Christmas will be here before you know it! As you deck the halls with holiday decorations, search for just the right gifts for everyone on your list, and start dreaming of a white Christmas, check out our list of SOME of the most popular holiday and Christmas events here in Central Virginia.
Due to the volume of holiday events in the Lynchburg area, we've created separate guides for the November and December holiday events. Add a few of these events to your calendar each week and bring some Christmas cheer into your family time. Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events for detailed information about these and many other family-friendly events in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties.
You'll find the December Holiday and Christmas Events Guide HERE and the Visit with Santa Guide HERE.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays in Central Virginia!
November 2019
The Stocked Market -- Nov. 8-10 at Berglund Center, Roanoke
Vintage and Handmade Holiday Market -- Nov. 8-10 at The White Brick House, Forest
Historic Courthouse Holiday Market -- Nov. 8 at Courthouse Square, Rustburg
25th Annual Campbell County Rescue Squad Auxiliary Craft and Arts Show -- Nov. 9 at Campbell County Rescue Squad, Lynchburg
Town-Wide Christmas Open House -- Nov. 9 in downtown Altavista
Holiday Craft Fair -- Nov. 9 at Moose Lodge 715, Lynchburg
Christmas Open House at St. Nic's -- Nov. 9 at St. Nic's, Forest (Santa photo opp)
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign -- Nov. 11 - Dec. 24 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Salvation Army Angel Tree -- Nov. 11 - Dec. 7 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 16 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lynchburg
St. Victoria Catholic Church Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 16 at St. Victoria Catholic Church, Hurt
45th Annual Art, Crafts and More Show -- Nov. 16 at Liberty Middle School, Bedford
Holiday Pop-Up Shopping Mall -- Nov. 16 at Family Life Community Center, Lynchburg
Michael's Kids Club Snowman Cookies -- Nov. 16 at Michael's, Lynchburg
Santa Grand Arrival Parade and Party -- Nov. 16 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Santa at River Ridge Mall -- Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
WinterFest at Belk at River Ridge Mall -- Nov. 16 at Belk in River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Michael's MAKE Break Holiday Wreath -- Nov. 16 at Michael's, Lynchburg
40th Anniversary of Salvation Army Angel Tree Concert -- Nov. 16 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg
Christmas Tree Lighting -- Nov. 18 at Liberty University, Lynchburg
Holiday Sunset Shopping -- Nov. 21 at Accents Flags and Gifts and other downtown shops, Lynchburg
Santa at Staunton River Memorial Library -- Nov. 21 at Staunton River Memorial Library, Altavista
8th Annual Kriskindlmarkt -- Nov. 22-23 at Clifton Forge School of the Arts, Clifton Forge
Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 23 at Rustburg Ruritan Club, Rustburg
Annual Christmas Open House -- Nov. 23 at Bloom by Doyle's (Boonsboro Shopping Center), Lynchburg
Bedford Cares 2nd Annual Santa Claws Holiday Bazaar -- Nov. 23-24 at Knights of Columbus, Forest
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Rocks -- Nov. 23 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg EVENT CANCELED
Trees of Hope (Monday - Friday only) -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 13 at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center
Santa Paws Photos -- Nov. 26 at VCA Boonsboro Animal Hospital, Lynchburg
Festival of Trees -- Nov. 26 - Jan. 3 at Bedford Welcome Center, Bedford
Festival of Trees - Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 at Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge
Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights -- Nov. 29-Dec. 1, Dec. 5-8, Dec. 12-23, and Dec. 26-Jan. 1 at Explore Park, Roanoke
Mistletoe Market -- Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14, and Dec. 21 at Lynchburg Community Market (Santa and carriage rides only on Dec. 7 and Dec. 14)
Holiday Market and Santa Paws -- Nov. 30 at Amherst Second Street Farmers' Market, Amherst
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show -- Nov. 30 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg
Cookie Decorating with the Elves -- Nov. 30 at Saunders Brothers, Piney River
Story Time with Santa -- Nov. 30 at Miller Claytor House, Lynchburg (3 time slots)
Santa at Forest Lions Club Annual Christmas Tree Sale -- Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, and Dec. 8 at Forest Lions lot (beside Benjamin's), Forest
Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza -- Nov. 30 at Bridgewater Plaza, Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta
Deck the Hills -- Nov. 30 at Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg
The list is updated as information is received about local family-friendly events. To add your organization’s Christmas or holiday family-friendly event to the list, message us at our Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Facebook page or click the “submit an event” link on our website. You’ll find more information about many of the local festival on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid calendar of events.
