Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Marketplace at Town Point Park

About this adventure

Town Point Park along the Elizabeth River hosts the annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Marketplace, bringing cozy outdoor warmth to downtown Norfolk. At the center of the festival lawn, a massive, roaring traditional Yule Log bonfire crackles brightly, surrounded by comfortable hay bale seating and warming stations. Families can browse a vibrant open-air holiday market featuring regional Virginia artisans selling handcrafted wooden toys, jewelry, ornaments, and artisanal baked goods. Children can meet Santa Claus inside his festive tent, listen to live Christmas carolers singing four-part harmonies, and roast marshmallows over designated supervised kid-safe roasting pits while savoring gourmet spiced apple cider. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide paved promenades and firm grassy park lawns allow easy rolling for strollers and wagons throughout the waterfront festival. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Waterside District immediately adjacent provides heated indoor restrooms, baby-changing stations, and comfortable armchair seating. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome, from babies bundled in strollers to school-age kids and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Pleasant crackling wood fire aroma; supervised perimeter around the bonfire ensures safety for curious toddlers.