2010 Richmond, Va Holiday Lights Tour by Limousine

Enjoy a fun-filled evening of sparkling holiday lights in a Celebrities International Limousine by one of our professional qualified chauffeurs.

2-3 hour Holiday Lights Limousine Tours
Pricing as low as $240 + gratuity

Below are a few events going on around Richmond during the 2010 Holiday Season!

GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
through Jan. 10, 2011, 5–10 pm (closed Dec. 24 & 25)
A holiday tradition! The show features more than a half million lights arranged in botanical themes throughout the Garden. Visitors can also marvel at displays in the Garden’s Conservatory and decorations in the Visitors Center and the Education and Library Complex. And there's great fun in the Children's Garden!" See GardenFest of Lights Images

The Bizarre Bazaar's 35th Christmas Collection Richmond Raceway Complex
Dec. 2 - 5, 2010
Richmond’s largest gift show features gourmet foods, artists, crafters, boutiques, toys, handpainted furniture, decorative home accessories, jewelry, seasonal décor and more. Admission. For more information, call (804) 673-7015. www.thebizarrebazaar.com

26th Annual Celebrate Illuminate (James Center)
Dec. 3, 2010, Downtown Richmond
Get info from VentureRichmond.com

Night with the Elves at the Children's Museum of Richmond
Dec. 4, 2010, 5:30-7:00pm
CMoR Members OnlyFor more information call, (804) 474-2667. www.c-mor.org

Free Bell Tower Visitor Center
Dec. 2-30, 2010, Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bell Tower Visitor Center located on the Capitol grounds will be decorated for the Christmas Holiday season Dec. 2-30. Please visit the Bell Tower Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to see the holiday decorations. While you are there, gather information for your holiday plans plus visit the gift shop.

5th Annual Holiday Happenings at Historic Tredegar
Nov. 29-Dec. 5, 2010, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
500 Tredegar Street
Enjoy special discounts on all merchandise in our museum store for your holiday shopping. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the holidays with music, refreshments and children’s craft activities. For more information, call (804) 780-1865, ext. 10 or visit www.tredegar.org.

Horse and Carriage Rides
Dec. 5, 2010, 6-9 p.m.
Pick up area at 10th and E. Cary Streets (James Center)
$10 a person (children 4 and under are free, they must sit in your lap)
Clip-Clop, Clip-Clop – the sound of horses’ hooves on the cobblestones and jingle bells ringing, signal the holidays are here in Richmond’s River District. We hope you and your family will join Oakley Farm Horse Drawn Carriages for this traditional holiday treat. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately 20 minutes. You must reserve your seat by calling (804) 769-4580 or (804) 514-4767.

Free Home for the Holidays, Richmond Philharmonic
Dec. 6, 2010, 7 p.m.
James Center Atrium (10th and E. Cary streets)
Free admission. Popular holiday songs and carols, and seasonal light classics, are sure to entertain everyone in the family at the Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra’s annual Family Holiday Concert in the James Center Atrium, “Home for the Holidays.” For more information, call (804) 740-2890.

Shockoe Slip Open House Block Party
Dec. 9-10
Shockoe Slip (12th and 15th streets and E. Cary streets), hours vary per establishment Join the 2nd annual Shockoe Slip Open House Block Party charity event for amazing specials and tons of fun! Get an edge on your holiday shopping, take advantage of drink and dinner specials, see puppies for adoption at the SPCA’s Tail Wagon, and help the Shockoe Slip neighborhood raise funds for the Richmond SPCA, and many other charities. For more information, call Dransfield Jewelers at (804) 643-0171.

Horse and Carriage Rides
Dec. 9-13, 2010
Thursdays and Fridays 6:30-9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 5-9 p.m.
Pick up area at 10th and E. Cary Streets (James Center). $10 a person (children 4 and under are free, they must sit in your lap), Clip-Clop, Clip-Clop – the sound of horses’ hooves on the cobblestones and jingle bells ringing, signal the holidays are here in Richmond’s River District. We hope you and your family will join Oakley Farm Horse Drawn Carriages for this traditional holiday treat. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately 20 minutes. You must reserve your seat by calling (804) 769- 4580 or (804) 514-4767.

