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Lynchburg Area Holiday and Christmas Events for December 2019

Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays in Central Virginia!

By Sandy Wallace November 7, 2019

December is a busy month for families. With school events, holiday shopping, and many tasks on your to-do list, it's easy to get bogged down. Add a few of these events to your calendar during December and bring some Christmas cheer into your family time. 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 this year for the November and December holiday events. 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 our November Holiday Events HERE. Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Visits with Santa Guide to find Santa in Central Virginia.

Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays in Central Virginia!

December 2019 Holiday Events

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

Santa at River Ridge Mall -- Nov. 16 - Dec. 24 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Christmas Light Display - Nov. 24 - Jan. 1 at Liberty Lake Park, Bedford

Trees of Hope (Monday - Friday only) -- Nov. 25 - Dec. 12 at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center

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

Santa Cares Sensory Friendly Santa Experience -- Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Museum Store Sunday -- Dec. 1 at Poplar Forest, Forest

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 1 at Brightwell's Mill, Madison Heights

Community Tree Lighting -- Dec. 1 at Courtland Festival Park, Appomattox

Tree Lighting Ceremony (formerly Deck the Hills on Nov. 30) -- Dec. 1 at Craddock Terry Hotel, Lynchburg

Santa Pet Photo Night -- Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Cirque Dreams Holidaze -- Dec. 2 at the Berglund Center, Roanoke

Puppets Alamode 10 Year Anniversary Show -- Dec. 3 at University of Lynchburg, Lynchburg

Christmas On The Boulevard: The Messiah -- Dec. 3 at Liberty University, Lynchburg

Lighting of the Garden and Holiday Sing-a-Long -- Dec. 4 at Awareness Garden, Lynchburg

Lights in the Garden -- Dec. 4 through mid-January at Awareness Garden, Lynchburg

Christmas at Hydaway -- Dec. 5-7 at Hydaway Outdoor Rec Center, Lynchburg

Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest -- Dec. 5-6, 12-13, and 19-21 at Poplar Forest, Forest

Disney's Frozen Jr. -- Dec. 5-7, Dec. 12-13 at Lynchburg Christian Academy, Lynchburg

Brookneal Christmas Parade - Dec. 5 at 7 PM in Downtown Brookneal

Buena Vista Christmas Parade - Dec. 5 at 7 PM in Downtown Buena Vista

Christmas on the Boulevard: Christmas Ornaments -- Dec. 5 at Liberty University, Lynchburg

"The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2019" -- Dec. 5-8, and Dec. 12-15 at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre, Forest

Timberlake Garden Club Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 6-7 at the Barn, Lynchburg

Holy Cross School Choir -- Dec. 6 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 6 at English Meadows Elks Campus (Former Elks National Home), Bedford

Christmas Community Night -- Dec. 6 at Holiday Lake 4-H Educational Center, Appomattox

Lights and Christmas Tree Displays -- Dec. 6 - Dec. 31 at English Meadows Elks Campus (Former Elks National Home), Bedford

Appomattox Christmas Market -- Dec. 6-7 at Appomattox Christian Academy, Appomattox

Santa at Amherst Town Hall -- Dec. 6 at Amherst Town Hall, Amherst

Lexington Christmas Parade - Dec. 6 at 6 PM in Downtown Lexington

Rustburg Tree Lighting and Christmas in Courthouse Square -- Dec. 6 In Courthouse Square, Rustburg

Amherst Christmas Parade - Dec. 6 at 6:30 PM in Downtown Amherst

Santa at the Library in Rustburg -- Dec. 6 at Campbell County Public Library, Rustburg

Christmas in Clifford -- Dec. 6 at Clifford Baptist Church, Clifford

Effulgent Productions Presents "All Is Bright" -- Dec. 6-8 at Gibson Memorial Auditorium, Bedford

Christmas on the Boulevard: President's Encore Performance -- Dec. 6 at Liberty University, Lynchburg

