The town hosts a variety of events throughout the year that draw visitors from across the state.
* **Half Shell Music Series:** Held at the amphitheater in Town Center Park, this summer concert series brings live bands to the community in a family-friendly outdoor setting. * **Kilmarnock Lighted Christmas Parade:** A beloved annual tradition that claims to be the oldest continuously running lighted Christmas parade in Virginia, featuring floats, marching bands, and local first-responder vehicles. * **Lancaster County Lions Club Festivals:** The local Lions Club hosts various seasonal fundraisers, including highly anticipated crab-picking festivals and carnivals.