Church Hill Candlelight Walk
Dec. 10, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
The walk departs Jefferson Park at the corner of Mosby and Princess Anne. The candlelight walk led by the Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums leaves from Jefferson Park and winds its way to East Grace St. at the rear of St. John’s Church to be joined at 7:45 p.m. by those attending the Vespers Service. From there the parade route ends at Libby Hill Park overlooking the James River where holiday carols will be sung. Candles will be given out at Jefferson Park and St. John’s Church. Dress warmly.

18th Annual James River Parade of Lights
Dec. 11, 2010, 6 p.m.
Libby Hill Park, corner of 28th and E. Franklin Streets, entertainment at 4:30 p.m., parade viewing at 6 p.m. Intermediate Terminal Dock, at Dock and Water Streets, parade viewing at 6 p.m. This year’s parade features festively decorated boats that cruise the parade course from Richmond to Chesterfield and Henrico counties with spectators from throughout the region that gather at several official viewing locations. The event has become a cherished holiday tradition for people throughout the region. Sponsored by the James River Advisory Council. For more information, call (804) 717-6681 or visit www.jamesriveradvisorycouncil.com.

Church Hill Party
Dec. 11, 2010, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Robinson Theater Community Arts Center, 2900 Q Street. Please join us for an evening of neighborhood camaraderie, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and live music by NRG KRYSYS. Dress is cocktail attire. Parking is available. $50/person in advance and $60 the day of the party. For more info, contact Aimee Perron Seibert at apseibert@gmail.com.

24th Annual Court End Christmas
Dec. 12, 2010, 12-5 p.m.
Valentine Richmond History Center and the Wickham House, John Marshall House, the Virginia State Capitol, the Museum and White House of the Confederacy, Monumental Church, the Egyptian Building, the Beers House, St. Paul’s Church and St. John’s Church. Free admission A Richmond tradition celebrates the season in 19th century style, this year. The event welcomes performances by the Klezm'Or'Ami'm and Fox Elementary School, to name a few. The free holiday open house features reenactments, children’s activities, refreshments, carriage rides, music, special guest appearances and free admission, and tours of 10 historic downtown sites. Free shuttle service provided from 12:30-4:45 p.m. (shuttle stops at each site every 15-20 minutes). For more information, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 301 or visit richmondhistorycenter.com/courtendchristmas.htm.

Church Hill Holiday House Tour
Dec. 12, 2010, 12-5 p.m.
Church Hill neighborhood. Advance tickets $15, day of the tour $20. The 1800s come alive this year as Church Hill opens the doors of beautifully appointed 19th century homes. Many of these architecturally significant houses have never been open to the public, several are pre-civil war, and all are handsomely decorated for the holidays. A variety of horse pulled carriages and roving carolers are also on the Hill for your enjoyment. The Park House in Libby Hill Park will be open as a gallery, displaying more than 25 framed posters from years past as part of the tour. A free shuttle will run to and from the Court End Christmas Event at the Valentine History Center and St. John’s Church. Ladies, no heels, please. For more info or to buy tickets online, visit www.churchhillrichmond.com.

Horse and Carriage Rides
Dec. 16–19, 2010
Thursdays and Fridays 6:30-9 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays 5-9 p.m.
Pick up area at 10th and E. Cary Streets (James Center). $10 a person (children 4 and under are free, they must sit in your lap), Clip-Clop, Clip-Clop – the sound of horses’ hooves on the cobblestones and jingle bells ringing, signal the holidays are here in Richmond’s River District. We hope you and your family will join Oakley Farm Horse Drawn Carriages for this traditional holiday treat. Each ride is scheduled on the half-hour and is approximately 20 minutes. You must reserve your seat by calling (804) 769-4580 or (804) 514-4767.

Maymont's "Victorian Holidays"
Nov. 18, 2010 - Jan. 6, 2011
Information below obtained from Maymont.org.

For seven weeks, Maymont is decked out for the holidays! Kids and adults alike will enjoy the beautiful decorations and delightful events that attract visitors from all over the country and the world. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season!

 

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