Friday, December 5
- Beer Flight Fridays at Mount Ida Reserve Tasting Room and Taphouse from 12-6pm. Every Friday, taste four Mount Ida brews for half off a flight! Happy Hours at the Brewer’s Bar from 4-6pm. Details at www.mountidareserve.com.
- Teen Art Club at the Scottsville Library from 3:30-4:30pm. Best for ages 10 and up! Join to create art using collage, oil pastels, watercolors and a wide variety of other materials. Visit jmrl.org for more information.
- First Fridays Art and Tastings at Gallery on Valley from 4-7pm. Featured tastings from Hardware Hills Vineyard and Food Lion. Visit www.svilleartsandnature.org for details.
- Live music featuring Carter Freeman at Hardware Hills Vineyard from 5:30-7:30pm. Visit hardwarehills.com for more information.
- 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Bingo Night at Scottsville Elementary School with doors opening at 5:45pm, first game at 6pm. Enjoy 10 rounds of bingo with cash prizes each round! Tickets at door not guaranteed. Purchase in advance at www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-holly-jolly-bingo.
- Annual Cookes with Santa Claus at the Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve from 5:45-8pm. Join for an evening of story-time, cookies and special treats for adults. Purchase tickets at www.mountidareserve.com.
- Propagations & Plant Potions at We Grow from 6-8pm. Plant lovers come learn all about propagating plants and creating magical plant potion to enhance your indoor jungle! Purchase tickets at wegrowshopva.com.
- Live JAM Night at James River Brewery starting at 6:30pm. Join and possibly get on the lineup with a paid gig! Visit jrbrewery.com for more details.
Saturday, December 6
- Holiday Spectacular Market at Bellair Farm SCA from 10am-2pm. Visit the farm to shop local vendor, drop-in wreath workshop and ornament glass blowing workshop. Purchase advance tickets at www.bellairfarm.com.
- Holidays on the James in Downtown Scottsville from 10am-7pm. Visit www.scottsvilleholidays.com for details on the various events throughout the town!
- Holiday Market at the Scottsville Famers’ Market Pavilion from 10am-2pm. Vendors, food trucks and refreshments will fill the Pavilion for a lively start to Holiday on the James! The Scottsville Elementary Choir will perform at 10am. Visit www.scottsvilleholidays.com for more information.
- Holiday Craft Fair at the Scottsville Library from 10:30am-3pm. Drop by the library to make one, or more, various winter crafts. For all ages! Visit www.jmrl.org for more information.
- 2025 SCAN Holiday Arts Market at Victory Hall from 10am-4pm. Join for an arts market featuring local artisans with all kinds of items perfect for holiday gifting! Visit www.svilleartsandnature.org for more information.
- First Annual Gingerbread Display at the Scottsville Museum from 10am-5pm. Join to see the four historical buildings on display: Scottsville Museum, Barclay House, St. John’s Church and Wynnewood. Enter the raffle for a chance to take home on of the beautifully crafted creations! Visit www.scottsvilleholidays.com for more information.
- Storytime & Refreshments at Scottsvile United Methodist Church from 10am-6:30pm. Visit the church all day for refreshments and cookies, finishing with a reading of the Christmas Story at 5pm. Visit www.sumc-va.org for more details.
- Holiday Car Show at the James River Boys and Girls Club from 11am-3pm. Classic and custom cars will line up for a fun community showcase with entertainment by DJ Crazy Craig. Come admire, chat with owners and vote for your favorite! Visit www.scottsvilleholidays.com for more information.
- Holiday Festivities at Canal Basin Square from 12-7pm. Local wineries, food trucks and music bring the holiday energy! Shop at the Christmas tree farm and other vendors while the kids enjoy activities including face painting, caricatures, pony rides and a visit with Santa. Visit www.scottsvilleholidays.com for more information.
- Live music featuring John Kelly at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 12:30-3:30pm. More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
- Paint & Ponder at We Grow from 2-3pm. Join for a creative class of design and paint! Create wonderful crafts with instruction from the shop’s knowledgeable staff. Purchase tickets at wegrowshopva.com.
- Eastwood after Dark featuring Cake Fight at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 5-8pm. Gather your friends and family and join us on Saturday nights for live music that you’ll want to dance to. More details at eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
- Christmas Tree Illumination at Canal Basin Square at 6pm. Join Santa for Scottsville’s favorite tradition- the lighting of the town Christmas tree! Visit www.scottsvilleholidays.com for more information.
Sunday, December 7
- Santa is Coming to Town at Eastwood Farm and Winery from 12-5pm. Join for a special visit from Santa and enjoy special holiday milk and cookies flights! For more information, visit eastwoodfarmandwinery.com.
- Paint and Sip at Mount Ida Reserve Tasting Room and Taphouse from 1-3pm. Learn how to paint the “Festive Wreath” on canvas with acrylic paint. Led by Blue Ridge Brushes. Enjoy Football Sunday Happy Hour at the Brewer’s Bar for football and drink specials as well. Details at www.mountidareserve.com.
- Evergreen Wreath Workshop at Nealand Farm from 1-5pm. Design and build your own evergreen wreath any time between 1 and 5pm. Each wreath takes about 30 minutes to make, all materials included. Dress warm, event is outside by the fire pit. Purchase tickets at www.nealand.farm.
- Self Care Sunday at We Grow from 2-3:30pm. Join for a rejuvenating afternoon of self care where you can unwind, relax and learn natural ways to pamper yourself! Purchase tickets at wegrowshopva.com.
- Bible Club at Fox Memorial Baptist Church from 4-6pm. All are welcome from ages 4-20 for classroom time, dinner and fun activities. Contact Mark Harris with questions at (434) 960-6151.
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