Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Richardson for 2026. Santa’s Village opens at Huffhines Park on Saturday, December 5, with free Santa photos and lit-up dwellings through December 20, and the Richardson Christmas Parade rolls along Coit Road that same Saturday morning. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Richardson
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Richardson
- Santa’s Village: December 5 to 20, evenings 6 to 9 pm, free
- Free photos with Santa and free parking at Huffhines Park
- Christmas Parade: Saturday morning, December 5, along Coit Road
- Every date checked on the City of Richardson’s site on Nov 11
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Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park
- When: Evenings December 5 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, 2026, 6 to 9 pm; daytime stroll-through December 7 to 10 and 14 to 17, 9 am to 9 pm
- Where: Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, including parking and photos with Santa
- Ages: All ages
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Richardson has been building Santa’s Village for more than 36 years, and the little lit-up town at Huffhines Park is one of the most loved free holiday outings in North Texas. Kids can drop letters at Santa’s Post Office, peek into Mrs. Claus’ bakery and step inside each decorated dwelling for an activity.
On evening nights Santa is in for free photos and Prancer’s Stage has live performances, and on weekday stroll-through days the village stays open from morning to night for a quieter walk. A sensory-friendly Adaptive Night runs Thursday, December 10, from 6 to 8 pm with advance registration.
Parent tip: Free photos with Santa are posted online behind a password, so note the password the city gives on its Santa’s Village page before you leave.
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- City of Richardson Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
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- Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Rd, Richardson, TX 75081 (opens in maps)
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Richardson Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the morning (start time not posted yet; road closures start at 8 am)
- Where: Coit Road, west Richardson, Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch, paid VIP seating available
- Ages: All ages
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Richardson’s long-running Christmas Parade moves to the west side of town for 2026, rolling along Coit Road on Saturday morning, December 5. Floats, marching groups and community entries compete for awards judged on the parade theme.
Watching from the curb is free, and Friends of the Parade VIP seats sit near the midpoint of the route. Entry fees support Network of Community Ministries, a local nonprofit.
Parent tip: Roads along the route close at 8 am sharp and do not reopen until the parade ends, so park and walk in early.
- Host
- City of Richardson Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Coit Road, west Richardson, Coit Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Texas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Richardson Christmas event for kids happens
Make December 5 a Richardson double: the parade along Coit Road in the morning, then Santa’s Village opening night at Huffhines Park from 6 pm.
- Santa’s Village at Huffhines ParkRichardson · Dec 5 to Dec 20
- Richardson Christmas ParadeRichardson · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Plano, Allen, Dallas and Prosper. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Richardson Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Richardson this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Richardson for 2026, both from the City of Richardson: Santa’s Village at Huffhines Park from December 5 to 20, and the Christmas Parade on December 5.
When is Santa’s Village open in 2026?
Evenings from 6 to 9 pm on December 5 to 6, 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, 2026, with daytime stroll-through from 9 am to 9 pm on December 7 to 10 and 14 to 17. It is at Huffhines Park, 1500 Apollo Road.
Is Santa’s Village free?
Yes. Entry, parking and photos with Santa are all free.
When is the Richardson Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, on the west side of town along Coit Road. The city has not posted a start time yet, but road closures begin at 8 am.
Who do I contact about Richardson holiday events?
City of Richardson Community Events at 972-744-4580, or margaret.trame@cor.gov for the parade. The weather hotline is 972-744-4301.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Richardson on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.