Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Appomattox for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events. They are S'mores & Snowballs (November 13), Celebración de Navidad (December 18) and Churchwide Christmas Caroling (December 20). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Virginia Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Appomattox
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Appomattox
- Also on the list: 1 Christmas show
- Season: November 13 (S'mores & Snowballs) to December 20 (Churchwide Christmas Caroling)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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S'mores & Snowballs
- When: Friday, November 13, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Families with kids age 2 through 5th grade
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Families share s'mores, hear a devotional and then cut loose with a round of snowball throwing at Liberty Baptist Church. Kids are encouraged to show up in their favorite Christmas outfits and to bring friends along.
The evening is set for Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the church, 1709 Church Street. The invitation is for families with children from age 2 through fifth grade. The church's page lists no price and does not mention sign-up.
Parent tip: This lands weeks ahead of most Christmas events, so it works as an early start to the season. The page does not say whether the snowball throwing is indoors or outside, so dress kids in festive clothes they can move in and bring a jacket for a mid-November evening.
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Churchwide Christmas Caroling
- When: Sunday, December 20, 2026, 4 to 5:30 pm
- Where: Liberty Baptist Church, Parsonage parking lot, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
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Liberty Baptist Church gathers a group to sing Christmas carols for shut-ins, people who cannot easily get out of the house. Everyone meets first in the Parsonage parking lot.
Caroling is on Sunday, December 20, 2026, with a 4:00 pm meeting time in the Parsonage parking lot at the church, 1709 Church Street. The church calendar shows the outing ending at 5:30 pm. No cost or sign-up is mentioned.
Parent tip: Be in the Parsonage parking lot a few minutes before 4:00 pm, since that is the one gathering point the church gives. Daylight fades during this 90-minute outing in late December, so pack coats, hats and a flashlight.
- Host
- Liberty Baptist Church (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Liberty Baptist Church, Parsonage parking lot, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox, VA 24522 (opens in maps)
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When each Appomattox Christmas event for kids happens
The first is S'mores & Snowballs in Appomattox on November 13; the last runs to December 20. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- S'mores & SnowballsAppomattox · Nov 13
- Celebración de NavidadAppomattox · Dec 18
- Churchwide Christmas CarolingAppomattox · Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our Virginia Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Lynchburg, Forest, Bedford, VA and Waynesboro. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Appomattox
At the time of the Civil War, the spot where Appomattox stands was a railroad depot called Appomattox Station, and the town itself was first named Nebraska in 1855. At Christmas, the family gatherings posted so far are at Liberty Baptist Church on Church Street, with s'mores and snowballs, a concert and dinner, and caroling.
How Appomattox celebrates
The Christmas events gathered here are all hosted by Liberty Baptist Church at 1709 Church Street. The season opens early with S'mores & Snowballs on November 13, a night for families with kids from age 2 through fifth grade. On December 18, Nueva Visión, the church's Hispanic ministry, holds Celebración de Navidad, a Christmas concert and dinner in the Fellowship Hall. On December 20, carolers meet in the Parsonage parking lot to sing for shut-ins. The church calendar also lists a Youth Christmas Party on December 16, a Birthday Party for Jesus on December 20 and Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on December 24.
Fun facts about Christmas in Appomattox
Appomattox is the county seat of Appomattox County and had 1,919 residents at the 2020 census. It takes its name from the Appomattox River, which was named after the Appomattoc tribe. The town was first called Nebraska in 1855 and was renamed West Appomattox in 1895. Its depot, Appomattox Station, was a stop on the Southside Railroad between Petersburg and Lynchburg, three miles west of Appomattox Court House, where General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865.
Traditions today
- S'mores & Snowballs: Liberty Baptist Church invites families with kids from age 2 through fifth grade for s'mores, a devotional and snowball throwing on November 13.
- Celebración de Navidad: Nueva Visión, the church's Hispanic ministry, hosts a Christmas concert and dinner in the Fellowship Hall on December 18.
- Churchwide Christmas Caroling: Carolers meet in the Parsonage parking lot at 4:00 pm on December 20 to sing for shut-ins.
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: The Liberty Baptist Church calendar lists Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on December 24.
A fact for kids
Appomattox was not always called Appomattox. In 1855 the town was named Nebraska, the same name as a state far to the west.
Questions about Christmas in Appomattox
When was Appomattox, Virginia founded?
The town was first named Nebraska in 1855, and its first postmaster was Samuel D. McDearmon. At the time of the Civil War the community was a railroad depot called Appomattox Station. The depot area formally became the county seat of Appomattox County in 1894.
