Holiday Lights Tours 2007
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
Call (804) 674-LIMO for availability
GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
November 23, 2007 – January 7, 2008; 5 – 10 pm
(excludes December 24, 25 and January 1)
Information below obtained from LewisGinter.org
"GardenFest of Lights celebrates "Natural Splendor" this year with more than half a million lights throughout the Garden, botanical decorations and displays in the Conservatory. *NOTE: GardenFest of Lights will be open on New Year's Eve.
GARDENFEST ILLUMINATION: GardenFest of Lights kicks off Friday, November 23 with a GardenFest Illumination. Doors open at 5 p.m., but initially the Garden will be lit only by luminary candles. At 5:30 p.m. the Garden comes alive in lights!
LIGHTS: Using more than half a million lights, GardenFest is a fantasyland complete with the forms of flowers, birds and butterflies. From a grand peacock preening in the Sunken Garden to a red and white peppermint forest, the lights offer surprises at every turn. In the Children's Garden, visitors can use a wheelchair-accessible ramp to climb into the Tree House thirteen feet above the ground for a magnificent view of the lights and Garden. Children can also run through a maze of lights."
Maymont by Moonlight (This event occurs on multiple dates)
December 07 – 14, 2007 5:30 – 9:30pm.
Take an intimate holiday tour of Maymont…by moonlight. Horse-drawn carriages transport arriving guests down the luminary-lit lane to Maymont House for a glimpse of the beautifully decorated home of Major and Mrs. James Dooley. Each magical evening includes caroling and light Victorian Christmas treats. Fees vary; registration required. Call 804-358-7166 or visit www.Maymont.org.
100 Miles of Lights
Millions of lights and hundreds of events will entertain visitors to Central and Southeast Virginia this holiday season during "100 Miles of Lights." Features holiday activities from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day in Richmond and six other cities: Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. In Richmond, begin your holiday celebration at the annual downtown Grand Illumination where millions of lights and 100 whimsical reindeer will be lighted. Enjoy colorful light displays and botanical decorations at GardenFest of Lights. Other Richmond traditions include the Fan District Walking Tour, the James River Parade of Lights, Joy From the World, performances of The Nutcracker and the Capital City Kwanzaa Festival.
Joy From the World, Science Museum of Virginia
November 19, 2007 – January 1, 2008
Learn how cultures around the world celebrate the season of light; check out folk dancing and traditional music and holiday displays from countries across the globe. Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission. For more information call, (804) 864-1400 or (800) 659-1727.
Legendary Santa, Children’s Museum of Richmond
November 23 – December 24, 2007
Bring your wish list and visit with Legendary Santa and explore Genworth Financial’s Holiday Village which explores six seasonal holidays including Hanukkah. Admission. For more information call, (804) 474-2667.
The Bizarre Bazaar’s 31st Christmas Collection
Richmond Raceway Complex
November 28 – December 2, 2007
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.
Grand Illumination of the James Center
Downtown Richmond; November 30, 2007
The Grand Illumination of the James Center has become a Richmond tradition. The James Center will host the 22nd Annual Grand Illumination at James Center, the brightest holiday event in downtown Richmond. Along with the lighting of the city skyline, millions of tiny lights and 100 whimsical reindeer will be lighted in a festival that features music, Santa, Snow Bear, Snow Queen and many more exciting events. Clowns, magicians and holiday food round out a festive, joyful way to begin the holiday season. Entertainment, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. $3.00 parking is available at the corner of 10th & Canal Streets after 4:00 pm. Free. For more information, call (804) 344-3232.
Ukrop’s Christmas Parade (Broad Street)
December 01, 2007
More than two miles long, the parade features floats, bands, huge helium balloons, majorettes, horses and, of course, Santa. Free. Begins at 10:15 a.m. at DMV Drive, continuing downtown via. (804) 559-6113 or www.RichmondChristmasParade.org.
Court End Christmas
December 09, 2007
The Valentine Richmond History Center, Museum of the Confederacy and John Marshall House join together and open their doors for the holidays. Free. (804) 649-0711.
More 2007 Holiday Lights information
will be posted
as it becomes available.
