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Light Up the Tracks Events Guide

Downtown Ashland Virginia lit up with over 10 thousand lights during Light Up the Tracks

For the next six weeks, Ashland's holiday spirit shines bright with festive foods, events, and over ten thousand lights. We call the celebration Light Up the Tracks!

Here’s a sneak peek, and you can find the full calendar of events here.

Illuminated Events
Nov 18 - Light Up the Tracks Celebration with Downtown Ashland Association
Nov 18 - Illuminated Costume Contest at the Light Up the Tracks Celebration
Nov 19 - Olde Time Holiday Parade with the Ashland Kiwanis Club
Nov 19 - Thanksgiving Floral Arranging Workshop at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center
Dec 2 - Holly Jolly Holiday Party at the Ashland Theatre
Dec 3 - Deck the Halls at Pine Grove Farm
Dec 9 - Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl & Concert With Origin Beer Lab
Dec 31 - Light the Way to 2024 at the Hanover Arts and Activites Center

Sleighing Shops
Dec 2 - Ashland Christmas Market
Dec 2 - England Street “Christmas Market” at Thrill of the Hunt
Nov 25 - Small Business Saturday in Downtown Ashland
Mon - Sat - Ashland Feed Store
Tues - Sat - Caravati's Architectural Salvage
Tues - Sun - Center of the Yarniverse
Tues - Sat - Changing Reins
Mon - Sun - Fin & Feather Pet Center
Mon - Sun - Hickory Creek Antiques
Tues - Sun - ReFunkIt
Tues - Sat - Thrill of the Hunt
Mon - Sun - Tiny Tim's Toys & Trains
Sat - The Shop at 112
Tues - Sat - Wagner Jewellers

Glow Shows
Every Saturday! - Caroling in Downtown Ashland
Weds - Sun - Fearfully Festive Escape Room at RED VEIN Escape
Fri - Sat - “Ghosts of Christmas Past” with Ashland Haunted History Tours
Fri - Sat - Live Concerts at Huddle Up Sports Bar
Fri - Sun - Ashland Museum & the Red Caboose Tours
Dec 1 - The Barter Players’ “Frosty the Snowman” at Ashland Theatre
Dec 1 - 3 - LUX Holiday Spectacular at Randolph-Macon College
Dec 3 - Richmond Symphony at Randolph-Macon College
Dec 7 - Choral and Instrumental Winter Concert with Randolph-Macon College
Dec 8 - 17 - “The Polar Express” at the Ashland Theatre
Dec 10 - Holiday Concert at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church
Dec 10 - “The Grinch” at the Ashland Theatre
Dec 15 - “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” at the Ashland Theatre
Dec 21 - “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Ashland Theatre

Festive Foods
Nov 23 - Thanksgiving Dinner at the Henry Clay Inn
Fridays - Wine Tasting at the Caboose Market and Cafe
Thursday to Monday - Dining at the Henry Clay Inn
Mon - Sat - Andy's Restaurant & Lounge
Mon - Sun - Ashland Meat Company at Cross Brothers
Wed - Sat - Ashland Pot Pie Company
Mon - Sun - Ban Thai
Mon - Sat - The Caboose Market & Cafe
Mon - Sun - Casa Herradura Family Mexican Restaurant
Mon - Sun - The Depot
Tues - Sat - Homemades by Suzanne
Wed - Sat - Huddle Up Sports Bar
Mon - Sun - Iron Horse Restaurant
Mon - Sun - Jake's Place
Tues - Sun - Origin Beer Lab
Mon - Sun - Sports Page Bar & Grill
Tues - Sat - Sugar Fix Bakery
Mon - Sun - SweetFrog
Mon - Sun - Trackside Kitchen and Wine