Christmas featuring ICE!

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD, United States

ICE! returns this holiday season. Explore scenes from a beloved classic Christmas film in the massive display carved from over 2 million pounds of ice by a team of 35 ...

$

Christmas Town

Busch Gardens Williamsburg 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg

One of the largest Christmas light displays in North America. Select days. ...

$

Operation Christmas Child – National Collection Week

Around Richmond

Turn in your packed shoeboxes. The Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts - filled with fun toys, school supplies and personal care items—and delivers them to children ...

Free

Holiday Shop at Art Works

Art Works 320 Hull St., Richmond, VA

Find the perfect gift for your holiday shopping in the Made in RVA Holiday Shop. Everything is handmade and carefully crafted by local artisans. Choose from fragrant candles to soothing ...

Free

Light Up the Tracks

Ashland 108 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, United States

A mile-long holiday light display and six weeks of special events. Walk, cycle, or drive through a twinkling spectacle of over ten thousand lights that dazzles visitors with dining, shopping, ...

Free

Christmas at the Inn

Virginia Cliffe Inn 2900 Mountain Road, Glen Allen

Enjoy the festive decorations, savor the seasonal scents, and meet wonderful crafters, and the Clifton family. Discover unique, handcrafted items that embody the love and thoughtfulness of gift-giving. Benefits Northstar ...

$

Legendary Santa

Children's Museum of Richmond, Downtown 2626 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA

Since 1936, Legendary Santa and the lovely Snow Queen have been delighting families in Richmond. Meet Santa, explore the Holiday Village exhibit, and let your little one's shop for their ...

$

WinterFest

Kings Dominion 16000 Theme Park Way, Doswell, VA

The park will transform into a winter wonderland with millions of shimmering lights, breathtaking décor, and lavish displays. The Eiffel Tower will become a 300-foot-tall Christmas tree and the iconic ...

$

Small Business Saturday Artisan Market

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Richmond 2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA

Local artists and makers selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, and more. Indoor Event, located in Hardywood's Barrel Room.   ...

Free
Event Series Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VA

As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences ...

$

Paramount Presents: Snapshots with Santa & Classic Holiday Shorts

The Paramount Theater 215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA

Celebrate the holiday season and have your picture taken with Santa. After you’re finished telling him what you want to see under the tree, catch classic holiday shorts on the ...

Free

Holiday Open Farm Day

Meadowgate Alpacas 16305 Coatesville Road, Beaverdam, VA

Take holiday card photos with the alpacas, shop the farm store for unique alpaca fiber gifts, and learn about alpacas through short farm presentations throughout the day. Check out the ...

$

Let It Snow

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center 600 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA

Celebrate the season with family and friends with the Richmond Symphony. Carols, classics, seasonal favorites, and the sparkling vocals of American Idol golden ticket recipient and Chesterfield native Carrie Brockwell. ...

$

Breakfast and Skating with Santa Fundraiser

Ashland's Skateland

A fun morning of Breakfast and Skating with Santa. Skating including skate rental, pictures with Santa emailed to you, and a Letters to Santa station. Benefits the Ashland Figure Skating ...

$

Candle Making Workshop

James River Cellars Winery 11008 Washington Hwy, Glen Allen, VA, United States

A candle making workshop with Sweet Heat Candles. Led by Shannon Bragg, who brings 10 years of candle-making expertise, you’ll get to pour a 16 oz. candle into one of  ...

$

Handel’s Messiah

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center 600 E Grace Street, Richmond, VA

The greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. Be there for the return of Handel’s Messiah with the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus. ...

$

Maymont Wreath Workshop

Maymont 2201 Shields Lake Drive, Richmond

Just in time for the holidays, create a beautiful evergreen wreath with guidance from Maymont staff. Bring a friend and enjoy a festive and fun workshop complete with wreath forms ...

$

Grand Illumination

The Montpelier Center for Arts & Education 17205 Mountain Rd, Montpelier, VA, United States

Music performed by The Hanover Concert Band, hot chocolate bar, Christmas caroling, and the illumination of The Montpelier Center. ...

Free

Bethlehem Walk

Salem Baptist Church 465 W Broad Street Road, Manakin

A reenactment of the nativity. ...

Free

Dinner with Santa

Chick-fil-A, Westchester Commons 132 Schofield Drive, Midlothian, VA

A magical evening where the holiday spirit truly comes alive. Santa and Miss Sheri the Elf will be visiting with families in the Dining Room and sharing some extra holiday ...

Free

Tree Lighting – Ettrick

Ettrick Recreation Center 20621 Woodpecker Road

Gather with friends and family as the night is illuminated with the glow of thousands of sparkling lights on the beautiful holiday tree. ...

Free

Bon Air Friends Nifty-Gifty Book Sale

Bon Air Library 9103 Rattlesnake Road, North Chesterfield, VA

Buy Autographed and Holiday books. The Autograph sale offers signed books by national and local authors—great for hard-to-please bibliophiles. The Holiday Sale includes cookbooks, entertaining guides, and Holiday fiction.   ...

Free

RVA Illuminates

Kanawha Plaza 801 E. Canal St.

Pack up your family and join Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities, WRIC 8, and K95 as they light up the city and kick off the holiday season in #RVA! This ...

Free
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