Highlights of 2024 holiday events around Charles Town and Ranson, West Virginia:
Nov 30 – Historically Hip Holiday Kick-Off (downtown) Santa arrives between 10 am and noon.
Nov 30 – Ranson tree lighting 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dec 6 – Charles Town City Lighting (downtown). Santa arrives between 4 and 5:30 pm. Kids ornament making 4:00 to 5:30 pm. City lighting at 6:00 pm. Businesses open late.
Dec 7 – Charles Town — Ranson Christmas Parade (downtown). Begins at 2:00 pm.
Dec 6, 7, 8 and 14,15,16 – A Christmas Story at the Old Opera House
Dec 8 – Happy Retreat open house (600 Mordington Ave). 2:00 to 4:00 pm (HappyRetreat.org)
Dec 14 & 15 – Claymont Court open house (577 Claymont Mansion Dr). Noon – 3:00 pm (Claymont.org).
Dec 14 – Pizza with Santa (Ranson Civic Center). 11 am to 2 pm; Santa arrives at noon.
Dec 15 – Jazzy Christmas at Happy Retreat with Robert Sykes (600 Mordington Ave). 2:00 pm (HappyRetreat.org)
Dec 15 – Leg Lamp Paint Party at Abolitionist Ale Works (129 West Washington St). 2:00 to 5:00 pm. FB: Abolitionist Ale Works
Dec 15 – Jefferson County Community Chorus (Corner Connection, 129 East Washington St). 3:00 pm.
Dec 22 – Sounds of the Season, chamber music concert at Happy Retreat (600 Mordington Ave). 3:00 pm (HappyRetreat.org)
By Staff Contributor