From parades and Santa visits to Christmas tree lightings and and holiday markets, here are the best family-friendly holiday events for your family to check out during December.
Add a few of these events to your calendar during December along with your family's annual holiday traditions to bring some holiday cheer into your family time.
Some of these events require advance reservations or tickets. Please check details for each event at the link.
As always, we've created separate guides this year for the November and December 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.
Plan your Christmas light viewing family field trips with our Lynchburg Christmas Lights and Area Holiday Tree Lightings Guide, updated frequently!
If you have a large holiday display at your home or business, reach out to us on our Facebook page or by email to sandyw@macaronikid.com to have your location added to our guide!
Check out the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Visits with Santa Guide to find Santa in Central Virginia and our popular Christmas Parade Guide for all of the local parades.
Find unique gifts for everyone on your list with our guide to Holiday Shopping Events in Lynchburg and Central Virginia for 2022 HERE.
December 2022 Holiday Events:
Dec. 1-4
** NOTE - First few events take place on multiple dates over an extended period and are not included in the daily listings below. Most weekend events are only listed once for the entire weekend on the first date if times are the same all days. **
Nov. 18 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 21 - Jan. 1 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 22 - Jan. 6 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM daily (open until 8 PM Dec. 2-4); closed major holidays)
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 - Trees of Hope at Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center from 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday-Friday only)
Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 - Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake in Bedford - Nov. 23 - Jan. 1 around the clock
Nov. 24 - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 6 AM - 10 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. 25 - Jan. 7 - Trains Exhibit at Bedford Museum - Monday - Saturday from 10 AM - 5 PM (closed Sundays and major holidays)
Nov. 27 - Dec. 30 - Holidays in Hooper Woods: "The Grinch and What’s This" 2022 Projection Show from 5:30-10:30 nightly (tune your radio to 95.5 FM)
Dec. 2- Jan. 1 - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show in Altavista from 5:30 PM - 10 PM nightly
Dec. 3 - Dec. 31 - Vintage Toys Display at Lynchburg Museum - Th/F/Sa/M from 10 AM - 4 PM; Sunday from 12 PM - 4 PM; Closed Tu/We)
Dec. 1-3 - Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (5:30 and 6:30 tours)
Dec. 1-3 - Christmas at Hydaway from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 1 - Buena Vista Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM
Dec. 1 - "The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2022" at Jefferson Forest High School - Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 at 7 PM; Dec. 3 and 11 at 3 PM
Dec. 1 - Brookneal Christmas Parade at 7 PM
Dec. 1 - Buena Vista Christmas Parade at 7 PM
Dec. 2 - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Cookies with Santa at Amherst Town Hall from 4 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 2 - Divine Fog Serves Count Down to Christmas at Divine Fog Realty from 5 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 2 - First Fridays at Academy Center of the Arts from 5 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 2 - Grand Illumination at Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (pedestrian only night)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (no vehicles on special event nights)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 5 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 2 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Lights Display at The Elks (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 2 - Vintage Toys Display Opening Reception at Lynchburg Museum from 6 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 2 - Santa, the Grinch, and Cindy Lou Who at Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 2 - Christmas Carriage Rides in Bedford - 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17 - Come See The Light at Holy Land USA from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 2 - Village Tree Lighting at Historic Courthouse in Rustburg at 6 PM
Dec. 2 - Santa at Campbell County Library - Rustburg from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dec. 2 - Amherst Christmas Parade at 6:30 PM
Dec. 2 - "The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2022" at Jefferson Forest High School - Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 at 7 PM; Dec. 3 and 11 at 3 PM
Dec. 2 - After-Parade Hangout and Holiday Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 3, 10, and 17 - Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 7 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 3 - Breakfast with Santa at Concord Rescue Squad from 8 AM - 10 AM (Santa leaves at 9:30 AM)
