Things to do in Mechanicsville

DEC5SatSaturday, December 521 events · Free

1. All day

   "Elsewhere Within," Vincent Frimpong Solo Exhibition

   Visual Arts Center of RichmondFree

   Also at 9 a.m.

   Arts & Culture

2. 7:30 a.m.

   RRRC Volunteers for Reindeer Run 5K

   Cool Spring Primary SchoolFree

   Sports

3. 8:30 a.m.12 p.m.

   Holiday Cheer at The Byrd Theatre | Hosted by Gary Martin

   The Byrd TheatreFree

   Festivals & Holidays

4. 9 a.m.10 a.m.

   Stewardship Saturdays at the James A. Buzzard River Education Center

   James A. Buzzard River Education CenterFree

   Community

5. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

   "Jesus Is Lord" Album Release

   The Commons RVA LoungeFree

   Music

6. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

   James River Art League Gallery at Crossroads Art Center

   Crossroads Art CenterFree

   Arts & Culture

7. 10 a.m.5 p.m.

   Merrimont

   Maymont SundialFree

8. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

   A Carriage House Christmas

   The Virginia Cliffe InnFree

   Festivals & Holidays

9. 11 a.m.2 p.m.

   Chocolate Making Demo

   Virginia Museum of History and CultureFreeFamily

   Arts & Culture

10. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

    Launch Weekend

    No. 303 Social ClubFree

    Classes & Talks

11. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

    Made in RVA Holiday Shop at Art Works

    Art Works Inc.FreeFamily

    Family & Kids

12. 11 a.m.3 p.m.

    Merry Little Market at Emily Warden Designs

    Emily Warden DesignsFree

    Markets & Shopping

13. 11 a.m.5 p.m.

    November - January Exhibits @ Art Works!

    Art Works Inc.Free

    Arts & Culture

14. 12 p.m.2 p.m.

    A Few of Our Favorite Things Gallery Opening

    Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, Chester LibraryFree

    Arts & Culture

15. 12 p.m.3 p.m.

    FREE Photos with Santa! | A Community Christmas Celebration

    1710 Altamont AveFree

    Festivals & Holidays

16. 12 p.m.5 p.m.

    Richmond Makers Market

    Auntie Ning'sFree

    Markets & Shopping

17. 1 p.m.9 p.m.

    "Under the Christmas Tree" Pop Up Bar at Reservoir Distillery

    Reservoir DistilleryFree

    Food & Drink

18. 1 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    RVA Teens Townhall - A Debate Club

    Downtown Family YMCAFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

19. 3 p.m.6 p.m.

    Christmas Sing-a-Long at Bingo Beer Co.

    Bingo Beer Co.Free

    Festivals & Holidays

20. 4:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Free 28th Annual Tree Lighting Event

    2880 Mountain RdFreeFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

21. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

    Why the Star? 2026

    Slash Christian ChurchFree

    Also at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.