All events are free except for those where prices are stated or there is an asterisk (*), which is used where an entry fee/ticket is required

Note: This Christmas season, Brown’s Tire, Towing and Auto Care Center is hosting a “Toys for Tots” Drop Off at its garage at 7735 Martinsburg Pike. Customers earn “Brown Bucks” for each toy donated. All donations are due by Dec 11.

First Weekend

Friday, Nov. 27

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Old Tyme Photos and Craft Bazaar at the Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.

4-8 p.m. Chili & Cornbread Supper. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Community Club Building. (Adults $6; Children 6-12 $4; Children under 6 free. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis.)

4-8 p.m. Bonfire and roasted chestnuts. King and German Streets.

5:30-8:30 p.m. Exhibition: “On the Wall; Portraits by Hali Taylor cont.” Town Run Brewing Company, Washington Street. 9:00 p.m. after party at the Mecklinburg Inn with “Big Souls” Band.

5:30 p.m. Grinch arrives with Mrs. Santa and the Whoville residents. King and German Streets.

6 p.m. Mrs. Santa reads “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” McMurran Hall lawn.

6:15 p.m. Lighting of Town Tree. McMurran Hall lawn.

6:30 p.m. Santa arrives. Santa and his elves entertain children inside McMurran Hall. Parents, bring your camera.

Saturday, Nov. 28

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Old Tyme Photos and Craft Bazaar at the Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open. 129 East German Street.

12-5 p.m. Roasted chestnuts. King and German streets .

12-3 p.m. “Unity in Our Community” Celebration for Children. Santa, face painting, a magic show, hot chocolate and cookies. Community Club Building.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of town hall. ($5.)

12-2 p.m. Little House. Another Shepherdstown landmark, a small limestone cottage in full details will be open. North Princess Street.

6, 7, & 8 p.m. Live Nativity on the lawn of Trinity Episcopal Church. Corner of German and Church streets.

Sunday, Nov. 29

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shepherdstown Farmers Market. On King Street behind Library.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

1-4 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open 129 East German Street.

2-4 p.m. Annual Christmas Concert. O’Hurley’s General Store.

3-4:30 p.m. Christmas Sing-a-long. New Street United Methodist Church.

Second Weekend

Thursday, Dec. 3

6:15 p.m. Civil War Christmas in Shepherdstown programming starts this evening with a concert and lecture at the Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church. The concert, which will last until 7 p.m., will feature the Village Brass Quintet playing 19th Century music of the Civil War and of the season. This will be followed by a 7 p.m. lecture, “To Remind Me of Old Times: Reflections on Christmas in the Shenandoah during the Civil War,” by Jonathan Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Center for Civil War History at Lord Fairfax Community College.

6:30 p.m. The Not so Nutcracker Ballet by the Fragrant Offering Dance Company at Covenant Church. 7485 Shepherdstown Pike. ($10-$1.)

Friday, Dec. 4

4:30-5:30 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Demonstration. Completion of Union Winter Encampment and Firing Demonstration. Speak to soldiers, watch them set up their camp, drill, fire their weapons, and prepare to make their evening meal. George Tyler Moore Center.

6 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Lecture, “‘A pang of bitter remembrances in every breast’: The Soldiers’ Civil War Christmas” by Dr. James J. Broomall, Director, George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War and Assistant Professor of History, Shepherd University. St Peter’s Lutheran Church.

6-10:30 p.m. Christmas Classics double feature. “White Christmas” and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Shepherdstown Opera House.

7 p.m. The Not so Nutcracker Ballet by the Fragrant Offering Dance Company at Covenant Church. 7485 Shepherdstown Pike. ($10-$1.)

7-11 p.m. Shepherdstown Rotary Club Charity Gala* at the Shepherdstown Fire Hall. Tickets required. For info, email info@shepherdstownrotary.org or Club Secretary Rick Caruso at 304-264-7919.

Saturday, Dec. 5

All day. Civil War Christmas event: The streets of Shepherdstown will be filled with living history Civil War re-enactors. Be interviewed by an eager reporter, meet townspeople, talk to troops and refugees, see if you can make a good deal with a black marketeer, and be prepared to be surprised!

9 a.m. Civil War Christmas event: Demonstration. Union troops drill and demonstrate firing protocols at their winter encampment. George Tyler Moore Center.

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Toy Trains at The Station at Shepherdstown.

Sponsored by Inwood Model Train Club.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Annual Cookie Walk and Barbeque at the Trinity Episcopal Church.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Roasted chestnuts. King and German Streets.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open. Santa will be in residence Noon-2:30 p.m.

11 a.m. Annual Christmas Parade. German Street.

12 noon. Shepherdstown Middle School Band Concert right after the parade in front of Town Hall.

12 noon. Civil War Christmas event: Play. See how a Shepherdstown family might have celebrated Christmas during the War. Reynolds Hall.

12 noon. Civil War Christmas event: School of the Soldier. Girls and boys can march and drill with Union troops. George Tyler Moore Center.

12 noon, 1, 6, 7 & 8 p.m. Live Nativity on the lawn of Trinity Episcopal Church.

12-2 p.m. Little House. Another Shepherdstown landmark, a small limestone cottage in full detail.

12-4 p.m. Carriage Rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

12-4 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Ornament Making. Kids learn to make traditional straw ornaments. Ferry Hill Plantation.

12-4 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Tours of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War. Learn about the history and the current work of this important resource for Shepherd University and the community at large. George Tyler Moore Center.

