Scottsville turns into a holiday snow globe for one magical day! Now in its 5th year, Holiday on the James brings together local shops, vendors, artists, and families for a full day of festive fun — all leading up to the Christmas Tree Illumination with Santa in Canal Basin Square. A true small-town winter tradition!
All-day holiday fun includes:
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Pony rides by Indian Summer Guide Service
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Santa meet-and-greet + photo ops
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Find the Grinch + storytime
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Holiday Market with local vendors
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SCAN Indoor Art Market with refreshments
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Food trucks all day
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Local wineries with mulled wine + festive favorites
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Face painting, caricatures + kids activities
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Holiday tunes at Canal Basin Square
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Storytime & refreshments at United Methodist Church
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Hot cocoa, treats, crafts + much more!
And then…
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Grand Finale — 6PM at Canal Basin Square
Join as Santa helps light the Christmas Tree — the moment everything comes together and Scottsville shines.
More details, updates, times and locations at ScottsvilleHolidays.com.