All aboard the Tacky Light Book Bus Tour! Deck the halls (and your sweaters) as we roll out from Stony Point Fashion Park for a glittering night of over-the-top holiday lights, cozy reading vibes, and a special stop at a local indie bookstore.

Tour highlights

• Departure: Meet at Stony Point Fashion Park on December 4th outside Queen Tea’s Library Room. Come early to snag your seat, sip hot cocoa, and strike a pose in front of our festive bus backdrop.

• Guided ride: A spirited guide points out the most outrageously tacky displays and shares fun holiday trivia that pairs perfectly with twinkling lights.

• Top displays: We’ll visit the town’s most famous, jaw-dropping light installations—yard inflatables, synchronized music-and-light shows, glowing arches, and neighborhood masterpieces that demand a slow, appreciative gawp.

• Bookstore stop: Stretch your legs at a charming local bookstore. Browse seasonal staff picks, snag a small-batch gift, discover a holiday-read recommendation, and enjoy an exclusive discount for our Book Bus riders.

• Return: Cozy back on the bus for a final pass by one last spectacular display before we pull back into Stony Point Fashion Park.

Step into a living storybook this holiday season with an exclusive, two-part holiday adventure hosted by The Bookmark. This premium, immersive event combines the literary charm of Victorian England with the dazzling, high-energy joy of a modern Richmond tradition.

Your journey begins on December 4th inside the cozy, book-lined walls of the Queen’s Library Tea Room for an immersive "A Christmas Carol" Tea Experience. Over the course of two hours, you will sip exclusive, custom-blended holiday teas and enjoy a beautifully themed seasonal menu inspired by Charles Dickens' classic tale.

The magic continues as you step out of the past and onto our festive holiday bus. Wrap yourself in cozy vibes for the Tacky Light Book Bus Tour, rolling through Richmond's most spectacular, over-the-top neighborhood holiday light displays. The evening culminates with an exclusive night-shopping stop at a local independent bookstore, allowing you to find the perfect holiday gifts for the book lovers in your life.

Step into a Dickensian delight — a two-hour, fully immersive holiday experience on December 4th at 3:00pm that blends theatrical magic, regal tea, and festive fare to warm the heart.

Start your Christmas shopping early with The Bookmark - we’ll be set up inside before the festivities begin for you to browse our new releases, pick out a few Blind Date Books, shop for bookish decor, and pick up gifts for every book lover on your list!

A Caroling of Tea Tea Experience - Embark on a journey of tea unlike any other with an Old English Tea Flight. Curated by The Queen’s Library and featuring exclusive blends from Fortnum & Mason (a beacon of British tea since 1707), each cup is a little voyage to bustling London streets. Savor carefully chosen tastes and enjoy unlimited tea as you sip, savor, and let the aromas carry you away. Fit for royalty, perfect for you.