🎄 Top 5 Events in Virginia – December 2025
- Christmas Town at Busch Gardens (Williamsburg) – Millions of lights, rides, Santa, and classic holiday magic.
- GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter (Richmond) – One of Virginia’s most beloved illuminated garden displays.
- Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights – Stunning display of decorated boats along the historic waterfront.
- BayPort Holiday Lights at the Beach (Virginia Beach) – Drive-through oceanfront lights with beach-themed displays.
- Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon – Fireworks, colonial décor, and historic mansion tours.
Northern Virginia
🎄 Holiday Tours at Pope-Leighey House
Alexandria / Fairfax County
Dec 5–20, 2025 (Fridays & Saturdays)
Historic Frank Lloyd Wright home decorated for the holidays.
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✨ Great Falls Celebration of Lights
Great Falls, VA
Dec 7, 2025 (4–6 PM)
Charming small-town celebration with lights and community festivities.
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🎁 Fairfax City Holiday Market
Fairfax City, VA
Dec 5–14, 2025 (Weekends)
European-style market with handmade gifts, food, and festive décor.
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❄️ Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-a-Long
Wolf Trap, VA
Dec 6, 2025
Family-friendly outdoor sing-along holiday event.
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🎄 Jingle on Lake Anne
Reston, VA
Dec 6, 2025
Seasonal community celebration at Lake Anne.
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⭐ Herndon WinterMarkt
Herndon, VA
Dec 13, 2025 (12–7 PM)
European-style holiday market with mulled wine, treats & artisan vendors.
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🎄 Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Dec 6, 2025 (11 AM)
Beloved parade with bagpipes, dogs in tartan & Scottish clans.
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❄️ Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Alexandria Waterfront
Dec 6, 2025 (5:30 PM)
Dozens of decorated boats cruise the Potomac in a magical parade.
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🎆 Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA
Dec 20–21, 2025
Holiday fireworks, mansion tour, and colonial-era holiday décor.
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Richmond
🎄 A Christmas Carol – Virginia Repertory Theatre
Richmond, VA
Nov 28 – Dec 28, 2025
Classic and heartwarming holiday performance.
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✨ GardenFest of Lights – Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond, VA
December 2025
Millions of lights across botanical displays — a Richmond essential.
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🎁 Colonial Heights Christmas Parade
Colonial Heights, VA
Dec 2, 2025
Small-town parade with lights, floats & festive music.
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❄️ Legendary Santa at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
Richmond, VA
Through Dec 24, 2025
Generations-old Santa tradition loved by Richmond families.
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Charlottesville
🎄 Holiday Markets & Lights in Charlottesville
Charlottesville, VA
December 2025
Cozy, festive markets, winery events, and tree lightings around town.
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Virginia Beach
🎄 Holiday Lights at the Beach
Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Dec 1–31, 2025
Drive-through oceanfront light show with beach-themed displays.
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✨ Holiday Parade at the Beach
Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach
Dec 6, 2025
Beloved community parade with floats and holiday music.
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❄️ Surf-N-Santa 5 Miler
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Dec 13–14, 2025
Holiday night run along the beach with illuminated displays.
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🎁 Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Holiday Classics!
Norfolk, VA
Dec 14, 2025
Seasonal symphony performance.
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✨ A Jazzy Christmas Show
Hampton Roads Area
Dec 6, 2025
Lively jazz holiday performance.
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Williamsburg
🎄 Christmas Town – Busch Gardens
Williamsburg, VA
Nov 14, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026 (select dates)
One of Virginia’s largest holiday attractions: millions of lights, rides, shows, and Santa’s workshop.
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