Elkins-Randolph County Tourism

Christmas at the Kump House
2024-12-28 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-19 16:00 - 19:00, 2024-12-17 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Kump Education Center, 401 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, DEC. 3-19 FROM 4-7 P.M.
SATURDAYS, DEC. 21 AND 28, FROM 1-4 P.M.
Tour the 1925 historic home of Gov. Kump decorated for the holidays! The Open House features a model train display, snowman wonderland, light refreshments, and benefits the Kump Education Center. 401 Randolph Ave. (across from Kroger). Parking in rear, off Seneca Road. A $10 donation is recommended.

Live Music at El Gran Sabor: Chris Fry
2024-12-27 20:00 - 22:00 | El Gran Sabor, 413 Kerens Ave, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 155 Kerens Ave, United States

Mountain Memories Christmas Dinner Show
2024-12-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-15 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center, 359 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, United States
After a fabulous plated Christmas dinner of teriyaki chicken and ham and all the trimmings, celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, comedians and the finest musicians around.
Arrive at 5:30 pm ~ Dinner at 6:00 pm ~ Show Only arrive at 6:30 pm ~ Show at 7:00 pm

Princess Photos at Third Street Tattoo
2024-12-22 14:00 - 17:00 | Third Street Tattoo

Annual Christmas Pajama Party at Jimbo's Place
2024-12-21 21:00 - 23:30 | Jimbo’s Place, 302 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

WV Winter Solstice Endurance Run | Helvetia
2024-12-21 17:00 - 23:30 | Star Band Hall, Helvetia, WV, 500 Hall Ave, United States
Description
The winter solstice gets a short shrift among the calendar of holidays: quiet and starry, it is too often skipped over in the hectic rush up to Christmas and New Year’s. But it is a day and a night unlike any of the rest in the year: when night is at its longest, the importance of the comforts of home and warmth and friendship is at its biggest, too. With those comforts within reach, the long night itself becomes velvet-inviting, rather than cold and foreboding, no matter what the weather.
Event Details
Please join WVMTR and the HRDO in celebrating the 2024 Winter Solstice with an all-night run in Helvetia, WV. The run and clock will start at sunset on Saturday 21 December, 5:02pm, and stop at sunrise on Sunday 22 December, 7:35am. We will run together and alone to complete as many laps of the Helvetia Historic Trail as we can in that time. If you’ve never run through a night before, this is a great place to figure it out.
This will be a fun run and not a race—but there will be some small recognition of whoever chooses to run the most complete laps and whoever runs the fastest single lap during the night, and we’ll keep track of how many laps we complete as a group.
Runners and their crew will have access to the Star Band Hall throughout the night to use as an aid station and gathering place. We will provide some basic hydration and typical ultra aid station fare, but please consider this event as a potluck and bring both useful and less-useful-but-fun things to share with your fellow runners.
You do not need to be a member of WVMTR to join us for this run!
Event Size
Helvetia is a small town without much lodging or many facilities, and the Star Band Hall is a small hall, so this event is limited to a small number of runners. That is a hard cap that will not be increased, so do not drag your feet about signing up for too long.
If you’re looking for a place to stay, you might try The Swiss Roots Inn or The Beekeeper Inn (both right in town) or a couple of local spots available on Airbnb (about 8 miles away, up on Turkeybone).
Trail Info and Maps
The Helvetia Historic trail is a 2.9 mile loop starting and ending at the Star Band Hall in town. It heads up the first paved then gravel Old Helvetia Road to a hairpin left on to double track farm road. Part of the way up that double track hill, you take a gentle left for the last mile or so back to town on unimproved county road, with just a little bit of pavement again at the very end. In not-quite-three miles, you gain and then lose some 550 ft of elevation. It is marked with red circular metal blazes (shown on the second link below), and will also be blazed with reflective tags for the event.
We will travel the trail in a counter-clockwise direction, which is what is described above. We’ll make sure that you know where to go on the first few laps so that you’ll be set for the night.
Click here for the Sign Up Link.

Hot Chocolate with Santa at El Toro Steakhouse
2024-12-21 13:00 - 16:00 | El Toro Steakhouse, 2064 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States

Mountain Memories Christmas Matinee
2024-12-21 12:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-14 12:00 - 14:30 | Gandy Dancer Theatre and Conference Center, 359 Beverly Pike, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, United States
Celebrate the “Reason for the Season” at the Gandy Dancer Theatre! This incredible cast includes talented singers, beautiful costumed dancers, comedians and the finest musicians around.
Arrive at 11:30 am ~ Lunch at 12:00 pm ~ Show Only arrive at 12:30 pm ~
Show at 1:00 pm

Procrastinators Craft Show
2024-12-21 09:30 - 16:00 | WV
The Gathering Place

Live Music at El Gran Sabor: Randraiz Wharton & Friends
2024-12-20 20:00 - 22:00 | WV
Soulful covers of holiday classics and more.

