RICHMOND BALLET NUTCRACKER
The Richmond Ballet Presents The Holiday Classic “THE NUTCRACKER” Dec. 10-23 at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Arts Center with the Richmond Symphony. Redesigned New Costumes, The Nutcracker opens Friday, Dec. 9 and runs through Dec. 23 at The Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Arts Center Downtown. Tickets start at $20. For details visit http://www.richmondballet.com/.
24th Annual James River Parade of Lights
Saturday, Dec. 10, 6-9 p.m.
A Parade of decorated boats cruising the James River presented by the James River Advisory Council. The free event also features entertainment at viewing sites. Parking is first come, first served.
Viewing Sites include:
Richmond: Libby Hill Park, Corner of 28th and East Franklin streets
Entertainment begins at 4:30 p.m. Countdown to boat illumination at 6 p.m.
Free hamburgers and hot dogs, hot chocolate and apple cider. Fire pit and music.
Henrico County: Osborne Park and Boat Landing, 9530 Osborne Turnpike
Entertainment begins at 4 p.m. Parade viewing 7-7:30 p.m.
Santa, Magician and Juggler Jonathan Austin, bonfire, food concession and music.
Chesterfield County: Henricus Historical Park
Entertainment begins at 6 p.m. Parade viewing 7:45-8 p.m., Park at Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road, Chester. FREE shuttle transportation 5-7 p.m.
Santa, face-painting, balloon animals, fire pit, food concession and band. For more information visit https://jrac-va.org/.
Fan District Association 54th Annual Holiday House Tour
December 10-11, 1-6 PM
Holiday Homes that Sparkle & Glow — Decorated and ready for the Holidays. All built at the turn of the century. Proceeds benefit community grants program. Advance tickets at FanTourRichmond.com thru Friday and at select Martin’s and local retailers ($25)( Shops at 5807 Patterson Ave, Black Swan on Main St., Tweed in Short Pump and Strawberry Fields on Strawberry Street!) Purchase tickets day of at Retreat Hospital and Greenfield Residences on Allen Avenue ($35)
Free parking in Retreat Hospital decks and free James River Trolley throughout the tour route.
CHURCH HILL HOLIDAY FESTIVAL – A three day Holiday Festival, including The Candlelight Walk, a special Holiday Celebration, and House Tours, Friday – Sunday in Historic Church Hill.
Friday, Dec 9. – Meet at Jefferson Park (Union Hill) at 7:15pm. Stroll towards historic St. Johns Church to join with the Vespers. Grab a candle, and continue to historic Libby Hill Park. Meet Santa and enjoy the spectacular city skyline with 180 degree view. FREE. Holiday Celebration, Saturday, Dec 10, 7-11:00 p.m. at ChildSavers, 200 N 22nd Street. Advance tickets $45.
House Tour Sunday, Dec. 11. 12-5:00 p.m. Advance ticket $25 Locations include:
Hill Cafe – 2800 E. Broad St.
Patrick Henry Pub – 2300 E. Broad St.
Poe’s Pub – 2706 E. Main St.
Shops at 5807 – 5807 Patterson Ave.
Sub Rosa Bakery – 620 N. 25th St.
Union Market – 2306 Jefferson Ave.
WPA Bakery – 2707 E. Marshall St.
$30 per person day of tour and “Will Call” at the Parish Hall of St. John’s Church, 2401 E Broad Street Richmond VA 23223. http://www.churchhill.org/holiday-weekend/.
Court End Christmas Sunday, Dec. 12 – 5pm
A historic ride in the Downtown area with stops at ten historic places. Guests can ride carriages and see several Richmond Historic attractions for free. Those include The Valentine, The White House of the Confederacy, The John Marshall House, The Egyptian Building among others. There will also be tours, the gist shops will be open and performances. For more details visit http://www.thevalentine.org/CEC.
Carmax Tacky Light Run, Saturday, Dec. 10
Grab your favorite ugly Holiday sweater and join in the most Run-Derful event of the year. The Carmax Tacky Light run is a 6K course through the Walton Park Neighborhood in Midlothian, Check in time is at 6 pm. To sign up visit https://www.sportsbackers.org/events/tacky-light-run/.
2016 Colonial Heights Christmas
Due to the inclement weather forecast, the 2016 Colonial Heights Christmas Parade, originally scheduled for December 6, has been rescheduled for Monday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. The night-time parade, an annual event, will proceed along the Boulevard from the Temple Avenue intersection south to the Colonial Heights Courthouse, where the parade will conclude. This year’s theme is “Peace on Earth.” All lanes of the Boulevard from Temple Avenue to Hamilton Avenue will be temporarily closed beginning at 6:30 p.m. Pack up the car with blankets and come early for a good viewing spot! For parking and all other information visit http://www.colonialheightsva.gov/627/Christmas-Parade
