Christmas in Historic Richmond Town
Visitors can experience a Dickens-style holiday wonderland featuring Victorian carolers, living history demonstrations such as tinsel making at the Historic Tin Shop, and historical interpreters in the General Store. The celebration includes horse-drawn carriage rides, visits with Santa Claus and his helpers, and shopping at the HRT Women's Auxiliary holiday market and Village Store. Families can also enjoy children's ornament crafting, a snowball field, seasonal photo opportunities, and local festive food and drinks.
Dec 5 – Dec 6, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Neighborhood
Richmondtown
Food & Drink
Festive food and drink, sweets, treats, and local eats are offered at the event.
Parking
Parking at the village is free and plentiful.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access to historic structures varies, though the Museum and Visitor Center have accessible entrances and wheelchairs can be requested.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Sign up for the Historic Richmond Town newsletter so you hear as soon as event tickets go on sale.
- Come on Saturday when the event opens if you want to see Santa arrive on Richmond Engine 1.
- Book Candlelight Tours separately if you want them, because your Christmas in Historic Richmond Town admission does not include them.
- From the Staten Island Ferry, take the S74 bus and allow about 90 minutes each way if you're coming from midtown Manhattan.
- Come Friday evening, December 4, for the free Community Tree Lighting with live music and greetings from Santa.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa arrives on Richmond Engine 1 on Saturday, December 5.
- The Holy Child Bell Choir from Holy Child Church performs on Sunday, December 6.
- The free Community Tree Lighting the evening before, on Friday, December 4, is a separate event with the Richmond County Orchestra Brass Quintet, the GRACE-ful Glee Choir and greetings from Santa.
- Candlelight Tours on the same days need a separate ticket.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christmas in Historic Richmond Town for?
It's a family-friendly celebration for guests of all ages. The village becomes a Dickens-style holiday wonderland with crafts, performances and seasonal activities.
What is there to do during the day?
You can have photos with Santa Claus and ride the horse-drawn carriage. There are Victorian carolers, a snowball field and seasonal photo ops. You can also watch tinsel making at the Historic Tin Shop, meet the historical interpreters in the General Store and shop the HRT Women's Auxiliary Holiday Market and the Village Store.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. There's festive food and drink throughout the day, including sweets, treats and local eats.
What is there for kids?
Kids can make ornaments at the craft table and play in the snowball field. They can also visit Santa and his helpers and ride the horse-drawn carriage.
Are the Candlelight Tours included?
No. Candlelight Tours held on the same days are ticketed separately.
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