Last updated: 11 November 2024
Welcome to your ultimate holiday guide for Richmond! Discover all the festive events and activities right here. Whether Richmond is your backyard or a new adventure, our guide ensures you enjoy all the festive fun.
Popular during the holiday season, the Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights transforms the garden into a dazzling display of lights and colours, captivating visitors of all ages. For those craving a different experience, the Tacky Lights Tours showcase homes adorned with elaborate Christmas light displays that are sure to entertain. And the classic performance of The Nutcracker is something you definitely don't want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Richmond Holiday Light Displays
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
- What to Expect
- Dazzling LED light displays and interactive features.
- Description
- Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights is a spectacular holiday event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden featuring millions of lights, interactive displays, and festive activities.
- Where
- Richmond | More Info : Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
Tacky Lights Tours
- What to Expect
- Award-winning holiday light displays in elegant vehicles.
- Description
- Explore Richmond's holiday tradition with James Limousine's Tacky Light Tours, featuring award-winning homes, roaring fires, and festive music.
- Where
- Richmond | More Info : Tacky Lights Tours
Richmond Holiday Markets and Shopping
Gold Ring Wreath Making Crafted RVA
- What to Expect
- Unique, handmade crafts and local baked goods in a historic home setting.
- Description
- At the Christmas at the Inn Arts and Crafts show, over 60 local crafters, artists, and bakers showcase their unique, handmade items in each room of the Virginia Cliffe Inn. Guests can relish festive decorations, seasonal scents, and mingle with both the crafters and the Clifton family. The event includes complimentary shopping bags, Granny’s Special Spiced Tea, and delightful baked goods from local bakers.
- Where
- Richmond | More Info : Gold Ring Wreath Making Crafted RVA
Richmond Holiday Shows and Entertainment
RVA LIVE Thee Inaugural Whos Who Holiday Affair
- What to Expect
- Celebrating local culture and community spirit.
- Description
- Join RVA LIVE for Thee Inaugural Whos Who Holiday Affair, a premier holiday event featuring a diverse lineup of local talent and community leaders.
- Where
- Richmond | More Info : RVA LIVE Thee Inaugural Whos Who Holiday Affair
The Nutcracker
- What to Expect
- World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
- Description
- Richmond Ballet's production of The Nutcracker features Stoner Winslett's choreography and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, with lavish sets and costumes.
- Where
- Richmond | More Info : The Nutcracker