Live Music at The Oxley House: Emily and Jesse Milnes
2024-12-20 19:30 - 22:00 | Oxley House, 206 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV
Don’t miss a special night with Emily & Jesse Milnes! With their heartfelt harmonies and Jesse’s signature finger-picked guitar style, they offer a perfect mix of country and old-time music.

Winter Solstice Experience with Wonder and Grow
2024-12-20 17:30 - 19:00 | The Trails of Files Creek, 7242 Files Creek Rd,, Beverly, WV, 26241, United States
Come join Wonder & Grow’s Mindful Outdoor Guides for a Winter Solstice Experience as we enjoy the warmth of the season and celebrate the longest night of the year.
We will enjoy time around a fire, an introduction to sensory meditation, a mindful walk, community connection, and light refreshments!

December 20, 2024
5:30-7:00pm
$30 Admission – Any donation above $30 is greatly appreciated and will help support youth programs in Randolph County!
Advance registration kindly requested – Use “Tickets” button
Location:The Trails at Files Creek
7242 Files Creek Rd, Beverly, WV 26253

Haunted Holidays Ghost Tour
2024-12-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Graceland Inn and Restaurant, 100 Campus Drive, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
When: December 15th, 5PM and &PM
Tour the mansions at Davis and Elkins College to hear their past histories and present haunts. Suggested donation of $10.

Pickens & Surrounding Communities Christmas Dinner
2024-12-15 13:00 - 16:00 | WV
PICKENS & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES CHRISTMAS DINNER
December 15th at 1:00 at the Pickens Fire Hall
Please join us! The ham will be furnished and everyone is welcome to bring a covered side dish or dessert. SANTA WILL BE ARRIVING AFTER DINNER TO VISIT WITH THE KIDS!

Winter Concert: The Lift Your Voice Choir @ The Arts Center
2024-12-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Randolph County Community Arts Center, 2 Park Street, Elkins, 26241
7:00 PM

Jingle Bell Jubliee Dinner Show at The Oxley House
2024-12-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Oxley House, 206 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV
Celebrate the season with a magical night of live holiday music, delicious dining, and festive fun for all ages!
Date: Saturday, December 14th Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cost: $65 per person
Enjoy enchanting holiday tunes in our dining room with live music from Tiffany Elliot and Joel Franks , while your little ones (ages 5+) have their own Kid’s Night Out for just $35 per child!
Kids will enjoy dinner, entertainment, and activities including: Build a Snowman Sugar Cookie Decorating Christmas Bingo Christmas Photo Booth and more!
Make it a true holiday staycation! Stay at the Tygart Hotel and take advantage of our special rates: $100 for a Double Queen or $115 for a King room.
RSVP today by calling 304-924-4279 to make your reservation. Don’t miss out on this festive evening!

Artists at Work Annual Holiday Open House
2024-12-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Artists At Work, 329 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
10am – 6pm

EHS Journalism Christmas Craft Show
2024-12-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Elkins High School, 100 Kennedy Dr, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 13 Kennedy Dr, United States
What to expect- Tumblers, Freshies, House Signs, Keychains, Soap, Lotion, Woodwork, Primitives, Food trucks, Silent auction, Bake sale, and so much more!!
For more information: Kelsey Tincher (304)- 704-3681

Breakfast with Santa at 4-H Camp Pioneer
2024-12-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Camp Pioneer, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Rd, Beverly, WV 26253, USA, 38 Pioneer Circle, Kings Run Road, Beverly, WV, United States

90s & 00s Night at Big Timber
2024-12-13 20:00 - 23:30 | Big Timber Brewing, 2 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV, 26241, United States
It’s 90s & 00s Night at Big Timber featuring MDB!
Motorcycle Drive By makes their return to Big Timber for a night of all of your favorite 90s and 00s songs along with the one hit wonders you forgot about

Live Music at El Gran Sabor: Pam Roberts
2024-12-13 20:00 - 22:00 | El Gran Sabor, 413 Kerens Ave, Elkins, WV 26241, USA, 155 Kerens Ave, United States
