Henrico Holiday Express 23: Varina

Varina Area Library 1875 New Market Rd., Henrico, VA

For three nights, decorated county vehicles will travel through Henrico County spreading holiday cheer! Participants include Recreation & Parks, Fire & Police, Henrico Library, and even Santa and his elves. Join us at the end location for hot chocolate, candy canes, and pictures with Santa and all of the vehicles and staff. On Wed, Dec […]

Hanukkah begins

Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). Also spelled Hanukkah (or variations of that spelling), the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, […]

Henrico Holiday Express 23: Three Chopt & Tuckahoe

Twin Hickory Area Library 5001 Twin Hickory Rd., Glen Allen, VA, United States

For three nights, decorated county vehicles will travel through Henrico County spreading holiday cheer! Participants include Recreation & Parks, Police, Henrico Library, and even Santa and his elves. Join us at the end location for hot chocolate, candy canes, and pictures with Santa and all of the vehicles and staff. Coming Soon… Planned Route for Dec […]

Santa Paws 2023

Short Pump Park 3329 Pump Road, Henrico, VA, United States

Get your pooch portrait with Santa! Guests will enjoy FREE photos with Santa, vendors, and a food truck. For more information, contact rec-eventsteam@henrico.us

Henrico Community Band: Holiday Concert 2023

Cultural Arts Center 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

Come out to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen and get an early jump on the holiday season! Performed by the Henrico Community Band under the direction of Archer Johnson. Free! Information: 501-5859 or per22@henrico.us

Christmas Day [CLOSED]

In observance of Christmas Day, all county courts and offices will be closed for the day

Kwanzaa begins

Celebrated every year from December 26 through January 1, Kwanzaa is a week of festivities honoring African American culture and heritage. Friends and family gather each day to give thanks, exchange gifts, and share feasts. The holiday was created in 1966, during a time period when many Black people faced unfair treatment because of their skin color. […]