12-4 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Walking Tours of historic Shepherdstown begin on each half hour and include historic sites and our Union and refugee encampments. Drop in and out as you like. Start at Entler Hotel & Museum.

12-4 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Refugee Encampment. Speak to refugees who were forced to seek shelter in Shepherdstown. Learn more about the impact of war on civilians, especially women. McMurran Hall Lawn.

1 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: School of the Soldier. Girls and boys can march and drill with Union troops. George Tyler Moore Center.

1 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Panel Discussion. “West Virginia in War and Peace” featuring Nick Redding, Executive Director, Preservation Maryland, and Kevin Pawlak, Education Specialist, Mosby Heritage Area Association. Robert C Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.

2-4 p.m. Raven on the Celtic Harp and Steve Darnell on Native American Flute at On the Wings of Dreams store.

3 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Demonstration. Union troops drill and demonstrate firing protocols at their winter encampment. George Tyler Moore Center.

4-11 p.m. Christmas Comedy Marathon. “A Christmas Story,” “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” “Trading Places,” and “Bad Santa.” Shepherdstown Opera House.

5 p.m. Civil War Christmas event: Lecture. “Did John Brown Elect Abraham Lincoln?” by Dennis E. Frye, Chief Historian of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Robert C Byrd Center for Legislative Studies.

5-7:30 p.m. Art Show Opening at The Bridge Gallery Open House with Rebecca Grace Jones, Seth Hill & local pottery.

7:30- 9:30 p.m. Holiday Gala Concert at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. ($5-10)

9 p.m. Contra Dance and Holiday Potluck. Shepherdstown Community Club. Potluck starts at 6:00. Beginners’ workshop at 7:30. ($12/$8/$5)

Sunday, Dec. 6

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shepherdstown Farmers Market on King Street behind Library.

9 am-5 p.m. Christmas Toy Trains at The Station at Shepherdstown. Sponsored by Inwood Model Train Club.

12-4 p.m. Carriage Rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

1-4:45 p.m. Classic Kids Christmas Stop-Action Films. “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town,” “Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer,” and “Frosty the Snowman.” Shepherdstown Opera House.

1-4 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open.

2-4 p.m. Annual Christmas Sing-Along. O’Hurley’s General Store.

3- 5 p.m. Holiday Gala Concert at the Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. ($5-$10)

Third Weekend

Friday, Dec. 11

8 p.m. Christmas Concert with Trae Sheehan at the Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.

Saturday, Dec. 12

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons open.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

12-5 p.m. Roasted chestnuts. King & German Streets.

12-2 p.m. Little House. Another Shepherdstown landmark, a small limestone cottage in full detail open.

1 p.m. Fifth Annual Star Wars Party. Benefit for “Toys for Tots,” sponsored by the Shepherdstown Opera House and The Vader’s First 501st Legion. Games, impersonators and the classic movie “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.” Bring wrapped new toy.

2 p.m. & 7 p.m. Nutcracker Ballet performed by The Shepherdstown School of Dance. Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. ($15/$20)

Sunday, Dec. 13

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shepherdstown Farmers Market on King Street behind Library.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch with Santa* at the Bavarian Inn. Reservations required. 164 Shepherd Grade Road.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

1-3:00 p.m. Kids’ Christmas Short Films. “Shrek the Halls,” “Gift of the Night Fury,” “Merry Madagascar” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Shepherdstown Opera House.

1-4 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons open.

2 p.m. Nutcracker Ballet, performed by The Shepherdstown School of Dance. Frank Center for the Performing Arts on Shepherd University campus. ($15/$20.)

Thursday, Dec. 17

6:30-8:30 p.m. Christmas Prix Fixe* at Bistro 112. Christmas performance reading with three-course prix fixe dinner. Reservations required.

Friday, Dec. 18

9 p.m. Burlesque for the Holidays. Gilded Lily and special guests will be donning and then unwrapping their most festive attire. Shepherdstown Opera House. ($15.)

Saturday, Dec. 19

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open.

12-5 p.m. Roasted chestnuts. King and German streets.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

12-2 p.m. Little House. Another Shepherdstown landmark, a small limestone cottage in full detail will be open.

1 p.m. Tuba Christmas Concert on the steps of McMurran Hall.

7-8:30 p.m. Community Christmas Caroling at Devonshire with song books, refreshments* and treats.

8 p.m. Dramatic Reading of “A Christmas Carol, with Holiday Reception. Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.

Sunday, Dec. 20

9 a.m.-1 p.m. Shepherdstown Farmers Market on King Street behind Library.

12-4 p.m. Carriage rides. Pick up in front of Town Hall. ($5.)

1-4 p.m. Historic Shepherdstown Museum. One of Shepherdstown’s major historic icons will be open.

4-6 p.m. Winter Solstice Concert* featuring the Shepherdstown Muses. The Black Box Arts Center.

8 p.m. Dramatic Reading of “A Christmas Carol, with Holiday Reception. Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.

Wednesday, Dec. 23

8 p.m. Renaissance Christmas Concert. St Peter’s Lutheran Church. ($22-$10.)

Saturday, Dec. 26

8 p.m. Dramatic Reading of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Them Some)” with Holiday Reception. Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.

Sunday, Dec. 27

2:30 p.m. Dramatic Reading of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Them Some)” with Holiday Reception. Black Box Arts Center, Princess Street.