Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13
Jingle on the James at Rocketts Landing
Rocketts Landing, 5000 Old Osborne Turnpike, Sat. 12pm-9pm, Sun. 12pm-5pm
A new Richmond holiday tradition. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you admire and shop for stunning fine arts & crafts from over 100 artists in a truly festive atmosphere. See holiday lights, listen to music and bell choirs, enjoy delicious seasonal food and watch Richmond's very own "Parade of Lights" on the James. Presented by: Rocketts Landing & One smART Gallery. Sponsored by: The Salvation Army, Richmond Magazine, Fox Richmond, The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing, Currant: A New American Bistro, The James River Ringers. For more details Click Here.
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River District Celebrate Illuminate Events 2009
Friday, December 4
The 25th Annual Grand Illumination of James Center
10th & E. Cary Streets, Free admission, 6pm-7pm
This year at 6pm Santa and Lite 98 will give the countdown to turn on the downtown office buildings and the James Center Great Tree & Reindeer! From 6pm-7pm, experience the magic of the season with two blocks of family entertainment. Richmond Native Band Timbason will delight the City with their Latin style of music. Gear up for a kickin', high energy sound to celebrate the season Latino Style. And Kat Simons of Lite 98 is Snow Queen! Entertainment also includes: the Varina High School Marching Band, The Sugar Plum Fairy from the Richmond Ballet, the VCU Trombone Choir, Harpist Rickie Denton, Singer Patsy Butler, the Virginia Piedmont & Central HO Model Railroad Club and much more. Join the Radio Disney Road Crew for holiday fun including sing-a-longs, games, & prize giveaways! Event is provided by James Center Property LLC. For more information call 804-344-3232.
Friday, December 4
Holiday Market
17th Street Farmers' Market, Free Admission, 5pm-9pm
Avoid the mall rush! This annual holiday shopping extravaganza features Virginia's finest holiday trees from Floyd County. Fresh wreaths hand-made by Mustard Seed Farms, fresh cut mistletoe, gourmet desserts, handcrafted jewelry, hand-carved toys, handmade ornaments, vintage collectibles, and one-of-a-kind gifts and so much more. Enjoy the sounds of the season while you shop! The Henrico Pops Chorus will be performing followed by The Salvation Army International Brass Honor Band. This band features some of the best brass instrumentalist from around the world that gathers each year to play at select venues throughout the United States and Europe during the holiday season. We are very fortunate to feature this acclaimed instrumental group at this year's holiday bazaar. For more information call 804-646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.
Friday, December 4
FREE Glow Necklaces for Children
River District, 6:00pm while supplies last
In the spirit of Celebrate Illuminate, Venture Richmond will be distributing red and green glow necklaces to all children. For more information call 804-788-6466 or visit www.venturerichmond.com.
Friday-Saturday, December 4-5
FREE Horse and Carriage Rides
Rides start and end in Shockoe Slip at the fountain at 13th and E. Cary Streets, 6pm-10pm
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses' hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond's historic River District. Holiday decorated 12 passenger wagon circles Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom. One round trip ride per person please. Sponsored by Venture Richmond. Call Roger at 804-769-4010 with questions.
Friday, December 4
Canal Boat Rides
Turning Basin at 14th & Dock Streets, $2 per person (children 4 and under free), 6pm-9pm
Celebrate the Season on Richmond's historic canal by enjoying a 20-25 minute canal boat tour with historic narration on the James River & Kanawha Canal. The Varina High School Marching Band will perform on the Canal Walk at the Turning Basin around 6:50pm. Produced by Venture Richmond. For more information call 804-788-6466 or visit www.venturerichmond.com.
