Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to light the majestic tree and greet visitors for stage photos. The celebration includes strolling carolers, brass music, dance routines, and a puppet show. Families can take train rides, get face painting or balloon art, and play lawn games like giant Jenga and cornhole.
What to Expect
Tree lighting with Santa, train rides, live caroling, and family entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Port Warwick
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Port Warwick Foundation
Food & Drink
Food trucks Old City BBQ and Aux Delices are on site; free cider and cookies are available while supplies last.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and family-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission. Free cider and cookies are available while supplies last.
- Hours: Event hours: 5:00–8:00 PM; The Yorktown Chorale: 4:30 PM; games, balloon twisting, face painting, fairy hair, cider and cookies, and train rides: 5:00–8:00 PM; Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive: 5:15 PM, with the tree lighting at 5:30 PM; DanceWorks and strolling performers: 5:45 PM; puppet show: 6:30 PM; DanceWorks stage performance: 7:15 PM; festivities end: 8:00 PM.
- Parking: Park in the Sentara lot off Nat Turner Boulevard, leaving the Emergency Department spaces free; towing is enforced in residential and business lots.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive a little before the main festivities to hear the Yorktown Chorale singing by the tree while everyone waits for Santa to arrive.
- Get to the cider and cookies early, because the free treats, candy canes and holiday trinkets are only available while supplies last.
- Park in the Sentara lot and avoid nearby residential and business lots, where towing is strictly enforced.
- Dress for the weather, because the tree lighting goes on rain or shine.
- Stay into the later evening for the puppet show and DanceWorks' second stage performance, which come after the tree lighting.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
There are giant Jenga, Connect 4, cornhole, and soccer and baseball tosses. Ryan the Balloon Man twists balloons, and The Painted Lady does face painting and fairy hair. Kids can also take free train rides and watch the puppet show 'The Night Before Christmas' by Rainbow Productions.
Where does the train ride line start?
In front of The Busy Nothings Coffee Company.
Is there food?
Old City BBQ and Aux Delices food trucks will be there. Free cider and cookies are handed out while supplies last, along with candy canes and holiday trinkets.
Where do I park?
From Jefferson Avenue, take Loftis Boulevard to the end. Turn left on Nat Turner Boulevard, then left into the Sentara parking lot, where signs point the way. Keep the spaces in front of the Emergency Department free for patients.
Can we meet Santa?
Yes. After Santa leads the tree lighting, he heads to the Santa Stage for photos and greetings.
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