Dec. 11

Santa’s Symphony Soirée at Virago Spirits, Scott’s Addition, 6 p.m. Holiday-themed chamber music evening hosted by the Richmond Symphony, featuring festive favorites and seasonal refreshments. Tickets are $150. richmondsymphony.com 

Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings at John Marshall Ballrooms, 8:45 p.m. String-quartet performance of seasonal carols by candlelight. Ticketed. Tickets are $41.50- $68. feverup.com 

Dec. 13

Winter on the Green at Historic Hanover Courthouse Green, 7496 County Complex Road, 5 to 8 p.m. Grand illumination ceremony at 5:15 p.m., Santa visits at 5:30 p.m., live seasonal music, local artisans, food vendors, horse-drawn carriage and trackless train rides and cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus. Free. hanovercounty.gov 

Holiday Harp Ensemble Concert at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 3 p.m. A holiday performance by GreenSpring American Youth Harp Ensemble titled “Making Spirits Bright.” 

Dec. 14

Winter Wander 2025 at The Valentine, Court End neighborhood, noon to 4 p.m. Free carriage rides, open houses in historic homes and seasonal activities. Free. thevalentine.org 

Dec. 16

Christmas with the Richmond Pops at Altria Theater, 7:30 p.m. Features Christmas carols, festive favorites and a visit from a North Pole resident. Soloists Sarah Walston and Tracey Welborn perform. Free; donations suggested. richmondpops.org