This season is a time to savor flavors, bask in the glow of pure holiday spirit, discover unique gifts, and celebrate the old and new. It's a period of revelry, remembrance and memory-making, and gathering with friends and family - whether intimately in person or virtually. Celebrate in Lexington, Buena Vista, and Rockbridge County, Virginia.

Parades, Trees, Lights & Jingles

Festival of Trees
Mid-November through December 31, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Natural Bridge State Park

Enjoy the decorated trees at Natural Bridge State Park and "vote" for your favorite by placing non-perishable foods or needed supplies at the base of it. 
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Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display
December 1–January 1, daily until 11 p.m. | Glen Maury Park

Candlelight Processional & Tree Lighting
November 29 | Downtown Lexington

Join the merriment of this official kick-off to the holiday season as Santa & Mrs. Claus make their way through downtown Lexington to arrive at the community tree in Hopkins Green.
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Downtown Buena Vista Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade
December 5 | Downtown Buena Vista

All things are "Frosty & Bright" this year in Buena Vista!
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Lexington Christmas Parade
December 6 | Downtown Lexington

Line up along Main Street and wave to the floats, emergency vehicles, and of course, Santa, as they pass by.

Jingle Bell Run 5K & Walk + Tot Trot
December 7 | Downtown Lexington

Dress your festive best and give this fun run a try! Children in strollers and well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome. Jingle bells provided! Kids two to six years old can test their legs in the Tot Trot across the Nelson Street bridge.
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Luminary Nights
December 13, 14, 15 and 20, 21, 22 | Natural Bridge State Park

Enjoy a hand-in-hand walk along Cedar Creek and beneath the Natural Bridge, or reserve your seat for a horse-drawn carriage ride on Sunday nights.
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Holiday Shopping

Shop Small Sweepstakes
November 1 through December 21 | Downtown Lexington

Get a great jump on your gift shopping in downtown Lexington. When you spend $10 or more at a participating downtown business, you will be given a card with a sticker. The more stickers you collect, the more sweepstakes entries you receive. The prizes range from $100 to $750 for even more downtown shopping.
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Jolly Jackpot
November 15 through December 20 ? Buena Vista

Shop participating retailers in downtown Buena Vista to receive a ticket with every purchase. Drop your ticket in the collection box for a chance to win a range of gift cards, which will be drawn December 23. Shopping on Small Business Saturday will give you DOUBLE the chances to win.
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Shop Late with Dickens Carolers
December 13 | Downtown Lexington

Our downtown shopkeepers are keeping late hours on December 8 just for you! Shop until 7 p.m. and enjoy the beautifully decorated windows and the sounds of the talented Dickens Carolers.

Holiday Entertainment

Holiday Pops Concert
December 3 | Lenfest Center for the Arts

If you're not yet in the spirit, you will be after enjoying the annual Holiday Pops Concert performed by the W&L Department of Music. This year's concert will be livestreamed for free.
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Lessons and Carols
December 5 | University Chapel at Washington and Lee University

For more than 80 years the Lessons and Carols candlelight service has woven a tapestry of music, readings, and carols to narrate the Christmas story.
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Updated 11/15/24