Events
Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and find gifts for everyone on your list. An ornament craft workshop for all ages, live music, food trucks, and festivities galore.
Located at Lakeside Farmers’ Market, 6106 Lakeside Avenue, Henrico, VA.
(Free)
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Lace up, enjoy the first weekend of skating, and get a little taste of what’s to come this holiday season.
Located at Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Parkway.
($)
Local businesses, nonprofits, and friend groups form teams to show off their holiday spirit and creativity by building gingerbread houses around a shared theme. This year's theme, Richmond Through the Decades, celebrates the city's history one sweet structure at a time. Sip Gingerbread Stout and vote for epic gingerbread houses.
Located at Hardywood Richmond, 2401 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA.
(Free)
Experience Scrooge’s magical journey through Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this heartwarming holiday classic for the whole family.
Located at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre, 114 West Broad Street.
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Immerse yourself in pure holiday wonder, where magical memories come alive under more than one million twinkling lights.
Located at CarMax Park, 2929 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard, Richmond, VA.
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The official illumination the 20-foot-tall tree in the museum lobby.
Located at The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar, 480 Tredegar Street.
(Free)
Old Towne's official beginning of the holiday season as thousands of lights fill downtown with a festive glow in the City of Petersburg.
Located at Old Towne Petersburg, Historic Old Towne Petersburg, North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA.
(Free)
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Enjoy photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, a countdown to illumination, a snow show, train rides, sweet treats, warm beverages, and more.
Located at Stony Point Fashion Park, 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA.
(Free)
Step into the Otherworldly at GardenFest of Lights, where fantastical creatures, whimsical tales, and faraway worlds come to life in millions of twinkling lights. Enjoy performances, holiday food and drink, and dog-friendly wonders on select nights.
Located at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Avenue.
($)
Free photos with Santa and a mini horse, plus local vendors in Santa’s Workshop.
Located at The Freckled Flower Farm, 18065 Mountain Road, Montpelier, VA.
(Free)
Artisan market, tree lighting, caroling, and Brunswick stew. Market runs through Nov 29.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
(Free)
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Enjoy a festive breakfast, photos, and storytime with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their adorable Baby Goat Elves.
Located at Pactamere Farm, 15577 Stone Horse Creek Rd.
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Kick off the holiday shopping season by supporting the talented local makers and small businesses that make our community so special. Craft beer, live music, and Artisans selling crafts, handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more.
Located at Hardywood Richmond, 2410 Ownby Ln.
(Free)
Enjoy a festive breakfast, photos, and storytime with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their adorable Baby Goat Elves.
Located at Pactamere Farm, 15577 Stone Horse Creek Rd.
($)
The Carriage House will feature a rotating selection of local artisans — meet the makers and find new treasures each time you visit.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
(Free)
The concert features an unforgettable performance of Christmas classics and carols with the Richmond Symphony.
Located at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Cathedral Place.
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The Carriage House will feature a rotating selection of local artisans — meet the makers and find new treasures each time you visit.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
(Free)
Enjoy premium teas, coffee and treats by EAT Catering RVA. Limited seats, reserve now. Dec 2, 9, and 16.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
($)
The Carriage House will feature a rotating selection of local artisans — meet the makers and find new treasures each time you visit.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
(Free)
Exhibitors from across the country will be showcasing new and unique gift lines, holiday decor, gourmet foods, beautiful handmade jewelry, clothing for all ages, accessories, toys, quality crafts, fine art, and more.
Located at Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond Raceway, 600 East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA.
($)
The Carriage House will feature a rotating selection of local artisans — meet the makers and find new treasures each time you visit.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
(Free)
The Carriage House will feature a rotating selection of local artisans — meet the makers and find new treasures each time you visit.
Located at Virginia Cliffe Inn, 2900 Mountain Road.
(Free)
A production that includes dancers from all over Central Va. from 4 years old all the way to senior citizens.
Located at Manchester High School, 12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
($)
Discover the food, feasts, and holiday dining traditions of the Twelve Days of Christmas in England (1580–1640).
Located at Agecroft Hall and Gardens, 4305 Sulgrave Road, Richmond, VA.
($)
Features local heroes, marching bands, dance troupes, giant helium balloons, floats, and Legendary Santa. Beginning at
Science Museum of Virginia.
Located at Science Museum of Virginia, -
(Free)
