20 Holiday🎄 Things to Do in Richmond, VA

There are so many amazing things to do during the Holidays in Richmond, VA! Whether you're looking for holiday markets, decorations at the Jefferson Hotel, or sipping on a festive-themed cocktail, you'll love what this city has to offer!

🎥 If you'd like to see my YouTube video where I walk you through each Festive Thing to Do in RVA, watch here:

So let’s dive into 20 of the most festive ways to celebrate the season in RVA! 🎄✨

20 Holiday🎄 Things to Do in Richmond, VA:

1. Lewis Ginter Gardenfest of Lights

📆 Nov 17 - Jan 4 from 4-9pm

📍 1800 Lakeside Ave, Henrico, VA 23228

🎟️ Tickets: $25 Non-member adult & $15 (ages 3-12) Kids Non-member

🔗 Link: https://www.lewisginter.org/visit/events/dominion-energy-gardenfest-of-lights/

2. Dominion Energy Christmas Parade

📆 Dec 6 at 10:15am

📍 Along Broad Street

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://www.richmondparade.org

3. Xmas Overlays:

“Winterfreuden” Hotel Greene

📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31

📍 508 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: $16 per person, per round of golf

🔗 Link: https://www.hotelgreene.com

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“Miracle on Cary” Jasper

📆 Nov 19 - Dec 31

📍 3113 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

🎟️ Tickets: N/A, I recommend going on a weekday closer to 8pm

🔗 Link: https://jasperbarrva.com

“Sippin’ Santa” Emerald Lounge

📆 Nov 30 - Dec 30

📍 2416 Jefferson Ave C1, Richmond, VA 23223

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.emeraldloungerva.com

“The Evergreen” Birdie’s

📆 Nov 14 - Jan 3

📍 305 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: Reservations recommended, walk-ins only on Mondays

🔗 Link: https://www.birdiesva.com

"Tinsel & Tequila" Casa Del Barco

📆 Nov 21 - Dec 31

📍 320 S 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.casadelbarcova.com

Bingo Beer Co Xmas Overlay

📆 Dec 1 - Dec 31

📍 2900 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://bingobeerco.com

(photo courtesy of their website)

“Rum & Reindeer” Island Shrimp Co

📆 Nov 29 - Dec 31

📍 11 Orleans St, Richmond, VA 23231

🎟️ Tickets: Reservations Recommended

🔗 Link: https://www.islandshrimpco.com/

Get Tight Lounge Xmas Overlay

📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31

📍 1104 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.gettightrva.com/events

(photo courtesy of their website)

“Noel” Beaucoup 

📆 Dec 1 - Jan 1

📍 111 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: Reservations Recommended

🔗 Link: https://www.beaucoup-rva.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Helen’s Xmas Overlay

📆 Dec 1 - Dec 31

📍 2527 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: Reservations Recommended

🔗 Link: https://www.helensrva.com

(photo courtesy of their website)

"Santa’s Cocktail Shop" Cirrus Vodka

📆 Nov 21 - Dec 29

📍 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://cirrusvodka.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Fall Line Winter Wonderland Igloo Dining

📆 Nov 22 - March 2

📍 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: $150 + Reservation required

🔗 Link: https://linktr.ee/FallLineIgloos

(photo courtesy of their website)

Cameo Cakery Cafe "Christmas Spirits"

📆 Nov 19 - Dec 31

📍 306 Libbie Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.cameocakery.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

The Black Lodge Xmas Overlay

📆 Dec 2 - 31

📍 3200 Rockbridge St #101, Richmond, VA 23230

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://rvablacklodge.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Dot’s Back Inn Xmas Overlay

📆 Dec 1 - 31

📍 4030 MacArthur Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.dotsbackrichmond.com

(photo courtesy of their website)

Coco and Hazel "Grinch's Tipsy Takeover"

📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31

📍 2733 McRae Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.cocoandhazel.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Session "Yuletide Pop Up Bar"

