Celebrate the Holidays
Lexington has been named among the best Holiday Main Streets in Virginia, and we can't help but agree. Our lamp posts don wreaths with big red bows and our shopkeepers create beautiful displays in their front windows. And that's just the outside!
Christmas Lists
Many Lexington merchants will have extended holiday hours, just look for the yellow flags adorning storefronts. This is the perfect time to take advantage of the Shop Small Sweepstakes. Spend $10 or more at participating businesses to collect stamps. The more stamps you receive, the more entries you receive; a minimum of five stamps is required for entry. Prizes range from $100 to $750 for even more shopping!
Shop Buena Vista, too! A number of new businesses have popped up and there are great finds just waiting for you. Make a beeline for Leaf & Lore, Buena Vista's book and plant store, then swing by Vinyl Cuts for plenty of gifts and decor. Junction 245 hosts area makers and craftspeople, and is a great place to find a gift. Swing next door to the new Buena Vista Visitor Center for additional ideas for places to visit and things to do.
Fairfield and Brownsburg are excellent antiquing hot spots, if there's a special something you seek.
Fuel up at local eateries before hitting the shops, then reward yourself with a craft beer or creative cocktail after you've crossed everyone off your list.
Flavors of the Season
Taste the sumptuous flavors of the season at our farm-to-table restaurants, enjoy a glass of holiday wine or beer, or check out the live entertainment and tasty eats at our restaurant bars and piano lounge.
Holiday Events
Celebrate the season in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County at one of our upcoming holiday events. From gorgeous lights to wonderful sounds and festive DIY opportunities, it will be easy to stay busy this season.
Special Events & Activities
- November 27 - January 1: Festival of Trees
- November 27: Lexington Candlelight Processional and Tree Lighting Ceremony
- November 28: Small Business Saturday in Downtown Lexington
- December 2: Holiday Pops Concert
- December 3: Buena Vista Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling
- December 3: Buena Vista Christmas Parade
- December 3: Lessons and Carols
- December 4: Lexington Christmas Parade
- December 6: Deck the Hull's Jingle Bell Run
- December 11-13: Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park
- December 11: Christmas at The Jacksons'
- December 18: Downtown Lexington Holiday Church Open House
- December 18-20: Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park
- December 26: Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park
- MORE GREAT EVENTS
Updated 10/28/2026
