BROOKVILLE, Pa. (EYT) – Brookville’s Victorian Christmas Celebration kicks off on Friday, December 1.
A live Nativity will kick off the celebration on Friday night, and house tours featuring Victorian homes on Jefferson Street will end the festivities on Sunday afternoon.
There will also be tickets available for the Ghosts, Myths & Legends Tour; a mommy and me Victorian tea; breakfast with Santa; a Victorian-themed murder mystery dinner; Charles Bowdish train display; children’s shopping mart; Christmas Tree Lane at the Jefferson County Courthouse; art show; craft show; Tablescape Competition; choir concerts in the town square; a strolling ensemble; authentic living windows; extended business hours. and sidewalk sales (weather permitting), and more.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, December 1
5:30 p.m. – Live Nativity – the start of the Victorian Christmas Celebration!
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Living Windows- Main Street Historic Brookville. See the town come to life in historic fashion! Visual displays of live interactions with sidewalk sales, extended hours, and special store sales.
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – “Days of Grace” Craft & Bake Sales at the Grace Lutheran Church
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Prime Rib Buffet at the Opera House Café. (Walk-ins welcome but may be subject to wait times. Call 814-849-8011 to make a reservation.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Allegheny Plateau Division National Model Railroad Association Train Display (old
Dollar General Building)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Charles Bowdish Train Display at the Jefferson County History Center. (There is a small fee to enter or purchase your annual membership now to visit JCHC train display and other attractions free of charge.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – “Jefferson County Postcards,” a new Arcadia Publication! (There will be a Promotional video on display in the gift shop where this book and other items are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit JCHC.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Pine wreath sale – town square. (Proceeds benefit BAHS Band.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Luminary sale (Proceeds benefit Brookville Civic Club.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Christmas Tree lane – Jefferson County Courthouse lobby (Free to the public.)
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Ensemble performances in the town square by Brookville Area High School (Free to the public.)
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Opera & Broadway Concert – Pastor Ben Austin & a classically trained Vocalist. (Free to the public. Donations to support Brookville Community Theater will be encouraged.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Toy & Food Drive hosted by Clarion Abate (New toys and nonperishable goods collected for children in need. Look for their trailer downtown.)
5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – “Art on a Line” – clothesline art featured by Jean & Wilma available for purchase at Fusion Atelier. (Proceeds benefit the Laurel Art Show.)
6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. – Art Gallery opening
8:00 p.m. – Ghosts, Myths & Legends Tour – Guided tour in historic Brookville featuring spooky tales (Tickets available at Hoak Insurance Services.)
Saturday, December 2
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Children’s shopping mart at the Brookville Fire Hall hosted by the Women’s Auxiliary
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.- Christmas Tree Lane – Jefferson County Courthouse (Free to the public.)
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Toy & Food Drive Hosted by Clarion Abate (New toys and nonperishable goods collected for children in need. Look for their trailer downtown.)
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Christmas and Craft Gift Bazaar at the EUM Church
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Craft & Vendor Show On Main Street – Old Galbraith’s Furniture space. (Hosted by Historic Brookville Inc.)
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Brookville Area Chamber of Commerce Wine & Shine Walk sponsored by Blackbird Distillery. )Tickets available online, at the BACC Chamber office, Means-Lauf & Blackbird Distillery.)
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. – “Jefferson County Postcards,” a new Arcadia Publication! (A promotional video on display in the gift shop where this book and other items are available for purchase. Proceeds benefit JCHC.)
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Mini book and bake sale at the Rebecca M Arthur Memorial Library
TBD: Noah’s Arc children’s activity at the Rebecca M Arthur Memorial Library
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – “Art on a Line” – Art featured by Jean & Wilma available for purchase at Fusion Atelier. (Proceeds benefit the Laurel Art Show.)
TBD: Tea leaf reading – Miller’s Precious Treasures. Walk-ins welcome
6:30 p.m. – “Days of Grace” Canvas painting class instructed by Reynolds Primitive – Grace Lutheran Church (Call Heather Siverling to reserve your spot. 814-648-8132.)
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. – “A Christmas Carol” Murder Mystery Dinner at the Opera House Café (Tickets available at the Opera House Café 814-849-8011.)
Sunday, December 3
12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Buff’s Ice Cream specialty holiday flavor – peppermint stick! Available in gallon and half gallon sizes.
3:00 p.m. – Stencil & Sip at the Pine Creek Fire Hall (Tickets available through Sarah Gallagher at smgallagher625@gmail.com . Proceeds benefit Brookville Civic Club.)
11:00 a.m. – Canvas &Cocoa at Fusion Atelier (ages 5-7) (Reserve your spot at Fusion Gallery 814-849-9979.)
1:00 p.m. – Canvas & Cocoa at Fusion Atelier (ages 8-11) (Reserve your spot at Fusion Gallery 814-849-9979.)
3:00 p.m. – Canvas & Cocoa at Fusion Atelier (ages 12 & up) (Reserve your spot at Fusion Gallery 814-849-9979.)
1:00 p.m. – Mommy & Me Victorian Tea at the Opera House Café (Tickets include a complimentary portrait. Hats encouraged. Tickets available at the Opera House Café 814-849-8011.)
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Open House Tours by Laurel Realty – All are welcome. Featured homes will be announced. (Call 814-849-3434 for more details. Laurel Realty encourages you to come take a look at the beautiful, unique homes whether you are in the market to buy or not!)
4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. – Victorian Christmas House Tours – featuring homes on Jefferson St & Bell Choir Performance (Tickets available at Hoak Insurance Services 814-849-4625.)
7:00 p.m. – Saint Lucia Procession – an exotic, Swedish tradition honoring Saint Lucia, the bearer of light. A candlelit service will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church –End of celebration!
For more information, call 814-849-8448 or 814-849-4625 or visit HistoricBrookville.org/Victorian-Christmas. You may also visit their Facebook page.
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