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 the 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:
Lewis Ginter Gardenfest of Lights
📆 Nov 18 - Jan 5 from 4-9pm
🎟️ Tickets: $22 Non-member adult & $12 (ages 3-12) Kids Non-member
Christmas Parade
📆 Dec 7 at 10am
📍 Along Broad Street
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
🔗 Link: https://www.richmondparade.org
Xmas Overlays:
“Winterfreuden” Hotel Greene
📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: $16 per person, per round of golf
🔗 Link: https://www.hotelgreene.com
“Miracle on Cary” Jasper
📆 Nov 20 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A, I recommend going on a weekday closer to 8pm
🔗 Link: https://jasperbarrva.com
“Sippin’ Santa” Emerald Lounge
📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.emeraldloungerva.com
“The Evergreen” Birdie’s
📆 Nov 15 - Jan 4
🎟️ Tickets: Reservations recommended, walk-ins only on Mondays
🔗 Link: https://www.birdiesva.com
"Tinsel & Tequila" Casa Del Barco
📆 Nov 25 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.casadelbarcova.com
Bingo Beer Co Xmas Overlay
📆 Dec 1 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://bingobeerco.com
(photo courtesy of their website)
“Rum & Reindeer” Island Shrimp Co
📆 Nov 29 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: Reservations Recommended
🔗 Link: https://www.islandshrimpco.com/
Get Tight Lounge Xmas Overlay
📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
“Noel” Beaucoup
📆 Dec 1 - Jan 1
🎟️ Tickets: Reservations Recommended
🔗 Link: https://www.beaucoup-rva.com/
(photo courtesy of their website)
Helen’s Xmas Overlay
📆 Dec 1 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: Reservations Recommended
🔗 Link: https://www.helensrva.com
(photo courtesy of their website)
"Santa’s Cocktail Shop" Cirrus Vodka
📆 Nov 21 - Dec 29
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://cirrusvodka.com/
(photo courtesy of their website)
Fall Line Winter Wonderland Igloo Dining
📆 Nov 22 - March 2
🎟️ Tickets: $150 + Reservation required
🔗 Link: https://linktr.ee/FallLineIgloos
(photo courtesy of their website)
Cameo Cakery Cafe "Christmas Spirits"
📆 Nov 19 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.cameocakery.com/
(photo courtesy of their website)
The Black Lodge Xmas Overlay
📆 Dec 2 - 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://rvablacklodge.com/
(photo courtesy of their website)
Dot’s Back Inn Xmas Overlay
📆 Dec 1 - 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.dotsbackrichmond.com
(photo courtesy of their website)
Coco and Hazel "Grinch's Tipsy Takeover"
📆 Nov 30 - Dec 31
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.cocoandhazel.com/
(photo courtesy of their website)
Session "Yuletide Pop Up Bar"
📆 Dec 2 - Jan 2
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
Jefferson Hotel Holiday Decor
📆 Dec 2 - Jan 5
🎟️ Tickets: FREE (you don't need to stay at the hotel to see the decor)
Holiday House Tours:
Church Hill:
📆 Dec 8 from 12-5pm
📍Will Call: Historic St. John's Parish House, 2401 E Broad St
🎟️ Tickets: $35 online, $40 day of
The Fan:
📆 Dec 14 & 15 from 12-5pm
📍 Will Call: 208 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220
🎟️ Tickets: $45 online, $60 day of
(photo courtesy of their website)
Holiday Open House Virginia House
📆 Dec 15 from 12-4pm
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
Yuletide’s at Agecroft
📆 Dec 8 from 12-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
Xmas Performances:
Richmond Symphony "Let It Snow"
📆 Nov 30 at 3pm & 8pm
📍 Carpenter Theatre, 600 E Grace St Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23219
🎟️ Tickets: $10-$86
(photo courtesy of their website)
Second Baptist Church "A Jazz Christmas"
📆 Dec 6 - 8
📍 Second Baptist Church, 1400 Idlewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
🎟️ Tickets: From $20
(photo courtesy of their website)
Samara Joy “A Joyful Holiday” Altria Theater
📆 Dec 6 at 8pm
📍 Altria Theater, 6 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 23220
🎟️ Tickets: From $30-$95
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Nutcracker Richmond Ballet
📆 Dec 7 - 23
📍 Richmond Ballet, 407 E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219
🎟️ Tickets: From $25-$150
Holiday High Tea at Blue Atlas
📆 Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21 & 28
🎟️ Tickets: $25-$38 each
