Events
A joyful celebration of life, art, and culture.
Located at Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, 11810 Centre St, Chester, VA.
(Free)
For grades 6 through 12. Learn about Diwali, then make your own clay diya lamp to celebrate the Festival of Lights. All materials will be provided.
Located at Twin Hickory Library, 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA.
(Free)
Update your family portrait or create a special keepsake of you with your besties using portrait stations set up at the library. Registration required.
Located at Gayton Library, 10600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA.
(Free)
Pearl the Puppet Sheep is worried about Todd, the Meadow Farm turkey. Held at the Parsons Community Center. For all ages.
Located at Meadow Farm, 3400 Mountain Road.
(Free)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
($)
Tis the season to gather, cook, and celebrate. This workshop is the perfect way to kick off the season.
Located at Young Chefs Academy of Richmond, 2230 John Rolfe Parkway Henrico VA.
($)
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)
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)
Templates and supplies will be available to make an ornament to take center branch at home.
Located at Ginter Park Library, 1200 Westbrook Avenue, Richmond, VA.
(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)
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)
This interactive, walk-through Christmas tour includes theater, hands-on activities, holiday fun, and a special visit with Santa.
Located at Southside Church, 6851 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA.
($)