Dec. 3 - Very Merry Vendor Fair at the Jamerson YMCA from 8 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 3 - Christmas at the Firehouse: Breakfast with Santa at Lyn-Dan Heights VFD from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dec. 3 - Reindeer Run 2 Mile Trail Race at Hydaway Outdoor Rec Center at 9 AM
Dec. 3 - Breakfast With Santa at Boonsboro Country Club from 9 AM - 11:30 AM
Dec. 3 - Holiday Makers Market at Amherst Second Stage from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 3 - Christmas Extravaganza Vendor Fair at Brookville High School from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 3 - Timberlake Garden Club Christmas Bazaar at the Barn from 9 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 3 - Experience the Holidays in Appomattox from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Dec. 3 - Merry Market in Appomattox from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Dec. 3 - Christmas At The Barn at Seneca Lake Venue at 10 AM
Dec. 3 - Jingle Bell Run in Lexington at 10 AM
Dec. 3 - Santa Visits the Farm Market at Saunders Brothers Farm Market from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 3 - Holiday Open House at Old City Cemetery from 10 AM - 3 PM
Dec. 3 - Quaker Memorial Presbyterian Church 3rd Annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 AM - 3 PM
Dec. 3 - Choose and Cut Christmas Trees at Saunders Brothers from 10 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 3 - Letters to Santa Craft at Lynchburg Public Library from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Dec. 3 - Bedford Christmas Parade at 11 AM
Dec. 3 - Appomattox Christmas Parade at 11 AM
Dec. 3 - Public Board Game Saturday at Forest Library from 12:30 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 3 - Glasgow Christmas Stroll and Tree Lighting at 1 PM
Dec. 3 - "The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2022" at Jefferson Forest High School - Dec. 3 and 11 at 3 PM
Dec. 3 - The Grinch Visits Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1 at 3 PM
Dec. 3 - Christmas in Centertown Bedford and Tree Lighting from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 3 - Christmas Carriage Rides in Bedford from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 3 - Altavista Christmas Parade at 5 PM
Dec. 3 - Glasgow Christmas Parade at 6 PM
Dec. 3 - Christmas in the Mountains at Eagle Eyrie at 6 PM
Dec. 3 - Happy Holidays with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra at Academy Center of the Arts at 7:30 PM
Dec. 3 - Jefferson Choral Society Presents "Let There Be Peace" at Timberlake United Methodist Church at 7:30 PM
Dec. 4 - Sensory Santa at River Ridge Mall from 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Dec. 4 - Santa Paws at Simply Grooming from 12 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 4 - Holiday Open House at Historic Miller Claytor House from 1 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 4 - Christmas Open House at Historic Sandusky - Lynchburg College from 1 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 4 - Christmas Open House at Patrick Henry's Red Hill from 2 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 4 - Lynchburg Christmas Parade at 4 PM
Dec. 4 - Jefferson Choral Society Presents "Let There Be Peace" at Timberlake United Methodist Church at 4 PM
Dec. 4 - Tree Lighting at Craddock Terry Hotel and Event Center at 6 PM
Dec. 5-11
Nov. 18 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 21 - Jan. 1 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 22 - Jan. 6 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM daily (open until 8 PM on Dec. 9-11; closed major holidays)
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 - Trees of Hope at Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center from 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday-Friday only)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (no vehicles on special event nights)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 5 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 2 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Lights Display at The Elks (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 5 - Pet Photos with Santa at River Ridge Mall from 9 AM - 7 PM
Dec. 5 - Grinchmas at Bounce About at 10:30 AM
Dec. 5-6 - Amherst County High School Winterfest Celebration from 5 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 6 - Santa comes to Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg from 2:30 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 6 - Santa at Campbell County Library - Brookneal from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec. 7 - Lighting of the Garden and Holiday Sing-a-Long at Awareness Garden at 5 PM
Dec. 7 - Deck the Halls with Disney Featuring DCappella at Academy Center of the Arts at 7:30 PM
Dec. 8-9 - Carriage Rides at Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Rescheduled to Dec. 14-15)
Dec. 8-9 - Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (5:30 and 6:30 tours)
Dec. 8-9 - A Dickens Christmas Carol at Linkhorne Middle School at 7 PM
Dec. 8-10 - Drive Thru Nativity at Tree of Life - Dec. 8-10 from 7 PM - 9:30 PM
Dec. 8-10 - "The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2022" at Jefferson Forest High School - Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 at 7 PM; Dec. 3 and 11 at 3 PM
