Dec. 5

RVA Illuminates, downtown Richmond at Kanawha Plaza and surrounding areas. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with live music, food trucks and holiday cheer. Countdown with Mayor Danny Avula for the tree lighting and illumination of the downtown Richmond skyline at 5:59 p.m. Free. venturerichmond. com 

Dec. 6

Dominion Energy Christmas Parade begins at 10 a.m., starting at the Science Museum of Virginia and proce e d ing e a s t b o u n d o n B r o a d S t r e e t through downtown Richmond. Family-friendly celebration with floats, balloons, bands and festive characters. Free. discoverrichmondtours.com

Kadencia Orchestra: Tropical Christmas 2 at Richmond Music Hall, 1022 W. Broad St., at 8 p.m. A seasonal performance featuring tropical holiday music. Tickets are $21.25. richmondmusichall.com

Dec. 7

Holiday Cheers at Richmond Makers Market inside Basic City Beer Co., 212 W. Sixth St., noon. Local makers offering candles, art, clothing, jewelry and other items. 

52nd annual Candlelight Festival of Lessons and Carols at Cannon Memorial Chapel, University of Richmond; services at 5 and 8 p.m. Traditional Christmas carols and anthems by UR’s Schola Cantorum, ending with a candlelighting. Free. richmond.edu

Dec. 8 

Holiday Artisan Market at Strangeways Brewing, Scott’s Addition, noon. Featuring handmade home décor, art, jewelry, vintage goods and apparel. Free. rictoday.6amcity.com 

Dec. 9 

Henrico Pops Chorus Holiday Concert, “Winter Harmony,” at the historic Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Road, 7 p.m. Directed by Jennifer Grundy, accompanied by Sarah Cothern. Free. henrico.us/parks