Holiday Calendar: Community Events (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY, NOV. 27 TURKEY TROT: Mobjack Rowing Association will hold its annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Walk, run or bike from Williams Wharf Landing to… …
MVFD to hold lighted boat parade Dec. 6 (11/25/2025) - The 2025 East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, sponsored by the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m. In case of inclement weather,… …
Mathews Library to celebrate holidays with 5 programs (11/25/2025) - Mathews Memorial Library, Main Street, has five holiday-themed programs on the horizon. Join the library on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-3 p.m. to “Deck the Halls.” Help decorate seven trees… …
Christmas concert (11/25/2025) - Cantori Choral Ensemble will present its 2025 Christmas concert in the sanctuary of Abingdon Episcopal Church, Gloucester, on Sunday, Dec. 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The ensemble is celebrating its… …
Courthouse Community Orchestra (11/25/2025) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra has a few performances scheduled for the holiday season. A string ensemble/consort from the orchestra will play at Gloucester Public Library’s open house at 5:30 p.m.… …
Holiday Open House (11/25/2025) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society will hold its annual Holiday Open House & Bake Sale from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. Shown are GMHS volunteers Donna and Bruce Hoyt dressed… …
Gloucester Library gears up for month-long holiday fun (11/25/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library has several holiday-themed activities planned for the month of December, all at its Main Street Center location. On Dec. 4, children in kindergarten through fifth grade… …
Andrews to hold 35th annual community memorial service on Dec. 7 (11/25/2025) - Since 1991, Andrews Funeral Home & Crematory has held a Candlelight Memorial Service for the community each December. The funeral home, which is located in the Gloucester Court House area,… …
Christmas at Ware to be held Dec. 13 (11/25/2025) - This year’s Christmas at Ware market will be held on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Gloucester church. Those attending are… …
Pet parade (11/25/2025) - Local pets are wanted to participate in the 2025 Mathews Christmas Parade, “Jingle on the Bay,” on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 1 p.m. Pets and their owners are asked… …
Lighted boat parade (11/25/2025) - The third annual Horn Harbor Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13. Participants will gather at Horn Harbor Marina, Port Haywood, at 5:30 p.m. and head as… …
Christmas Joy (11/25/2025) - Zion Poplars Baptist Church, Gloucester, is celebrating the holiday season with a few special services this year, including its Christmas Joy service on Dec. 13. Shown are the Rev. Vincent… …Holiday Calendar: Church Events (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY, NOV. 27 THANKSGIVING SERVICE: The Gloucester Union Relief Missionary Baptist Association will hold its annual Thanksgiving Day service at Rising Valley Baptist Church, James Store, on Nov. 27 at… …
Daffodil Festival offering Anchored In Tradition sails in April (11/24/2025) - If you’re looking for that special gift this holiday season, instead of trying to find the perfect “thing,” perhaps you should consider a one-of-a-kind experience. Gloucester Daffodil Festival coordinator Deborah… …
Library to hold children’s navigation program Nov. 29 (11/19/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library, Main Street Center, will hold the program, “Learning to Navigate the Great Outdoors,” at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, for children in second to fifth… …
Christmas in Reedville to be held Dec. 6 (11/19/2025) - Christmas in Reedville festivities will be held in the Northumberland County village on Saturday, Dec. 6. The events are sponsored by the Reedville Fishermen’s Museum, 504 Main Street, and Bethany… …
Made in Mathews tour back for 24th year (11/19/2025) - The Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour is back for its 24th year, offering area residents and visitors a chance to glimpse behind the scenes of the art world as… …
Celtic folk music duo to perform at MHS (11/19/2025) - Kinnfolk, the husband-and-wife duo of Josh and Julie Kinn will perform Celtic folk music at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Harry M. Ward Auditorium at Mathews High… …Several Bay School exhibits on display during holiday season (11/19/2025) - The Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews has a number of exhibits on display during the holiday season, offering creative and unusual gifts for holiday gift giving. Four holiday… …
Comedy night at Mobjack Tavern (11/19/2025) - Mobjack Tavern, Hayes, will host three touring comedians this Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. The lineup includes Dan Frigolette (seen on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire, The Wendy Williams Show, The Bob… …
Events Nov. 20-27 (11/19/2025) - THURSDAY SOCIAL SERVICES: The Gloucester County Social Services Board will meet at 7:30 this morning, Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Department of Social Services conference room, 6641 Short Lane. SUPERVISORS:… …
Video of Cecil Wray Page to be shown at Genealogical Society meeting (11/19/2025) - The Gloucester Genealogical Society of Virginia will meet at 10 a.m. Monday in the community room of Gloucester Library, Main Street Center. This month’s meeting will feature a video of… …
Blood drive to be held Dec. 2 (11/19/2025) - The next Mathews community blood drive will be held from 12:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club building in Hudgins. American Legion Post 83 and the… …
Urbanna Holiday Home Tour to be held Dec. 6 (11/19/2025) - The Urbanna 2025 Holiday Home Tour will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, at five historic homes and two cultural landmarks in the Town… …
Ho Ho Bingo to be held Dec. 9 (11/19/2025) - Mathews Triad’s annual holiday event for senior citizens, Ho Ho Bingo, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Piankatank Ruritan Club at… …