How did Appomattox get its name?
Appomattox is named for the Appomattox River. The river in turn was named after the Appomattoc, a Native American tribe that belonged to the Algonquian-speaking Powhatan Confederacy and historically lived to the east, around the area of present-day Petersburg.
What was Appomattox called before it was Appomattox?
The town was first named Nebraska in 1855, and in 1895 it was renamed West Appomattox. During the Civil War era the depot here was known as Appomattox Station, a stop on the Southside Railroad on the line between Petersburg and Lynchburg.
What part did the railroad play in Appomattox history?
The present town sits where Appomattox Station, a Southside Railroad depot, once stood. The line became the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad in 1870, then part of the Norfolk and Western Railway and later the Norfolk Southern Railway. After an 1892 courthouse fire, the county moved its court to the depot area.
What is Appomattox known for?
Three miles east of the old depot is the restored village of Appomattox Court House, where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865. The site is preserved as Appomattox Court House National Historical Park and is administered by the National Park Service.
How many people live in Appomattox?
Appomattox had a population of 1,919 at the 2020 census, up from 1,761 in 2000. It is the county seat of Appomattox County, covers about 2.2 square miles and is part of the Lynchburg metropolitan area.
What happens at Christmas in Appomattox?
The events gathered here take place at Liberty Baptist Church: S'mores & Snowballs on November 13, 2026, Celebración de Navidad, a Hispanic Christmas concert and dinner, on December 18, and Churchwide Christmas Caroling on December 20. The church calendar also lists Christmas Eve Candlelight Services on December 24.
Where are Christmas events held in Appomattox?
All three listed events are at Liberty Baptist Church, 1709 Church Street. The concert and dinner on December 18, 2026, is in the church's Fellowship Hall, and the December 20 carolers meet in the Parsonage parking lot at 4:00 pm.
Who organizes Christmas events for families in Appomattox?
Liberty Baptist Church hosts the three events listed here. Its Hispanic ministry, Nueva Visión, puts on Celebración de Navidad on December 18, 2026. The S'mores & Snowballs night on November 13 is aimed at families with kids from age 2 through fifth grade.
Which Appomattox Christmas events are free?
The church's pages for the November 13, December 18 and December 20 events list no price or ticket, but none of them states that admission is free. Families who want to be sure, especially about the December 18 dinner, can ask Liberty Baptist Church directly.
Sources
- Appomattox, Virginia, Wikipedia
- S'mores & Snowballs, Liberty Baptist Church
- Celebración de Navidad, Liberty Baptist Church
- Churchwide Christmas Caroling, Liberty Baptist Church
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Appomattox Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What is the best Christmas event for kids in Appomattox to start with?
Start with S'mores & Snowballs at Liberty Baptist Church on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. It is planned for families with kids from age 2 through fifth grade and mixes s'mores, a devotional and snowball throwing. Kids are invited to wear their favorite Christmas outfits.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Appomattox?
The Liberty Baptist Church pages for S'mores & Snowballs (November 13), Celebración de Navidad (December 18) and Churchwide Christmas Caroling (December 20) list no price or ticket. None of them says outright that it is free, so check with the church if cost matters for your family, especially for the December 18 dinner.
Where can kids meet Santa in Appomattox?
None of the events gathered on this page mentions a Santa visit. The three listed gatherings at Liberty Baptist Church, on November 13, December 18 and December 20, 2026, center on s'mores and snowballs, a Christmas concert with dinner, and caroling for shut-ins.
Are there Christmas concerts or shows in Appomattox?
Yes. Celebración de Navidad on Friday, December 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, is a Hispanic Christmas concert and dinner in the Fellowship Hall at Liberty Baptist Church. It is hosted by Nueva Visión, the church's Hispanic ministry, and the church announces it in both Spanish and English.
Do Christmas events in Appomattox need tickets or sign-up?
The church's pages for these three events do not mention tickets or registration. For Churchwide Christmas Caroling on December 20, 2026, the only instruction is to meet in the Parsonage parking lot at 4:00 pm. For the December 18 concert and dinner, it is sensible to email the church first and ask about seating.
Can families go Christmas caroling in Appomattox?
Liberty Baptist Church has Churchwide Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 20, 2026. The group meets at 4:00 pm in the Parsonage parking lot at 1709 Church Street and sings carols for shut-ins. The church calendar shows it wrapping up at 5:30 pm, so it fits in before dinner.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Appomattox?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Virginia Christmas train rides guide. This Appomattox guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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