Elkins-Randolph County Tourism

Children’s Christmas Party | Elkins American Legion
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | American Legion Post 29, 326 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary will be hosting a Children’s Christmas Party on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for children ages 12 years and under. This will be held in Calain Hall, upstairs, Fourth Street Entrance. There will be snacks, crafts, and of course, Santa!

Cookie, Crafts, & Cocoa
2025-12-13 13:00 - 18:00 UTC | VFW Post 3647, 536 Randolph Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Decorate, create, and sip your way into the holiday spirit!
$35 per child |Ages 4-12 accompanied w/ adult. $5 from each admission goes to VFW.
Cakes and Crumbs Presents : Cookies, Crafts, & Cocoa
Saturday December 13, 2025 from 1pm-6pm at the VFW Post 3647.
Visit and picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus !
To reserve a spot, text or call Hallie 304-940-0833 limited spots available.

Dinner with Santa-Graceland Inn & Restaurant
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Graceland Inn and Restaurant, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Dinner with Santa at the Historic Graceland Inn & Restaurant!

Mark your calendars for December 13th and 20th as Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way to the beautiful Graceland Inn for a truly magical holiday dining experience!

Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM for a warm, festive evening the whole family will love. Enjoy a family-style meal for just $50 for a family of four. Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit each table, spreading Christmas cheer—and children will even have the chance for a special one-on-one moment with Santa!

Free photos with Santa will be provided by Kolsun Media, capturing the joy of the season for you to treasure.

This unforgettable evening is only happening at the Historic Graceland Inn & Restaurant on the campus of Davis & Elkins College. Experience the magic, the memories, and the holiday spirit like nowhere else!

Call for reservations: 304-637-1600

A night your family will cherish forever

Santa's Sweet & Savory Elf Brunch-The Oxley House
2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Oxley House, 206 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV
Kick off your holiday season with a magical morning full of festive fun! Join us for Santa’s Sweet & Savory Elf Brunch, where interactive elves bring holiday cheer, and Santa himself makes a special visit. Capture your family holiday photo in our beautifully decorated lobby, sip from our hot chocolate bar, and let the kids get creative at our ornament-making table—all included with your brunch ticket. December 6th, 13th, and 20th from 9 AM – 12 PM.

Reindeer Games | The Atrium
2025-12-20 12:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Atrium, 108 3rd St., Elkins, WV, United States
“The Reindeer Games” event will be December 20th from 12-5 PM at The Atrium (Seneca Mall) and Third Street Tattoo. The event will have: a photo op with Santa, princesses, bounce houses, axe throwing, vendors for food and crafts + art for sale! Entry fee is $10 per family and includes time with Santa, princesses and free games/ activities plus free hot chocolate and a candy cane! At Third Street Tattoo, we will have tattoos, piercings, permanent jewelry and tooth gems! Come on out and enjoy this event, right before Christmas! If you or someone you know needs assistance with paying the entry fee, please private message us and we will cover the cost of your family’s fee. If you’d like to be a vendor please message us or email us: 3rdstreettattoos@gmail.com

Dinner with Santa | Graceland Inn & Restaurant
2025-12-20 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Graceland Inn and Restaurant, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Make it a magical evening for the whole family at Dinner with Santa at the historic Graceland Inn & Restaurant this Saturday, December 13th from 5–7 PM. Enjoy a cozy, family-style meal, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, and free photos with Santa provided by Kolsun Media. Reservations are still available — call 304-637-1600 to save your spot! Can’t make dinner but still want to see Santa?Stop by with a donation to support Brayton’s Bricks & Bowls. Donations may include:• A LEGO set, or• A non-perishable, easy-to-prepare food itemYour generosity helps spread holiday cheer while supporting a wonderful cause. Celebrate the season, share smiles, and make memories at Graceland!

Santa on a Fire Truck | Dailey
2025-12-20 18:30 - 19:30 UTC | Mountaineer Insurance Services Dailey, 3154 Seneca Trail, Beverly, WV, 26241, United States
Santa is coming to town.. on a fire truck! Join us for Santa on a Fire Truck 2025, where holiday cheer meets community spirit. Bring your family to see Santa cruising through your neighborhood in style!Santa will be making pit stops at the communities of Dailey, East Dailey and Valley Bend! 12/20:Dailey Fire House 6:30 PMMountaineer Insurance 6:35 PMWild Wood Manner -East Dailey 6:45 PMEnters Valley Bend From Oak Ln & Seneca Trail 7:00PMValley Bend Church off of the Back Rd 7:15PMConcluded at the old C&J’s parking lot 7:30 PMThe full route is available via a map so you can plan where to see Santa! Wave to Santa, snap some pictures, and share in the holiday magic. Don’t miss it!

