The annual Prince George County Decorations and Displays Contest will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  All Prince George residents are encouraged to enter the Christmas Decorations and Display Contest.  Awards will be given for the following six categories: “Traditional”, “Religious Display”, “Tacky Holiday Fun”, “Best Front Door and Porch”, “Children’s Delight”, and “Businesses and/or Churches.” Participants may enter two of these categories. There will also be a separate category: Most Facebook Likes! 

Please send a post card with your name, address, and phone number to: Prince George Parks & Recreation, P. O. Box 68, Prince George, VA 23875.  Post cards must be received by Friday, December 1, 2023, to be eligible for judging. Emails sent to Entries for Decorating Contest with this information will also be accepted.  Entrants will be judged on originality, lighting, natural beauty and overall presentation. For more information, contact Parks & Recreation at (804) 458-6164.  

Christmas Card Contest

Entry Dates:  November 1 -17, 2023
Mail to:  Prince George Parks & Recreation
P. O. Box 68
Prince George, VA  23875
Drop off in-person:  Prince George Parks & Recreation
11100 Old Stage Rd.
Prince George, VA  23875

Prince George Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Christmas Card contest for Prince George County Youth in grades 3 – 5.  We encourage all youth to express their creative and artistic talent.  The overall winning design will be the official 2023 Prince George Parks & Recreation Christmas Card.  The overall winner will also be featured on the Santa Float in 2023 Prince George Christmas Parade on December 2, 2023.  Entries will be accepted November 1 -17, 2023.  All entries must be received at Parks and Recreation office no later than November 17, 2023 to be eligible to be entered in the contest.

The card size must be 9” x 4” and drawn on plain white paper. Please use colored pencils, crayons, ink, or magic markers. Cut-outs, glitter, computer designed cards, or holes in the paper are not allowed. The winning card will printed as submitted. The name, age, grade and phone number must be written on the back of the card. Do not make a design for, or write on, the inside of the card (LEAVE BLANK).  Any entry not following these rules can be disqualified.  

Calls from Santa

Entry Dates:  November 13 - December 1, 2023
Call Date:  December 5, 2023 from 6 PM - 7 PM
Mail to:  Prince George Parks & Recreation
P. O. Box 68
Prince George, VA  23875
Drop off in-person:  Prince George Parks & Recreation
11100 Old Stage Rd.
Prince George, VA  23875

Prince George Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a phone call from Santa, Mrs. Claus, or one of Santa’s Elves, for Prince George Youth (aged 3 – 8) on December 5, 2023 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.  A Santa Calls request form must be completed for EACH child being called.  Completed forms may be dropped off at Parks and Recreation Office (11100 Old Stage Rd., Prince George, VA  23875); mailed to Prince George Parks & Recreation (Attention: Santa Calls, P.O. Box 68, Prince George, VA  23875); or emailed to Santa Calls .   All forms must be received prior to December 1, 2023 at 5 PM.

 Printable Calls From Santa Form Here



Annual Tree Lighting

 Date:  Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Time:  7:00 PM 
Location:  Near Prince George Heritage Center
6406 Courthouse Rd., Prince George, VA  23875



The Annual Prince George Parks & Recreation Tree Lighting will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM near Prince George Heritage Center (Intersection of Courthouse Rd. and Administration Dr.).  Join us for beautiful scenery, Christmas songs and performances, and refreshments! Join us in welcoming the holiday season!

 
Donuts with Santa

Registration Dates:  November 6 - 29, 2023
Event Date:  Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time:  9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee:  $5 per participant
Location:  Prince George Parks & Recreation Community Center
11100 Old Stage Rd., Prince George, VA  23875

Prince George County youth aged 2 – 10 are invited to have donuts with Santa on December 2, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Prince George Community Center.  Registration will be November 6 – 29, 2023.  

Christmas Parade