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2024 Holiday Events in Poquoson
Shop Local This Holiday Season!
Bring 5 receipts from locally owned Poquoson Businesses totaling at least $125.00 to 830 Poquoson Ave. and Receive a Free Cozy Blanket.
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Poquoson Community Christmas
Holiday Services​
Trinity United Methodist Church
1294 Poquoson Ave
All are Welcome
Dec. 22 Join us for the Stick with God and Men's Chorus Performances at Both Services - 8:45am and 11am
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Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Services
4:00pm Family Service
11:00pn Candlelight Service
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Victory Church
410 E, Yorktown Road
All are Welcome
Dec. 23 6:30pm Join us for a special evening celebration. The service will include a candlelight service with music, family communion and a photo spot as well a train display. capture memories at Victory.
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Emmaus Baptist Church
814 Yorktown Road
All are Welcome
Dec. 24 6:30pm Candlelight Service
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Tabernacle United Methodist Church
831 Poquoson Ave
All are Welcome
December 24 Children's Program &
Candlelight Service 5:30pm
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Poquoson Baptist Church
283 Wythe Creek Road
All are Welcome
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 5:30pm
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Annual Poquoson Lighted Christmas Parade
Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 7pm 2024 Theme: A Classic Christmas
2024 Best in Parade Winner PAWS- Best Float
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Event features band, twirlers, community and civic groups highlighting the holiday season.
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Parade begins at Kelsor and Wythe Creek Road and follows to the Intersection of Victory and Wythe Creek Road.
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Viewing stand is located at Dominion Village Senior Living (a proud sponsor of the parade event!)
Poquoson Exchange Club
Memory Tree Lighting
Sunday, December 1, 2024 6:30pm
at the tree in front of the
former Wells Fargo Sign
All are welcome. Contact the Poquoson Exchange Club to purchase memory lights.
Enter the Office of Community Recreation's Annual
GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST
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Enter your gingerbread house in this annual contest sponsored by Poquoson Office of Community Recreation & Poquoson Public Library. Great prizes available. Teams or individuals welcome to enter.Houses may be constructed using base kits.
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All materials used in the construction process mustbe edible. Candies must be unwrapped. Entries should show originality and creativity.
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Congratulations to The Hyer Family for the 2024 Submission- Best in Show.
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Hosted at Poquoson Public Library
Great prizes available. Teams or individuals welcome to enter. Houses may be constructed using base kits. All materials in the construction process must be edible. Candies must be unwrapped. Entries should show originality and creativity. All entries must be dropped off at the Poquoson Public Library. All entries must have designers name, age, and phone number on the underside of the house. No entry will be accepted without this information. Once the judging is complete, houses will be on display at the Poquoson Public Library starting December 10. Prizes will be awarded. Winners will be notified at the Library.
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Holiday Cookie Decorating
at Parks and Recreation
with the Wilton Expert.​
Ages 7-13 Sunday, December 15
Cost is $38.00 includes supplies and lots to take home
2-5pm
Register at Poquosonrec.com
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Teen Holiday Ornament Workshop
Wednesday, Dec.11 6:30pm
For 6th-12th graders. Sleigh bells ring! Are you listening?
In the library, glitter’s glistening!
A beautiful sight, we’ll have a program at night, making lots of ornaments by hand!
In our workshop, we will build some snowmen…
shiny ornaments and snow globes, too!
Poquoson Parks and Recreation is offering
Gingerbread
House Workshops
Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Ages 6-13. @ Municipal Building.
Instructor: Maryann Boho.
1 Session (Choice of Dates)
Decorate your own
Gingerbread House! We will provide all of
the candy and the icing for construction!
All houses are completely edible so you
make a perfect centerpiece for the holidays!
Please note any food allergies
with registration.
All Gingerbread Houses decorated
are taken home. Dress for mess and let the decorating begin this holiday. Choose wich date is best for you. Register early;
Each class is limited to 12 per session.
Date: November 20. Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Cost Resident: $30. Non-resident: $40
December 2. Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm.
Cost Resident: $30. Non-resident: $40
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Register at Poquosonrec.com
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Christmas Candy Making
Workshop
Indulge your sweet tooth and create hands-on delightful treats, and discover a variety of scrumptious desserts to make for your family this Christmas season! This is a perfect opportunity to get into the holiday spirit and make candy gifts for your family or friends! Make candy bark, easy fudge, buckeyes, and other sweet treats! Bring an airtight container with you to bring home your delicious holiday treats. Date: December 15 Age: 13- up
Location: Municipal Building 830 Poquoson Avenue
Time: 6:00-8:00pm Cost: $35 Residents, $45 Non-Residents
Instructor: Maryann Boho
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Poquoson Library hosts an annual
HOLLY JOLLY JAMBOREE
Sunday, December 8 1-4pm
All ages are invited to help us spread holiday cheer at this merry time of year! Festivities will include:​
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Gingerbread house display
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Holiday card creation station
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Teen Advisory Board bake sale
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Lots of crafts and activities for children
The Friends of the Library will have a membership table, so stop by and say hello!
FREE Family Event
Poquoson Public Library
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2 pm
at the Poquoson Museum
December 7 and December 8
1-5pm 968 Poquoson Avenue
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Enjoy holiday decorations
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Share stories of the holiday
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Shop our unique gift shop
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Enjoy refreshments- Hot Cider and treats.
For more info: 757-630-3396
Faith-Based Events
More Info Coming
for the 2024
Schedule
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Christmas
Emmaus Baptist Church |
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Poquoson Baptist Church |
283 Wythe Creek Road, Poquoson
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Trinity United Methodist
1294 Poquoson Ave., Poquoson
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Special Services
Combined Cantata with Tabernacle & Trinity UMCs
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Children's Christmas Program at Trinity UMC
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1294 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson
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Handbell Concert at Trinity UMC
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1294 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson
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