11/21 - The Lighting of Birkdale Village at Birkdale Village

Get in the holiday spirit with festive music, holiday performances and activities for the whole family. From Santa's arrival to the magical tree lighting, there's something fun for everyone!

To view a map of the parade route and other aspects of the event, click HERE.

Schedule of Events:

2-4 PM: Activity Row

Take the family for a stroll along the Parkway for face painting, glitter tattoos, a performance from Santa's Elves, Magicians, and more!

2-7 PM: Merry Maker's Way

Write letters to Santa, festive drinks from Fin & Fino and bartaco, and snuggle up with a holiday classic in our Book Nook!

2-10 PM: Birkdale on Ice

Lace up your skates! Birkdale on Ice officially opens for the season and kicks off with a magical skating performance at 2PM.

2-7 PM: Birkdale Biergarten

Grab seasonal beverages from Suffolk Punch Brewing, Hoptown Brewing, Royal Bliss Brewing Co., and Lost Worlds Brewing at the Birkdale Biergarten located between Red Rocks Cafe and North Italia

2:30-4 PM: Dance Performances

Enjoy dance performances from local studios between Suffolk Punch and bartaco.

4:30 PM: The Parade

The festive annual parade begins, and Santa arrives in style alongside dancers, first responders, the Hopewell High School Marching Band, and more. The parade will go around the whole loop of Birkdale Commons Parkway. Maney & LauRen from Kiss 95.1 will be joining us to host the parade and tree lighting ceremony!

5:30-6:00 PM: Find Your Place

A festive party band will take the stage in The Plaza to get everyone ready to light the tree! Grab a snack or a beverage and take your place near the tree.

6:00 PM: Tree Lighting Ceremony Begins

Help Santa count down to the lighting of our magnificent tree to kick off the perfect holiday at Birkdale Village in The Plaza! Please note the tree lighting ceremony will not begin immediately after the parade. The ceremony will start promptly at 6PM.

6:15 - 7PM: Dance the Night Away