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Colonial Beach Events

You have reached the Colonial Beach Events website were we provide a centralized location for individuals and organizations to find and share information about events happening in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Our aim is to build a community-driven platform where anyone can easily discover what’s going on in the area, whether they’re a local resident or just visiting. By allowing users to add their own events, we empower the community to take an active role in shaping the events calendar for Colonial Beach. Our goal is to create a resource that is inclusive, informative, and accessible to all, making it easier for people to stay connected with the vibrant and dynamic events scene in the beautiful beach town of Colonial Beach.

Featured Colonial Beach Events

Annual Colonial Beach Lighted Boat Parade

November 30, 2024

Get ready for the 2024 Colonial Beach Lighted Boat Parade, sponsored by the Colonial Yacht Club! This year’s parade promises more boats, dazzling decorations, and festive energy than ever before. After last year’s stunning displays, we’re taking it up a notch with a whole new fleet of brilliantly lit vessels cruising down the Potomac. Boaters and spectators alike—mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!

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Santa’s Wonderland & Winter Festival Parade

Santa’s Wonderland and Winter Festival Parade

December 7, 2024

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at Santa’s Wonderland & Winter Festival Parade in Colonial Beach! Town Hill, located at the corner of Colonial and Washington Avenues, transforms into a magical Christmas wonderland adorned with twinkling lights, festive Christmas trees, whimsical elves, and cheerful snowmen. The festivities kick off with a procession of beautifully decorated cars, golf carts, and floats, all leading up to the grand entrance of everyone’s favorite jolly old soul – Santa Claus himself!

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Colonial Beach Events 2024

View all the ongoing local specials and entertainment on the Recurring Events page

Create your own Charcuterie!

November 23, 2024

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CoBe Workspaces

Grab a group of friends and join us to learn how to create your own charcuterie! Hosted by Circa 1892, the event will be held [...]

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Colonial Yacht Club Lighted Boat Parade

November 30, 2024

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Colonial Beach Boardwalk

Sponsored by the Colonial Yacht Club, the Lighted Boat Parade for 2023 show cased some fantastic decorations. This year, 2024, we are going to make [...]

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Santas Wonderland and Winter Festival Parade

December 7, 2024

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Colonial Beach Town Hill

Experience the enchantment of the holiday season at Santa's Wonderland & Winter Festival Parade in Colonial Beach! Town Hill, located at the corner of Colonial [...]

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Cookies with Santa

December 20, 2024

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Peddlers Market

SANTA IS COMING to Peddlers Market! Come have cookies with the big guy himself and put in your last requests for your big wheels and [...]

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Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Colonial Beach Plaza Bed & Breakfast!

December 30, 2024 - January 1, 2025

12:00 am

Colonial Beach Plaza Bed and Breakfast

Kick off your celebration with a complimentary Happy Hour on December 31, then get ready for the highlight of the night – your stay includes [...]

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Bed and Brews Beach Retreat Weekend

January 17, 2025 - January 19, 2025

12:00 am

Colonial Beach Plaza Bed and Breakfast

Join us on January 18, 2025, at the Colonial Beach Plaza Bed and Breakfast for a fun-filled Plaza Brew Day! Experience the art of beer [...]

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CBB Chili Cook-off

January 19, 2025

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Save the date for our annual chili cook-off benefitting a local cause! For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1221190029088030

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Valentine’s Romantic Retreat Weekend

February 13, 2025 - February 17, 2025

12:00 am

Colonial Beach Plaza Bed and Breakfast

Escape to romance at the Colonial Beach Plaza Bed and Breakfast from February 13th to February 17th, 2025, for our enchanting Valentine's Week Getaway! Why [...]

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