Event category: Holidays
15
Nov
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15
Nov
Nov 15, 2026 @ 12:00 PM - Nov 15, 2026 @ 05:00 PM
10th Annual Gingerbread House Challenge: Richmond Through The Decades
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.
(Free)
Hardywood Richmond
at 2401 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA
21
Dec
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21
Dec
Dec 21, 2026 @ 03:00 PM - Dec 21, 2026 @ 04:00 PM
Gingerbread Engineering
Use cookie and candy supplies to create not just a house, but whatever structure you put your mind to. Architectural books will be available for checkout.
(Free)
Fairfield Library
at 1401 North Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA
04
Nov
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04
Nov
Nov 4, 2026 @ 04:30 PM - Nov 4, 2026 @ 05:30 PM
Diwali Clay Diyas for Teens
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.
(Free)
Twin Hickory Library
at 5001 Twin Hickory Road, Glen Allen, VA
12
Nov
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12
Nov
Nov 12, 2026 @ 05:30 PM - Nov 12, 2026 @ 08:30 PM
Friends and Family Photo Night
Update your family portrait or create a special keepsake of you with your besties using portrait stations set up at the library. Registration required.
(Free)
Gayton Library
at 10600 Gayton Road, Richmond, VA
20
Nov
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20
Nov
Nov 20, 2026 @ 06:00 PM - Nov 20, 2026 @ 09:00 PM
Old Towne Petersburg Night of Lights
Old Towne's official beginning of the holiday season as thousands of lights fill downtown with a festive glow in the City of Petersburg.
(Free)
Old Towne Petersburg
at Historic Old Towne Petersburg, North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA