Can you believe that Christmas is just a few weeks away? As you deck the halls with holiday decorations, search for just the right gifts for everyone on your list, and start dreaming of a white Christmas, check out our list of SOME of the most popular holiday and Christmas events here in Central Virginia. Add a few of these events to your calendar each week and bring some Christmas cheer into your family time. 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.
November
Nov. 10-12 The Stocked Market at the Berglund Center in Roanoke
Nov. 10-12 Holiday Vintage Market at the White Brick House in Forest
Nov. 11 Town-Wide Christmas Open House in Altavista
Nov. 11 - Dec. 24 Santa Claus at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg
Nov. 11 - Dec. 24 The River Ridge Express at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg
Nov. 12 Liberty University Harp Ensemble Presents The Nutcracker and Other Holiday Favorites at LU in Lynchburg
Nov. 16-18 Christmas Open House at Serendipity Treasure in Lynchburg
Nov. 17 - Dec. 13 Angel Tree at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg
Nov. 17 - Dec. 10 (Monday-Friday) Trees of Hope at Alan B Pearson Cancer Center in Lynchburg
Nov. 17 Kids Night at All Fired Up in Lynchburg
Nov. 18 43rd Annual Art, Crafts and More Show at Bedford Elementary School in Bedford
Nov. 18 Relay For Life Christmas Craft Show at Grace Hills Baptist Church in Appomattox
Nov. 20 Pet Photos with Santa at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg
Nov. 21 - Jan. 4 Festival of Trees at Bedford Welcome Center in Bedford
Nov. 24 - Jan. 1 Christmas Light Display at Liberty lake in Bedford
Nov. 24 Santa at London's Salt Spa
Nov. 25 Bedford Christmas Market at Centertown Bedford
Nov. 25 Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market in Lynchburg
Nov. 25 Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake
Nov. 26 Holiday Open House at Monticello in Charlottesville
Nov. 26 Open House at Brightwell's Mill in Madison Heights
Nov. 29 3rd Annual Nutcracker in the Library at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Nov. 30 Shop Til You Drop at Accents Flags and Gifts and Shay's in Lynchburg
Nov. 30 The Gifts of the Magi at Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg
Nov. 30 Cool Yule: A Holiday Cabaret at Jefferson Forest High School
December
Dec. 1 - Jan. 1 Festival of Lights at Riverside Park in Lynchburg
Dec. 1 - Jan. 1 Holiday Light Display at English Meadows Elks Campus in Bedford
Dec. 1-3 The Gifts of the Magi at Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg
Dec. 1-3 The Annual Christmas Show and Sale at Lynchburg Art Club and Gallery in Lynchburg
Dec. 1-3 Local APX Holiday Market 2017 in Appomattox (Wed-Sun through Dec. 24)
Dec. 1-3 Virginia Christmas Spectacular at Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 1-2 A Christmas Carol at Renaissance Theatre in Lynchburg
Dec. 1-2 Candlelight Tours at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest
Dec. 1-2 Cool Yule: A Holiday Cabaret at Jefferson Forest High School
Dec. 1 Santa is Coming to Town! in Amherst
Dec. 1 Christmas Open House at Allow the Children Ministries in Lynchburg
Dec. 1 First Friday December at Vector Space: Holiday Ornaments in Lynchburg
Dec. 1 Dedication of Lights at Lynchburg Humane Society in Lynchburg
Dec. 1 A Christmas Celebration at Ecclesia School of the Arts in Lynchburg
Dec. 1 Lexington Christmas Parade in Lexington
Dec. 1 Amherst Christmas Parade in Amherst
Dec. 1 Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting and Main Street Christmas Events in Bedford
Dec. 1 Lynchburg College Concert Choir and Choral Union Winter Concert
Dec. 2 Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 Santa Around Bridgewater Plaza at Smith Mountain Lake
Dec. 2 Appomattox Christmas Market at Appomattox Christian Academy in Appomattox
Dec. 2 Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Bazaar at Holy Cross Catholic School in Lynchburg
Dec 2 Community Breakfast with Santa at Campbell County Rescue Squad
Dec. 2 Peaks of Otter Christmas Classic 5K at Bedford Middle School in Bedford
Dec. 2 Breakfast with Santa at Tomahawk Elementary School in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 Holiday Parade at Barracks Road Shopping Center in Charlottesville
Dec. 2 2017 People and Pets Photos with Santa at Shaggy to Chic Grooms
Dec. 2 Altavista Christmas Parade in Downtown Altavista
Dec. 2 Nepali Christmas Fair at Timberlake Baptist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 Christmas Open House at The Vintage Shoppes of Amherst
Dec. 2 Holiday Bazaar at Rustburg Ruritan Club in Rustburg
Dec. 2 Junior League of Lynchburg's Holiday Emporium at Lynchburg City Armory in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 Experience the Holidays in Appomattox at various sites in Appomattox
Dec. 2 Photos with Santa & The Grinch at Harley Davidson of Lynchburg
Dec. 2 Bedford Christmas Parade in Bedford
Dec. 2 Story Time with Santa at Miller Claytor House in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 An Old Virginia Christmas Special Event at Booker T Washington National Monument in Hardy
Dec. 2 Live Bethlehem Journey at One Body in Christ Ministries in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 Deck the Hills at Bluffwalk in Lynchburg
Dec. 2 KidzNight Come Meet Santa at Elite Athletics in Forest
Dec. 2-3 Choral Concert / Hear the Bells at Heritage United Methodist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 2-3 Santa at Avoca Museum in Altavista
Dec. 3 Christmas Cantata at Providence United Methodist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 3 Christmas Open House at Point of Honor in Lynchburg
Dec. 3 Santa at Avoca Museum in Altavista
Dec. 3 Christmas Open House at Red Hill in Brookneal
Dec. 3 Cool Yule: A Holiday Cabaret at Jefferson Forest High School
Dec. 3 The Christmas Shoppe at La Quinta Inn and Suites in Lynchburg
Dec. 3 “Christmas Wishes” Annual Christmas Parade in Glasgow
Dec. 3 Lynchburg Christmas Parade at Lynchburg City Stadium in Lynchburg
Dec. 3 Live Nativity at Randolph Memorial Baptist Church in Madison Heights
Dec. 3 Christmas Vespers at Randolph College in Lynchburg
Dec. 3 Lynchburg College Carols by Candlelight
Dec. 4 Christmas on the Boulevard: The Messiah at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Dec. 5 Dedication of Lights at Lynchburg Humane Society in Lynchburg
Dec. 5 Puppets Alamode Christmas Show at Grace Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 5 Christmas on the Boulevard: Christmas Ornaments at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Dec. 6 Lighting of the Garden at Awareness Garden in Lynchburg
Dec. 6-8 Lynchburg College Wind Symphony and Orchestra Holiday Concert
Dec. 6-10 Local APX Holiday Market 2017 in Appomattox (Wed-Sun through Dec. 24)
Dec. 7 Snowmen Family Portrait Painting at The Shabby Chic Crafty Geek in Lynchburg
Dec. 7 Holiday Jingle Jam! at First Christian Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 7 Hyland Heights Christmas Vendor Fair at Hyland Heights Baptist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 7 Snacks with Santa at Amherst Elementary School
Dec. 7 Christmas at Hydaway at Hydaway Outdoor Recreation Center in Lynchburg
Dec. 7 SML Christmas Celebration and Tree Lighting at Westlake Towne Center in Hardy
Dec. 7 Brookneal's Country Christmas and Parade in Brookneal
Dec. 7 Christmas on the Boulevard: Amahl and the Night Visitors at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Dec. 7-9 Cool Yule: A Holiday Cabaret at Jefferson Forest High School
Dec. 7-9 Candlelight Tours at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest
Dec. 8 Holiday Open House at United Way of Central Virginia in Lynchburg
Dec. 8 Kid's Christmas Crafts - Decorating Ornaments at Ecclesia School of the Arts in Lynchburg
Dec. 8 Santa at the Library in Rustburg
Dec. 8-10 Flames of Memory and Christmas in Wartime Presentation at National D-Day Memorial in Bedford
Dec. 8-10 A Christmas Carol at Renaissance Theatre in Lynchburg
Dec. 8 - Christmas in Clifford at Clifford Baptist Church
Dec. 8 Main Street Christmas Events in Bedford
Dec. 8 Kids Night at All Fired Up in Lynchburg
Dec. 8 Family Paint Night and Fondue Bar at Miller Center in Lynchburg
Dec. 8 Christmas on the Boulevard: President's Encore Performance at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Liberty Craft Fair 2017 at LaHaye Multipurpose Center at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Breakfast with Santa at Big Lick, Hosted by Blue Ridge Montessori School in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Children's Holiday Festival at Amazement Square in Lynchburg (two sessions)
Dec. 9 Christmas in Sedalia at Sedalia Center in Big Island
Dec. 9 Breakfast with Santa at English Meadows Elks Campus in Bedford
Dec. 9 St Nick's Workshop at Timberlake United Methodist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Holiday Market and Santa Paws Winter Bazaar at Second Stage Amherst in Amherst
Dec. 9 Paisley's Holiday Open House at Paisley Gifts in Boonsboro Shopping Center in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Santa visiting Boonsboro Shopping Center in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Christmas Day Camp at Campbell County 4H Extension Office in Rustburg
