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  • Halloween

    Halloween is a holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2023 will occur on Tuesday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people […]

  • Veteran’s Day Observed [CLOSED]

    In observance of Veteran's Day (Saturday, November 11) all County General Government buildings and courts are closed on Friday, November 10

  • Veteran’s Day

    In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be […]

  • Henrico Holiday Express 23: Brookland & Fairfield

    Libbie Mill Library 2100 Libbie Lake E Street, Richmond, VA, United States

    For three nights, decorated county vehicles will travel through Henrico County spreading holiday cheer! Participants include Recreation & Parks, Police, Henrico Library, and even Santa and his elves. Join us at the end location for hot chocolate, candy canes, and pictures with Santa and all of the vehicles and staff. Planned Route for Dec 5 Tracker […]

  • Henrico Holiday Express 23: Varina

    Varina Area Library 1875 New Market Rd., Henrico, VA

    For three nights, decorated county vehicles will travel through Henrico County spreading holiday cheer! Participants include Recreation & Parks, Fire & Police, Henrico Library, and even Santa and his elves. Join us at the end location for hot chocolate, candy canes, and pictures with Santa and all of the vehicles and staff. On Wed, Dec […]

  • Hanukkah begins

    Hanukkah (Chanukah) is the Jewish eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and fried foods. The Hebrew word Chanukah means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple (as you’ll read below). Also spelled Hanukkah (or variations of that spelling), the Hebrew word is actually pronounced with a guttural, “kh” sound, kha-nu-kah, […]

  • Henrico Holiday Express 23: Three Chopt & Tuckahoe

    Twin Hickory Area Library 5001 Twin Hickory Rd., Glen Allen, VA, United States

    For three nights, decorated county vehicles will travel through Henrico County spreading holiday cheer! Participants include Recreation & Parks, Police, Henrico Library, and even Santa and his elves. Join us at the end location for hot chocolate, candy canes, and pictures with Santa and all of the vehicles and staff. Coming Soon… Planned Route for Dec […]

  • Santa Paws 2023

    Short Pump Park 3329 Pump Road, Henrico, VA, United States

    Get your pooch portrait with Santa! Guests will enjoy FREE photos with Santa, vendors, and a food truck. For more information, contact [email protected]

  • Henrico Community Band: Holiday Concert 2023

    Cultural Arts Center 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA, United States

    Come out to The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen and get an early jump on the holiday season! Performed by the Henrico Community Band under the direction of Archer Johnson. Free! Information: 501-5859 or [email protected]

  • Christmas Day [CLOSED]

    In observance of Christmas Day, all county courts and offices will be closed for the day

  • Christmas Eve Observed [CLOSED]

    In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, all county courts and offices will be closed for December 25 & 26