Gloucester and Mathews counties will kick off the holiday season this weekend with a full calendar of events.
In Gloucester
On Friday night, Arts on Main will hold its First Friday Small Works Show and Holiday Marketplace from 6-8 p.m. at the studio on Main Street. This show will be available for viewing through the month of December and features 23 Virginia artists. Light refreshments will be provided Friday night for this free event. Beer and wine will be available for purchase.
Small artworks (pottery, glass, jewelry, cards, fiber arts, wood and more) will also be available for purchase, suitable for gifts and/or stocking stuffers.
The big event of the weekend will be the Gloucester Christmas and Holiday Parade, which kicks off at 3 p.m. Saturday along Main Street. Parade goers are invited to stick around for the Community Tree Lighting, which will take place at 5 o’clock at the court circle.
After the tree lighting, the Courthouse Community Orchestra will perform a free holiday con...