West Lynchburg Other Christmas Activities 2026

Experience the magic of Christmas with a private, personalized visit to Santa. This cherished tradition offers ten unhurried minutes with Santa, where he'll talk to your children by name and engage with their interests. It's a gentle, inclusive experience designed...

Join the 31st annual Candlelight Processional and Community Tree Lighting for a magical start to the holiday season. Santa and Mrs. Claus lead a festive procession down Main Street, culminating in the lighting of the community tree. This beloved, free...

Step back in time and experience the magic of the holidays with the Old Southwest Parlor Tour of Historic Homes. This cherished annual event invites visitors into beautifully decorated, century-old residences, showcasing the historic charm of the neighborhood. Enjoy a...

Join the festive celebration at River Ridge as Santa Claus makes his grand arrival to kick off the holiday season. The event culminates with the magical lighting of the Christmas tree, creating a memorable start to the holidays. Guests can...

Get ready for a magical holiday experience at the Lexington Christmas Parade, themed 'A Storybook Christmas.' This beloved annual tradition promises a festive evening filled with enchanting floats and community spirit. Join locals and visitors alike for a memorable celebration...

All aboard for a magical holiday adventure on Santa's Scenic Railway! This enchanting train journey offers a festive escape, winding through beautiful winter landscapes. It's the perfect way to create lasting family memories and embrace the joy of the season.

Step back in time with Monticello's Holiday Evening Tours, offering a rare glimpse of Thomas Jefferson's historic home after dark. Adorned with period-appropriate greenery, the tour illuminates how all residents, enslaved and free, celebrated the holidays. Journey through Jefferson's iconic...

Experience the magic of the holiday season in Salem with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting and festive Christmas Parade. This beloved community event marks the official start of the holidays, featuring a dazzling tree lighting ceremony followed by a cheerful...

Step back in time with the Frontier Culture Museum's popular Lantern Tours. This immersive, lantern-lit walking tour guides visitors through historical interpretations of 17th century England, 18th century Ireland, 18th century Germany, and concludes with a sketch set in 1850s...

Unleash your creativity this holiday season at the Gingerbread House Making Workshop in Charlottesville. This delightful event invites children aged 4 and up, along with their parents, to assemble and adorn their own gingerbread house masterpieces. Using a variety of...

Create a one-of-a-kind holiday keepsake by blowing your own glass ornament. Under the expert guidance of Sunspots Studios' glassblowers, you'll choose your colors and style, then use your own breath to shape the molten glass into a beautiful, personalized ornament....

Join an inspiring Christmas Night of Worship featuring Matt Papa. This event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the holiday season through music and spiritual reflection. It's a chance to connect with the spirit of Christmas in a meaningful...

The Salem Roanoke Valley Tree Lighting is a community event marking the start of the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony.

Step back in time at the Historic Fishburn Mansion for a magical holiday season. Explore rooms adorned with festive décor and imagine Christmases past during a FREE Holiday Open House. Experience the mansion aglow at night during special tours, or...