Chartered in 1680, Onancock was established by the English House of Burgesses as a center of coastal commerce. It is a quiet harbor town on the banks of Onancock Creek, a mile-long tributary lined with gracious waterside estates. Make sure to get out on the water via kayak, boat, or catch the ferry to Tangier Island. Restaurants, shops, galleries, antique stores, a gourmet grocery store, and two museums are a short walk from the water. Don’t miss the hot fresh donuts at the Corner Bakery.
Celebrate Halloween in Onancock!
October 25-27 Halloween in Onancock:
10/26 The Great Pumpkin Carve and Jack o’ Lanterns on the Square
Carve 12-4 PM, Lighting – Dusk, Location – Onancock Town Square
10/25, 26, 27 7 PM Rocky Horror Picture Show
6 PM Haunted Theatre
Creepy Onan-Cocktail Tour (stay tuned)
Spooky Shopping – Participating Downtown shops open until 7 PM
10/26 Onancock Halloween Parade 5-6 PM
Begins: Ames St. to Market St. ends at Town Square. Participants assemble 4-5 PM.
