2012 Christmas in Shepherdstown Schedule
Friday, Nov. 23
Free metered parking on German Street.
Roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers and luminaries on German Street.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.- The “Little House” on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores open for Christmas Shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods.
5-8 p.m. – Kiwanis chili and cornbread supper with baked goods at the War Memorial Building on German Street (Second Floor).
5-8 p.m. – Bonfire and “Smores” on King Street. Sponsored by the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department.
5-8 p.m. – Chestnuts roasting in front of the Shepherdstown Public Library.
5:30 p.m. – Grinch makes his appearance, bantering with Mrs. Santa and the “Whoville” residents, along with Shepherdstown’s very own town crier, Ken Bethany.
6-7 p.m. – German Street closed to traffic from Church to Princess streets.
6 p.m. Mrs. Santa reads “The Night Before Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on the wall at McMurran Hall while the Grinch plays pranks and steals presents!
6:15 p.m. – Annual holiday welcome and lighting of town tree with Mayor Jim Auxer on McMurran Hall lawn.
6:30 p.m. – Santa arrives to greet Shepherdstown!
6:30 p.m. – Santa and his elves entertain children and their families inside McMurran Hall. Parents, bring your camera for a great photo opportunity!
7-8:30 p.m. – “Music in the Windows” at Shepherdstown Sweet Shop, Mellow Moods, and Bistro 112.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Luminaries lit at dusk.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – The “Little House” on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Historic Shepherdstown Museum open.
12-3 p.m. – Our Gift to the Community at the War Memorial Building, sponsored by the Shepherdstown Business Association and Christmas in Shepherdstown. “Unity in Our Community” celebration. Santa and face painters will be in attendance, and there will be a magic show for children.
12-2 p.m. – Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
6, 7 & 8 p.m. – Trinity Episcopal Church will present their Live Nativity in front of their church at the corner of Church and German streets. This is a “must see”!
Sunday Nov. 25
Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Farm Market on King Street behind the Shepherdstown Public Library.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Stores open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p. m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods.
12-2 p.m. – Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
2-3:00 p.m. – Annual Christmas Music at O’Hurley’s General Store in the Great Hall, provided by the regular Thursday night musicians.
Friday, Nov. 30
Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
4:30-7:30 p.m. – Shepherd University’s “Old Tyme Christmas Dinner” served at the University Dining Hall. Adults, $8; children 3-11, $4.00; children under 3 free. From “soup to nuts” and everything in between: prime rib, roast turkey with all the fixin’s, ham, seafood casserole, veggies, salads, figgy pudding, ice cream. This is the works, don’t miss it!
Saturday, Dec. 1
Luminaries lit at dusk.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Bunker Hill Model Train Exhibit at the Shepherdstown Train Station. Santa will be there from 12-4 p.m.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – The “Little House” on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting.
11 a.m. – Annual Christmas parade down German Street featuring Live Nativity participants, marching bands, Morris Dancers, and much, much more!.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Historic Shepherdstown Museum open. Children’s crafts and stories from 1-3 p.m.
12, 1, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. – Trinity Episcopal Church will present their Live Nativity in front of their church at the corner of Church and German streets. This is a “must see”!
12-2 p.m. Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
12-5 p.m. – Rumsey Boat House behind the Entler Museum open to the public with informative talks at 12, 2 and 4 p.m.
1-3 p.m. – Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets.
2-4 p.m. – Dolls’ Tea Party at the War Memorial Building for ladies, girls and their dolls. With interactive lecture on tea parties by Judy Larkin, the “Tea Lady.” Tickets available at D’Accord Boutique; Bistro 112, Dickinson and Wait Gallery, and Now & Then Shop. Sponsored by D’Accord Boutique and Shaharazade’s Tea Room.
4 p.m. – Sweet Adelines acapella group performing a mix of barber shop and holiday songs, Old Opera House
7:30-9:30 p.m. – Holiday Gala Concert sponsored by “The Friends of Music” at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts. Go to www.sufom.org for more information.
Sunday, Dec. 2
Luminaries lit at dusk.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Farm Market on King Street behind Shepherdstown Public Library.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Bunker Hill Model Train Exhibit at the Shepherdstown Train Station. Santa will be there from 12-3 p.m.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
12-2 p.m. Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
1-4 p.m. – Historic Shepherdstown Museum open.
2-3 p.m. -Annual Christmas Carol “Sing-a-long” at O’Hurley’s General Store Great Hall. All are invited either to sing or just to listen.
3-4:30 p.m. – Holiday Gala Concert sponsored by “The Friends of Music” at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts. Go to www.sufom.org for more information.
Friday, Dec. 7
7-11 p.m. – Annual Rotary Charity Gala, Shepherdstown Fire Hall.
Saturday, Dec. 8
10 a.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p m. – Shepherdstown Men’s Club “Christmas Bazaar” at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down.
7 p.m. – The Shepherdstown School of Dance will perform their annual Nutcracker Ballet at the Frank Center. Ticket info at 304-876-8277.
Saturday, Dec. 15
10 a.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down.
1-3 p.m. – Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets.
Saturday, Dec. 22
1 p.m. – TUBAChristmas is coming to Shepherdstown on the steps of McMurran Hall. Go to www.tubachristmas.com for more information.
2012 Christmas in Shepherdstown Schedule
Friday, Nov. 23
Free metered parking on German Street.
Roasted chestnuts, strolling carolers and luminaries on German Street.
10 a.m.-12 p.m.- The “Little House” on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores open for Christmas Shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods.
5-8 p.m. – Kiwanis chili and cornbread supper with baked goods at the War Memorial Building on German Street (Second Floor).
