Petersburg Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Petersburg and surrounding areas
Petersburg VA lights up the festive season with Holiday lights along ancient Main Street and lively Christmas lights displays near Old Towne and the Appomattox River. Annual favorites like the Petersburg Holiday Tree Lighting and Colonial Heights Christmas Parade bring neighbors together for parades and sing-alongs, and Tis the Season: A Holiday Sing-Along fills the air with carols. Expect family-friendly activities, seasonal entertainment, and brisk evening strolls through decorated blocks that showcase local shops and historic architecture.
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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
16 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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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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Light Up the Night
(Hopewell)
Annual Christmas parade and grand illumination ceremony.
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Petersburg Christmas Events Map
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Petersburg Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events include the city-coordinated driving tour of holiday lights and the Holiday Open House at Centre Hill Museum, which features festive decorations and live music.
Petersburg’s unique holiday traditions include historic home tours decorated in Civil War-era styles and community-driven light displays that highlight local pride and history during the season.
Several neighborhoods participate in the city’s driving tour and are known for their festive decorations, making them ideal for both drive-through and walking tours of Christmas lights.
Local makers and Christmas markets can be found at community centers and craft fairs throughout Petersburg, especially during weekends in December, offering artisan goods and holiday gifts.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Holiday Open House at Centre Hill Museum, and exploring local craft fairs with no admission fees.
Families can enjoy the Holiday Open House with its activity booklets for children, festive music, and the neighborhood light displays that offer a safe and fun holiday experience for all ages.