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Christmas on the Comstock

Name: Christmas on the Comstock
Start: 2026-12-01T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-12-31T23:59:59-08:00
Location: Christmas on the Comstock

86 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

All Day Event

Free – $40.00

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A child approaches a person dressed as the Grinch outside a festively lit building decorated with giant candy canes, nutcrackers, and presents. Christmas lights and ornaments brighten the Gold Hill sign above the entrance.

Jeeps decorated with colorful holiday lights drive down a festive, illuminated street during an evening parade, with people in warm clothes watching and American flags hanging from buildings.

A vintage red fire truck decorated with colorful lights drives in a nighttime parade, with people riding inside and spectators watching from the sidewalk in front of a brightly lit western wear store.

A large yellow sign reading Virginia City Brewery and Taphouse hangs above a wooden walkway decorated with colorful string lights; nearby are other shop signs and a glowing streetlamp at dusk.

Two people in Victorian-era costumes smile and pose on a festive street at night, one holding a lantern, with holiday lights and crowds in the background.

Santa Claus, dressed in red and white, waves and smiles outside a brightly lit holiday building, while cheerful elves in red and green costumes wave and pose behind him near colorful Christmas decorations.

A festive building decorated with colorful Christmas lights, a giant candy cane, and holiday figures. A wireframe tree covered in lights stands in the foreground, with people enjoying the holiday display at night.

A steam train decorated with colorful neon lights travels at night near a hillside with a brightly lit mining structure in the background.

A brightly lit vintage train decorated with colorful Christmas lights is displayed at night, with a toy soldier figure in front and glowing trees in the background.

Santa Claus in a red suit and hat stands next to a decorated Christmas tree, holding his glasses and smiling warmly at the camera.

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A man in a cowboy outfit with a hat and long beard sits on horseback, waving to people on a festive street decorated with colorful lights at night. Storefronts and signs are visible in the background.

Four smiling adults stand indoors, dressed in festive holiday attire with beads, red and green clothing, and holiday hats or antlers. Two are holding green cups, and one holds a map or program. Gift bags are visible behind them.

Santa Claus hands out gifts to a group of smiling children and adults dressed in Western attire, as musicians play on a snowy, winter-themed stage in the background.

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Ready to discover your new favorite holiday tradition? There’s no better place to usher in the magic of the holiday season than with a month-long celebration in Virginia City. Lasting the entirety of December, Christmas on the Comstock brings a Victorian-era holiday celebration to life with special events happening all over town. From the official Christmas tree lighting to live music, a saloon crawl, historic train rides, local craft fairs, and a visit from Santa Claus himself, be sure Christmas on the Comstock is on your December to-do list.

Each December, the cozy mining town of Virginia City transforms into a real-life vintage Christmas village, embracing the holiday spirit with twinkling lights, shops decorated to the hilt, and a bevy of special events.

Christmas on the Comstock has holiday festivities for all ages. Meet Santa and snap a photo with him at the Virginia City Visitor Center or fulfill your own nice list with boutique gift shopping at multiple art and craft fairs. The Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl features specialty cocktails at a variety of locations. Add some wonder to your holiday season with the Magical Christmas Fireworks Show and gaze up in awe at the new Christmas Drone Show. On the V&T Railroad, ride the Candy Cane Express or the Electric Holiday Train O’ Lights, both of which are guaranteed to make lasting memories.

For a complete list of Christmas on the Comstock events, tickets, and additional seasonal specials, visit Virginia City’s website.

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