Friday, December 4 – Thursday, December 31
Giant Holiday Cards on Display Downtown
Richmond Public Library (2nd & E. Main Sts.), Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm; Main Street Station (1500 E. Main St.), Mon-Thurs 9:30am-6pm, Fri-Sun 9:30am-8:30pm; Free admission
This year's 7th annual exhibition of art cards will display holiday cards from metro Richmond area public and private schools during the month of December. The giant cards, each created from wooden doors, are creatively designed and painted by art classes and clubs in regional schools. Sponsored by Siewers Lumber and Venture Richmond. For more information call 804-788-6466 or visit www.venturerichmond.com.
Friday, December 4
Main Street Station Holiday Open House
Main Street Station and the Plaza at Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main Street, Free admission, 5pm-9pm
The City of Richmond welcomes all for a Holiday Open House with a Polar Express theme, free Kiddie train rides, hot cider and cookies, decorations, tree lighting and live entertainment with "The Angels". Enjoy the gorgeous restored glory of Main Street Station and explore the lighted "Cathedral Walk" at the Plaza at Main Street Station and celebrate the holiday season. Professional storytellers will be on hand to read to children, as they enjoy cookies and cider by the fireplace. Come early, the Richmond Public Library will also donate books to the first 300 children in attendance! New this year, an exhibition of holiday cards from metro Richmond area public and private schools. The giant cards, each created from wooden doors, are creatively designed and painted by art classes and clubs in regional schools. Event parking is only $2, and will be available on the west side of the station using the Franklin St. entrance. Additional non-event parking is available within the Plaza using the Main St. and Cary St. entrances. For more information call 804-646-5665.
Friday, December 4
Capitol Square Tree Lighting
Capitol Square, Free admission, 5-7pm
Be there for the lighting of the state Christmas tree in its holiday finest on Capitol Hill. For more information call 804-371-2642 or visit www.executivemansion.virginia.gov.
Friday, December 4
Governor's Executive Mansion Open House
Capitol Square, Free admission, 5:30-7pm
Come tour Virginia's Governor's Mansion in its holiday finest on Capitol Hill. For more information call 804-371-8687 or visit www.executivemansion.virginia.gov.
Friday, December 4
Holiday Open House at the Bell Tower Visitor Center
Capitol Square, Free admission, 11am-2pm
Light refreshments provided. For more information call 804-545-5584.
Friday, December 4
The American Red Cross Keeps You Warm for the Holidays
The American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter, 420 East Cary Street, Free, 5-6:30pm
Serving free coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts to passersby en route to the Grand Illumination. The Chapter will also distribute free winter and fire safety brochures and other information to help keep families safe during the winter season. For more information call 804-780-2250 or visit www.greaterrichmond.redcross.org.
Saturday, December 5
Governor's Executive Mansion Open House
Capitol Square, Free admission, 1pm-4pm
Come tour Virginia's Governor's Mansion in its holiday finest on Capitol Hill. For more information call 804-371-8687 or visit www.executivemansion.virginia.gov.
Sunday, December 6
4th Annual Holiday Happenings at Historic Tredegar
500 Tredegar Street, Reduced admission fees, 1pm-5pm
Celebrate the holidays with storytelling, music, and children's craft activities. For more information call 804-780-1865, ext. 10 or visit www.tredegar.org.
Monday, December 7
Home for the Holidays, Richmond Philharmonic
James Center Atrium (10th & E. Cary Streets), Free admission, 7:00pm
Popular holiday songs and carols, and seasonal light classics, are sure to entertain everyone in the family at the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra's annual Family Holiday Concert in the James Center Atrium. Robert Mirakian, RPO Music Director, invites all to a celebratory program, "Home for the Holidays," including: Tchaikovsky, Selections from The Nutcracker; Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on "Greensleeves"; Leroy Anderson, Sleighride and Christmas Festival; Bach, "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring"; Selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas; and Songs of the season with Aaron Ellerbrock, baritone. For more information call 804-740-2890.