Dec. 8 - Christmas Candlelight Concert at Randolph College at 7:30 PM
Dec. 9 - Grinchmas at Bounce About at 4:30 PM and 7 PM
Dec. 9-10 - Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park from 5 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 9 - Storytime with Mrs. Claus and Santa at River Ridge Mall at 6 PM
Dec. 9 - Santa at Campbell County Library - Timbrook from 6 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 9 - Christmas Carriage Rides in Bedford - 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 9-10 and 16-17 - Come See The Light at Holy Land USA from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 9 - A Dickens Christmas Carol at Linkhorne Middle School at 7 PM
Dec. 9 -11 - Virginia Christmas Spectacular at Thomas Road Baptist Church - Dec. 9 at 7 PM; Dec. 10 at 11 AM, 3 PM, and 7 PM; Dec. 11 at 4 PM
Dec. 3, 10, and 17 - Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 7 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 10 - Appomattox Fire and Appomattox Rescue Host a Breakfast with Santa from 8 AM - 11 AM
Dec. 10 - Breakfast with Santa at Amazing Amherst Baptist Church from 8:30 AM - 10 AM
Dec. 10 - A Morning with the Clauses at Gospel Community Church from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Dec. 10 - Children's Holiday Festival at Amazement Square from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM or 11 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 10 - Candy Cane 5K at Timbrook Park at 9 AM
Dec. 10 - Free Family Christmas Photos at Pleasant View Baptist Church at 9 AM (registration required)
Dec. 10 - Breakfast with Santa at The Elks at 9 AM
Dec. 10 - Holiday Market at Forest Farmers Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 10 - Bedford Farmers Market Holiday Market from 9 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 10 - 3rd Annual A Blue Ridge Christmas from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 10 - Santa and the Elf Visit Waffle House Madison Heights from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 10 - Old Fashion Holiday Market at the HeART in Lovingston from 9 AM - 7 PM
Dec. 10 - Santa Photos at Tractor Supply Bedford from 10 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 10 - Downtown Lynchburg Historic Churches Open House from 10 AM - 1:30 PM at various downtown churches
Dec. 10 - Santa and Mrs Claus and The Grinch Visit Waffle House (Wards Road) from 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 10 - Photos with Santa at Kissed Cupcakes from 10 AM - 2 PM (also Dec. 17)
Dec. 10 and 17 - Photos with Santa at Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 10 and 17 - Carriage Rides at Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 10 - Holiday Traditions Tour at Old City Cemetery at 10 AM
Dec. 10 - Choose and Cut Christmas Trees at Saunders Brothers from 10 AM - 4 PM SOLD OUT
Dec. 10 - Christmas Open House at American Civil War Museum from 10 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 10 - Santa on the Farm at Lottie J Farm from 10 AM - 4 PM
Dec. 10-11 - Holiday Open House at Avoca Museum - Sat from 11 AM - 5 PM; Sun from 1 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 10 - Christmas in the Village in Appomattox from 1 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 10-11 - An Afternoon with the Grinch at Mellow Mushroom from 2 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 10 - Santa Visits Apocalypse Ale Works from 2 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 10 - A Holiday Who-bilation at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 10 - Christmas Carriage Rides in Bedford from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 10 - Hot Cocoa & Cookies with Olaf at Southern Roots Hair Studio (River Ridge Mall) from 5 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 10 - Nelson County Christmas Parade at 6 PM
Dec. 10-11 - One Night in Bethlehem at Living Word Baptist Church from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 10 - Stop Shop and Drop: Kids Night at Elite Athletics from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 11 - Holiday Open House at Avoca Museum - Sat from 11 AM - 5 PM; Sun from 1 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 11 - Grinchmas at Bounce About at 11:30 AM and 4 PM
Dec. 11 - Santa "Old Fuzzy Face" Visits at Express Lane New London from 12 PM - 2 PM
Dec. 11 - Holiday Open House at Historic Miller Claytor House from 1 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 11 - Holiday Open House at Avoca Museum - Sun from 1 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 11 - Joy to the World - Christmas Open House at Amherst County Museum from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Dec. 11 - An Afternoon with the Grinch at Mellow Mushroom from 2 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 11 - Sensory Santa at River Ridge Mall from 9 AM - 10:30 AM
Dec. 11 - "The Cool Yule Holiday Cabaret 2022" at Jefferson Forest High School - Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, and 10 at 7 PM; Dec. 3 and 11 at 3 PM
Dec. 11 - Open House and Selfies with Santa at Lynchburg Humane Society from 4 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 11 - Rustburg Christmas Parade at 3 PM
Dec. 11 - Gretna Christmas Parade at 4:30 PM
Dec. 11 - Lessons and Carols at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 5 PM
