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DEC
Join us downtown for a celebration of the season. The event is free and open to the public. Bring your little ones to participate in Winterfest fun from 4:30 to 6 p.m., which includes music, live performances, museum tours, a visit with Santa, train rides, and other kid-friendly activities. All activities this year will be held outside at Bicentennial Park. At 6 p.m. there will be a Winterfest ceremony, followed by Winterfest fireworks and the City’s tree lighting ceremony.
Bicentennial Park
201 3rd Street, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Saturday
December 6, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free Admission
Celebrate the season at Downtown Parkersburg’s Winterfest! Enjoy an evening of holiday fun featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and delicious eats from local food trucks. Explore the schedule below and make plans to join the festivities.
STEM Activity
Provided by Discovery World
Train Rides
Sponsored by United Bank
Visit with Santa
Sponsored by WesBanco
Holiday Activity
Provided by First Chapter Bookstore
Their book boutique trailer, The Sequel, will have a few items for sale.
Face Painting
Sponsored by One Community Federal Credit Union
Holiday Activity
Provided by the Parkersburg Art Center
Letters to Santa
Sponsored by Basement Doctor of WV
Take Home Activities
Provided by West Virginia State Treasurer's Office
Cookies & Hot Chocolate
Provided by the City of Parkersburg
Story with Mrs. Claus
Sponsored by Bob & Annette Fehrenbacher
Sponsored by Atkinson Bonding
4:45 p.m. | MOV Dance
5:00 p.m. | Southern Belles
5:15 p.m. | YoYo Elite Baton
5:30 p.m. | PACE
5:45 p.m. | Phoenix Twirlers
Winterfest Ceremony
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Starts at 6:00 p.m at Bicentennial Park
Tree Lighting
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After Winterfest Ceremony at Bicentennial Park
Fireworks
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After tree lighting
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Watch from Bicentennial Park
Sponsored by Chemours, Downtown PKB, & Anonymous Donor
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Sips Coffee Truck
Make it a full day of of festive fun! From the Parkersburg Christmas Parade to local shopping and dining, there’s plenty to enjoy around downtown Parkersburg on December 6, 2025. Explore all the festivities happening throughout the day, right here:
Parkersburg Christmas Parade
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2:00 p.m. along Market Street in downtown Parkersburg
United Way's Festival of Trees
Located at The Blennerhassett Hotel (320 Market St.).
Free admission.
Trees located in hallway to ballrooms can be viewed only until 3:00 p.m. All other decorated trees in the hotel can be viewed all day.
Christmas Concert
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7:00 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Church (532 Market St)
Julia-Ann Square Historic District's Victorian Christmas Home Tour
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5 Historic Homes shown in festive Christmas décor.
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Tour Times: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 6:00 pm.
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Cost is $20 plus taxes and fees.
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Visit https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/victorian-christmas-homes-tour/ to purchase tickets.
Museum Tours
Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History at (137 Juliana St.)
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Hours: 10:00 am - 6:30 p.m.
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Admission: $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids ages 3-12.
Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club (610 Green St, rear basement of NOE Office Equipment)
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Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m.
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Admission: Free.
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They will be doing a drawing to win two Lionel Polar Express train sets.
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The Blennerhassett Hotel & Spa
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320 Market St.
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Hours: (restaurant) 6:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
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Will have special menu items; and hot chocolate and coffee during the parade.
Crystal Cafe
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402 Market St.
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Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Discovery World on Market
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900 Market St.
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Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Special will be offered in Café.
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Will have booth/activity at Winterfest.
Parkersburg Art Center & The Market
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725 & 713 Market St.
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Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parkersburg Brewing Company
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707 Market St.
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Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Pizza Station on 3rd St.
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430 3rd St.
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Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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They will be handing out a flyer with a coupon code during the parade.
Sycamore Sweets
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601 Market St.
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Special: Play free board & card games.
Wine Down on Market
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701 Market St.
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Hours: 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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Make it a full day of of festive fun! From the Parkersburg Christmas Parade to local shopping and dining, there’s plenty to enjoy around downtown Parkersburg on December 6, 2025. Explore all the festivities happening throughout the day, right here:
Other festive activities taking place in downtown Parkersburg:
Parkersburg Christmas Parade
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2:00 p.m. along Market Street in downtown Parkersburg
United Way's Festival of Trees
Located at The Blennerhassett Hotel (320 Market St.).
Free admission.
Trees located in hallway to ballrooms can be viewed only until 3:00 p.m. All other decorated trees in the hotel can be viewed all day.
Christmas Concert
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7:00 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Church (532 Market St)
Julia-Ann Square Historic District's Victorian Christmas Home Tour
-
5 Historic Homes shown in festive Christmas décor.
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Tour Times: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, & 6:00 pm.
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Cost is $20 plus taxes and fees.
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Visit https://www.greaterparkersburg.com/victorian-christmas-homes-tour/ to purchase tickets.
Museum Tours
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Blennerhassett Museum of Regional History at 137 Juliana St.
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Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
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Admission: $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids ages 3-12.
Mid-Ohio Valley Model Railroad Club
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Rear basement of NOE Office Equipment at 610 Green St
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Hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 p.m.
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Admission: Free.
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They will be doing a drawing to win two Lionel Polar Express train sets.
Discovery World on Market
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900 Market St.
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Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Special will be offered in Café.
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Will have booth/activity at Winterfest.
Parkersburg Art Center
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725 Market St.
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Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Parkersburg Brewing Company
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707 Market St.
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Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Title Sponsor
A special thank you to our title sponsor.
Fireworks Sponsor
A special thank you to our fireworks sponsor.
Event Sponsors
A special thank you to our event sponsors.
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Bob & Annette Fehrenbacher
Activity Sponsors
A special thank you to our activity sponsors.
Thank you to our partners.
