Viking Yuletide Celebration

    When:
    December 5, 2020 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    2020-12-05T10:00:00-05:00
    2020-12-05T17:00:00-05:00
    Where:
    Watermen's Museum
    309 Water Street Yorktown
    VA 23690
    Cost:
    Free
    Contact:
    757.887.2641

    Once you’re done shopping at Market on Main, head down to the Watermen’s Museum for their FREE family-friendly Viking Yuletide program!

    Browse the market for chowders and soups; baked goods, including an assortment of cakes, breads, brownies, fudge, and cookies; jams, jellies, and honey; holiday wreaths and garland; candles and soaps; and local quality art! NEW this year – don’t miss a festive live ice-carving demonstration! Don your most festive attire to march in our Toyland Parade – a short loop around Riverwalk to celebrate the holiday season. This community tradition will be lead by the Fifes and Drums of York TownDuring this family-friendly event, you can learn about the ancient Norse influences on modern Christmas culture; enjoy demonstrations of traditional crafts and sport; play games and participate in the Althing in a Viking-era encampment; and enjoy a proper Victorian display! Odin and St. Nicolas will also be on site for photos. The Museum's special programming will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is co-hosted by the Society of Amateur Vikings for General Reenactment

    Date: December 5, 2020
    Time: Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m.




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