# Shepherdstown's Holiday Kick-Off & Tree Lighting

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
- Where: Shepherdstown Town Hall, 104 N King St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Holidays in Shepherdstown
- Official page: https://vertexaisearch.cloud.google.com/grounding-api-redirect/AUZIYQEbwlOsLS5y0dwiUPBtMMd5nWAwHR80Tj6iyGY9m0iBCnlYMfG1X103gD_krfX312v_ec45bBPZMfY5WUVXETBj0FYpaDpu6yTTcwswFx70tkSylBBXJCRA5G0icJjKyuSRzfb_xtOoeAw0U6tB8cUt
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Shepherdstown opens its holiday season with a fire department bonfire, s'mores and festive stories in front of Town Hall. Afterwards the town tree is lit outside McMurran Hall and Santa visits with families inside the hall.

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