Urbanna Family Friendly Events

The 2023 Urbanna Polar Plunge and Chili Cook-Off was a huge success. Just under $1,100 was raised for our three local charities.The Urbanna Business Association wants to thank our participants, sponsors and volunteers for making it happen.

Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist!
9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Second Saturdays has been canceled due to rain

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages. Music by "Abbey Road" a Beatle's tribute band.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

On the grounds of a stately 17th century plantation, Arts in the Middle offers two days of entertainment in Virginia's River Realm with fine arts and fine crafts, music and local foods a stroll away from Urbanna, the area's most charming waterfront village.

ArtsInTheMiddle.com

Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist!
9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

Independence Day Festivities

Independence Day Boat Parade

Entry form, rules and details.

Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist!
9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

Founders Day: A Celebration of Urbanna's Colonial History

This year's presentation: "Separation of Church and State" featuring reenactors Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

Established in 1680, Urbanna is one of the oldest towns in America! Celebrate the founding of this port town starting with the tobacco and oyster trades. The balladeers fife and drums will begin the festivities at 10:15am in the heart of Urbanna. A presentation will be held at Urbanna Baptist Church, 121 Watling Street, Urbanna, VA at 11am.

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About the Friends of Urbanna

Sponsored by Friends of Urbanna

Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist!
9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist!
9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

Music, food, crafts, and entertainment. Fun for all ages.

4 to 8pm ~ Taber Park

Stock up on home grown and homemade treats, flowers and plants, just-picked produce, local pasture raised beef, fresh baked goods, artisan cheeses, clothing, jewelry, soaps, candles, local honey and who knows what else. Visit our special section just for local artist!
9am to 1pm

CLICK HERE to learn more about Participation or Sponsorship

From 4 to 7pm stroll along the charming streets of Urbanna while tasting samples of wine and oysters. Live music!

This is a very popular event. Get your ticket now!

Click here for complete details and to buy tickets.

Put on your spookiest or funniest costume and hit the streets like you’ve never done before. Halloween is the perfect time to celebrate it here with wicked music, ghoulish friends, and spooktacular beverages. Crawl to our favorite haunts in Urbanna!

The crawl itinerary:

1. Mi Jalisco Family Mexican Restaurant ~ 5 to 6pm
2. Little Jimmy's ~ 6 to 7pm
3. Something Different ~ 7 to 8pm
4. Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek ~ 8 to 11pm
   

Grab your favorite spooky drink, crawl the streets of Urbanna and enjoy some awesome music.

Urbanna Oyster Festival

Virginia’s official oyster festival. Highlights include Friday night’s Firemen’s Parade (7pm), Saturday’s Virginia State Oyster Shucking Contest (11am) and the right-out-of-Norman-Rockwell Oyster FestivalParade (2pm).

Friday: 9am to Midnight

Saturday: 9am to 6pm

A pop-up fine arts gallery celebrating the work of local artist, in the lobby of the Chesapeake Inn located at 250 Virginia Street.

Hours:
Thursday, November 30 ~ 1 to 6pm
Friday, December 1 ~ 9am to 9pm
Saturday, December 2 ~ 9am to 9pm

Reception with refreshments: Friday, December 1 ~ 5 to 8pm

Enjoy lunch while local models show you the latest fashions from Urbanna's boutiques.

11:30 am at Portside Grill on Urbanna Creek. Tickets $35.

Purchase tickets online below or ReSail Boutique.

Buy tickets here

Annual Lighting of the Trees

Join us for the annual festival of trees at 4:30pm December 2nd at the Town Green, 241 Virginia Street. There will be 16 trees decorated by local businesses, non-profit organizations and the local schools. The Middlesex High School Choir will be opening for the official lighting of the trees.

Voting is open to the public by ballot (located on the fence of the Town Green) and by votes on the Urbanna Facebook page. Voting begins at 5pm on Friday December 1st through Saturday December 2nd at 3pm. Winners will be announced at the lighting of the trees.

If you are interested in decorating a tree or helping sponsor this year’s event please contact Sandra Rudy – 804-837-1108

The famous Urbanna Christmas parade is now an all-day family event. It begins with “Breakfast with the Elves” and finishes with the spectacular Christmas parade. In between you’ll find alpacas, Christmas crafts for kids, wine tastings, a pet parade and more!

Click here for the full schedule and offerings.

Want to enter a float or participate in the parade? Click here

The Urbanna Holiday Home Tour was first imagined and hosted by Urbanna Beautification, Inc in 1985 to provide lamposts along Virginia Street. Throughout the years, UBI funded many projects that enhanced Urbanna's beauty and added to the enjoyment of the residents. The Urbanna Holiday Home Tour will continue in 2023, hosted by Urbanna Main Street in conjunction with UBI, on Saturday, December 9.

Tickets include admission to six homes and Urbanna Woman's Club

With the funds raised from ticket sales as well as contributions from supporters of our community, we plan to continue the work done through Urbanna Beautification, Inc. by improving signage in town, sponsoring art and mural projects, and undertaking other beautification efforts.

Buy Tickets Here

Climb into your toastiest PJs, grab your Golden Ticket and come aboard the Urbanna Polar Express.

Get ready for a journey to the North Pole with magical stops full of surprises and meet your favorite characters along the way. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be waiting at the North Pole for all Believers!

The Polar Express will run two magical nights with three runs each night.

Note: Preorder tickets are not available. Please go to https://urbanna.com and join our email list to receive updates on the Polar Express.

During the event “The Polar Express” movie will be playing on a 10 foot screen at the Town Office starting at 5:45pm, weather permiting.

Family members waiting for children aboard the Polar Express can relax in the comfort and Christmas beauty in the lobby at the Chesapeake Inn.

December 15 and 16
Boarding Times
5:00pm ~ 6:30pm ~ 8:00pm
Tickets are $20 per person.

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the Urbanna Town Office 15 minutes before your departure time.
2. Turn in your receipt for your Golden Tickets.
3. Board the Polar Express and Conductor will punch tickets.
4. Waiters will serve cookies from silver trays en route to the first stop, ReSail Boutique.
5. Leave ReSail Boutique to Portside Grill for hot chocolate or cider and a Holiday Model Train exhibit.
6. Board the Polar Express and head to the 51 Cross Street to view a winter wonderland and receive holiday gift bags.
7. From 51 Cross Street the Polar Express will go to the North Pole (The Chesapeake Inn) to meet Santa and Mrs. Clause and, if you're a believer, receive your Silver "Believe" Bell.
8. The Polar Express returns to Urbanna Town Office.

Please Read

1. We strongly request that only one adult per family accompanies the children so that as many children as possible can board. Children 2 and younger may ride on a parents lap for the price of a single ticket.
2. Please purchase no more than 4 tickets.
3. Bring your printed PayPal receipt to exchange for your golden tickets
4. Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. The Polar Express will depart promptly on schedule.
5. Children (and adults) are encouraged to wear their pajamas!
6. The boarding address is:
   Urbanna Town Office
   390 Virginia Street
   Urbanna, Virginia
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