As the holiday season starts, we, at the YJ Newspaper, have compiled a short list of fun holiday activities to do around Ashland! For a full list of events happening in Ashland, visit these links:
November 2025 Events December 2025 Events
Light Up The Tracks | November 22nd-January 1st
Location: Downtown Ashland
Description: Downtown Ashland is holding a mile-long light display, kicking off their 6 weeks of events.
Grand Illumination | November 22nd
Time: 3-6 pm with the tree lighting at 5 pm sharp
Location: Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005
For more information, visit this link
Olde Time Parade | November 23rd
Time: 2-4 pm (Parade), 11:30 am-4:30 pm (Market)
For more information, visit this link
“A Christmas Carol” Production at Randolph-Macon College | December 3rd-7th
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: Cobb-Kesler Theater, Center for the Performing Arts, 205 Henry St, Ashland, VA 23005
Caroling in Downtown Ashland | November 29th, December 6th, December 13th, December 20th
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, Ashland, VA 23005
About: Featuring local artists every Saturday from 5-7
For more information, visit this link
England Street Christmas Market | December 6th
Time: 11 am-4 pm
Location: Thrill of the Hunt, 315 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005
About: In partnership with the Thrill of the Hunt, this is a vintage market to get a head start on holiday shopping
For more information, visit this link