Dec. 11 - Luminary Nights with Carriage Rides at Natural Bridge State Park from 5 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 11 - One Night in Bethlehem at Living Word Baptist Church from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 12-18
Nov. 18 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 21 - Jan. 1 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 22 - Jan. 6 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM daily (closed major holidays)
Nov. 23 - Dec. 15 - Trees of Hope at Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center from 8 AM - 5 PM (Monday-Friday only)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (no vehicles on special event nights)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 5 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 2 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Lights Display at The Elks (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 12 - Pet Photos with Santa at River Ridge Mall from 9 AM - 7 PM
Dec. 14 - Carriage Rides at Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Rescheduled from Dec. 8-9)
Dec. 15 - Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Runk & Pratt Adult Daytime Center from 8:30 AM - 10 AM
Dec. 15 - Santa comes to Appalachian Orthodontics of Lynchburg from 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 15 - Cookies with Santa at J. Robert Jamerson Memorial Library from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec. 15 - Carriage Rides at Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (Dec. 15 carriage rides rescheduled to Dec. 30)
Dec. 15-16 - Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (5:30 and 6:30 tours)
Dec. 16 - Photos with Santa at Paul Menschner State Farm Bedford from 4 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 16 - Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest at River Ridge from 5 PM - 6:30 PM
Dec. 16 - Santa Claus at Terry Auto Outlet from 5 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 16 - Lynchburg Gingerbread House Challenge at Miller Center from 6 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 16 - Christmas Carriage Rides in Bedford - 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 16-17 - Come See The Light at Holy Land USA from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 3, 10, and 17 - Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 7 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 17 - Riverside Runners Jingle Bell Fun Run at 8:30 AM
Dec. 17 - Storytime and Waffles with Santa at Miller Park Aviary at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Dec. 17 - Santa and the Elf Visit Waffle House Madison Heights from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 17 - Christmas Pool Party at Downtown YMCA from 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Dec. 17 - Photos with Santa at Kissed Cupcakes from 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 17 - Photos with Santa at Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 17 - Carriage Rides at Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market from 10 AM - 2 PM
Dec. 17 - Toddler Saturday Christmas Party Character Event at FunQuest from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 17 - Christmas at the Orchard at Drumheller's Orchard from 10 AM - 5 PM
Dec. 17 - Wreaths Across America at Old City Cemetery at 11 AM
Dec. 17 - Brunch with Santa and Reindeer Pancakes at Market at Main from 11 AM - 1:30 PM
Dec. 17 - Santa's Big Ole Christmas Party at FunQuest from 12 PM - 2 PM
Dec. 17 - Live Nativity at The Holiday Ranch from 12 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 17 - Santa and Mrs. Claus at Grand Home Furnishings from 1 PM - 3 PM
Dec. 17 - Swimming with Santa at the Jamerson YMCA from 1 PM - 3:30 PM
Dec. 17 - BCA Theatre Group Presents: A Suessified Christmas Carol at Bower Center for the Arts at 2 PM
Dec. 17 - The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Calvary Chapel Lynchburg at 2 PM and 6 PM
Dec. 17 - Pictures with Santa at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 17 - Christmas Carriage Rides in Bedford from 3 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 17 - Christmas in the Heights at Temple Baptist Church from 3 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 17 - The Christmas Bells are Ringing! Bells of the Blue Ridge at First Presbyterian Church at 4 PM
Dec. 17 - Living Nativity at Evergreen Baptist Church from 6 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 17 - "A Christmas Carol the Musical" at Liberty High School in Bedford at 7 PM
Dec. 18 - Santa "Old Fuzzy Face" Visits at Moore's Country Store Graves Mill - Sunday, Dec. 18 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 18 - Santa Visits with 'Old Fuzzy Face' at Moore's Country Store Waterlick Road from 2 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 18 - Santa Bash at Southern Belle Co from 2 PM - 5 PM (staggered ticket times)
Dec. 18 - Tis the Season: A Holiday Concert at Commerce Street Theater at 2:30 PM
Dec. 18 - "A Christmas Carol the Musical" at Liberty High School in Bedford at 3 PM
Dec. 18 - A Rockin’ Memphis Christmas at Academy Center of the Arts at 3 PM
