Hilton Garden Inn Downtown in Historic Miller & Rhoads Brings Back Christmas Traditions: Santa Claus and Teddy Bear Teas will highlight the holiday season in the newly restored historic building
The hotel will light a giant Christmas tree on Dec. 4 in conjunction with the Grand Illumination ceremony. Visitors to the hotel will enjoy complimentary hot chocolate or hot cider with holiday cookies.
Santa Claus has appearances scheduled each day from Dec. 8-Dec. 13. Santa will visit Miller & Rhoads from 4pm-7pm. Dec. 8-10 and from 10am-5pm Dec. 11-13. Children are invited to tell Santa what is on their wish list and have their photos taken in his chair. A professional photographer will also be available to take digital photographs for a small fee.
In addition, two Teddy Bear Teas are scheduled for Dec. 12 and 13 from 11am-12:30pm. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at 727-2104. Tickets are $25 per child.
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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
Friday, December 4
Holiday Market
17th Street Farmers' Market, Free Admission, 5pm-9pm
Friday, December 4
FREE Glow Necklaces for Children
River District, 6:00pm while supplies last
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
Friday, December 4
Canal Boat Rides
Turning Basin at 14th & Dock Streets, $2 per person (children 4 and under free), 6pm-9pm
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; Richmond CenterStage; Richmond Convention Center Visitors Center; Free admission
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
Friday, December 4
Capitol Square Tree Lighting
Capitol Square, Free admission, 5-7pm
Friday, December 4
Governor's Executive Mansion Open House
Capitol Square, Free admission, 5:30-7pm
Friday, December 4
Holiday Open House at the Bell Tower Visitor Center
Capitol Square, Free admission, 11am-2pm
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
Saturday, December 5
Governor's Executive Mansion Open House
Capitol Square, Free admission, 1pm-4pm
Sunday, December 6
4th Annual Holiday Happenings at Historic Tredegar
500 Tredegar Street, Reduced admission fees, 1pm-5pm
Monday, December 7
Home for the Holidays, Richmond Philharmonic
James Center Atrium (10th & E. Cary Streets), Free admission, 7:00pm
Thursday-Friday, December 10-11
Shockoe Slip Open House Block Party
Shockoe Slip (12th - 15th & E. Cary Streets), hours vary per establishment
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
Saturday, December 12
Christmas Tuba Concert
17th Street Farmers' Market, Free Admission, 9am-4pm
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
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
Sunday, December 13
Church Hill Holiday House Tour
Church Hill neighborhood, Advance tickets $15, day of the tour $20, 12pm-5pm
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
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