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

Tree Lighting – Beulah

Beulah, Parks & Recreation Building 6901 Hopkins Rd, North Chesterfield, VA

Celebrate the spirit of the holidays with your community at Beulah Recreation Center annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring your loved ones and enjoy a night of festive fun as they ...

Free

Reveille Ringers Perform at the VMFA

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 200 N Boulevard, Richmond, VA, United States

Enjoy an evening of Christmas music with the Reveille Ringers with performances at 6:00 and 7:00 pm in the Cochrane Atrium. For more information, visit www.reveilleumc.org/advent ...

Free

Parents Night Out – Triangle Rock Club

Triangle Rock Club Richmond 4700 Thalbro St, Richmond, VA, United States

For youth ages 4 and up (participants must be able to independently use the restroom). Drop off your children anytime starting at 6:00 pm. Participants will get to climb, enjoy ...

$

Church Hill Holiday Weekend Candlelight Walk

Jefferson Park 1921 Princess Anne Ave, RIchmond

Led by The Greater Richmond Pipes & Drums, will begin at 7:15 pm, make a stop at St. John’s Historic Church to pick up those who attend the Vespers service ...

Free

VCU Music’s 37th Annual Holiday Gala

VCU Singleton Center for Performing Arts 922 Park Ave, richmond, VA, United States

The program of Holiday music will feature VCU’s Jazz Orchestra I, the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, the Commonwealth Singers, the Guitar Ensembles, and other VCU ensembles. Benefits The Doorways. In the ...

$

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond 453 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA

As a composer, singer, and visual artist, Cécile McLorin Salvant curates a journey of compelling narratives, unexpected twists, and humor. French and Haitian heritage influence her musical language and style, ...

$

Frosty: A Musical Adventure

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education 11810 Centre St, Chester, VA

 A young orphan named Billy discovers magic in a stolen hat, and when he places the hat on a snowman’s head, that snowman comes to life. Can Frosty help Billy ...

$

The Side Cars – Tribute to The Cars

Ashland Theatre 205 England Street, Ashland, VA

The Side Cars Band stays true to the original magic of The Cars' music while fuel injecting their own energy and flair into every performance. ‍ ...

$

Samara Joy

Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VA

Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy is bringing her soulful voice and timeless jazz standards to the stage. Known for her smooth vocal style and remarkable phrasing, Samara has quickly ...

$

Drifty’s Snowball Soup

Swift Creek Mill Theatre 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway, Colonial Heights, VA

Discover the magic of Drifty, a fun-loving, if a little daft, snowman who loves Santa, the Holidays, and hot cocoa. Each year brings a new story with a new fun ...

$

Richmond Ballet presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts 600 E Grace Street, Richmond

Stoner Winslett’s production of the beloved holiday classic has charmed Virginians for more than four decades. With its stunning choreography, lavish sets and costumes, and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, 'The Nutcracker' ...

$

Illumination – A Festival of Trees

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Artisan created Christmas trees deck The Center’s halls. Each tree designed with its own special theme is sure to thrill the youngest to oldest visitors. ...

Free

Santa’s Workshop Visits and Photos

Westchester Commons Shopping Center 15786 WC Main Street, Midlothian, VA

Santa has remodeled his home year, and he is welcoming everyone to his brand new Santa's workshop at 317 Perimeter Drive (next to Maurice's). Visits are free, and you are ...

Free

Dominion Energy Christmas Parade

Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, United States

Features local heroes, marching bands, dance troupes, giant helium balloons, floats, and Legendary Santa. ...

Free

Holiday Ornament Creations

Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA

Have fun making holiday ornaments. Choose from a selection of various ornaments from youth to adult. Try painting on wooden shapes, the very popular yarn tree, and more. ...

Free

Santa’s North Pole

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

Shop local vendors and find one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends, get photos with Santa, grab some hot chocolate while you make crafts, and write your own letter to Santa. ...

Free

Christmas Through the Centuries

Henricus Historical Park 251 Henricus Park Rd, Chester, VA

The 17th through 20th centuries in England, the American colonies, and the United States transformed Christmas into what we know today. Explore what Christmas looked like, smelled like, and sounded ...

$

Grinchmas

Hanover Library 7527 Library Drive, Hanover, VA

Come see the new student artwork displayed throughout the branch and enjoy some Grinch-themed games, crafts, and snacks while you are there. Artwork provided by students from Hanover County School ...

Free

Whimsical Winter Cupcakes

Chester Library

Make homemade buttercream frostings and learn how to decorate your cupcakes with whimsical winter designs. Registration begins two weeks before each program. ...

Free

Gingerbread and Jingle Bells

Goochland Library 3075 River Road West, Goochland, VA

Do you want to decorate a gingerbread house? Or eat the candy instead? Enjoy this fun, delicious program while listening to some holiday music. Feel free to wear any festive ...

Free

Christmas Village

First Baptist Church, Monument Ave 2709 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA

Shop from a variety of vendors, snap a photo with Santa, and check out the game truck, corn maze, petting zoo, craft area, bounce house, and more. ...

Free

Santa’s North Pole

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

Shop local vendors and get one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends, photos with Santa, hot chocolate, and more. (Free) ...

Free
Event Series Christmas Wreath Workshop

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Berkeley Plantation 12602 Harrison Landing Road, Charles City, VA, United States

Learn techniques for creating your own Christmas wreath. They will have all the items needed to make a beautiful wreath made from fresh greenery cut from Berkeley’s gardens. Make wreath ...

$

Stella Díaz Leaps to the Future

Book People 10464 Ridgefield Parkway, Henrico, VA

From award-winning Richmond author Angela Dominguez, the fifth and final novel about Stella Díaz, a Mexican-American girl who is now ready to be at the top of her school—fifth grade. ...

Free

Magnolia Grange Christmas Open House: Celebrating 275 Years

Magnolia Grange House Museum 10020 Iron Bridge Road, Chesterfield, VA

Enjoy a festive holiday celebration with crafts, refreshments, music by the Door Way Singers, and of course, a visit from Santa Claus. In special recognition of the 275th anniversary of ...

Free

Resin Coasters for Adults

North Courthouse Road Library 325 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield, VA

Make your very own geode resin coaster with artist Josh Taylor. Registration begins November 23. ...

Free
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