What can I do in the Richmond area on Christmas Eve?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Looking for something to do with family, friends or while solo on Christmas Eve? Here's some spots you can visit in the Richmond area on Tuesday, Dec. 24. The Jefferson Hotel Holiday decor at The Jefferson Hotel in Richmond (Photo: Kassidy Hammond/8News) The Jefferson Hotel, located at 101 West Franklin Street in Richmond's Monroe Ward area, is clad in festive holiday decor each winter season, with this year's decorations slated to stay up through Jan. 5, 2025. Folks can expect to see Christmas trees, twinkle lights, poinsettias, garland, wreaths and more throughout the Grand Staircase, the Circle Drive and in the Palm Court lobby. For more information about the hotel, visit its website. Take your own holiday light tour Christmas Lights (Photo: HCA Virginia) Love to look at holiday light displays? Though Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens' Gardenfest of Lights will be closed on Christmas Eve, folks can opt to see holiday lights by heading on their own route in the city or in an area nearby. Many of the houses on Monument Avenue in the Fan and Museum districts are decorated to the nines, with holiday lights, figurines and more. Richmond's Oregon Hill area is also a popular holiday light-peeping destination. Those looking to head out of the city can find holiday light displays in the town of Ashland in Hanover County. Museums The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (Photo courtesy of VMFA) Those looking to stay cozy and take a stroll through a museum in Richmond have a few options; the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) and the American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar will be open on Christmas Eve. The VMFA -- which has no admission cost for regular exhibits -- and VMHC are both located along Arthur Ashe Boulevard in Richmond's Museum District. The American Civil War Museum, located near Brown's Island, has shortened hours on Christmas Eve, with the museum closing at 2 p.m. Parks Maymont in Richmond. (Photos: Maymont Foundation) Is your group more of the outdoorsy type? Though it may be chilly out for much of Christmas Eve, there are many parks throughout the Richmond area to be enjoyed while you're bundled up! Maymont's grounds will be open to visitors on Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., though some of its buildings will be closed. The James River Park System -- accessible from multiple points in the city's Northside and Southside -- is another option for those looking to take a walk or hike on Christmas Eve. Folks wanting to get out of the city and take a hike throughout the forest can instead opt to visit Pocahontas State Park, located in Chesterfield County, anytime until dusk on Christmas Eve. Movies Looking to sit back and enjoy some entertainment on Christmas Eve? Many movie theaters will be open and showing films on Dec. 24, including: The Byrd Theatre, located in Carytown, which is showing "It's a Wonderful Life" at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Christmas Eve Bow Tie Movieland At Boulevard Square, located off of Arthur Ashe Boulevard near The Diamond AMC Dine-In Midlothian 10, located in Chesterfield's Midlothian area Regal, located in Henrico County's Short Pump area