Chester Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Chester and surrounding areas
Chester lights up the Christmas season with Holiday lights strung across Ashton Creek Vineyard and downtown streets, and the Holiday Market at Ashton Creek Vineyard is a local highlight. The city blends seasonal experiences with holiday markets and winter festivities that feel welcoming and festive. Stroll riverfront parks, enjoy seasonal activities and parades, and savor festive events and Christmas lights that make Chester's holiday season a perfect mix of small‑town charm and spirited entertainment in 2025.
Find the best Chester Christmas happenings this year!
Start Here
Christmas Lights
13 eventsVirginia's largest Christmas event with over 10 million lights.
Christmas Markets
12 eventsExperience colonial Christmas traditions at two historic sites.
Christmas Shows
6 eventsChristmas Activities
11 eventsAnnual Christmas parade with floats, balloons, and marching bands.
Editor's Picks (6)
-
Busch Gardens Christmas Town
(Williamsburg)
Virginia's largest Christmas event with over 10 million lights.
-
Celebration in Lights
(Newport News)
Two miles of holiday scenes with over one million lights
-
Dominion Energy Christmas Parade
(Richmond)
Annual Christmas parade with floats, balloons, and marching bands.
-
CarMax Tacky Light Run
(Midlothian)
Run through a neighborhood famous for its over-the-top tacky holiday lights.
-
Light Up the Night
(Hopewell)
Annual Christmas parade and grand illumination ceremony.
-
Illuminate Light Show at Meadow Event Park
(Doswell)
Virginia's largest drive-thru synchronized light show
Events Happening Soon (2)
Christmas Parties Near Chester
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Chester.
GardenFest Santa Brunches
Experience a magical holiday celebration at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden with their GardenFest...
View full details →Chester Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
Also Near Chester
Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
Worth the drive for more holiday events near Chester!
Chester Christmas FAQ
Chester’s biggest annual Christmas events include holiday markets, light displays, and community celebrations like the Season of Lights at the History Center.
Chester celebrates with a mix of local traditions, including festive light displays, community markets, and multicultural events that bring neighbors together.
Several neighborhoods in Chester are known for their festive displays, especially those with residential light shows and community-decorated parks.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers, parks, and seasonal events throughout Chester during the holidays.
Free activities include viewing neighborhood light displays, attending community markets, and participating in public holiday events like the Season of Lights.
Families with kids enjoy holiday markets, light displays, and seasonal events with crafts, treats, and entertainment suitable for all ages.