Dec. 18 - Photos with Santa at Madison Heights Baptist Church from 4 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 18 - Santa "Old Fuzzy Face" Visits at Moore's Country Store Thomas Terrace - Sunday, Dec. 18 from 5 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 18 - Luminary Nights with Carriage Rides at Natural Bridge State Park from 5 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 18 - Hanukkah begins at nightfall
Dec. 19-25
Nov. 18 - Dec. 24 - Santa at River Ridge Mall - Daily hours vary; see schedule
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 21 - Jan. 1 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 22 - Jan. 6 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM daily (closed major holidays)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (no vehicles on special event nights)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 5 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 2 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Lights Display at The Elks (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 19 - Pet Photos with Santa at River Ridge Mall from 9 AM - 7 PM
Dec. 19 - Winter Storytime at Lynchburg Public Library (2 time slots) at 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Dec. 20 - Santa "Old Fuzzy Face" Visits at Express Lane Appomattox - Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 3 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 20 - Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Concert at 4 PM and 7:30 PM
Dec. 20 - Santa "Old Fuzzy Face" Visits at Express Lane Altavista - Tuesday, Dec. 20 from 6 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 20 - The Christmas Bells are Ringing! Bells of the Blue Ridge at Quaker Memorial at 7 PM
Dec. 21 - Lynchburg Community Christmas Wednesday Market from 9 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 21 - LSO Brass Quintet - Holiday Music at River Ridge from 6 PM - 7 PM
Dec. 21 - Storytime and Cookies with Santa at McDonald's in Madison Heights from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec. 21 - Santa Claus Conquers the Martians at Riverviews Artspace at 7 PM
Dec. 22 - Storytime and Cookies with Santa at McDonald's in Appomattox from 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Fun Run at E.C. Glass at 8 AM
Dec. 24 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 24 - Track Santa with NORAD online starting at 1 PM
Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Celebrate Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at a Lynchburg Area Church - listing of some local church services for Christmas Eve and Day
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day
Dec. 25 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 6 PM
Dec. 26-31
Nov. 19 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 21 - Jan. 1 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM
Nov. 22 - Jan. 6 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM daily (closed major holidays)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park from 5 PM - 10 PM (no vehicles on special event nights)
Dec. 2 - Jan. 1 - Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 5 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 2 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Lights Display at The Elks (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 26 - Jan. 1 - Kwanzaa Holiday Celebration (virtual) daily at 9 AM
Dec. 26 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 27 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 27 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 28 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 29 - Toddler Time at Get Air Lynchburg from 10 AM - 12 PM
Dec. 29 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 30 - School's Out Skate at FunQuest from 12 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 30 - School's Out Holiday Skate at AJ Skateworld from 2:30 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 30 - Carriage Rides at Celebration of Lights at Riverside Park (rescheduled from Dec. 15) from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dec. 31 - New Years Eve
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Fun Run at Riverside Park at 8 AM
Dec. 31 - Point of Honor House and Grounds Tour at 10 AM
Dec. 31 - New Years at Noon at Amazement Square from 10 AM - 1 PM
Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve Family Party at FunQuest from 12 PM - 5 PM
Dec. 31 - Nearly New Years Skate at AJ Skateworld from 1 PM - 4 PM
Dec. 31 - Sweet Ending - A New Years Eve Party at The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar from 3 PM - 8 PM
Dec. 31 - Nearly New Years Skate at AJ Skateworld from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Dec. 31 - New Years Eve Dance with Ronnie Roberts at New London Ruritan Club from 7:30 PM - 12:30 AM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Dec. 31 - New Year Celebration with Lilly Stargazer Band Live from 8:30 PM - midnight
Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid 2022 Christmas Holiday Guide for links to all of our holiday guides as well as holiday crafts, foods, gift ideas, and much more all in one place.
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.
December is always a busy month for families with so many fun activities and events for children of all ages. Make time to make some memories this month!
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