Hip Hop Nutcracker
Altria Theater 6 N Laurel Street, Richmond, VAThis performance pays homage to the original (George) Balanchine ballet, retold through the modern, self-expressive gaze of hip-hop culture.
Jolly Jam
Romp n' Roll Midlothian 11541 Busy St, Richmond, VAYou will have special one-on-one time with Santa including a professional digital photo taken with Santa. Plus, while you are waiting, their energetic staff will be entertaining you and your kiddos with holiday games, activities, and treats.
World War I Christmas Party
Virginia War Memorial 621 South Belvidere Street, Richmond, VAThe Virginia War Memorial will host a morning of World War I related Christmas events for kids interested in seeing what the holidays were like in America in 1917. There will be Christmas ornament decorating, Christmas music, cookie decorating, a Christmas story, and cards for soldiers.
Santa Paws
Short Pump Park 3329 Pump Road, Henrico, VAGet your pooch portrait with Santa. Guests will enjoy free photos with Santa, a vendor fair, activities for families, and a food truck.
Downton Abbey Christmas
Armour House and Gardens 4001 Clarendon Road, Henrico, VAThis Christmas season come learn of the fabulous Virginia families who dominated society for generations, and the army of staff needed to create this vision of extravagant wealth. Drop by the beautiful Armour House.
Richmond Boat Parade of Lights
Rocketts Landing 5000 Old Osborne Turnpike, Richmond, VAEach year, owners decorate their boats and converge on the James River for a parade that marks the beginning of the holiday season. Grab the family and gather at one of the several viewing sites to see the boats and enjoy holiday entertainment. Rain or shine.
Tree Lighting
West Broad Village 3950 Wild Goose Lane, Glen Allen, VA, United StatesCommence the 2022 holiday season during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The countdown to the tree lighting will begin at 5:45 p.m. sharp.
CarMax Tacky Light Run
Midlothian Mines Park 13286 N. Woolridge Road, Midlothian, VAThe tacky is really getting turning to celebrate 10 years, with over-the-top celebrations, including a snowflake theme that is sure to turn Midlothian's Walton Park into a Winter Wonderland.
Yuletides
Agecroft Hall 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, United StatesExperience the Christmas season from three different eras: England in 1640, London in 1860, and Richmond in 1942. Bring the whole family to enjoy hot cider, meet Father Christmas, see Elizabethan dancing and acrobatics, tour the mansion, and make a craft.