Gingerbread House Decorating Contest | Seneca Mall
2025-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | The Atrium, 108 3rd St., Elkins, WV, United States
🎉 Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Seneca Mall Atrium. We’ll hold a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest at 2:00. Everyone that registers will get a gingerbread house, frosting and decorations. Feel free to bring other edible decorations (no cookies, please). Our good friends at K.T. Bright Accounting are sponsoring this event to help Interact Children’s Museum raise money to Open the Doors of our new museum. Thank you, guys!
At the end of the afternoon the gingerbread houses will be judged and cash prizes of $100-$50-$25 will be given out. The wonderful folks at Seven Wellness have donated the cash prizes! You rock!
We’ll also have a special guest visiting and some ICM Exhibits set up to add to the fun! We hope you and your friends can join us for a fantastic afternoon.

Santa on a Firetruck | Coalton
2025-12-22 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Coalton, WV
Santa is coming December 22nd starting at 6:30pm.. Santa will travel the main roads in all communities we serve. All times are approximate and may change.Coalton 6:30pmNorton 6:30pmMabie 6:50pmHarding 7:00pmCassity 7:30pmKingsville 8:15Norton to Ellamore ( Rt151 )7:15pm starting at Norton arriving at Ellamore 7:50pm

Kids Play, Adults Sip | Big Timber Brewing
2026-01-15 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Big Timber Brewing, 2 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
On Thursday, January 15 from 5–8 PM, Big Timber Brewing is hosting a special evening to support Interact Children’s Museum.Here’s what to expect: Kids Play: Creative, playful activities for kids of all ages (yes, even the “big kids”). Adults Sip: Relax with your favorite brew while the kids explore.Big Timber Donates: A portion of all sales will directly support our museum’s mission and programs. Supervision Reminder:To ensure a safe and enjoyable evening, an adult must remain present and responsible for their children at all times while they play.Your night out = support for hands-on learning and interactive experiences for children.We hope to see you there!

Easter Egg Hunt | Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department
2026-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department, 8091 Whitmer Rd, Whitmer, WV, 26270, United States

Cottontail Express | Durbin Greenbrier Railroad
2026-04-03 11:00 - 2026-04-04 15:00 (America/New_York) | Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Elkins, WV 26241 USA, United States
Join us Friday, April 3rd and Saturday, April 4th for a festive ride on the Cottontail Express!

This approximately 3-hour themed train ride departs Elkins at 11am and travels to the Easter Bunny Trail at Belington City Park, where vendors, activities, and springtime fun await. The Easter Bunny will be at the park for a special meet & greet. All children will receive cookies, juice, and a special gift, which are included in the ticket price. This special event is sure to be the perfect way to celebrate the start of the spring season with the whole family!
Hop aboard and make some egg-cellent memories this Easter!

https://mountainrailwv.com/train-rides/cottontail-express
Ages: All Ages
Duration: 3 Hours
Train Type: Diesel
Departure Time: 11:00 AM
2026 Dates: April 3 (Friday) and April 4 (Saturday)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This train in not wheelchair/handicap accessible
Restrooms available onboard

BOARDING ADDRESS:
315 RAILROAD AVE
ELKINS, WV 26241

Easter Egg Hunt | Elkins City Park
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Elkins City Park, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 101 Elkins Ave, United States

Games & Easter Egg Hunt | Dry Fork Recreation Center
2026-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Dry Fork Recreation Center, Harman, WV, United States

Earth Day Spring Expo | Elkins City Park
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 UTC | Elkins City Park, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 101 Elkins Ave, United States
The 2026 Earth Day/ Spring Expo event will be held at the Elkins City Park on Saturday, April 18. from noon to 3 p.m. The theme will be “Our Earth; Our Backyard.” Various informational booths and interactive activities will be available for all ages. There will be entertainment, food vendors and giveaways. The event is co-sponsored by the Tygart Valley Master Naturalist Chapter and Randolph-Tucker Master Gardeners. For more information, call 304-621-8148.

