Downtown Lexington Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31 • 3:30 to 5:00 pm
On Halloween Day, Thursday, October 31, children 12 and under along with their parents or guardians are invited to the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Main Street Lexington, and underwritten by the generous merchants of the community, the afternoon features sidewalk trick-or-treating along with live entertainment. A dance performance at the Old Courthouse Square is scheduled by the youth group from Halestone Dance Studio. At 4:00 pm, Mark Cline, of Enchanted Castle Studios, will surprise us with an incredible illusion or do a life-size, living skeleton dance on the corner of Nelson and Main Streets.
As a safety precaution, the central downtown streets will be closed to traffic during the afternoon of Halloween to allow the safe passage of the little ones. Closed from 3:15 to 5 pm will be: Main Street between Preston Street to Henry Street; Washington Street from Randolph Street to Jefferson Street; Nelson Street from Randolph Street to Jefferson Street. Lexington Police Department members will be on hand to help direct the flow of pedestrians. Caution while driving is urged.
Thursday, October 31 • 3:30 to 5:00 pm
On Halloween Day, Thursday, October 31, children 12 and under along with their parents or guardians are invited to the annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Main Street Lexington, and underwritten by the generous merchants of the community, the afternoon features sidewalk trick-or-treating along with live entertainment. A dance performance at the Old Courthouse Square is scheduled by the youth group from Halestone Dance Studio. At 4:00 pm, Mark Cline, of Enchanted Castle Studios, will surprise us with an incredible illusion or do a life-size, living skeleton dance on the corner of Nelson and Main Streets.
As a safety precaution, the central downtown streets will be closed to traffic during the afternoon of Halloween to allow the safe passage of the little ones. Closed from 3:15 to 5 pm will be: Main Street between Preston Street to Henry Street; Washington Street from Randolph Street to Jefferson Street; Nelson Street from Randolph Street to Jefferson Street. Lexington Police Department members will be on hand to help direct the flow of pedestrians. Caution while driving is urged.
24th annual Candlelight Processional and Tree Lighting • Friday, November 29th
5:15 p.m. line-up begins at Main St. entrance to Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Processional begins at 5:30 p.m.
On Friday, November 29th, the 24th annual Candlelight Processional and Tree Lighting will take place. The Processional will form up at 5:15 p.m. at the Main Street entrance to the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery where candles and holiday songbooks will be distributed. Participants are encouraged to join the group at that location. At 5:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the Processional down Main Street in a horse drawn carriage provided by the Lexington Carriage Company. The Processional will turn onto Washington Street, then Jefferson Street and arrive at Hopkins Green, where caroling will continue and hot cocoa will be served. The community tree will be lit to officially usher in the holiday season. Again this year, local musicians of Trio Festivo will be leading the musical program at the Green. Finally, the Rockbridge SPCA will be displaying luminaries at Hopkins Green in honor or memory of pets or people; for more information visit rockbridgespca.net. As always, the Processional is family-friendly, open to all, and free of charge.
5:15 p.m. line-up begins at Main St. entrance to Stonewall Jackson Cemetery. Processional begins at 5:30 p.m.
On Friday, November 29th, the 24th annual Candlelight Processional and Tree Lighting will take place. The Processional will form up at 5:15 p.m. at the Main Street entrance to the Stonewall Jackson Cemetery where candles and holiday songbooks will be distributed. Participants are encouraged to join the group at that location. At 5:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will lead the Processional down Main Street in a horse drawn carriage provided by the Lexington Carriage Company. The Processional will turn onto Washington Street, then Jefferson Street and arrive at Hopkins Green, where caroling will continue and hot cocoa will be served. The community tree will be lit to officially usher in the holiday season. Again this year, local musicians of Trio Festivo will be leading the musical program at the Green. Finally, the Rockbridge SPCA will be displaying luminaries at Hopkins Green in honor or memory of pets or people; for more information visit rockbridgespca.net. As always, the Processional is family-friendly, open to all, and free of charge.
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Saturday, November 30 is
Small Business Saturday! Support your area businesses by shopping local! Saturday, November 30th, is Small Business Saturday, a national program encouraging shoppers to patronize local and independent businesses in their community. It is also the kickoff day for the month-long “Love Lexington Lotto” sweepstakes. For the sixth year in a row, this game invites everyone downtown to pick up an entry card at any one of the 20+ participating shops and restaurants, gather stickers from each business, and enter to win a $1,000 shopping spree. The game begins on November 30 and completed cards are due by 5 pm on December 24th. Players must be 18 years or older and there is no purchase necessary. It’s a fun way to see all that downtown Lexington has to offer. |
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Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade, Friday, December 6 • 6:00 p.m.
Theme: “Festive Friends - Furry & Feathered”
The theme of this year’s Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6, is “Festive Friends - Furry & Feathered.” Entry applications will be available online beginning Friday, November 1. You may also pick up applications at the Main Street Lexington office, 101 S. Main St. above Wells Fargo Bank, or the Chamber of Commerce office at 18 E. Nelson St.
Main Street will be ablaze with lights on floats and fire trucks, and there will be a wide assortment of performing groups, including dancers and marching bands, along with scout troops, politicians, and local businesses. The parade begins at 6 pm. and will take place rain or shine, and only canceled for very inclement weather. Check mainstreetlexington.org for updates.
Theme: “Festive Friends - Furry & Feathered”
The theme of this year’s Downtown Lexington Christmas Parade on Friday, December 6, is “Festive Friends - Furry & Feathered.” Entry applications will be available online beginning Friday, November 1. You may also pick up applications at the Main Street Lexington office, 101 S. Main St. above Wells Fargo Bank, or the Chamber of Commerce office at 18 E. Nelson St.
