Charlottesville Other Christmas Activities 2026

Spectators line Main Street to watch bands, walking groups, floats, and vehicles march through downtown Harrisonburg celebrating the Festival of Lights theme. The procession travels south toward City Hall as part of the community Winter Wonderfest celebration. Afterward, visitors can...

Visitors walk by lantern light to tour historic 17th-century English, 18th-century Irish and German, and 19th-century Virginia farmhouses decorated for the season. Inside each home, costumed interpreters by firelight share traditional holiday practices from their respective time periods and cultures....

Spectators line the downtown sidewalks to enjoy a procession of holiday entries and festive community groups. Visitors can bring blankets or lawn chairs to watch the floats pass by along the street route. Local downtown shops and dining establishments welcome...

The community holiday parade celebrates the season under the theme The Magic of Christmas. Organized in coordination with the City of Lexington, the procession showcases registered community entries and holiday festivities.

Participants gather to receive candles and holiday songbooks before walking down Main Street. Santa and Mrs. Claus lead the procession in a horse-drawn carriage to Hopkins Green. The gathering features caroling and culminates in the lighting of the community tree.

Guests can gather for a countdown to illumination and enjoy a festive snow show alongside tunes spun by a DJ. The evening marks the opening day of the ice skating rink and includes rides on the RVA mini express train,...

Step back in time with Monticello's Holiday Evening Tours, offering a rare glimpse of Thomas Jefferson's historic home after dark. Adorned with period-appropriate greenery, the tour illuminates how all residents, enslaved and free, celebrated the holidays. Journey through Jefferson's iconic...

Create a one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake by blowing your own glass ornament. Under the expert guidance of Sunspots Studios' glassblowers, you'll choose your colors and style, then use your own breath to shape the molten glass into a beautiful, personalized ornament....

Kings Dominion transforms into a magical winter wonderland for its annual WinterFest. Visitors can experience the park's thrilling rides and attractions adorned with millions of dazzling lights. The event offers a festive atmosphere with holiday-themed entertainment, creating a unique blend...

Join the festive celebration at River Ridge as Santa Claus makes his grand arrival to kick off the holiday season. The event culminates with the magical lighting of the Christmas tree, creating a memorable start to the holidays. Guests can...