Toyland Parade & Mistletoe Market in Yorktown on Saturday December 14
Toyland Parade & Mistletoe Market in Yorktown Saturday December 14 from 9 am to 3 pm
The Historic Yorktown waterfront transforms into a Christmas wonderland for the final Yorktown Market Days event of the year. During the extended hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, you can come and shop, see the model train exhibit, hop on the trackless train, see Santa, and children of all ages are invited to participate in this FREE fun parade! March in the annual Toyland Parade, and don’t forget to hop aboard the Riverwalk Landing Polar Express for a loop around the festivities and stop by and see SANTA!! Here are the list of events going on…
Highlights:
· Shop the market for wreaths and seasonal decorations; peanuts, potato chips, and popcorn; holiday gift baskets; chowder and soups; baked goods; jams, jellies, and syrups; homemade soaps and candles; gourmet dog treats and other Virginia made products. More than a dozen local artists will also be set up selling paintings, jewelry, stained glass, photography, and more.
· The York County Historical Museum presents a model train exhibit inside the Freight Shed. The details of this extraordinary display are simply incredible to see in person. It is free and open to the public.
· All Aboard the Polar Express! Trackless train begins rides at the start of the market and runs until close.
Schedule of Events of Mistletoe Market
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- DJ Ben Herrick will play holiday favorites.
- Model train exhibit in the Freight Shed
- Polar Express Train rides by the Freight Shed
10 a.m.
- Ice Carving Demonstration
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Colonial Ornament Making and Kids’ Crafts
- Meet Santa in the Freight Shed
- Balloon artist
- The York County Historical Museum will have cards available to give to local first responders.
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
- Centerstage Academy performs at the Riverwalk Landing Stage
1:30 p.m.
Toyland Parade with the Fifes and Drums of York Town.
· Everyone is invited to dress in their holiday best and gather in front of Water Street Grille to march in the Toyland Parade as it makes its way through Riverwalk Landing led by the Fifes and Drums of York Town. Line up is at 1 pm. The parade begins at 1:30. This is the fourteenth year of this community tradition.
Free parking is available in several lots throughout Historic Yorktown, including on Ballard Street at York Hall, the County Administration Building, and the York-Poquoson Courthouse. Spots fill up quickly in the two-level parking terrace on Water Street., but the walk from these other lots is just a short distance. Also, the free Yorktown Trolley runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. that day.
Yorktown Market Days is always rain or shine. If it rains, the vendors and artists will move into the lower level of the parking terrace. The extra activities, however, may be canceled due to inclement weather, and will not be rescheduled. Visitors are encouraged to follow Visit Yorktown’s social media accounts for all event-related changes and announcements.
Santa will also be there for your last minute Christmas wishes! This is their final market of the season and a fantastic opportunity to support these small businesses. Location: Riverwalk Landing 331 Water Street Yorktown
For more Christmas events in December in Yorktown visit our Yorktown Celebrates Christmas post!
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