Holiday Happenings

Events & Performances

On the Air Radio Players present Beyond Santa
Tue, Dec 1 & Wed, Dec 2, 7pm. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.

Santa’s Photo Stop
Fri, Dec 4, 10am-noon & 2:30-4:30pm. Deep Run Rec Center.

Illumination: Magical Holiday Performances and Festival of Lights
Sat, Dec 5, 4:30-7pm. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen.

Christmas at Clarke-Palmore
Sun, Dec 6, 2-4pm. Clarke-Palmore House.

Blended Voices: Holiday Concert
Sun, Dec 6, 3-3:20pm. Henrico Theatre.

Holiday Tea
Mon, Dec 7, 10-11:30am. Belmont Rec Center. Ages 50+.

Henrico Holiday Express Tour
Tue, Dec 8- Thur, Dec 10, 5-8pm. This tour will be travelling through different districts throughout the week. See the list for more information.

Henrico Pops Chorus Holiday Concert
Tue, Dec 8, 7-8pm. Henrico Theatre.

Santa Paws
Sat, Dec 12, 10am-1pm. Short Pump Park.

City Singers Youth Choir presents their Annual LOVE THAT BOOK! Concert
Dec 13, 4-5pm. Henrico Theatre.

Henrico Concert Band Holiday Concert
Mon, Dec 14, 7-8:30pm. Henrico Theatre.

Movies

‘Tis the season for Christmas classics, holiday favorites and a few movies that have us asking: Is this really a Christmas movie?! Find them all at the Henrico Theatre this season. Tickets and concessions are $1 each.

Programs

Quilling a Christmas Card
Wed, Dec 2, 10-11am. Deep Run Rec Center.
Wed, Dec 2, 5-6pm. Deep Run Rec Center.
Ages 8+. Quilling is the art of rolling thin papers to make decorative works of art. During this class you will learn how to roll, curl and twist strips of paper to make a Christmas card that you will be proud to give to someone you love. Information: [email protected]

Cookie Decorating & Santa Scribbles
Fri, Dec 4, 10am-noon. Deep Run Rec Center.
Fri, Dec 4, 2:30-4:30pm. Deep Run Rec Center.
Fri, Dec 4, 5-7pm. Belmont Rec Center.
All ages. It’s National Cookie Day and Write a Letter to Santa Day! We’ll celebrate both in a holiday-infused way. Join in the fun as you decorate your own cookie with holiday accents and write a letter to Santa with your wishes for a special holiday. Information: [email protected]

Fresh Holiday Sprays
Fri, Dec 4, 5-7pm. Eastern Henrico Rec Center.
Sun, Dec 6, 2-4pm. Deep Run Rec Center.
Ages 16+. Create a beautiful holiday adornment using freshly cut greenery of cedar, pine, magnolia, and nandina. Participants, please bring garden shears and garden gloves. Information: [email protected]

Farm-tastic Clay Ornaments
Sat, Dec 5, 12:30-2:30pm. Meadow Farm.
All ages. Come make some holiday decorations at Meadow Farm! With shapes inspired by our residents, you will get to decorate and bring home your own air-dry clay farm friend! Information: [email protected]

Classic Holiday Game Show!
Thur, Dec 10, 10-11am. Eastern Henrico Rec Center.
Ages 18+. Have you ever wanted to be a contestant on a TV game show? Have fun winning prizes playing a variety of pricing or matching games. Information: [email protected]

Holiday Hen Houses
Sat, Dec 12, 1:30-2:30pm. Meadow Farm.
All ages. Help the chickens at Meadow Farm get into the holiday spirit by decorating themed cardboard houses. Then watch the flock explore your creative mini coops with some of the animal care specialists. Information: [email protected]

Twigs and Twine
Tue, Dec 15, 1:30-3pm. Belmont Rec Center.
Ages 16+. Show off your holiday spirit by crafting a natural decorative ornament using twigs and twine. Consider finishing it off with a festive ribbon to complete the look. Information: [email protected]

Pearl Wants to Know: Who’s that in the Red Suit?
Fri, Dec 18, 10-11am. Meadow Farm.
All ages. Is it? Could it be? Pearl the sheep investigates to see if the top-secret visitor to Meadow Farm is who she
thinks it is! Join us for a holiday themed story time and puppet show. Information: [email protected]