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10 Holiday Activities To Do In RVA

Because the holiday season is right around the corner

 Jessica Wetzler
Nov 14, 2016
Virginia Commonwealth University
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10 Holiday Activities To Do In RVA
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The holidays are right around the corner whether you are prepared for it or not. Throughout the stress of holiday gift shopping and working overtime, sometimes the holidays provide the best experiences.

Richmond, VA is a wonderful place to find different activities to do throughout the holiday season at a reasonable price. The options vary from riding around town to look at houses covered in lights or seeing a musical at the theater. Whatever the option, most activities are open for all ages.

Here are some fun ideas to get your mind in the festive spirit for this holiday season.


A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL


DOMINION GARDENFEST OF LIGHTS: LIVING COLOR

  • When: November 25, 2016 - January 9, 2017
  • Venue: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
  • Price: $13 adults; $11 seniors (age 55+); $8 children (ages 3 – 12); Free for children under age 3; $7 Garden members; $5 Child on Garden Membership (ages 3 – 18)


ELF THE MUSICAL

  • When: December 9-11, 2016
  • Venue: Altria Theater
  • Price: $38 - $73 plus applicable fees.


CARMAX TACKY LIGHT RUN

  • When: December 10, 2016
  • Venue: Mid-lothian Mines Park
  • Price: $17-45


Richmond Ballet's The Nutcracker

When: December 10-23, 2016

Venue: Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage

Price: $20-125


Illuminate Light Show & Santa's Village at the Meadow

When: December 1- January 1, 2017

Venue: Meadow Event Park

Price: $25


Tacky Light Tour

When: varies

Venue: varies

Price: vaires


It’s A Wonderful Life Screening at the Byrd Theater

When: December 24th and 25th, 2016

Venue: Byrd Theater

Price: Varies


Driving to see lights

When: anytime

Venue: anywhere

Price: Free


Busch Gardens Christmas Town

When: November 25- January 2, 2017

Venus: Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Price: $38



If you're in need of something to do this holiday season, make sure to try one of these options. You are sure to have a great time.

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