Christmas in the Bend Kickoff Celebration

Christmas in the Bend kicks off the holiday season in historic Richmond with an evening that feels like a classic small-town Christmas movie. Neighbors fill City Hall Park Plaza for the City of Richmond Farmers Market – Christmas Edition, the big tree lighting, and a Community Christmas Walk through the historic district.

The night starts with the most festive market of the year, featuring more than 30 local vendors, live music, food and holiday treats. At 6 p.m., the city’s Christmas tree is lit at Morton Street and South 5th, followed by the Community Christmas Walk, when historic homes and downtown businesses open their doors for cozy celebrations, a gingerbread house competition and a family movie in Wessendorf Park.

• Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
• Time: 4:00–9:00 p.m.
• Farmers Market Hours: 4:00–8:00 p.m.
• Tree Lighting: 6:00 p.m. at City Hall Park Plaza (Morton St. & South 5th)
• Community Christmas Walk: Approximately 6:00–9:00 p.m. through historic downtown Richmond
• Location: City Hall Park Plaza and surrounding historic district, 402 Morton St, Richmond, TX 77469
• Admission: Free community event.
• Highlights: Holiday farmers market, tree lighting, neighborhood walk, gingerbread house competition and a family movie in the park.

Bundle up, bring the kids and consider arriving early to find parking near City Hall. Lawn chairs or blankets are handy if you plan to stay for the movie in Wessendorf Park. For more holiday parades, markets and neighborhood celebrations across Richmond and Rosenberg, visit My Neighborhood News while planning your December weekends.