Gloucester Museum of History opens holiday cookie contest (12/3/2025) - From now through Dec. 10, community members can sign up to participate in “History in the Baking,” a holiday cookie contest sponsored by the Gloucester Museum of History. “We’re just… …
Lighted boat parades start this weekend (12/3/2025) - Lighted boat parades on local waterways start this weekend and continue through the month. East River The 2025 East River Lighted Christmas Boat Parade, sponsored by the Mathews Volunteer Fire… …Children’s Christmas Party to be held Sunday in Bena (12/3/2025) - The Abingdon Ruritan Club’s annual Children’s Christmas Party will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at its facility, located at 8784 Guinea Road, Bena. Children 8 years and younger are… …
Mathews Democrats to caucus Dec. 13 (12/3/2025) - The Mathews County Democratic Committee will hold its biennial Reorganization Caucus on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Chesapeake Bank Community Room, 10458 Buckley Hall Road. Those attending are asked to… …
‘Grow Your Own Medicine’ program Saturday at CA&J Farm (12/3/2025) - A program “Grow Your Own Medicine” will be presented from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at CA&J Farm, 5620 East River Road, Foster. It is sponsored by Virginia Cooperative Extension at Virginia… …
Gospel quartet to perform Christmas concerts (12/3/2025) - The Streets of Gold Gospel Quartet from Wakefield, will perform three concerts on Saturday, Dec. 6, 5 p.m., at Morattico Baptist Church, Kilmarnock; on Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m., at… …
Community Advent services begin today (12/3/2025) - Community Advent services will be held at noon today, Thursday, Dec. 4, and continue the following two Thursdays, Dec. 11 and 18, at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the… …
Moose Family Players to present ‘Shrek Jr.’ (11/25/2025) - The Moose Family Players will present “Shrek the Musical Jr.” the weekend of Dec. 13-14 at the Moose Family Center, located off Route 17 on Moose Drive, Gloucester. Showtimes are… …
Orchestra to perform holiday concerts (11/25/2025) - The Courthouse Community Orchestra will perform a series of free holiday concerts in Gloucester and Mathews in early December. Under the direction of SSgt. Jarrett Kocan, the orchestra will play… …Made in Mathews Open Studio Tour begins Friday (11/25/2025) - The Made in Mathews free, self-guided Open Studio Tour begins Friday and will be held for five days over the next two weekends at 13 artists’ studios in various parts… …
Gloucester PR&T offers Seasonal Delights, Hoot & Howl Into 2026 (11/25/2025) - Among programs happening soon from Gloucester Parks, Recreation and Tourism: SEASONAL DELIGHTS: Seasonal Delights workshops on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Stewart Building. Celebrate the flavors and creativity of… …
School board to holdclosed meeting Dec. 5 (11/25/2025) - The Mathews County School Board will hold a special closed meeting in the school board office beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. The meeting is specifically for the… …
Events Nov. 27-Dec. 4 (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY THANKSGIVING LUNCH: Abingdon Episcopal Church is offering Thanksgiving Lunch to all from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 27, at 4645 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. There… …
Library announces upcoming holiday craft programs (11/25/2025) - Gloucester County Public Library has announced two holiday craft programs for adults age 18 and older. Create Christmas ornaments using temporary tattoos at the Point Branch on Dec. 9 at… …
Stratford Hall to host annual Christmastide event (11/25/2025) - Stratford Hall Historic Preserve in Westmoreland County invites guests to explore its historic buildings and grounds in 18th-century holiday décor as part of its annual Christmastide event from 4-7 p.m.… …Holiday happenings in the region (11/25/2025) - THURSDAY, NOV. 27 TURKEY TROT: The Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot will be held Nov. 27 in Williamsburg. The kids run starts at 8 a.m. The 5K run is scheduled… …
Mathews Night Market, Tree Lighting to be held Dec. 12 (11/25/2025) - The Mathews County Holiday Night Market and Tree Lighting will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, with stores remaining open until 7 p.m., followed by the tree lighting on the… …
Gingerbread house decorating Dec. 6 (11/25/2025) - The Guinea Heritage Association invites children ages 5-10 to join them on Saturday, Dec. 6, for a chance to decorate their own gingerbread house, just in time for the holiday… …
Widows’ group to hold screening of ‘War Room’ (11/25/2025) - Widows of Gloucester and Mathews County will sponsor a public screening of the film “War Room” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Gloucester Library, 6920… …
Community Advent services begin Dec. 4 (11/25/2025) - Community Advent services will be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at Westville Christian Church, Mathews, sponsored by the Mathews Christian Ministerial Association. The 30-minute services will… …
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.… …