LIST: RVA Downtown Holidays 2024, November events

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Holiday season is here and Venture Richmond has released its lineup of events, which kicks off this weekend. Venture Richmond has shared its lineup of events and activities happening for RVA Downtown Holidays 2024, check it out below: A Drag Queen Christmas Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. Located at Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace Street Hosted by Nina West from RuPaul's Drag Race, fans can expect to see live performances from their favorite queens, but with a Christmas spin to it. Tickets begin at $52 and can be purchased here. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer -- The Musical Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Located at Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace Street Catch Rudolph, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf and others at the Carpenter Theatre. This musical is an event for the whole family to celebrate the magic of being unique. Tickets begin at $40 and can be purchased online. Tredegar Tree Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Located at the American Civil War Museum, 490 Tredegar Street Come on out for the 2nd annual Tredegar Tree Lighting and experience the illumination of the 20-foot-tall tree inside of the museum. The event will feature live music from the Joe Sarver Trio, with holiday beverages served by Virago Spirits. The American Civil War Museum is a partner of Toys for Tots and encourages participants to donate unwrapped toys. The event is free, click here for more information. Christmas with C.S. Lewis Thursday, Nov. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 24 -- times will vary Located at Gottwald Playhouse, 600 E. Grace Street Award-winning actor Gregory Williams Welsch will bring to life the narrative and journey of C.S. Lewis in a unique Christmas performance. Tickets start at $35 and can be purchased online. Craft + Design Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 24 -- times will vary Located at Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main Street Craft + Design is presented by the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. This event will showcase unique contemporary arts and crafts from across the nation. Tickets begin at $17 and can be purchased here. Made in RVA Holiday Market Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Dec. 29 -- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., open daily except on Monday Located at Art Works, 320 Hull Street Made in RVA Holiday Market is the perfect way to shop for local holiday gifts. Everything at the market will be handmade. For more information, click here. Studio Two Three Winter Market Saturday, Nov. 30 through Monday, Dec. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays Located at Studio Two Three, 109 W. 15th Street The winter market will feature local art from local artisans. This market will offer the opportunity to find your loved ones a holiday gift that suits them. More information can be found here. Soul Santa Saturday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh Street Santa Claus is stopping in Jackson Ward at the Black History Museum. Children can take pictures with Soul Santa and share their Christmas lists. The events are free, but to reserve a timeslot in advance, click here. Shop Small Saturday Saturday, Nov. 30 Downtown Richmond Visit Downtown Richmond and support the local shops and small businesses in the area like Odd Bird, Verdalina, TXTUR, Shockoe Bottom Clay and more. For additional information, click here. Let it Snow! Richmond Symphony Concert Saturday, Nov. 30 at 3 p.m. or 8 p.m. Located at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace Street Celebrate the holiday season with the Richmond Symphony featuring some of your favorite Christmas classics that are conducted by Hae Lee. Tickets start at $10. Be sure to visit Venture Richmond's website for updates on events throughout the months of November and December. Stay with 8News to see more upcoming December RVA Downtown holiday events.