Join us for a jolly First Friday in downtown Lewisburg on Dec. 2 during the Magic of Christmas event where you’ll find delicious foods, new drinks, have a chance to meet talented artists, and catch awesome holiday shopping deals!
Don’t miss out on the Carriage Rides from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in front of City Hall. $10 Adults / $5 Children. Every Friday and Saturday until Christmas Eve! (942 Washington Street)
Stop by the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center as we celebrate the Christmas holiday with an evening of art and music. The Art Gallery will feature “The Gift of Our Talents,” an annual art show presented by talented Greenbrier County middle and high school students. The Alderson Quilt Guild will be highlighted in the Art Alcove with a sale of Christmas ornaments, placemats, aprons, wall hangings and much more. Members of the guild will be on hand with tickets for their handmade raffle quilt. Get into the spirit of the season as the Greenbrier East Concert Choir, under the direction of Carrie Neese, sing Christmas carols beginning at 6 p.m. The choir will be selling ornaments as a fundraiser for a spring competition in Tennessee. Closing out the evening will be G.R.O.U.P., a local ukulele band, performing holiday tunes at 7 p.m. And for the perfect stocking stuffer, members of Savannah Garden Club will be on hand with notecards featuring photos of the hanging begonia baskets that grace downtown Lewisburg. Don’t miss this evening of holiday fun! (905 Washington Street, 304-645-1000)
Enter a drawing at Harmony Ridge for a festive Christmas tree ornament! Complimentary hot apple cider and cookies! First Fridays Wine Bar Special: $4 any glass! Shop an amazing collection of gifts! (886 Washington Street, 304-645-4333)
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central is hosting a gift wrapping party! Have your gifts wrapped for a donation that supports the Greenbrier County 4-H Leaders Association Summer Camps Scholarship Fund. (1018 E Washington Street, 304-645-6633)
The bubbles flow to celebrate the season at Bella the Corner Gourmet. Enter to win a bottle of champagne and gift certificate while sipping a taste of some fine bubbles as you shop! Of course, a tasty treat will be on the tasting platters, too! (304-520-4921, 1017 Washington Street E)
A New Chapter Bookstore is celebrating artist and fellow bookseller Tiarra Silvis. Her work will be for sale throughout the evening as well as free tarot readings and complimentary refreshments! (922 Washington Street, (681) 318-3501)
The Shoe Box invites you to warm up with a hot chocolate bar and winter deals, fun for the kids and everyone! (847 N Court Street, 681-318-3377)
Aggie’s will feature local artist Leslie Busick, who will sign limited edition Christmas ornaments handmade by her. (979 Washington Street W, 304-645-4063)
Little Black Box Bra Boutique will have hot chocolate and holiday cookies. Be sure to check out the End of Year sale! (818 Jefferson Street S, 304-645-6646)
Edith’s Health and Specialty Food store will be sampling delicious mulled cider. Perfect for the holidays! (1035 E Washington Street, (304) 645-7998)
Brick House Antiques is hosting Lee Gillespie with his handmade jeweled Christmas ornaments. (1066 E Washington Street, 304-645-4082)
Plants Etc. will be offering fancy cookies from Amy’s Market. Enjoy a cookie while you browse the great gift selections! (102 Jefferson Street S, 304-645-6910)
Yarid’s will host a trunk show with owner/designer Tracy from Virtue Jewelry! Virtue gives back 10% of all sales to sponsor a women’s facility for trafficked and abused women. (885 Washington Street, 304-647-5000)
Patina will host traditional Celtic music by Patrick O’Flaherty with complementary drinks and Girl Scout cookies. (1046 Washington Street, 304-520-4962)
The Hub invites you to an “Evening with the Grinch.” Enjoy the newest cafe creation: the Grinch Frappe! Admission is one can (or more) of food to benefit the YAB food drive. (232 Lee Street N, 304-647-4994)
Humble Tomato has a new delicious cocktail special! The Mistletoe Martini. Open til 9 p.m.! (855 Washington Street W, 681-318-3788)
The Asylum will have the Thomas Taylor Band and a yummy holiday cocktail list is now available! (339 E Randolph Street, 681-318-3515)
Carnegie Hall presents the West Virginia Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online carnegiehallwv.com (611 Church Street, 304-645-7919)
P.S.! Starts next Friday: Celebrate Christmas in Appalachia at Greenbrier Valley Theatre! A brand new musical to showcase what makes The Mountain State so special this time of the year. Visit gvtheatre.com for details.
First Fridays is sponsored by City National Bank and the shops and restaurants of downtown Lewisburg. For more information check us out online at facebook.com/firstfridaysafter5, instagram.com/firstfridaysafter5, or visitlewisburgwv.com