"Miracle on 34th Street" -- Dec. 6-8 at Brookville High School, Lynchburg

"TWINKLETOES TOO" Christmas Comedy -- Dec. 6-8 at 246 The Main, Brookneal

Pioneer Theatre Presents "Scrooge, the Musical" -- Dec. 6-8; Dec. 12-15 at Heritage High School, Lynchburg

University of Lynchburg Christmas in the Chapel: Concert Choir and Choral Union Concert -- Dec. 6-7 at University of Lynchburg

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)

Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 7 at Holy Cross Regional School, Lynchburg

40th Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K -- Dec. 7 at Beale's Brewery, Bedford

Santa Cares Sensory Friendly Santa Experience -- Dec. 1 and Dec. 7 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Reindeer Run 2 Miler -- Dec. 7 at Hydaway Outdoor Rec Center, Lynchburg

Yellow Branch Breakfast with Santa -- Dec. 7 at Yellow Branch Elementary, Rustburg

Breakfast with Santa -- Dec. 7 at the Glass House, Lynchburg

Santa at Timberlake Garden Club Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 7 at the Barn, Lynchburg

Cookies with Santa and Bee Merry Market -- Dec. 7 at Leesville Road Elementary School, Lynchburg 

Holiday Craft and Vendor Event -- Dec. 7 at Lynchburg South Moose Lodge 1727, Lynchburg

Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church 2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar -- Dec. 7 at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg

Christmas Extravaganza Vendor Fair -- Dec. 7 at Brookville High School, Lynchburg

Hill City Handmade Pop-Up -- Dec. 7-8,. 14-15, and 21-22 at River Ridge Mall (former Macy's location), Lynchburg

Photos with Santa and The Grinch -- Dec. 7 at Harley Davidson, Lynchburg

Experience the Holidays in Appomattox -- Dec. 7 in Downtown Appomattox

Appomattox Vintage and Artisans Merry Market -- Dec. 7 at Courtland Festival Park, Appomattox

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 7 at The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst

St Nick's Workshop -- Dec. 7 at Timberlake United Methodist Church, Lynchburg

Christmas at Avoca Museum -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, and 15 at Avoca Museum, Altavista

Frozen Christmas -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Yogurt Yeti, Lynchburg

Santa is Coming to Avoca Museum -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, and 15 at Avoca Museum, Altavista

Bedford Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 at 11 AM in Centertown Bedford

Appomattox Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 at 11 AM in Downtown Appomattox

Christmas in Centertown Bedford -- Dec. 7 in Centertown Bedford

Glasgow Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 at 4 PM in Downtown Glasgow

First Pres Presents "Tidings of Comfort and Joy" -- Dec. 7 at First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg

Altavista Christmas Parade - Dec. 7 at 5 PM in Downtown Altavista

Cocoa and Carols at the Lights on the Bluffwalk -- Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Lights on the Bluffwalk, Lynchburg

LIVE Nativity -- Dec. 7 at Courland Festival Park, Appomattox

Lighting Of The Tree in Bedford -- Dec. 7 at Centertown Bedford

Jefferson Choral Society Presents "A Magnificent Season" -- Dec. 7-8 at Heritage United Methodist Church, Lynchburg

Charlottesville Santa Fun Run and Walk -- Dec. 8 at Sprint Pavilion on the Downtown Mall, Charlottesville

Advent Lessons and Carols -- Dec. 8 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lynchburg

Photos with Santa Paws -- Dec. 8 at Canine Cuts, Lynchburg

37th Annual Christmas Open House -- Dec. 8 at Point of Honor, Lynchburg

Holiday Open House -- Dec. 8 at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Appomattox

Holiday Open House -- Dec. 8 at Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg

Christmas Open House and Santa at Brightwell's Mill -- Dec. 8 at Brightwell's Mill, Madison Heights

