Rally the corgi has found two family favorites among the Christmas events for kids in Richmond for 2026. The Annual Tree Lighting with story time comes early, on November 18 at the Memorial Auditorium, and Recreation brings real snow to Nicholl Park for Snow Day on December 21 or 22. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Richmond
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Richmond, both free
- Annual Tree Lighting: Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
- Snow Day: December 21 or 22, 10 am to 3 pm, Nicholl Park
- Bring an ornament for the community tree
- Every date checked on the City of Richmond calendar on Nov 11
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Annual Tree Lighting
- When: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
- Where: Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center, 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Richmond starts the season early with its annual Tree Lighting at the Memorial Auditorium in the Civic Center, a short, kid-sized hour of holiday music and lights.
Children can settle in for story time with a special guest, and the city promises a few cheerful surprises. Families are asked to bring an ornament from home to hang on the community tree.
Parent tip: Pick out a homemade ornament with your kids beforehand. Hanging it on the community tree is the part they will remember.
- Host
- City of Richmond Community Services, Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center, 403 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 (opens in maps)
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Snow Day
- When: Monday, December 21 or Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 10 am to 3 pm (the city will confirm which day)
- Where: Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Richmond Recreation trucks snow into Nicholl Park for a winter break Snow Day of snow play, games and music, a rare treat for Bay Area kids.
The event is set for either December 21 or December 22, and the city says it will confirm the exact day later. Dress kids in snow gear and bring a saucer if you have one.
Parent tip: Pack dry socks, gloves and a change of clothes. Snow piles are freshest in the first hour after the 10 am start.
- Host
- City of Richmond Community Services, Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Nicholl Park, 3230 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94804 (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 California Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Richmond Christmas event for kids happens
Put the November 18 tree lighting on the calendar now since it comes before Thanksgiving, then pencil in both December 21 and 22 for Snow Day until the city confirms the day.
- Annual Tree LightingRichmond · Nov 18
- Snow DayRichmond · Dec 21 to Dec 22
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Oakland, San Francisco, American Canyon and Napa. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Richmond Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Richmond this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Richmond for 2026, both from City of Richmond Recreation: the Annual Tree Lighting and Snow Day.
When is the Richmond tree lighting in 2026?
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium, 403 Civic Center Plaza. It includes holiday music and story time with a special guest.
When is Snow Day in Richmond?
Either Monday, December 21 or Tuesday, December 22, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm at Nicholl Park. The city will confirm the exact day.
Is the Richmond Snow Day free?
Yes. Bring snow gear and a snow saucer if you have one.
Who do I contact about Richmond holiday events?
City of Richmond Community Services, Recreation, at ranjana_maharaj@ci.richmond.ca.us or (510) 620-6793.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California 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 Richmond 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.