Short Pump Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Short Pump and surrounding areas
Short Pump hosts the Christmas season with Holiday lights across Short Pump Town Center and the surrounding retail corridor, creating a lively spot for holiday shopping and family fun. Events like Kings Dominion WinterFest and Light Up the Tracks offer festive events, seasonal attractions, and things to do for visitors of all ages. Enjoy holiday activities, seasonal performances, and neighborhood markets that make Short Pump a popular destination for winter celebrations.
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Christmas Lights
11 eventsRun through a neighborhood famous for its over-the-top tacky holiday lights.
Christmas Markets
11 eventsOver 325 vendors at a festive holiday craft show
Christmas Shows
7 eventsClassic Irving Berlin musical with optional dinner service
Christmas Activities
12 eventsAnnual Christmas parade with floats, balloons, and marching bands.
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Dominion Energy Christmas Parade
(Richmond)
Annual Christmas parade with floats, balloons, and marching bands.
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Monticello Holiday Evening Tours
(Charlottesville)
Historic Monticello illuminated after dark
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas
(Fredericksburg)
Classic Irving Berlin musical with optional dinner service
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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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Illuminate Light Show at Meadow Event Park
(Doswell)
Virginia's largest drive-thru synchronized light show
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Light Up the Night
(Hopewell)
Annual Christmas parade and grand illumination ceremony.
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Christmas Parties Near Short Pump
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Short Pump.
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Short Pump Christmas FAQ
The biggest events include the Tacky Light Tour stops in nearby neighborhoods, holiday markets at Short Pump Town Center, and festive activities throughout the shopping district. Large-scale drive-through light shows like Illuminate are also popular and located a short drive away.
Short Pump is known for its bustling shopping scene during the holidays, with the Town Center often hosting tree lightings, visits with Santa, and seasonal entertainment. The area’s proximity to Richmond’s famous Tacky Light Tour also makes it a hub for light display enthusiasts.
While Short Pump itself is more commercial, nearby neighborhoods in Glen Allen and the West End—such as Wendhurst Drive—are renowned for their elaborate residential light displays and are a short drive from Short Pump.
Short Pump Town Center is the main spot for holiday markets and local vendors, with additional pop-up markets sometimes held at community centers and parks in the area. These venues showcase crafts, gifts, and seasonal treats from Richmond-area makers.
Enjoying the neighborhood light displays, visiting the Town Center’s festive decorations, and attending free holiday markets are all great budget-friendly options. Many family activities, like visits with Santa and seasonal entertainment, are also offered at no cost.
Families will enjoy the Tacky Light Tour, holiday markets with crafts and treats, and visits with Santa at the Town Center. The area’s walkable light displays and seasonal events are designed to be fun and accessible for all ages.