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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Top Holiday Events In and Around Richmond
- Tacky Lights Tours
- The Nutcracker
- Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
- Illuminate Light Show at The Meadow Event Park (Doswell)
- Bull Run Festival of Lights (Manassas)
- RVA LIVE Thee Inaugural Whos Who Holiday Affair
- Gold Ring Wreath Making Crafted RVA
See these and even more events listed below!
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
Illuminate Light Show at The Meadow Event Park
What to Expect:
Synchronized light display on a historic venue.
Description:
The Illuminate Light Show at The Meadow Event Park features a spectacular display of colorful lights and festive decorations, transforming the historic grounds into a vibrant winter wonderland.
Where: Doswell | More Info: Illuminate Light Show at The Meadow Event Park
Bull Run Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Dog-friendly drive-thru holiday light display with a walk-thru village.
Description:
Drive through 2.5 miles of illuminated holiday light displays at Bull Run Festival of Lights, featuring festive displays and a walk-thru Holiday Village & Carnival.
Where: Manassas | More Info: Bull Run Festival of Lights
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
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
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- Kew (2 miles)
- Hawthorn (2 miles)
- Melbourne City Centre (2 miles)
- Southbank (2 miles)
- Melbourne (2 miles)
- Hawthorn South (2 miles)
- Glenferrie (3 miles)
- Northcote (4 miles)
- Brunswick (4 miles)
- Camberwell (4 miles)
- Malvern East (4 miles)
- Preston (5 miles)
- Glen Iris (5 miles)
- Coburg (5 miles)
- Balwyn North (5 miles)
- Brighton (6 miles)
- Essendon (7 miles)
- Doncaster (7 miles)
- Reservoir (7 miles)
- Bentleigh East (8 miles)
- Mount Waverley (8 miles)
- Doncaster East (8 miles)
- Bundoora (9 miles)
- Glenroy (9 miles)
- Thomastown (9 miles)
- Greensborough (10 miles)
- Glen Waverley (10 miles)
- Lalor (11 miles)
- Cheltenham (11 miles)
- Mill Park (11 miles)
- Wheelers Hill (11 miles)
- St Albans (12 miles)
- Springvale (12 miles)
- Saint Albans (12 miles)
- Wantirna South (13 miles)
- South Morang (13 miles)
- Noble Park (14 miles)
- Truganina (14 miles)
- Roxburgh Park (14 miles)
- Greenvale (15 miles)
- Rowville (15 miles)
- Keysborough (15 miles)
- Dandenong North (15 miles)
- Point Cook (15 miles)
- Craigieburn (15 miles)
- Croydon (15 miles)
- Caroline Springs (15 miles)
- Dandenong (16 miles)
- Boronia (16 miles)
- Mernda (16 miles)
- Wollert (16 miles)
- Ferntree Gully (17 miles)
- Hoppers Crossing (17 miles)
- Doreen (17 miles)
- Mooroolbark (17 miles)
- Endeavour Hills (18 miles)
- Tarneit (19 miles)
- Werribee (19 miles)
- Hampton Park (20 miles)
- Wyndham Vale (21 miles)
- Carrum Downs (22 miles)
- Narre Warren (22 miles)
- Narre Warren South (22 miles)
- Sunbury (22 miles)
- Frankston East (23 miles)
- Frankston (23 miles)
- Berwick (24 miles)
- Cranbourne North (24 miles)
- Cranbourne (26 miles)
- Langwarrin (26 miles)
- Cranbourne East (26 miles)
- Mornington (28 miles)
- Pakenham (31 miles)
- Geelong (42 miles)