Dec. 9 Holiday DIY Gift Workshop at Lynchburg Public Library in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Olaf's Frozen Adventure Storytime at Barnes & Noble in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Cookies With Santa at T C Miller Elementary School in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Christmas Open House at Historic Sandusky in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Santa Claus is Coming to the Patch at Smith's Pumpkin Patch in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Santa Comes to Timbrook Library in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Nelson County Christmas Parade in Lovingston
Dec. 9 Live Bethlehem Journey at One Body in Christ Ministries in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 4th Annual BEAM Benefit Christmas Concert at 245 The Main in Brookneal
Dec. 9 Charlottesville Ballet's The Nutcracker at E.C. Glass High School in Lynchburg
Dec. 9 Avenel's Gilded Christmas of Olde at Avenel in Bedford
Dec. 9-10 Christmas at Avoca Museum in Altavista
Dec. 9-10 The Nutcracker: Reborn at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest
Dec. 10 Holiday Open House at Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Appomattox
Dec. 10 Holiday Open House at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg
Dec. 10 Children's Choir Christmas Pageant - "Celebrate Christmas" at Thomas Terrace Baptist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 10 Cool Yule: A Holiday Cabaret at Jefferson Forest High School
Dec. 10 Rustburg Christmas Parade in Rustburg
Dec. 10 Christmas at Court Street at Court Street Baptist Church in Lynchburg
Dec. 10 Holiday Pops Concert at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar
Dec. 10 Vespers at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar
Dec. 11 Santa Claus is Coming to the Patch at Smith's Pumpkin Patch in Lynchburg
Dec. 11 - Jan. 1 Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park in Natural Bridge
Dec. 12 Bake Yourself A Merry Little Christmas at Bedford Central Library in Bedford
Dec. 12 Santa at the Library - Brookneal
Dec. 12 A Charlie Brown Christmas at Holy Cross Catholic School in Lynchburg
Dec. 13-17 Local APX Holiday Market 2017 in Appomattox (Wed-Sun through Dec. 24)
Dec. 14-16 A Christmas Carol at Renaissance Theatre in Lynchburg
Dec. 14-16 Candlelight Tours at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest in Forest
Dec. 14-17 Irving Berlin's "White Christmas" at Former Thomas Road Baptist Church Sanctuary in Lynchburg
Dec. 15-19 Bethlehem Village at Hebron Baptist Church in Afton
Dec. 15 Main Street Christmas Events in Bedford
Dec. 15 PraiseFest On Ice: Christmas Edition at Liberty University in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Mistletoe Market at Lynchburg Community Market in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Holiday Makers' Market at Moose Lodge 715 in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Breakfast with Santa at Chick-fil-A Wards Road in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Forest Farmers Market Holiday Winter Market in Forest
Dec. 16 Happy Pawlidays at The Miller Center in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Bells Of The Blue Ridge At Centenary UMC in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Pix with Santa at Timberlake Family Pharmacy in Lynchburg
Dec. 16 Festival of Gingerbread at Natural Bridge Historic Hotel and Conference Center
Dec. 16 Tuba Christmas at River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg
Dec. 17 Santa Claus is coming to Yogurt Yeti in Lynchburg
Dec. 17 Christmas Where When and Why: Winfall Baptist Church Christmas Play in Gladys
Dec. 17 Family Christmas Gathering at Elon Presbyterian Church in Elon
Dec. 17 Cantata entitled "Mary Did You Know?" at Bethany United Methodist Church in Forest
Dec. 17 "The Gift" at Hyland Heights Baptist Church in Rustburg
Dec. 17 Christmas Is Real at Victory Christian Fellowship in Lynchburg
Dec. 18 Santa and Mrs. Claus at Lynchburg Public Library in Lynchburg
Dec. 18 Polar Express Paint Night for kids at Bean Tree Cafe in Lynchburg
Dec. 19 Elf Workshop at Lynchburg Humane Society (two sessions)
Dec. 19 Bells Of The Blue Ridge At Fort Hill UMC in Lynchburg
Dec. 20 Gingerbread Man Storytime & Craft at Lynchburg Public Library in Lynchburg
Dec. 20 Story and Craft: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at The Miller Center in Lynchburg
Dec. 20-24 Local APX Holiday Market 2017 in Appomattox (Wed-Sun through Dec. 24)
Dec. 21 Kids Gingerbread Book and Brush at The Patriotic Peacock in Lynchburg
Dec. 21 Christmas Pajama Story Time at Forest Public Library in Forest
Dec. 21 10th Annual 'Sing-in' of Selections from G.F. Handel's Messiah at Forest Presbyterian Church in Forest
Dec. 23 Last Chance Market at Lynchburg Community Market in Lynchburg
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Buffet at Peaks of Otter in Bedford
Dec. 24 Special Christmas Eve Party at FunQuest
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you from Lynchburg Macaroni Kid!
