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Soak up what’s special in this riverfront community of shops, restaurants, museums and ecotourism.

10/30/2026

Looking for something different to do this weekend? Make the Tappahannock Mural Trail part of your plans. Walk downtown, discover the murals, check in through the app and explore more of the district along the way.

Start your trail: downtowntappahannock.org/mural-trail

10/29/2026

Downtown businesses: want to be part of one of the newest traditions in The Secrets of the North Pole? 🍪🎄

We’re inviting local businesses to participate in the North Pole Cookie Crawl on Saturday, November 28.

Participating businesses will:

🍪 Provide approximately four dozen cookies or small treats
🏪 Welcome Cookie Crawlers from 3–6 PM
🛍 Have an opportunity to showcase their business and Small Business Saturday offers
📣 Receive promotional visibility through HDT’s holiday campaign

Our goal is at least 12 participating locations, creating a fun reason for residents and visitors to discover businesses throughout Downtown Tappahannock.

Business registration closes November 10.

Interested? Comment below or contact us at 804.443.4050 today!

10/28/2026

🎨 The Tappahannock Mural Trail is ready to explore! Discover public art throughout downtown, use the Historic Downtown Tappahannock app to check in at each stop, and experience the stories behind the murals along the way.

Start here: downtowntappahannock.org/mural-trail

10/27/2026

This year, Small Business Saturday in Downtown Tappahannock isn't just a shopping trip — it’s the beginning of our Christmas celebration. 🎄🛍️

On November 28, make a day of it:

🛍️ SHOP LOCAL throughout Downtown Tappahannock
🍪 CRAWL the North Pole Cookie Crawl from 3–6 PM
🎄 GATHER at 223 Prince Street for the Tree Lighting at 6 PM

Shop. Crawl. Gather. Light the tree.

When you spend the day downtown, you’re not only checking names off your Christmas list — you're supporting the local businesses that help make our community special.

Get your ticket on our event page: downtowntappahannock.org/holiday

10/22/2026

What exactly happens at the North Pole when no one is looking? 🤫🎅

On Saturday, December 5, we may finally find out.

This year’s Historic Downtown Tappahannock Christmas Parade brings The Secrets of the North Pole to life — and parade participants are invited to have some fun with the theme.

Think elves, workshops, reindeer, Christmas mail, toys, snowy scenes, secret North Pole departments…or whatever your imagination says might be happening up north.

🎄 Christmas Parade
📅 Saturday, December 5
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Tappahannock

Want to be part of the parade? Registration is open through November 10.

Sign up on our event page: downtowntappahannock.org/holiday

10/20/2026

Some Christmas traditions just feel like home. ❤️🎄

On Saturday, November 28, gather with us as Historic Downtown Tappahannock lights the Christmas tree at 6 PM.

And Santa plans to make time for a few photos before and after the big moment:

🎅 Santa Photos: 5:30–6 PM
🎄 Tree Lighting: 6 PM
🎅 Santa Photos: 6:15–6:45 PM

Spend the afternoon shopping local and enjoying the North Pole Cookie Crawl, then meet us at 223 Prince Street as we welcome the Christmas season together.

It’s all part of The Secrets of the North Pole.

10/16/2026

The weather is going to be perfect! Grab your friends and a chair and come to the homecoming parade at 5:00 pm in Tappahannock.

10/14/2026

2 DAYS TO GO 💜💛
Homecoming Friday is almost here.
📣 Parade: 5:00 PM
🎉 Tailgate: around 6:00 PM
🏈 Game: 7:00 PM
Get ready, Essex. Let’s go Trojans!

10/13/2026

We promised there were secrets to uncover…here’s the first. 🍪✨

On Saturday, November 28, the North Pole Cookie Crawl comes to Historic Downtown Tappahannock from 3–6 PM.

Cookie Crawlers will make their way through participating locations, collecting sweet treats while discovering local businesses and enjoying Small Business Saturday downtown.

🎟 Cookie Crawl tins: $25
📍 Historic Downtown Tappahannock
🕒 3–6 PM

Participating locations and additional details will be revealed as we get closer.

Then, when the Cookie Crawl ends, the Christmas magic continues at Central Park with the Tree Lighting at 6 PM.

Save the date. This is one secret worth tasting.

Address

315 Duke Street
Tappahannock, VA
22560

Telephone

+18047999419

Website

https://downtowntappahannock.org/

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