhandle. The Old Opera House in Charles Town will be running multiple showings of Cinderella and The Nutcracker this month. If you’re looking for something to do with the family or for a date night, check out what days and times they will be performing.

You can start your season of fun tonight at the Mountain Lake Club. Attend their walk-through Christmas event to enjoy food, music, and a dazzling display of lights. If you can’t make it tonight, don’t worry. Lights on the Lake will continue on select nights throughout December.

Tomorrow, take the kiddos out for ornament making in Charles Town or head on over to Sam Michaels Park for s’mores, a Christmas carol singalong, story time, and the chance to make your own reindeer food! Space is limited, so register for your tickets below.

Next, kick off the weekend with Christmas on Main in downtown Martinsburg. With live Christmas music, food trucks, and their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, Christmas on Main will entertain the whole family. The kiddos will especially enjoy the ice-skating rink and carousel! At 1 pm, head down to 128 E Martin St for a showing of Elf and to get your photos with Buddy the Elf.

There’s more to look forward to this month, including Six Daisies and a Rose’s 2^nd Annual Holiday Farm Fest. With horse rides, face painting, vendors, and live music, this is an event you won’t want to miss. If you missed your chance to ice-skate at Christmas on Main, head down to the Ranson Civic Center December 16 or 17 partake in the fun!

-Lights on the Lake select nights throughout December

-Ornament Making for the Charles Town Christmas Tree December 2 at 4 pm  

-Santa and S’mores Sing Along Storytime at Sam Michaels Park December 2 at 5 pm

-Merry & Bright City Lights in downtown Charles Town December 2 at 6 pm

-Christmas on Main in Martinsburg December 3 at 10 am

-Showing of Elf in Martinsburg December 3 at 1 pm – plus photos with Buddy the Elf

-Hot Cocoa with Mrs. Claus at the Old Opera House December 10 at 10 am

-A Christmas Tea December 10 at noon

-Bolivar Christmas Tree Lighting December 10 at 6 pm

-2^nd Annual Holiday Farm Fest December 11 at noon

-Ice Skating at the Ranson Civic Center December 16 and 17

Holiday Photos

Whether you’re looking for professional holiday photos or hoping to get a quick picture of your kiddos with Santa, there will be plenty of photo opportunities this month.

Head over to Orr’s Farm Market this Saturday for a $150, 20-minute session. While you’re there, check out their hot cocoa bar, grab some fresh-baked treats from the bakery, and view their live nativity scene.

If you want to donate to a good cause, stop by Rescue Me WV’s headquarters for photos with Santa, taken by Erica Danile Photography. For a $20 donation to Rescue Me WV, your kiddos or fur babies can get their pictures with Santa as well as complementary treats and access to their hot chocolate bar.

You can get a free photo with Santa at Roberts Realty Group this Sunday. Bring your own phone or camera to snap some photos, then indulge in some hot cocoa and cookies! Fur babies are welcome, too!

Teyta’s Treats will have free pictures with Santa and the Grinch on December 10. Stop by and purchase some delicious treats or a signature latte while you’re there!

-Christmas Minis at Orr’s Farm Market December 3 at 9 am

-Photos with Santa at Rescue Me WV December 3 from 9 am – 2 pm

-Pictures with Santa at Roberts Realty Group December 4 from 1 – 3 pm

-Pictures with Santa & the Grinch at Teyta’s Treats December 10 from 10 am – 4 pm

Holiday Markets & Christmas Parades

Kick off your holiday shopping this season by checking out the holiday markets in Harpers Ferry!

Head down to Harpers Ferry Brewing this Saturday for their second annual holiday market to find unique gifts from local vendors and enjoy craft beer and hard cider.

If you don’t find the perfect gift on Saturday (or if you’re just looking for some more fun), you can attend the Harpers Ferry Holiday Handmade Market on December 10 or 11. With 90 vendors and three locations to peruse, you’ll be sure to find something unique for your loved ones this Christmas.

And don’t miss the upcoming Charles Town and Martinsburg Christmas Parades! Look for Roberts Realty Group’s float on December 3—we can’t wait to see you there!

-Charles Town Christmas Parade December 3 at 1:45 pm

-Martinsburg Christmas Parade December 6 at 7 pm

-Harpers Ferry Brewing Holiday Market December 3 from noon – 5 pm

-Harpers Ferry Holiday Handmade Market December 10 and 11