Happy December, Richmond. ✨ If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to embrace annual traditions and winter at our doorstep — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in River City.

All month long

Lakeside Farmers Market | Saturdays + Wednesdays | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wed. | 6110 Lakeside Ave. | This year-round market is located one block south of Lewis Ginter.

Wednesday December 1 – Sunday December 5

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The Sequels Duo | Thurs., Dec. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Live tunes + beer. 🍺

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Saturday, Dec. 4

Elf | Sat., Dec. 4 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Before the screening, enjoy a holiday sing-along with Bob Gulldge on the Mighty Wurlitzer.

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Saturday, Dec. 11

Fangirl Fantasy: 5SOS vs One Direction Party | Sat., Dec. 11 | Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. | $15+ | Dance all night to the best songs ever. 🎶

Sunday, Dec. 12

Elf | Sun., Dec. 12 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Before the screening, enjoy a holiday sing-along with Bob Gulldge on the Mighty Wurlitzer. 🍿

Monday December 13 – Sunday December 19

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Tuesday, Dec. 14

From Jamestown to Revolution: Virginia in the Colonial Era | Tues., Dec. 14 | 10 a.m. | Virtual, RSVP | A student webinar about historical colonial Virginia from the VMHC.

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Sunday, Dec. 19

Christmas Festival | Sun., Dec. 19 | 12-5p.m. | Richmond Diversity Center, 1407 S. Sherwood Ave. | The Black Village of RVA is throwing their last pop up shop of the year with raffles, music + food trucks.

Monday December 20 – Sunday December 26

Monday, Dec. 20

Elf | Sat., Dec. 20 | 10 a.m. | The Byrd Theatre | $5 | Before the screening, enjoy a holiday sing-along with Bob Gulldge on the Mighty Wurlitzer. 🍿

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Monday December 27 – Friday December 31

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Friday, Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve at Drive Shack Richmond | Fri., Dec. 31 | Drive Shack Richmond, 1647 Four Rings Dr. | $249+ | Each package comes with unlimited BayPlay till close + party favors. ⛳️