Main Street will be ablaze with lights on floats and fire trucks, and there will be a wide assortment of performing groups, including dancers and marching bands, along with scout troops, politicians, and local businesses. The parade begins at 6 pm. and will take place rain or shine, and only canceled for very inclement weather. Check mainstreetlexington.org for updates.
Jingle Bell Run, Saturday, December 7 • 10:00 a.m.
The 7th Annual Jingle Bell Run will follow the next morning, Saturday, December 7, bright and early at 10:00 a.m. The streets of Lexington will ring with the sound of tiny bells attached to the feet of runners in the 5K or walkers in the 1-mile loop. People of all abilities are invited to take part in this fundraiser for Main Street Lexington. As usual, the wearing of fun holiday costumes by all participants is encouraged; children in strollers and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome to walk or run. Children two to six years old can test their legs in the Tot Trot across the Nelson Street bridge (prizes for all who participate!). Plan to stick around following the race to enjoy hot cocoa, the costume contest, and the Jingle Bell Raffle, with prizes provided by local downtown businesses! Plus: Entry fees to the run and the race include a pair of custom-made running socks emblazoned with the logo and “LoveLexVa” on the sole. Visit mainstreetlexington.org for more information; to register for the race, visit runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lexington/MainStreetLexingtonJingleBellRun. This year’s race is generously sponsored by CornerStone Bank and Kendal at Lexington.
The 7th Annual Jingle Bell Run will follow the next morning, Saturday, December 7, bright and early at 10:00 a.m. The streets of Lexington will ring with the sound of tiny bells attached to the feet of runners in the 5K or walkers in the 1-mile loop. People of all abilities are invited to take part in this fundraiser for Main Street Lexington. As usual, the wearing of fun holiday costumes by all participants is encouraged; children in strollers and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome to walk or run. Children two to six years old can test their legs in the Tot Trot across the Nelson Street bridge (prizes for all who participate!). Plan to stick around following the race to enjoy hot cocoa, the costume contest, and the Jingle Bell Raffle, with prizes provided by local downtown businesses! Plus: Entry fees to the run and the race include a pair of custom-made running socks emblazoned with the logo and “LoveLexVa” on the sole. Visit mainstreetlexington.org for more information; to register for the race, visit runsignup.com/Race/VA/Lexington/MainStreetLexingtonJingleBellRun. This year’s race is generously sponsored by CornerStone Bank and Kendal at Lexington.
Ongoing Monthly Meetings
Want to hear about what Main Street Lexington is doing? Here are our monthly, open meetings; feel free to join us anytime.
Email info@mainstreetlexington.org for more information.
Economic Vitality Committee:
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., Lexington Presbyterian Church, Room 111
Helps existing businesses and encourages new business downtown; does market research; tackles workforce issues, encourages more downtown residential living.
1. Creates an inventory of available properties downtown
2. Researches available tax credits for downtown property owners
3. Helps to facilitate publicity of downtown properties
4. Hosts the Upstairs & Underground Property Tour
Organization Committee:
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m., Lexington Presbyterian Church, Room 111
1. Hosts Community Forums
2. Fundraises for Main Street Lexington’s downtown enhancement efforts
3. Organizes Annual Main Street Lexington Celebration
4. Recruits new board members
Design Committee:
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 11:00 a.m., Main Street Lexington office
1. Maintains Main Street Lexington planters in McCrum’s Lot alley
2. Increases downtown public outdoor seating
3. Facilitates the installation of bike racks downtown
4. Beautifies and facilitates public use of alleyways
5. Partners merchants with artists to increase public art
Promotions:
The Promotions Committee meets bi-monthly to review progress on these key initiatives:
1. Facilitates regional outreach for downtown Lexington. Key initiatives include:
LoveLexVA Website and Postcards
Facebook Advertising
Hotel Outreach
Promotions targeted to the VA Horse Center
2. Helps get visitors downtown
3. Creates annual events calendar and hosts downtown events
4. Keeps the downtown business community informed of events and promotions
This committee sponsors the MSL Business Synergy Meetings which meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Lexington office
Email info@mainstreetlexington.org for more information.
Economic Vitality Committee:
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9:00 a.m., Lexington Presbyterian Church, Room 111
Helps existing businesses and encourages new business downtown; does market research; tackles workforce issues, encourages more downtown residential living.
1. Creates an inventory of available properties downtown
2. Researches available tax credits for downtown property owners
3. Helps to facilitate publicity of downtown properties
4. Hosts the Upstairs & Underground Property Tour
Organization Committee:
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m., Lexington Presbyterian Church, Room 111
1. Hosts Community Forums
2. Fundraises for Main Street Lexington’s downtown enhancement efforts
3. Organizes Annual Main Street Lexington Celebration
4. Recruits new board members
Design Committee:
Meets the third Thursday of each month, 11:00 a.m., Main Street Lexington office
1. Maintains Main Street Lexington planters in McCrum’s Lot alley
2. Increases downtown public outdoor seating
3. Facilitates the installation of bike racks downtown
4. Beautifies and facilitates public use of alleyways
5. Partners merchants with artists to increase public art
Promotions:
The Promotions Committee meets bi-monthly to review progress on these key initiatives:
1. Facilitates regional outreach for downtown Lexington. Key initiatives include:
LoveLexVA Website and Postcards
Facebook Advertising
Hotel Outreach
Promotions targeted to the VA Horse Center
2. Helps get visitors downtown
3. Creates annual events calendar and hosts downtown events
4. Keeps the downtown business community informed of events and promotions
This committee sponsors the MSL Business Synergy Meetings which meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 8:30 a.m., Main Street Lexington office
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Office Address: 101 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
Mailing Address: PO Box 295, Lexington, VA 24450
Office Address: 101 S Main St, Lexington, VA 24450
Mailing Address: PO Box 295, Lexington, VA 24450