Excitement is building for the holidays in Charlottesville! Use our guide to discover all the festive fun. For Charlottesville natives and tourists alike, this guide is your key to the city's holiday magic.
Popular Events: Experience the city's enchantment at the Grand Illumination at the Downtown Mall, where twinkling lights and a vibrant atmosphere kick off the holiday season. Celebrating the spirit of history, the Holiday Tours at Monticello offer a unique glimpse into the holiday traditions of one of America’s founding fathers. And the Boar's Head Winter Wander Trail of Lights is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it transforms the landscape into a mesmerizing display of illuminated art. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Charlottesville
- Grand Illumination at the Downtown Mall
- Charlottesville Holiday Market at City Market
- Holiday Show & Shop at McGuffey Art Center
- Charlottesville Ballet's The Nutcracker
- Holiday Evening Tours at Monticello
- Old Fashioned Christmas at Michie Tavern
- Boar's Head Winter Wander Trail of Lights
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Charlottesville Events Events
Grand Illumination at the Downtown Mall (Charlottesville) • 0.1 miles
Annual holiday illumination event
Charlottesville Holiday Market at City Market (Charlottesville) • 0.3 miles
Artisan market with unique handmade gifts
Holiday Show & Shop at McGuffey Art Center (Charlottesville) • 0.4 miles
Silent art auction and exhibition featuring local artists
Charlottesville Ballet's The Nutcracker (Charlottesville) • 0.5 miles
Dazzling 90-minute production blending tradition and magic.
Holiday Evening Tours at Monticello (Charlottesville) • 0.6 miles
Experience Monticello after dark with period-inspired holiday decorations.
Old Fashioned Christmas at Michie Tavern (Charlottesville) • 1.6 miles
Authentic 18th-century southern dining experience.
Boar's Head Winter Wander Trail of Lights (Charlottesville) • 3.8 miles
Half-mile illuminated lakeside stroll with dynamic light displays.
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