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 8 at Red Hill, Brookneal

Amahl and the Night Visitors -- Dec. 8 at Liberty University, Lynchburg

Southwest Virginia Ballet - Clara's Tea Party -- Dec. 8 at Star City School of Ballet, Roanoke

Rustburg Christmas Parade - Dec. 8 at 3 PM in Downtown Rustburg

Lynchburg Christmas Parade - Dec. 8 at 4 PM from Lynchburg City Stadium to E.C. Glass, Lynchburg

A Thrill of Hope: 2019 Christmas Concert -- Dec. 8 at Calvary Baptist Church, Lynchburg

Old Fashioned Christmas Tree Lighting Event -- Dec. 8 at Leesville Road Baptist Church, Evington

Holiday Pops and Vespers Service -- Dec. 8 at Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar

Christmas Vespers -- Dec. 8 at Randolph College, Lynchburg

Santa Pet Photo Night -- Dec. 2 and Dec. 9 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Amherst County Public Schools Community Winter Festival -- Dec. 9 at Amherst Centra Medical Center, Amherst

LCA Concert Choir -- Dec. 10 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Santa at the Library -- Dec. 10 at Patrick Henry Memorial Library, Brookneal

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 10 at Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Holiday Open House, Lynchburg

Movies at Downtown Branch of Lynchburg Public Library: "Elf" -- Dec. 12 at Lynchburg Public Library, Downtown Branch

Pioneer Theatre Presents "Scrooge, the Musical" -- Dec. 6-8; Dec. 12-15 at Heritage High School, Lynchburg

"The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2019" -- Dec. 5-8, and Dec. 12-15 at Jefferson Forest Cavalier Theatre, Forest

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 13 at United Way of Central Virginia Holiday Open House, Lynchburg

Flames of Memory -- Dec. 13-15 at National D-Day Memorial, Bedford

Storytime with Santa -- Dec. 13 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Ecclesia School of the Arts Presents "The Nutcracker" -- Dec. 13-14 at R. S. Payne Elementary School, Lynchburg

Virginia Christmas Spectacular -- Dec. 13-15 at Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg

Nelson County Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling -- Dec. 13 in Downtown Lovingston

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)

Winter Gift Fair and Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus -- Dec. 14 at Acorn Hill Lodge, Lynchburg

Breakfast with Santa -- Dec. 14 at English Meadows Elks Campus, Bedford

Very Merry Vendor Fair -- Dec. 14 at the Jamerson YMCA, Lynchburg

Christmas in Sedalia -- Dec. 14 at the Sedalia Center, Big Island

Children's Holiday Festival -- Dec. 14 at Amazement Square, Lynchburg

Santa Photos -- Dec. 14 at Tractor Supply, Bedford

Hill City Handmade Pop-Up -- Dec. 7-8,. 14-15, and 21-22 at River Ridge Mall (former Macy's location), Lynchburg

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 14 at Historic Sandusky, Lynchburg (Santa from 10-2)

Saturday with Santa -- Dec. 14 at Forest Library, Forest

That’s My Santa Pictures with Santa -- Dec. 14 at Mrs. Joy's, Lynchburg

Wreaths Across America -- Dec. 14 at Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg

Santa Claus Is Coming To the Farm -- Dec. 14 at Wilt Family Farm Boarding, Appomattox

Frozen Christmas -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Yogurt Yeti, Lynchburg

2019 Candy Cane Fun Run -- Dec. 14 at Timbrook Park, Lynchburg

Festival of Gingerbread -- Dec. 14 at Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center

Charlottesville Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker” -- Dec. 14-15 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg

Holiday Showcase and Cookies with Santa -- Dec. 14 at T C Miller Elementary School, Lynchburg

Santa Comes to Timbrook Library -- Dec. 14 at Timbrook Library, Lynchburg

Santa Visits Lovingston -- Dec. 14 in Lovingston

Christmas Open House -- Dec. 14 at Woodruff's Store, Monroe

Cocoa and Carols at the Lights on the Bluffwalk -- Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Lights on the Bluffwalk, Lynchburg

