From delicious treats and holiday parades to roaming carolers and handmade treasures, this year’s Cooperative Living Holiday Guide features unique gift ideas and opportunities to enjoy festive fun across the commonwealth.
KRIS KRINGLE MARKET
Discover the magic of the season at the Kris Kringle Market in Middletown, Va. This event is hosted by Belle Grove Plantation on Saturday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland filled with unique gifts, delicious treats and festive fun. Explore vendor booths offering handcrafted treasures perfect for your holiday shopping list. Savor the flavors of locally made food, enjoy the sounds of roaming carolers and create lasting memories with exciting activities for kids of all ages. Early shoppers who arrive on Saturday between 10 a.m. and noon will be charged an entry fee of $2 per adult (children 12 and under are free). For all other times, admission is free. For more information, visit bellegrove.org.
HIGHLAND COUNTY
Join the picturesque mountain community of Highland County, Va., at Wintertide on Dec. 6. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with a craft vendor market, visit from Santa Claus and a Christmas parade. For more information on Wintertide, or to find out more about Highland County attractions like the Sounding Knob Fire Tower or Barn Quilt Trail, visit highlandcounty.org.
COOPERATIVE LIVING
Finally, if you’re still stuck on what to give, consider Cooperative Living magazine. For $10, you can give a year’s worth of happy reading to the recipient of your choice. To give a gift subscription, contact Sonja Kinney at [email protected]. All of us at Cooperative Living wish our readers and their families a very happy, healthy and safe holiday season!
