Get ready for some holiday fun! Here are the best events happening in Virginia this weekend!
Every week we compile the best weekend events happening in Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Williamsburg. Check out the list of our 10 favorites for this weekend, December 20–22.
Hampton Roads
A Christmas Carol
Wells Theater | Friday–Sunday
Are you ready for the most anticipated play of the season? A Christmas Carol is the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Tickets are selling anywhere from $25-$125 each. Get them here! Read more about it here!
Courtesy of Virginia Stage Company
Bah Humboogie With Court Street Company
Smartmouth Brewing Company | Friday
Are you looking for a fun way to relax after a long day of work? Well, the Bah Humboogie is offering live holiday rock n' roll music along with ice-cold beers! The event is free and open to the public! Look it up on Visit Norfolk's website!
Courtesy of Visit Norfolk
Elf the Musical, Jr.
The American Theater | Friday
Elf the Musical, Jr. is inspired by the adored Elf movie. The story follows Buddy the Elf on his journey to self-discovery with the addition of some songs! Tickets are $10 each. Get them here! Read more about it here!
Courtesy of Visit Hampton
Vienna Boy's Choir
Virginia Arts Festival | Norfolk | Friday
Seize the opportunity to let the top-rated boy's choir charm you with their lustrous melodies, unique voices, and beautiful songs. Every year they feature new talented voices and a new program. Read more about it here!
Courtesy of Visit Norfolk
Winter Whimsy
Historic Hampton Carousel | Friday
Get into the holiday spirit by taking a ride on the historic Hampton Carousel which will be decked out in holiday decorations and playing organ-type music. They will also be giving away free candy canes for the perfect holiday treat! Admission is free, and rides on the carousel are $1 each! Find out more here!
Courtesy of Hampton History Museum
Richmond
Miracle of Christmas
Metro Richmond Zoo | Saturday
Come celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and see a reenactment of the events that occurred on that day. The production will include animals from the zoo and local actors in front of an age-appropriate background. Once the 20-minute production concludes, performers from the local community will sing holiday songs for guests. The event is free and open to the public—see more here!
Courtesy of Metro Richmond Zoo
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Swift Mill Creek Theater | Friday and Saturday
Solve a whodunit mystery play based on Charles Dickens' unfinished novel. Guests will solve a series of clues, ultimately leading to the identity of the murderer. Tickets are $42 each with an additional $19.95 for the buffet. Check it out on Visit Richmond's website!
Courtesy of Visit Richmond
Whim Wonderland
7 W. Broad Street | Ongoing
Immerse your kids in a one-of-a-kind mini winter wonderland this holiday season. The Whim Wonderland is offering an ongoing holiday experience filled with Christmas activities including building a snowman, throwing snowballs, and building gingerbread houses. This will be a colorful and magical experience for your children. Tickets are $25 per child. Read more about it here!
Courtesy of Visit Richmond
Williamsburg
Broadway in Williamsburg: Holiday Favorites
Williamsburg Inn | Friday
Get ready to experience dinner and a show like you have never seen it before. Enjoy the sounds of Broadway while eating a scrumptious holiday dinner! This will be a cabaret-style show featuring your favorite holiday songs! Tickets are $125 each; get them here! Check it out here!
Courtesy of Williamsburg Inn
Which of these events are you planning on attending? Did we leave a good one off our list? Tell us in the comments!
