Hospice of the Shenandoah Christmas Benefit 2025

Thursday, December 4th 2025 - 6:30 pm at Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church
1700 Lyndhurst Rd

It’s that time of year again — the Hospice of the Shenandoah Christmas Benefit Concert is back! Join us on Thursday, December 4th at the Waynesboro Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1700 Lyndhurst Road, with doors opening at 6:15pm and the concert starting at 7pm.

Come ring in the season with family and friends and enjoy an evening of amazing music from some of the valleys’ finest performers. You’ll hear the Faithful Men, vocalist Dr. Penelope Shumate, UVA CHoosE, the Melichenko Family, JMU Into Hymn, vocalist Mark Hackley, Pete & Ellen Vigour and Friends, and violinist Justina Hodgson — all sharing their gifts to support the Hospice of the Shenandoah.

Admission is free, and a free-will offering will be collected, with all proceeds benefiting the Hospice.

Hospice touches the lives of so many, both young and old, and this concert is a perfect way to give back while celebrating the season with music, community, and joy.

For more information, call 540-943-9452. Don’t miss it — mark your calendars for Thursday, December 4th!

Holiday Bazaar at Charlottesville Waldorf School

Friday, December 5th 2025 - All Day at Charlottesville Waldorf School
120 Waldorf School Road

Night Market – Friday, December 5 – 6pm – 9pm
Adults only!

Begin the holiday season with an enchanting evening just for adults. The Holiday Bazaar Night Market offers a relaxed and festive night out, featuring a curated selection of over 25 artisan vendors, live music, and the warm glow of twinkling lights. Enjoy seasonal drinks and snacks as you browse unique, handcrafted gifts in a cozy, twinkle-light setting. This special night invites you to slow down, connect with friends, and savor the magic of the season.

Admission is free, donations are accepted.

Family Bazaar – Saturday, December 6 – 10am – 4pm
Family friendly – fun for all!

On Saturday, the Charlottesville Waldorf School campus transforms into a holiday wonderland for all ages. Families are invited to enjoy a day filled with unique crafts and activities, puppet shows, festive performances, and delicious seasonal treats. Explore our bustling marketplace of local artisans and makers, offering one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures. With joyful activities, holiday shopping, and the warmth of community, the Family Bazaar is a tradition that delights children and adults alike.

Admission is free, activity tickets will be sold on-site.

Visitors to the Holiday Bazaar can try several unique crafts and activities, led and instructed by our schoolteachers, parents, guardians, and middle school students. Holiday Bazaar activity tickets are small wooden stars, sold for $2 each at the ticket table near the entrance. Each activity costs between 1 star (each item in the Secret Garden) and 10 stars (to make a large wreath).

Create your own natural beeswax candle: gently dip a wick into golden melted wax, allowing each delicate layer to cool and build, to craft your own beautiful, natural beeswax candle.

Button making: design and create your own unique buttons—choose your artwork, press, and take home a one-of-a-kind accessory!

Children are invited to their very own shopping experience at the Holiday Bazaar! The Secret Garden, filled with small, handcrafted items, is open only for the children. Each item costs 1 star ($2 tickets sold at the front gate).

Good Eats and Tasty Treats
The food court at the Holiday Bazaar will feature local food trucks offering lunch and snacks.
Interested in participating? Contact vendors@cwaldorf.org.

Visit the Sweets and Snacks Shop!
Find hand-baked sweets and tasty snacks in the Sweets and Snacks Shop – cookies and cakes will be served for eating right away or taking home to enjoy later.

Minutemen MC Toy Lift Ride 2025

Friday, December 5th 2025 - 10:00 am at Riverside North
1770 Timberwood Blvd.

Once again, 97.5 3WV is an official collection point for Toy Lift with the Minutemen Motorcycle Club, helping to put smiles on the faces of boys and girls in Central Virginia this holiday season!

You can drop off your new, unwrapped toys here at the studios at 1140 Rose Hill Drive, Monday through Thursday, 8am until 5pm through December 4th.

All the toys stay local. The families Toy Lift serves come from Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson. The toys collected from the Toy Lift event go directly back to those families.

On Friday, December 5th, the official day of Toy Lift 2025, the Minutemen MC will deliver the toys they’ve collected from their many drop off points in the area to Fashion Square Mall. 

