A Trail Town Christmas
December in Damascus - Trail Town USA is the place to be for the holidays! Find holiday events and specials all December long. Kick off the holiday season with our Tree Lighting Ceremony, pick out your own Fraser Fir tree to decorate at home, celebrate and see Santa at the Christmas parade, stop by local businesses for holiday gifts, and take a twirl at the contra dance.
A Trail Town Christmas - event flyer
Email info (at) damascus.org to add an event to the calendar.
November 26 - Tree Lighting Ceremony at Laurel Creek Park - Tree sales kick-off at 12pm, Santa 1-4pm, live music by Calvary's Chosen 5-7pm, tree lighting at 6pm. 25ft community tree donated by Doe Valley Farm - event flyer
November 26 to December 3 - Christmas Tree Sales and holiday vendors at Laurel Creek Park until December 2nd or sold out; Frasier Fir tree sales to benefit the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department; open Weekdays 12-7pm and Saturdays 10-7pm. Trees for sale from Wolverton Mountain Fraser Firs. Tree Sale Pricing: 4'-5' - $50, 5'-6' - $60, 6'-7' - $70, 7'-8'- $80, 8'-9' - $90 - event flyer
December 1 to 31 - Holiday Lights Tour throughout Damascus - Walk, bike or drive to tour the lights! Prizes for winners of the holiday lights decorating contest.
December 2 - First Fridays with Damascus businesses, extended hours and holiday specials 5-8pm
December 2 - Christmas Parade at 7pm in downtown Damascus, featuring a Parade Float Contest and the Damascus Loves Dogs Holiday Costume Contest. The parade will be led by the Clydesdale team of Bart Long & Associates Realty and Auction, LLC. Santa will be at the Fire Hall after the parade. Email clerk@damascus.org for the Parade Entry Form.
December 2-4 - Shop 'Til You Drop at the Trail Town Event Center - holiday market with local vendors and live music, open Friday 2-9, Saturday 12-8, and Sunday 12-6
December 3 - Chestnuts Roasting at the Damascus Trail Center 5-7pm, hosted by the American Chestnut Foundation - roast chestnuts on an open fire and learn the history of the American Chestnut
December 7 - Gnome for the Holidays at the Damascus Library at 4pm - Make your own Christmas gnome; all craft supplies are provided.
December 7 - Visit with Santa at Food City from 6 to 8pm.
December 10 - Christmas Brunch with JOY Women's Ministry at First Baptist Church, 9am to 12pm
December 11 - Christmas Caroling with First Baptist Church, downtown starting at 6pm
December 16 - Caroling with Holston High School Choir, downtown on Friday morning.
December 16 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance at the Rock School Auditorium (2023 dates: March 24, June 23, September 22), Dance from 8 to 11pm, beginners' lesson beforehand at 7pm; dance called by Warren Doyle, music by Bob Kogut & Friends - event flyer
December 17 - Dulcimer Concert at the Damascus Library at 3pm - Come and enjoy a holiday dulcimer concert by Tammy Martin. Refreshments provided.
December 21 - Gift Wrapping Session at the Damascus Library 4-6pm - Come and wrap your holiday gifts! Supplies are provided or bring your own. Expert wrapping assistance available.
January 1 - First Day Hike at Virginia State Parks - Find a ranger led hike or choose your own adventure at nearby Grayson Highlands State Park or Hungry Mother State Park. Enjoy free parking at state parks on January 1st.
Email info (at) damascus.org to add an event to the calendar.
November 26 - Tree Lighting Ceremony at Laurel Creek Park - Tree sales kick-off at 12pm, Santa 1-4pm, live music by Calvary's Chosen 5-7pm, tree lighting at 6pm. 25ft community tree donated by Doe Valley Farm - event flyer
November 26 to December 3 - Christmas Tree Sales and holiday vendors at Laurel Creek Park until December 2nd or sold out; Frasier Fir tree sales to benefit the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department; open Weekdays 12-7pm and Saturdays 10-7pm. Trees for sale from Wolverton Mountain Fraser Firs. Tree Sale Pricing: 4'-5' - $50, 5'-6' - $60, 6'-7' - $70, 7'-8'- $80, 8'-9' - $90 - event flyer
December 1 to 31 - Holiday Lights Tour throughout Damascus - Walk, bike or drive to tour the lights! Prizes for winners of the holiday lights decorating contest.