Thursday-Friday, December 10-11
Shockoe Slip Open House Block Party
Shockoe Slip (12th - 15th & E. Cary Streets), hours vary per establishment
Join the first annual Shockoe Slip Open House Block Party charity event for amazing specials and tons of fun! Get an edge on your holiday shopping, take advantage of drink and dinner specials, see puppies for adoption, warm up with hot cider, sing some Karaoke, and help the Shockoe Slip neighborhood raise funds for the Richmond SPCA, Toys for Tots, Caritas. Visit the Facebook event page for more information or call Dransfield Jewelers at 804-643-0171.
Friday-Sunday, December 11-13
Horse & Carriage Rides
Pick up area at 10th and E. Cary Streets (James Center), $12 a person (children 4 and under are free, they must sit in your lap), Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 5:30-10pm, Sunday 5-9pm
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses' hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond's River District. We hope you and your family will join Oakley Farm Horse Drawn Carriages for this traditional holiday treat. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately 20 minutes. You must reserve your seat by calling 804-769-4580 or 804-514-4767.
Saturday, December 12
Christmas Tuba Concert
17th Street Farmers' Market, Free Admission, 9am-4pm
Celebrating the 12 days of Christmas in Richmond on December 12 at 12pm, we will host an annual Richmond Holiday Tradition-TubaChristmas concert. TubaChristmas is a holiday tradition celebrated not only in Richmond but around the world in over 200 cities highlighting these beautiful instruments in their full glory of performing four-part harmony to traditional holiday music. The event will also feature a sing-a-long with world's number one Tuba fan, Santa Claus. If you have never been a part of this holiday tradition, you have to come down to the 17th Street Farmers' Market and experience the tradition with your loved ones for yourselves; I guarantee it will quickly become a favorite family holiday tradition. For more information call 804-646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.
Saturday, December 12
17th Annual James River Parade of Lights
Libby Hill Park, corner of 28th and E. Franklin Streets, parade viewing at 6pm; and the Intermediate Terminal Dock, at Dock and Water Streets, parade viewing at 6pm
This year's parade features festively decorated boats that cruise the parade course from Richmond to Chesterfield and Henrico counties with spectators from throughout the region that gather at several official viewing locations. The event has become a cherished holiday tradition for people from throughout the region. Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council. For more information call 804-717-6681 or visit jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com.
Sunday, December 13
23rd Annual Court End Christmas
Valentine Richmond History Center, John Marshall House, the Virginia State Capitol, the Museum and White House of the Confederacy, Monumental Church, the Egyptian Building, the Beers House, Hunton Student Center, St. Paul's Church and St. John's Church; Free admission; 12pm-5pm
A Richmond tradition celebrates the season in 19th century style with reenactments, children's activities, refreshments, carriage rides, music, special guest appearances, and free admission and tours of ten historic downtown sites. Free shuttle service provided from 12:30pm-4:45pm (shuttle stops at each site every 15-20 minutes). For more information call 804-649-0711 ext. 301 or visit www.richmondhistorycenter.com/courtendchristmas.htm.
Sunday, December 13
Church Hill Holiday House Tour
Church Hill neighborhood, Advance tickets $15, day of the tour $20, 12pm-5pm
The 1800's come alive this year as Church Hill opens the doors of beautifully appointed nineteenth century homes. Many of these architecturally significant houses have never been open to the public, several are pre civil war, and all are handsomely decorated for the holidays. Free shuttle will run to and from the Court End Christmas event. Ladies, no heels, please. For more information or to purchase tickets online visit www.churchhillrichmond.com.
Friday-Sunday, December 18-20
Horse & Carriage Rides
Pick up area at 10th and E. Cary Streets (James Center), $12 a person (children 4 and under are free, they must sit in your lap), Friday 6-10pm, Saturday 5:30-10pm, Sunday 5-9pm
Clip-Clop Clip-Clop – the sound of horses' hooves on the cobblestones, jingle bells ringing, the holidays are here in Richmond's River District. We hope you and your family will join Oakley Farm Horse Drawn Carriages for this traditional holiday treat. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately 20 minutes. You must reserve your seat by calling 804-769-4580 or 804-514-4767.
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11.20.2009
