‘Tis the season: 2023 holiday happenings around Central Va.

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s time to celebrate the joyous 2023 holiday season!

Here’s a list of fun holiday activities happening around Central Virginia through the end of the year.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 1

• Angel Tree adoptions begin at various locations

FRIDAY, NOV. 3

• Christmas Craftmen’s Classic Art and Craft Festival 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

SATURDAY, NOV. 4

• Santa arrives at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s with free events
• Christmas Craftmen’s Classic Art and Craft Festival 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 5

• Christmas Craftmen’s Classic Art and Craft Festival 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, NOV. 17

• Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights - 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Kings Dominion Winterfest begins - 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• Christmas Tree Lighting at Westchester Commons - 7 p.m.
• Craft & Design - Times vary (Multiple dates)

SATURDAY, NOV 18

• Ashland Light up the Tracks Celebration - 5 p.m. 7 p.m.
• Illuminated Costume Contest - 5 p.m. 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 19

• Olde Time Holiday Parade - 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Holiday Pet Photos at Quirk - Times vary

FRIDAY, NOV. 24

• 45th Annual Model Road Show - Science Museum of Virginia (Multiple dates)

SATURDAY, NOV. 25

• Caroling in Ashland, 5 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• Shop Small Saturday (Multiple dates)
• Let It Snow! Richmond Symphony Concert - 8 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• Christmas in Early America Tours - John Marshall House (Multiple dates)
• Studio Two Three Winter Market - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• Made in RVA Holiday Market - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Multiple dates)

SUNDAY, NOV. 26

• West Broad Village Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

TUESDAY, NOV. 28

• The Hip Hop Nutcracker - 7 p.m.
• A Shockoe Sessions Live! Christmas at the Hippodrome - 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

• Christmas Symphony Tour feat: Sarah Brightman - 8 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 30

• Tredegar Tree Lighting Ceremony - American Civil War Museum - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 1

• ELF in Concert - 7 p.m.
• Maymont Merry Market - 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• Holiday Tea Experience with The Queen’s Library Tea Room - Times vary (Multiple dates)
• RVA Illuminates - Kanawha Plaza - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• The Grinch (2018) movie - Kanawha Plaza - 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
• RVA First Friday - 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Quirk Tree Lighting - Quirk Hotel - 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
• Frosty the Musical! From the Barter Theatre Players, live on stage! - Ashland Theater - 6 p.m.
• Richmond Symphony: Holiday Brass - Jimmy Dean Theater - 7:30 p.m.
• Lights at the Lake at Bear Creek Lake State Park - Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 8-10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

• The Cultural Arts Center 25th annual tree lighting - 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Ashland Christmas Market - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• RVA Illuminates (17th Street Market) - 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
• Dominion Energy Christmas Parade - 10 a.m.
• JINKX and DELA Holiday Show - Carpenter Theater at Dominion Energy Center - 8 p.m.
• Holiday Villages, hosted by Richmond Night Market - Main Street Station - 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Soul Santa - Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia - Times vary (Multiple dates)
• Holly Jolly Holiday Party - Ashland Theater - 11 a.m.
• Soulful Sounds of the Season featuring Bak N Da Day - Jimmy Dean Theater - 7:30 p.m. (Multiple dates)

TUESDAY, DEC. 5

• Cirque Musica - Richmond Theater - 7:30 p.m.
• Dinwiddie Grand Illumination - Historic Dinwiddie Courthouse - 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, DEC. 8

• Richmond Ballet - The Nutcracker - 7 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• The Polar Express - Ashland Theater - 7 p.m. (Multiple dates)

SATURDAY, DEC. 9

• CarMax Tacky Light Run - 6 p.m.
• Breakfast with Soul Santa - Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia - 9 a.m. - 1 2 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• Annual Boat Parade of Lights - City of Richmond’s Intermediate Terminal - 5 p.m.
• Bad Bunny Ugly Sweater Party - Juan’s Rooftop and Cantina - 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• The Toddler Takeover Hour – Ashland Theater - 10 a.m.
• The Jolly Jaunt Bar Crawl - Ashland Theater - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
• Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl - Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom - 3 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• Tuba Christmas 50th Anniversary Celebration! - Jimmy Dean Theater - 3 p.m.

SUNDAY, DEC. 10

• Quirk Holiday Market - Quirk Hotel - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Winter Wander: Court End at the Valentine - 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
• Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade - from the Chester YMCA to Village Green - 2 p.m.

MONDAY, DEC. 11

• The Red Shoes - Ashland Theater - 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, DEC. 12

• How the Grinch Stole Christmas - 7 p.m. (Multiple dates)

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

• Candlelight: Holiday Special Featuring The Nutcracker + More! - Bolling Haxall House - Times vary (Multiple dates)

FRIDAY, DEC. 15

• Stavna Ballet - The Nutcracker - Jimmy Dean Theater - 7 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation - Ashland Theater - 7 p.m.

SATURDAY DEC. 16

• Gingerbread Bash 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Winter Moon Market - Stone Brewing - 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. (Multiple dates)
• White Christmas - Ashland Theater - 8 p.m. (Multiple dates)

SUNDAY DEC. 17

• A Mowtown Christmas featuring Mowtown and more - 5 p.m.
• First Annual Santa Visit to Tredegar - American Civil War Museum - 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• The Grinch - Ashland Theater - 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY DEC. 20

• Senior Mornings Ornament Making - 8 a.m.
• The Taters: Shiny & Brite Holiday Show - Jimmy Dean Theater - 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY DEC. 21

• It’s a Wonderful Life - Ashland Theater - 7 p.m.

FRIDAY DEC. 22

• WONKA - Ashland Theater - 7 p.m. (Multiple dates)

SATURDAY DEC. 23

• Miracle in Manchester Makers Market - Hatch Local Food Hall - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

SATURDAY DEC. 30

• Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Greater Richmond Convention Center - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY JAN. 5

Legend of Poinsettia - Jimmy Dean Theater - (Multiple dates)

Please note: A separate New Year’s Eve list will be published in December!

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