Nov 24-27 - Assateague Island Waterfowl Weekend. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. Open House with special events and programs. Learn more.
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Nov 26 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Shop our local merchants for great offerings and gift giving ideas including but not limited to:
Stop on in for two book signings:
10:30am - Noon - Suzanne Immen signs copies of Sunny and Jess Come Out of the Wild
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Andrea Canfield reads from and signs her new book Abandoned on 13
"Shop Small Stay Small" -
Show a sales receipt of a purchase from any business in town and get 15% off your stay at the family owned and operated Waterside Inn!
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Nov 26 - 3rd Annual Holly Day Market and Wildlife Art Gallery hosted by Chincoteague Cultural Alliance. Rain or Shine. 2 buildings & over 80 vendors.
Free parking & admission. Live music and food. chincoteagueculturalalliance.org
Holly Day Farmers & Artisans Market - 9am - 2pm. Chincoteague Cultural Alliance Headquarters, 6309 Church Street.
Wildlife Art Gallery - 9am - 4pm. Island Activity Center, (behind CCA on Smith Street).
Nov 26 - Holiday Craft Show sponsored by Chincoteague High School PTSA After Prom Committee. Chincoteague High School. 9am - 3pm. 4586 Main Street. Admission $3 includes door prize. Concessions available.
Nov 26 - Annual Christmas Holiday Tree Lighting sponsored by Historic Main Street Merchants. Robert N. Reed Downtown Waterfront Park, Main Street. 5pm. Donations being accepted for 'Operation We Care' or bring canned goods for island food pantry. For more info call 484-995-6001.
Nov 26 - "Stuff the Police Car" at
Chincoteague Christmas Holiday Tree Lighting. Please bring a toy and place it in the late Corporal Donnie Wayne Tyndall's Accomack County Sheriff's Office patrol car. Help fill his car with toy's for kid's this Christmas in his honor!
Dec 1 - "Savor the Season" Progressive Home Tour. 6pm - 9pm. For reservations call 757-894-0924. Benefits Christmas by the Sea events.
chincoteaguechristmas.com
Dec 2 - Station 1 Pizza Night. New Church Volunteer Fire and Rescue. 5pm - 8pm. 4264 Firehouse Street, New Church.
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Dec 3 - Chincoteague Police Department
Toy Run. Meet at WalMart in Onley, VA. Depart 11am & ride to Mr. Paul's Restaurant, Chincoteague where lunch will be served. Entry fee: one new, unopened toy! ALSO -
"Toy Barrels" on Chincoteague are accepting new, unwrapped toys. Deadline is Dec 14.
Drop off locations:
Mr. Paul's Restaurant,
Family Dollar,
Comfort Suites,
Post Office,
Hampton Inn,
Dollar General,
Fairfield Inn &
Police Department (for larger items).
Dec 3 - Homes for the Holidays Tour. 11am - 4pm. Proceeds benefit island's Holiday Tree Lighting. Tickets $20 each at Sundial Books & Hollyhocks or call 484-995-6001. Bring a pair of NEW mittens, gloves, hats, or canned goods for the 'Warm Hands Warm Hearts Tree at the Corbin Hall tour home.
Dec 3 - Children's Christmas Party at American Legion Post 159. Noon - 2pm. 4023 Main Street. Free for ages 2-10. Make reservations at 757-336-9749. Storytelling, face painting, games and goody bags. Light lunch served.
Dec 3
- Chincoteague Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade 'O Little Town of Chincoteague". 7pm. Main Street.
Schedule of parade events. Parade line-up information will be posted to
chincoteaugechamber.com on Friday, December 2nd.
Inclement weather date Friday, Dec 9.
Dec 4 - Holiday Shopping Bazaar. St. Andrew's Catholic Church. 8am - 2pm. Admission $2 (ages 4+) or donation of non-perishable food item for food pantry. 6288 Church Street.
Dec 4 - Watercolor Art Class. Island Family YMCA. 1pm - 4pm. Beginners/intermediate class entitled "Magic Show." $35 including all materials except a toothbrush which everyone must bring. Payment due in advance to reserve spot. Limited to 10 spots. Make reservation at 757-336-6222.
Dec 7 - Annual Pancake Supper to support Kiwanis Club of Chincoteague. Bill's Prime Restaurant. 4:30pm - 7:30pm. 4040 Main Street. Donation $6. Tickets from Kiwanis Members, H&H Pharmacy and Mason Oil. No credit cards.