December 2 - First Fridays with Damascus businesses, extended hours and holiday specials 5-8pm
December 2 - Christmas Parade at 7pm in downtown Damascus, featuring a Parade Float Contest and the Damascus Loves Dogs Holiday Costume Contest. The parade will be led by the Clydesdale team of Bart Long & Associates Realty and Auction, LLC. Santa will be at the Fire Hall after the parade. Email clerk@damascus.org for the Parade Entry Form.
December 2-4 - Shop 'Til You Drop at the Trail Town Event Center - holiday market with local vendors and live music, open Friday 2-9, Saturday 12-8, and Sunday 12-6
December 3 - Chestnuts Roasting at the Damascus Trail Center 5-7pm, hosted by the American Chestnut Foundation - roast chestnuts on an open fire and learn the history of the American Chestnut
December 7 - Gnome for the Holidays at the Damascus Library at 4pm - Make your own Christmas gnome; all craft supplies are provided.
December 7 - Visit with Santa at Food City from 6 to 8pm.
December 10 - Christmas Brunch with JOY Women's Ministry at First Baptist Church, 9am to 12pm
December 11 - Christmas Caroling with First Baptist Church, downtown starting at 6pm
December 16 - Caroling with Holston High School Choir, downtown on Friday morning.
December 16 - Trail Town Twirl Contra Dance at the Rock School Auditorium (2023 dates: March 24, June 23, September 22), Dance from 8 to 11pm, beginners' lesson beforehand at 7pm; dance called by Warren Doyle, music by Bob Kogut & Friends - event flyer
December 17 - Dulcimer Concert at the Damascus Library at 3pm - Come and enjoy a holiday dulcimer concert by Tammy Martin. Refreshments provided.
December 21 - Gift Wrapping Session at the Damascus Library 4-6pm - Come and wrap your holiday gifts! Supplies are provided or bring your own. Expert wrapping assistance available.
January 1 - First Day Hike at Virginia State Parks - Find a ranger led hike or choose your own adventure at nearby Grayson Highlands State Park or Hungry Mother State Park. Enjoy free parking at state parks on January 1st.
Christmas Worship Services
Sunday, December 11
- Christmas Breakfast and Carol Singalong at Soul's Harbor Church at 10am
Saturday, December 17
- Lift Him Up Christmas Worship at Soul's Harbor Church at 6pm
Sunday, December 18
- Children's Choir Performance at First Baptist Church at 10:30am
- Harp Performance by Sandra Parker at Damascus United Methodist Church at 11am
- Lift Him Up Christmas Worship at Soul's Harbor Church at 6pm
Wednesday, December 21
- Caroling and Hot Cocoa at One Way Ministries at 6:30pm
Saturday, December 24
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Damascus United Methodist Church at 6pm
- Christmas Eve Worship Service at First Baptist Church at 7pm
Sunday, December 25
- Christmas Breakfast and Worship at One Way Ministries at 10am
- Christmas Communion and Worship at Soul's Harbor Church at 10:30am
Email info (at) damascus.org to add an event to the calendar.
- Christmas Breakfast and Carol Singalong at Soul's Harbor Church at 10am
Saturday, December 17
- Lift Him Up Christmas Worship at Soul's Harbor Church at 6pm
Sunday, December 18
- Children's Choir Performance at First Baptist Church at 10:30am
- Harp Performance by Sandra Parker at Damascus United Methodist Church at 11am
- Lift Him Up Christmas Worship at Soul's Harbor Church at 6pm
Wednesday, December 21
- Caroling and Hot Cocoa at One Way Ministries at 6:30pm
Saturday, December 24
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Damascus United Methodist Church at 6pm
- Christmas Eve Worship Service at First Baptist Church at 7pm
Sunday, December 25
- Christmas Breakfast and Worship at One Way Ministries at 10am
- Christmas Communion and Worship at Soul's Harbor Church at 10:30am
Email info (at) damascus.org to add an event to the calendar.