5-8 p.m. – Bonfire and “Smores” on King Street. Sponsored by the Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department.
5-8 p.m. – Chestnuts roasting in front of the Shepherdstown Public Library.
5:30 p.m. – Grinch makes his appearance, bantering with Mrs. Santa and the “Whoville” residents, along with Shepherdstown’s very own town crier, Ken Bethany.
6-7 p.m. – German Street closed to traffic from Church to Princess streets.
6 p.m. Mrs. Santa reads “The Night Before Christmas” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on the wall at McMurran Hall while the Grinch plays pranks and steals presents!
6:15 p.m. – Annual holiday welcome and lighting of town tree with Mayor Jim Auxer on McMurran Hall lawn.
6:30 p.m. – Santa arrives to greet Shepherdstown!
6:30 p.m. – Santa and his elves entertain children and their families inside McMurran Hall. Parents, bring your camera for a great photo opportunity!
7-8:30 p.m. – “Music in the Windows” at Shepherdstown Sweet Shop, Mellow Moods, and Bistro 112.
Saturday, Nov. 24
Luminaries lit at dusk.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – The “Little House” on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting.
11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Historic Shepherdstown Museum open.
12-3 p.m. – Our Gift to the Community at the War Memorial Building, sponsored by the Shepherdstown Business Association and Christmas in Shepherdstown. “Unity in Our Community” celebration. Santa and face painters will be in attendance, and there will be a magic show for children.
12-2 p.m. – Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
6, 7 & 8 p.m. – Trinity Episcopal Church will present their Live Nativity in front of their church at the corner of Church and German streets. This is a “must see”!
Sunday Nov. 25
Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Farm Market on King Street behind the Shepherdstown Public Library.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Stores open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p. m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” downstairs at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods.
12-2 p.m. – Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
2-3:00 p.m. – Annual Christmas Music at O’Hurley’s General Store in the Great Hall, provided by the regular Thursday night musicians.
Friday, Nov. 30
Luminaries lit at dusk on German Street.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
4:30-7:30 p.m. – Shepherd University’s “Old Tyme Christmas Dinner” served at the University Dining Hall. Adults, $8; children 3-11, $4.00; children under 3 free. From “soup to nuts” and everything in between: prime rib, roast turkey with all the fixin’s, ham, seafood casserole, veggies, salads, figgy pudding, ice cream. This is the works, don’t miss it!
Saturday, Dec. 1
Luminaries lit at dusk.
10 a.m.-8 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Bunker Hill Model Train Exhibit at the Shepherdstown Train Station. Santa will be there from 12-4 p.m.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down.
10 a.m.-2 p.m. – The “Little House” on Princess Street will be open to the public, weather permitting.
11 a.m. – Annual Christmas parade down German Street featuring Live Nativity participants, marching bands, Morris Dancers, and much, much more!.
11 a.m.-5 p.m. – Historic Shepherdstown Museum open. Children’s crafts and stories from 1-3 p.m.
12, 1, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. – Trinity Episcopal Church will present their Live Nativity in front of their church at the corner of Church and German streets. This is a “must see”!
12-2 p.m. Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
12-5 p.m. – Rumsey Boat House behind the Entler Museum open to the public with informative talks at 12, 2 and 4 p.m.
1-3 p.m. – Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets.
2-4 p.m. – Dolls’ Tea Party at the War Memorial Building for ladies, girls and their dolls. With interactive lecture on tea parties by Judy Larkin, the “Tea Lady.” Tickets available at D’Accord Boutique; Bistro 112, Dickinson and Wait Gallery, and Now & Then Shop. Sponsored by D’Accord Boutique and Shaharazade’s Tea Room.
4 p.m. – Sweet Adelines acapella group performing a mix of barber shop and holiday songs, Old Opera House
7:30-9:30 p.m. – Holiday Gala Concert sponsored by “The Friends of Music” at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts. Go to www.sufom.org for more information.
Sunday, Dec. 2
Luminaries lit at dusk.
9 a.m.-1 p.m. – Farm Market on King Street behind Shepherdstown Public Library.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Bunker Hill Model Train Exhibit at the Shepherdstown Train Station. Santa will be there from 12-3 p.m.
10 a.m.-6 p.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
12-2 p.m. Ron and Charlotte Sowers and their beautiful Haflinger ponies will be offering free carriage rides on King Street (weather permitting).
1-4 p.m. – Historic Shepherdstown Museum open.
2-3 p.m. -Annual Christmas Carol “Sing-a-long” at O’Hurley’s General Store Great Hall. All are invited either to sing or just to listen.
3-4:30 p.m. – Holiday Gala Concert sponsored by “The Friends of Music” at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts. Go to www.sufom.org for more information.
Friday, Dec. 7
7-11 p.m. – Annual Rotary Charity Gala, Shepherdstown Fire Hall.
Saturday, Dec. 8
10 a.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p m. – Shepherdstown Men’s Club “Christmas Bazaar” at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down.
7 p.m. – The Shepherdstown School of Dance will perform their annual Nutcracker Ballet at the Frank Center. Ticket info at 304-876-8277.
Saturday, Dec. 15
10 a.m. – Stores will be open for Christmas shopping, serving “sips and sweets.”
10 a.m.-4 p m. – Shepherdstown Community Club “Christmas Bazaar” at the War Memorial Building on German Street, with artisans selling greens, wreaths, handmade crafts and baked goods both upstairs and down.
1-3 p.m. – Choral Arts Society of Frederick strolling the streets.
Saturday, Dec. 22
1 p.m. – TUBAChristmas is coming to Shepherdstown on the steps of McMurran Hall. Go to www.tubachristmas.com for more information.