The holiday season has finally arrived. During this time, remember to rest, enjoy the season, and spend time with those you love! Check out the links below to explore all that Appalachia has to offer in December.
Lee, Wise, & City of Norton
Check out the calendar linked below to see live music, trivia, and more events throughout the month! Special events this month include $5 ice skating at Leeman Field Park in Pennington Gap, VA!
Scott
Explore the calendar below to view the December events lined up in Scott County this month! Events include the famous Christmas lighting of Natural Tunnel!
Dickenson
Check out the link to the Jettie Baker Center events page! Located in Clintwood, VA, the events this month include a sensory friendly movie night for all ages, as well as multiple concerts! Click the link below for event and ticket information.
Russell
Enjoy a special showing of the Polar Express at the Russell Theatre in Lebanon, VA, and enjoy the holiday spirit!
https://heartofappalachia.com/event/special-showing-the-polar-express/var/ri-3.l-L1/
Calling all bike enthusiasts! On December 9th, join the 3rd annual Christmas Bike Night. The event will feature a public showing of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So grab that ugly Christmas sweater, toss some twinkly lights on your bike, and head over to Main Street in Lebanon. Awards will be given for the fanciest bike, the bike with the most lights, and the best family or group in attendance. Plus, door prizes and tons of family fun!
Tazewell
Check out the calendar below to see all the events planned for Tazewell County this month! Events include the annual Christmas Market and Christmas parade!
Washington
Check out the calendar below for tons of fun events this month in Washington County! Special events this month include Abingdon’s Festival of Trees, holiday markers, and rooftop igloo dining! Visit the calendar below for more information.
City of Bristol
Check out the Bristol Winter Holiday Event Guide down below for more information on plays, ballets, Bristol’s Speedway in Lights, ice skating, and many more festive events!
https://discoverbristol.org/trip_ideas/bristol-winter-holiday-event-guide/
Smyth
Visit the link below to explore Smyth county events throughout the month of December! Holiday events include special concerts, workshops, and pictures with Santa. Explore the calendar below for more events and information.
Wythe
December events include a lavender wreath making workshop, holiday pajama brunch, and spend New Years Eve with Elvis at the Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre! Check out the list of events linked below to explore all that Wythe County has to offer.
Grayson
Check out the events below to explore all that is happening in Grayson County in December! Live music at Crooked Road Jam, bingo, and more!
Carroll & City of Galax
Experience the holiday spirit in Appalachia at the Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival in downtown Galax, concert, and adult game night! Visit the link below to explore what December has to offer in the City of Galax and Carroll County!
Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium 