Abingdon Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Abingdon and surrounding areas
Abingdon's festive season glows with Holiday lights around the town centre and a rich program of Christmas markets and holiday activities anchored by Millets Farm and the Market Place. Visit Santa's Grotto at Millets Farm and the Millets Farm: Christmas Grotto 2025 for family-friendly festive events and seasonal fun. Stroll riverside paths, attend parades and seasonal gatherings, enjoy festive events and discover things to do across Abingdon's historic streets this Christmas season.
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Christmas Markets
37 eventsHistoric Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
Christmas Parties
14 eventsLuxurious New Year's Eve house party with fine dining and fireworks.
Christmas Lights
11 eventsIlluminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
Christmas Shows
10 eventsCharles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
Christmas Activities
28 eventsComprehensive guide to Oxfordshire's Christmas events for kids
Editor's Picks (6)
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Christmas at Blenheim Palace 2025
(Woodstock)
Illuminated trail and 'The Palace of Oz' transformation
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Christmas at Waddesdon Light Trail
(Aylesbury)
Immersive light show and festive tour of European traditions
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Oxford's Christmas Light Festival 2025
(Oxford)
City-wide light festival with Victorian Christmas market
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Christmas in Oxford
(Oxford)
Historic Broad Street transformed into a magical Christmas market.
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Reading Winter Wonderland
(Reading)
Berkshires' largest annual Christmas event with unlimited rides.
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A Christmas Carol at Norman Bragg Studio
(Aylesbury)
Charles Dickens portrays all characters in a solo performance.
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Abingdon Christmas Events Map
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Abingdon Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual events include the Abingdon Christmas Parade and the Mistletoe Market at the William King Museum of Art. These events draw locals and visitors alike to celebrate the season with festive activities and shopping.
Abingdon’s holiday traditions include its charming downtown transformation with storefront displays and carolers, as well as performances at the historic Barter Theatre, which is a regional holiday staple.
The historic downtown area and several nearby residential neighborhoods are known for their impressive Christmas light displays, offering both walking trails and drive-through viewing options.
Christmas markets and local artisan fairs are typically held at venues like the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center and various downtown locations, featuring local makers and festive vendor stalls.
Free or budget-friendly activities include exploring the downtown holiday lights, attending the Abingdon Christmas Parade, and visiting neighborhood light displays. Many markets also offer free entry and affordable shopping options.
Families can enjoy the Christmas Parade, visits with Santa at markets like the Mistletoe Market, and holiday performances at Barter Theatre, all of which offer engaging activities for children.