Christmas events have brought thousands from the university and local community together on campus to celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Christmas in Lights, organized by Student Activities, was first held in 2010 and has become one of the university’s most spectacular — and brightest — holiday traditions. Students fill the Academic Lawn for the lighting of the main Christmas tree, musical performances, festive treats, and a live nativity. Every night through Christmas, visitors can drive through campus and take in the beautiful light displays as holiday tunes play on speakers.
Christmas in Lights 2017
The Campus Recreation Department also lights up the holidays at the Hydaway Outdoor Center on Liberty Mountain. For three nights, families can find the perfect way to enjoy the season at Christmas at Hydaway, a winter wonderland filled with magical light displays, a cozy hot chocolate bar, food trucks, festive music, and plenty of fun photo opportunities.
The School of Music has captivated audiences for 14 years with its two Christmas on the Boulevard concerts, featuring Christmas carols, festive favorites, and powerful orchestral performances in a dazzling array of classic to contemporary tunes at its Pops and Classic concerts held in its state-of-the-art concert hall.
Christmas on the Boulevard 2024
Christmas Coffeehouse, taking place in the Vines Center and organized by Student Activities, remains one of the largest student events of the year. The late-night showcase of Liberty’s top student talent includes music, dancing, poetry, films, and other artistic performances.
Christmas Coffeehouse 2011
Alumni dating back to the first year, 1971, have fond memories of joining Thomas Road Baptist Church’s annual Living Christmas Tree (pictured at top and now part of the church’s Virginia Christmas Spectacular). The church’s signature tradition in the show is a huge “tree” adorned with lights and serving as a stage for choir members. Throughout the years, the event has expanded to feature hundreds of singers, musicians, and performers, making it one of the largest Christmas performances of its kind in Central Virginia.
