GardenFest of Lights GardenFest of Lights illuminates Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens starting Nov. 25, 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 8. Tickets are $5-$9. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.
Haunts of Richmond The ghost museum presents "Dickens' Christmas Scare-All," a walk-through holiday tour based on the ghost story, Thursday-Sunday. Through December. Tickets are $7.99-$9.99. Also, the museum hosts a "Spirits and Spirits" ghost tour of downtown Richmond and its drinking establishments, Friday-Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Through December. 11 N. 18th St. Tickets are $16.99. 343-3700.
Jefferson Hotel Illumination The Jefferson Hotel lights up its 45-foot tree at the annual Grand Illumination with refreshments, music and an appearance by Santa Claus Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.
Legendary Santa Legendary Santa, a true Yuletide tradition, comes to the Children's Museum of Richmond Nov. 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Dec. 24. Free. 2626 W. Broad St. For more information call the Santa Hotline at 474-7009 or 788-6466.
Model Railroad Show The Science Museum of Virginia presents the 28th Annual RF&P Model Railroad Show featuring models based on "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Polar Express" Nov. 25, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Through Nov. 27. 2500 W. Broad St. Call 864-1400 or visit
Style Weekly's mission is to provide smart, witty and tenacious coverage of Richmond. Our editorial team strives to reveal Richmond's true identity through unflinching journalism, incisive writing, thoughtful criticism, arresting photography and sophisticated presentation.
We make sense of the news; pursue those in power; explore the city's arts and culture; open windows on provocative ideas; and help readers know Richmond through its people. We give readers the information to make intelligent decisions.