"Tygart Together" Block Party | Tygart Hotel
2026-04-24 17:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Tygart Hotel, 206 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate TWO amazing years of Tygart Hotel and the incredible community that surrounds it!
Festival Kickoff – 5:00 PMLet’s celebrate our community together!
Children’s Festival (5 PM – 8 PM)Fun for the whole family with:• Interactive games from the Children’s Museum• Inflatable bounce houses from Third Street Rentals• Inflatable sports from Davis Trust Bank • Games by Refinery Church• Strolling characters from Old Brick Playhouse• Two Lane Reflection Photobooth • Randolph County Humane Society
Eat on the Streets!Stroll Davis Avenue and enjoy delicious local eats & drinks from:• Oxley House Cocktail Bar & Restaurant• Gingrolls and Pancit• Benny Boys Snack Shack• Sippin Shack
Beer, Wine & Cocktail Garden (5 PM – 11 PM) In front of Oxley House(Sponsored by Northern Eagle & Mountain State Beverage)
Relax, sip, and enjoy the music in our lively garden space!
Important:• 21+ ONLY• Valid ID required• Drinks must remain inside the garden

Live Entertainment Lineup
5:00 – 6:30 PMCrandall Creek – Bluegrass(Sponsored by Chevy Performance)
7:00 – 8:30 PMCorey Hager – Country(Sponsored by Mountain Table)
9:00 – 11:00 PMJuice Newsome & The Groove – Funk & Soul(Sponsored by Virginia Community Development Corporation)
Come out, bring your friends and family, and celebrate community, music, food, and fun at Tygart Together!

Ramps & Rail Train | Elkins Depot
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Durbin & Greenbrier Valley Railroad Elkins, WV 26241 USA, United States
Ramps & Rails Train
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Elkins-to-Nova Scotia Rocks (Roundtrip)

Planetarium Show | Davis & Elkins College
2026-04-25 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Davis & Elkins College
Mark your calendars for the upcoming shows in April. We will have shows at 3pm and 5pm on Saturday, April 25th, and a third at 1pm on Sunday, April 26th. Instead of a Google form, we are working on an online RSVP system where you can reserve and make your donations in advance. This will also provide you with a confirmation that you will show at the door. A link will be posted when the site is ready. Thanks! See you in April!!

Young Eagles Day-Elkins Regional Airport
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport, 400 Airport Rd., Elkins, West Virginia, 26241

Rotary International Festival | Elkins Town Square
2026-05-30 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Rotary Ampitheatre in Elkins Town Square, 315 Railroad Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
Rotary International Festival – Elkins, WV Saturday, May 30 Downtown Elkins, West VirginiaJoin us in downtown Elkins, West Virginia for the Rotary International Festival, a fun-filled day celebrating community, culture, and the global spirit of Rotary! This exciting event will bring together great food, entertainment, games, and activities for all ages in the heart of Randolph County.
Admission to the festival is FREE, and everyone is welcome to come enjoy the festivities!
Throughout the day you can enjoy: International food and cultural experiences Live entertainment Cornhole Tournament Irish Road Bowling demonstrations and activities Kids activities and entertainment Prizes drawn every 5 minutes!
Want a chance to win some great prizes? Prize Drawing Tickets are $50 each, giving you the opportunity to be entered into the drawings happening every 5 minutes throughout the event.
This festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of Elkins and reflects Rotary’s mission of Service Above Self, bringing our community together while supporting local and international service projects.
Come enjoy a day of culture, community, and fun in beautiful Almost Heaven, West Virginia!
May 30 | Downtown Elkins, WVBring your friends, bring your family, and join us for a fantastic day at the Rotary International Festival.

63rd Annual Ox Roast - Camp Pioneer
2026-07-23 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Camp Pioneer, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Rd, Beverly, WV 26253, USA, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Road, Beverly, WV, United States
4-H Camp Pioneer

Bobby Hart Classic -Elkins Speedway
2026-07-25 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Elkins Raceway, 763KE, Kerens, WV, 26241, United States
2026 Wall of Legends Ceremony.
Live music by Donnie Barney 1-4pm
73 Speedway Dr.
Kerens, WV 26276