You can join the ride!  They’ll be meeting at Riverside North at Forest Lakes Shopping Center at 10:00am on Friday, December 5th.  They’ll ride out at 11:30am and deliver the toys to Fashion Square Mall. 

Cost is $10/rider and a new, unwrapped toy.

Toy Lift began in 1988 when founder Tom Powell decided to perch himself eighty feet up in a bucket truck at the corner of Hydraulic Rd. & 29. He stayed there until people donated 1,000 toys, which he then distributed to local children. Since then, Toy Lift has grown into a huge annual community event with food, entertainment, and media coverage, raising over 20,000 toys each year.

Links to Donate funds via PayPal & Venmo HERE

VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!  CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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Early / Remote Drop Off Locations

Charlottesville Radio Group:  1140 Rose Hill Drive in Charlottesville weekdays and the Minutemen Motorcycle Club will deliver them on your behalf

Be a “Claus for a Cause” with the Arc of the Piedmont

Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 12:00 am at The Downtown Mall
700 E Main St

Imagine hundreds of happy Santas walking or running through Charlottesville’s most festive streets, and you’re visualizing The Arc’s annual Santa Fun Run.

This cherished community event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.

The Run takes place along a one-mile route on the downtown mall.

Registration includes a Santa suit or elf ears, light refreshments before the race, and photo ops with The Arc’s very own Santa! Be a “Claus for a Cause” and bring your friends, families, wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs for a fun day walking, riding, or running in support of The Arc’s mission.

All proceeds from this merry event go directly toward helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Charlottesville and the surrounding community live fuller, more independent lives.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Adults – $25 / Children 4-12 years – $15 / 3 years and younger is FREE!

EVENT LOCATION:

The start & finish lines are at the Charlottesville Downtown Mall in front of Ting Pavilion

Registration check-in:

9:00 AM- 9:30AM
Run/Walk begins @ 10:00 AM
PICK UP YOUR SANTA SUIT EARLY:

Join us on Friday, December 5th, 4pm – 7pm at Random Row Brewery to pick up your Santa suit early!

Mention the Arc when you order a beer, and Random Row will donate a portion of proceeds to the Arc!

RUN DETAILS:

The Run Distance is approximately 1 mile

Enjoy lite snacks and cocoa starting at 9:00 AM before the run/walk begins. Participants will follow the 1-mile route beginning and finishing at Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall.

Spectators are welcome along the mall and along the 1-mile route. The Santa Run will take place rain, snow, or shine! Unfortunately, no refunds can be granted.

John Santoski with the Arc of the Piedmont stopped by the Community Cubbie with all the details on this years “Santa Fun Run”!

5th Annual MerryMarket at Forrest Green Farm

Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at Forrest Green Farm
2317 Evergreen Rd.

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at the 5th Annual MerryMarket at Forrest Green Farm! This festive event is the perfect way to support your local community while enjoying the magic of holiday shopping.

What to Expect:

• Local Artisan Vendors: Find unique, handcrafted gifts from talented makers in your area.

• Themed Gift Boxes: Explore our carefully curated holiday boxes, perfect for giving (or keeping!).

• Food Trucks & Sampling Tent: Treat your taste buds to delicious local flavors while sipping on seasonal beverages.

• Holiday Cheer: Embrace the spirit of the season with live music, festive decorations, and family-friendly fun.

Why Attend:
Every purchase supports local farms, artisans, and food vendors, helping to keep our community thriving. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift or just want to soak in the holiday atmosphere, MerryMarket at Forrest Green Farm has something for everyone.

📍 Don’t miss it — shop local, give local, and celebrate the season at Forrest Green Farm!

Four County Players-5th Annual Holiday Bazaar

Saturday, December 6th 2025 - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Barboursville Community Park
5256 Governor Barbour Street

• Cookies by Lita
• Paint It Orange
• Pillows by Pat
• Honey Springs Bees
• Kay’s Cross Stitch
• Papa’s Handcrafted Hardwoods
• ADesign
• AJ Mabie Designs
• Soaps by Lisa
• Epilogue Book Shop
• NikNak Creative
• Windy Hill Gourdcraft
• Hack and Jack Designs
• The Collected Cottage
• Four Sisters
• Viva Handcrafted Jewelry
• Cozy and Crafted