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: $470
School Bus Max. Occupancy: 40 Cost: $650
Self-Guided Tacky Lights House Tour:
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Altria Theater
📆 Nov 29 & 30
🎟️ Tickets: From $43.50-$100
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Church Hill Candlelight Walk
📆 Dec 6 at 7:30pm
📍 Meet at Jefferson Park, E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23223
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
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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)
Sportsbackers Tacky Light Run
📆 Dec 14 at 6:00pm
📍 Meet at Midlothian Mines Park
🎟️ Tickets: $18-$50
(photo courtesy of their website)
Markets:
Xmas Market at Hardywood
📆 Dec 22 12-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
Studio Two Three Winter Market
📆 Nov 29 - Dec 23 from 11-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.studiotwothree.org/
(photo courtesy of their website)
Big Gay HoliGay Market
📆 Dec 8 from 12-4pm
📍 Diversity Thrift, 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
Carytown Artisan Market
📆 Dec 14 & 15, 10am-5pm
📍 City Stadium, 3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond, VA 23221
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
Merry Market at Maymont
📆 Dec 7 & 8 12-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: $10
(photo courtesy of their website)
Bizarre Market at VisArts Center
📆 Nov 29-Dec 23 from 11am-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 7 from 12pm-6pm
📍 Mainline Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln, Richmond, VA 23220
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
Richmond Moon Market
📆 Dec 21 & 22 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 15 from 12-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://www.sneedsnursery.com/
(photo courtesy of their website)
Holiday Makers Market
📆 Dec 14 from 10am-4pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
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Vasen Holiday Maker Market
📆 Nov 29 & 30 from 12:30-5:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
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Broad Street Holiday Market
📆 Dec 8 from 10am-4pm
📍 Starting at Common House on Broad St
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
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Dear Neighbor Holiday Soiree
📆 Nov 20 from 5-8pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
Bingo Beer's Shop Small Holiday Market
📆 Dec 21 & 22 12-5pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
Holidaze Market at Gallery 5
📆 Dec 7 from 11am-4pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
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Winter Art Market at Scrap!
📆 Dec 1 from 11am-4pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website) Kismet Holiday Market
📆 Dec 14 from 12pm-6pm
📍 Star Hill, 3406 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
Holiday Magic at Main Street Station
📆 Dec 8 from 12pm-8pm
📍 Main Street Station, 1500 E Main St, Richmond, VA 23219
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
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Holiday Bazaar at Floris VMFA
📆 Oct 26-Dec 29, Sat-Wed 11:30am-4:30pm, Thursdays 11:30am-7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
🔗 Link: https://vmfashop.com/trunk-shows
(photo courtesy of their website)
Winter Wander by Valentine's Museum
📆 Dec 8 12-4pm
📍 Starts at The Valentine, 1015 E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23219
🎟️ Tickets: N/A
(photo courtesy of their website)
A Shockoe Sessions Live! Chrismas
📆 Dec 3 7:30pm-9:30pm
📍 Hippodrome Theater, 528 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219
🎟️ Tickets: $25 online, $30 at the door
(photo courtesy of their website)
RVA Illuminates
📆 Dec 6 from 4-7pm
📍 Kanawha Plaza, E Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219
🎟️ Tickets: FREE
(photo courtesy of their website)
Keeping Christmas at Wilton House
📆 Dec 13 & 14 from 5-7pm
📍 Wilton House Museum, 215 S Wilton Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
🎟️ Tickets: $12 each
(photo courtesy of their website)
Ardent Craft Ales Pet Portraits
📆 Dec 8 from 12-4pm
📍 Ardent Craft Ales, 3200 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23230
🎟️ Tickets: $35 per portrait
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