📆 Dec 2 - Jan 2

📍 318 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCxFjJ2y0RJ/

4. Jefferson Hotel Holiday Decor

📆 Dec 1 - Jan 4

📍 101 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: FREE (you don't need to stay at the hotel to see the decor)

🔗 Link: https://www.jeffersonhotel.com/holidays

5. Holiday House Tours:

Church Hill:

📆 Dec 7 from 12-5pm

📍Will Call: Historic St. John's Parish House, 2401 E Broad St

🎟️ Tickets: $35 online, $40 day of

🔗 Link: https://www.churchhill.org/holiday/holiday-house-tour/

The Fan:

📆 Dec 13 & 14 from 12-5pm

📍 Will Call: 208 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: $45 online, $60 day of

🔗 Link: https://www.fandistrict.org/event-5875441

(photo courtesy of their website)

Holiday Open House Virginia House

📆 Dec 14 from 12-4pm

📍 4301 Sulgrave Rd, Richmond, VA 23221

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://secure.virginiahistory.org/4593/4642

6. Yuletide’s at Agecroft

📆 Dec 14 from 12-5pm

📍 4305 Sulgrave Rd, Richmond, VA 23221

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://www.agecrofthall.org/events/yuletides-2025

7. Xmas Performances:

Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow"

📆 Nov 29 at 2pm & 7pm

📍 Carpenter Theatre, 600 E Grace St Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: $10-$86

🔗 Link: https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-it-snow-16/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Nutcracker Richmond Ballet

📆 Dec 6 - 23

📍 Richmond Ballet, 407 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: From $25-$150

🔗 Link: https://richmondballet.com/event/the-nutcracker-2/2025-12-06

8. Holiday High Tea at Blue Atlas

📆 Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27

📍 1000 Carlisle Ave # 200, Richmond, VA 23231

🎟️ Tickets: $25-$38 each

🔗 Link: https://www.exploretock.com/blue-atlas-richmond/experience/496287/holiday-afternoon-tea?date=2025-12-06&size=2&time=20%3A00

9. Tacky Lights Tour:

RVA Tuk Tuk Tacky Light Tour:

1.5 hour tour throughout RVA to public & private holiday light displays. Adult beverages allowed! Heated seats, rain guards, holiday music, and lots of holiday cheer! Up to 6 passengers per Tuk Tuk. We can accommodate groups up to 30. All booked tours are private, just you and your guests.

📆 Nov 20 - Dec 31

📍 Meet at Mainline Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: $25-$38 each

🔗 Link: https://rvatuktuk.com/seasonal/

RVA Paddlesports Tacky Light Tour:

📆 Nov 26 - Dec 30

📍 Pick up within 15 miles of 1511 Brook Road, Richmond, VA

🎟️ Tickets:

Shuttle Bus Max. Occupancy: 12 Cost: $420

Mini Bus Max. Occupancy: 14-18 Cost: $520

School Bus Max. Occupancy: 40 Cost: $700

🔗 Link: https://rvapaddlesports.com/rva-tacky-light-tours/

Self-Guided Tacky Lights House Tour:

3307 Kensington Ave

3209 Hanover Ave. - didn't decorate this year

3330 Hanover Ave

408 S Laurel St

9606 Asbury Ct

9716 Wendhurst Dr

9410 Apple Blossom Dr

10256 Radford Mill Terrace

7396 Kelshire Trce

(photo courtesy of their website)

10. Richmond Boat Parade of Lights

📆 Dec. 20 @ 5pm

📍 Starts at: 3101 Wharf Street to Rockett's Landing

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://www.facebook.com/@rvaboatparade/

(photo courtesy of their website)

11. Church Hill Candlelight Walk

📆 Dec 5 at 7:30pm

📍 Meet at Jefferson Park, E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://www.churchhill.org/holiday/

