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Charlottesville delivers Christmas 2025 across downtown and the historic mall with elegant lights and cultural events. Entertainment options span Christmas performances, holiday markets and light displays that pair community music with festive shopping.
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Charlottesville Christmas Events
Charlottesville Christmas Light Displays
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Experience Virginia's premier holiday light show at Boar's Head Resort's Winter Wander Trail of Lights. This magical half-mile illuminated stroll around Heritage Lake features dazzling displays like the new Glistening Grove with synchronized music, a towering Welcome Tree, and whimsical animal figures. Enjoy live shows, festive food, and a chance to visit Santa.
Charlottesville Christmas Movies, Theater and Entertainment
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Journey into a world of sugar-spun dreams with Charlottesville Ballet's enchanting production of The Nutcracker. This dazzling 90-minute performance follows Clara's adventure through an epic battle and into magical lands, featuring over 150 performers. Select shows include live orchestral accompaniment, and special sensory-friendly options are available.
Charlottesville Other Christmas Activities
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Join the faithful at Saint Peter's Basilica for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord. This significant Papal Mass, celebrated by Pope Francis, marks a key moment in the Christian calendar. Reflect on the themes of light and guidance as presented in the homily, drawing inspiration from the Magi's journey.
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Step back in time with Monticello's Holiday Evening Tours, offering a rare glimpse of Thomas Jefferson's historic home after dark. Adorned with period-appropriate greenery, the tour illuminates how all residents, enslaved and free, celebrated the holidays. Journey through Jefferson's iconic rooms, including the famous Dome Room, for an intimate and unforgettable historical experience.
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