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12th Annual Crozet Jingle Jog - Looking for a little fresh air and community spirit on Christmas? Join your neighbors for the 12th Annual Crozet Jingle Jog on Christmas morning!

The Jingle Jog community event starts at 11:00 AM sharp in front of The Lodge at Old Trail.

Walk, bike, run, or just bundle up and join the fun—everyone is welcome. There are no fees and no formal registration required; it’s just a great, casual way to move your legs and enjoy the community.

Time: 11:00 AM, Christmas Morning
Location: In front of The Lodge at Old Trail
Cost: Free!

While no registration is required, you can let the organizers know you plan to attend (or sign up for updates) at this Google Form →

Warrior Schmitz Reaches 1,000 Career Points - Huge congrats to Western Albemarle's Emma Schmitz! She scored her 1,000th career point during the team's 51-35 win over Albemarle. Read the story in the Daily Progress

Blue Christmas Service Offers Comfort to Those Hurting This Holiday Season -For those carrying grief or sadness this holiday season, Crozet United Methodist Church and Tabor Presbyterian Church invite you to a joint Blue Christmas Service: A Service of Wholeness and Healing on Sunday, December 21st at 5:30 PM. The service will be held at Tabor Presbyterian Church.

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Things to do

Thursday, Dec 18th

Merry Mingle | Oakencroft Farm & Winery | 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Winter Wander | Boar's Head Resort | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Boardgame Night (The End Games) | Meetup | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Crozet Trails Run | Starr Hill Brewery | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Paint + Sip: "Holiday Cheer" | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Kickin’ Country Line Dancin’ | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | $5

The Front Porch Presents: Songwriter's Open Mic | Potters Craft Cider | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Adam Larrabee Quartet | Batesville Market | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM | $10.00

A Christmas Carol 2025 (Performance) | American Shakespeare Center | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Ticketed

Thursday’s Complete Event List → 

Friday, Dec 19th

Winter Wander | Boar's Head Resort | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Waynesboro Choral Society Holiday Songs | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

"Christmas Vacation" Charity Pop-Up Bar | Flying Fox Vineyard | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

Music Bingo | Grace Estate Winery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | FREE

Blake Hunter & The Gatherers | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $10.00

Live Music At The Edge: Porch Dogs | Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

🚧 WAIT! Don’t miss 16 more Friday events (e.g. Wildrock at the Library) that we only have on our website. CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM ALL →

Saturday, Dec 20th

2025 Christmas Bird Count | Piedmont Bird Club | 12:30 - 10:00 AM | FREE

Young Birder's Club | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | FREE

Appalachian Trail-Milam Gap to Fishers Gap-8.4 Miles-Mod Strenuous | Meetup.com | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | FREE

11th Annual Wassail | Potters Craft Cider | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | $15

Breakfast w/Santa | Boar's Head Resort | 9:00 - 12:00 PM | Ticketed

Saturday Stories & More! | Crozet Library | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FREE

Model Train Exhibit Open House | Augusta County Railroad Museum | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | FREE

Little Naturalists - Saturday | Ivy Creek Natural Area | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

Biscuit Run Park Hike: ~ 5 miles Easy to slightly moderate hike | Meetup | 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | FREE

A Vineyard Holiday | King Family Vineyards | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | FREE

Scrabble Club | Waynesboro Library | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | FREE

UVA Women's Basketball vs. Winthrop | John Paul Jones Arena | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Ticketed

North Pole Express | Crozet Trolley Company | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Ticketed

Collage and Multimedia Workshop | Art Hive | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | $20

A Christmas Carol 2025 (Performance) | American Shakespeare Center | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Ticketed

Mini Merry Violin Melodies | Fallen Tree Vineyard | 2:30 - 5:30 PM | FREE

Winter Wander | Boar's Head Resort | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Veritas Illuminated | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

2025 Lantern Tours | Frontier Culture Museum | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

UVA Men's Basketball vs. Maryland | John Paul Jones Arena | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

"Christmas Vacation" Charity Pop-Up Bar | Flying Fox Vineyard | 6:00 - 9:00 PM

A Night of Old School Country with Ian Gilliam & Charlie Bell! | Batesville Market | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | $10.00

Gone Country | Pro Re Nata - PRN | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | $10

Alex & Friends Live | Seven Arrows Brewing Company | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Live Music At The Edge: Mercy Creek | Wintergreen Resort | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | FREE

Hypes for the Holidays – December 20Th at the Foundry! Where the Holidays Hit Harder!! | Basic City Beer Co. | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

More Saturday events posted here →

Sunday, Dec 21st

First Day of Winter: Big Run Loop | Meetup | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM | FREE

Brunch With Santa | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Gingerbread House Workshop | Boar's Head Resort | 1:00 - 3:00 PM | Ticketed

Santa in the Stables | Stable Craft Brewing Company | 1:00 - 4:00 PM | FREE

Jon Spear | Glass House Winery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

An Lar Traditional Irish Band | Batesville Market | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Ty Burkhardt Live | Potters Craft Cider | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | FREE

Snowbound by Peter Quilter | Silver Line Theater Exchange | 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Ticketed

Winter Wander | Boar's Head Resort | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Veritas Illuminated | Veritas Vineyard & Winery | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Ticketed

Blue Christmas Service | Tabor Presbyterian Church with CUMC | 5:30 - 6:30 PM | FREE

Sunday’s Full Event Calendar →

Dec 22nd-24th

Winter Wonderland Workshop for Tweens & Teens | Crozet Library | Mon, Dec 22nd | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | FREE

UVA Men's Basketball vs. American | John Paul Jones Arena | Mon, Dec 22nd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Ticketed

Family Cookie Decorating | Pro Re Nata - PRN | Mon, Dec 22nd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | $30

DIY Candle Making for Tweens | Crozet Library | Mon, Dec 22nd | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | FREE

Chess Club | Waynesboro Library | Tue, Dec 23rd | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | FREE

Trivia With Olivia | Starr Hill Brewery | Tue, Dec 23rd | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | FREE

Christmas Eve Storytime with Local Author Hannah Barnaby | Bluebird & Co. | Wed, Dec 24th | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | FREE

Christmas Eve Dinner | Old Trail Restoration Restaurant | Wed, Dec 24th | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fancy Pajama Nights At A Christmas Carol (Performance) | American Shakespeare Center | Wed, Dec 24th | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Ticketed

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