(photo courtesy of their website)

12. RVA Krampusnacht

📆 Several Events in Dec

📍 Patrick Henry's Pub, 2300 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23223

🎟️ Tickets: Only a few require tickets

🔗 Link: http://www.rvakrampus.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

13. Sportsbackers Tacky Light Run

📆 Dec 13 at 6:00pm

📍 Meet at Midlothian Mines Park

🎟️ Tickets: $18-$50

🔗 Link: https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/tacky-light-run/

(photo courtesy of their website)

14. Markets:

Xmas Market at Hardywood

📆 Dec 22 12-5pm

📍 2410 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.hardywood.com/richmond-events/christmas-market

(photo courtesy of their website)

Studio Two Three Winter Market

📆 Nov 28 - Dec 23 from 11-5pm

📍 109 W 15th St, Richmond, VA 23224

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.studiotwothree.org/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Carytown Artisan Market

📆 Dec 13 & 14, 10am-4pm

📍 City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.carytownmarket.com/carytownartisanmarket

Merry Market at Maymont

📆 Dec 6 & 7 12-5pm

📍 1700 Hampton St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: $10

🔗 Link: https://maymont.org/calendar/merry-market/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Holiday Sale at VisArts Center

📆 Nov 29 - Dec 23 from 10am-6pm

📍 VisArts Center, 1812 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://bizarremarket.org/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Dead People's Stuff Market

📆 Dec 13 from 12pm-6pm

📍 Mainline Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.instagram.com/deadpeoplesstuffva/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Richmond Moon Market

📆 Dec 20 & 21 from 12-5pm

📍 Stone Brewing, 4300 Williamsburg Ave, Richmond, VA 23231

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.rvamoonmarket.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Sneed Nursery Holiday Market

📆 Dec 14 from 12-5pm

📍 8756 W Huguenot Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.sneedsnursery.com/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Vasen Holiday Maker Market

📆 Nov 28 & 29 from 12-5pm

📍 3331 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsJOOmkh_O/

(photo courtesy of their website)

Holiday Magic at Main Street Station

📆 Dec 7 from 12pm-5pm

📍 Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ5EQ9vDgPw/?hl=en

(photo courtesy of their website)

Holiday Bazaar at Floris VMFA

📆 Nov 1-Dec 27, Sat-Wed 11:30am-4:30pm, Thursdays 11:30am-7:30pm

📍 215 N Sheppard St, Richmond, VA 23221

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://vmfashop.com/trunk-shows

(photo courtesy of their website)

15. Winter Wander by Valentine's Museum

📆 Dec 14 12-4pm

📍 Starts at The Valentine, 1015 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: N/A

🔗 Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRLDNkODwCD/?img_index=1

(photo courtesy of their website)

16. A Shockoe Sessions Live! Chrismas

📆 Dec 2 7:30pm-9:30pm

📍 Hippodrome Theater, 528 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: $25 online, $30 at the door

🔗 Link: https://www.shockoerecords.com/sslxmas

(photo courtesy of their website)

17. RVA Illuminates

📆 Dec 5 from 5:30-7pm

📍 Kanawha Plaza, E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://venturerichmond.com/event/rva-illuminates-2025/1173/

(photo courtesy of their website)

18. 18th Century Christmas at Wilton House

📆 Dec 16 from 11am-4pm

📍 Wilton House Museum, 215 S Wilton Rd, Richmond, VA 23226

🎟️ Tickets: FREE

🔗 Link: https://app.theauxilia.com/Event/18th_century_christmas_open_house

20. See a Holiday film at The Byrd Theatre.

📆 During the month of December

📍 Byrd Theatre, 2908 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221

🎟️ Tickets: $9 each, $5 Saturday matinees

🔗 Link: https://byrdtheatre.org/

I hope you found this post helpful! There are more blogs on my website about other spots around Virginia, as well as Richmond tips.

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💚Lauren Z Ray