Hopewell Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Hopewell and surrounding areas
Winter 2025 brings Hopewell festive celebrations around the main district with Holiday lights and family-friendly festive events along the riverfront and downtown. Activities include Light Up the Night and the Hopewell Tour of Lights that spotlight community decorations and seasonal performances. Enjoy illuminated streets, seasonal markets and Santa visits, join parades and concerts, and take part in family activities that celebrate neighborhood traditions and warm holiday memories in town centers.
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Christmas Markets
17 eventsExperience colonial Christmas traditions at two historic sites.
Christmas Lights
14 eventsVirginia's largest Christmas event with over 10 million lights.
Christmas Shows
7 eventsChristmas Activities
17 eventsAnnual Christmas parade with floats, balloons, and marching bands.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Busch Gardens Christmas Town
(Williamsburg)
Virginia's largest Christmas event with over 10 million lights.
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Light Up the Night
Annual Christmas parade and grand illumination ceremony.
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Celebration in Lights
(Newport News)
Two miles of holiday scenes with over one million lights
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Dominion Energy Christmas Parade
(Richmond)
Annual Christmas parade with floats, balloons, and marching bands.
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Hampton Holly Days Holiday Series Events
(Hampton)
Community holiday series with parade, boat show, and light walk.
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CarMax Tacky Light Run
(Midlothian)
Run through a neighborhood famous for its over-the-top tacky holiday lights.
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Hopewell Christmas Events Map
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Hopewell Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Hopewell include the Holiday Tour of Lights and the Light Up the Night celebration, which features a Christmas parade and downtown winter festival. These events bring the community together to celebrate the season.
Hopewell’s Holiday Tour of Lights is a unique tradition where residents decorate their homes for a self-guided neighborhood tour. The city also hosts the Light Up the Night festival, combining a parade and illumination ceremony that highlights local holiday spirit.
Neighborhoods participating in the Holiday Tour of Lights are the best places to see Christmas lights in Hopewell. These areas feature a variety of decorated homes and create a festive walking trail for visitors to enjoy.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community centers and seasonal artisan markets throughout Hopewell. Checking local event listings will help you find current markets featuring vendor stalls and holiday goods.
Free activities include the Holiday Tour of Lights and attending community holiday festivals like Light Up the Night. These events offer festive experiences without admission fees, making them great options for budget-conscious visitors.
Families with kids will enjoy the Holiday Tour of Lights, visits to local Christmas markets with crafts and treats, and the Light Up the Night parade and festival, which often includes kid-friendly entertainment and activities.