Luminary Nights - Dec. 14-15 and Dec. 21-22 at Natural Bridge State Park, Natural Bridge

IFF Christmas Party -- Dec. 14 at Forest Recreation Center, Forest

Christmas in Wartime -- Dec. 14 at National D-Day Memorial, Bedford

Nelson County Christmas Parade - Dec. 14 at 6 PM in Downtown Lovingston

Breakfast with Santa and Reindeer Pancakes -- Dec. 15 at Market at Main, Lynchburg

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 15 at Moore's Country Store - Boonsboro, Lynchburg

Christmas Open House and House Tour -- Dec. 15 at Amherst County Museum, Amherst

Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings Present: Sounds of the Season -- Dec. 15 at E.C. Glass, Lynchburg

Lessons and Carols -- Dec. 15 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Lynchburg

Tuba Christmas -- Dec. 16 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Cookies and Milk with Santa -- Dec. 16 at El Cabrito's, Lynchburg

Gingerbread Storytime -- Dec. 17 (3 time slots) at Lynchburg Public Library, Lynchburg

Simply Christmas by Bells of the Blue Ridge -- Dec. 17 at Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg

Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town -- Dec. 18 at Essex Bank (Old Forest Road), Lynchburg

Lynchburg Tacky Lights Tour -- Dec. 18 and 19 (4 time slots each day) starting at The Miller Center, Lynchburg

Bake With Me - Cookie Decorating -- Dec. 19 at Miller Center, Lynchburg

Lighting of the Christmas Tree -- Dec. 19 at The Arc of Central Virginia, Lynchburg

Tiny Tots Christmas Party -- Dec. 19 at FunQuest, Lynchburg

Brookville High School Choral -- Dec. 19 at River Ridge Mall, Lynchburg

Cookies with Santa -- Dec. 19 at The Filling Station, Amherst

A Christmas Carol -- Dec. 19 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg EVENT CANCELED

A Christmas Carol '84 Free Screening -- Dec. 19 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg

Photos with Santa -- Dec. 20 at El Mariachi, Amherst

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)

Riverside Runners Jingle Bell Fun Run -- Dec. 21 at Riverside Runners, Lynchburg

Pancakes with the Grinch -- Dec. 21 at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Forest

Hill City Handmade Pop-Up -- Dec. 7-8,. 14-15, and 21-22 at River Ridge Mall (former Macy's location), Lynchburg

That’s My Santa Pictures with Santa -- Dec. 21 at Mrs. Joy's, Lynchburg

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 21 at St. Nic's / Divine Designs and Delights, Forest

Live Nativity and Cowboy Social -- Dec. 21 at Holiday Ranch, Appomattox

Frozen Christmas -- Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, and 22 at Yogurt Yeti, Lynchburg

Cocoa and Carols at the Lights on the Bluffwalk -- Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Lights on the Bluffwalk, Lynchburg

Simply Christmas by Bells of the Blue Ridge -- Dec. 21 (2 performances) at University of Lynchburg

The Barter Players present "Frosty" -- Dec.21 at Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg

Breakfast with Santa and Reindeer Pancakes -- Dec. 22 at Market at Main, Lynchburg

Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' -- Dec. 22 at Moore's Country Store - Waterlick, Lynchburg

Skate with Santa -- Dec. 22 at AJ Skateworld, Appomattox

Kids Christmas Party -- Dec. 23 at Buffalo Wild Wings, Lynchburg

Christmas Eve with Elsa and Olaf -- Dec. 24 at FunQuest, Lynchburg

Christmas Eve -- Dec. 24 Everywhere

Christmas Day -- Dec. 25 Everywhere

Cocoa and Carols at the Lights on the Bluffwalk -- Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at the Lights on the Bluffwalk, Lynchburg

See yourself in 2020: Selfie and Photo Opportunity -- Dec. 28 - Jan. 11 at River Ridge Mall, 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.