# Event Details - **Event Name**: Historic Richmond Town Community Tree Lighting - FREE Holiday Celebration! - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm – Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Step back in time for a magical evening! Historic Richmond Town invites you to celebrate the holidays with a FREE traditional tree lighting ceremony on December 5, 2025. Experience the charm of a historic village dressed in holiday splendor, complete with caroling, hot cocoa, and old-fashioned festivities that bring the community together. ? Event Highlights: • Traditional tree lighting ceremony • Live caroling and holiday music • FREE hot chocolate and cookies • Historic village decorated for the holidays • Santa Claus appearance • Horse-drawn carriage rides (weather permitting) • Candlelit pathways through historic buildings • Community sing-alongs • Holiday craft activities for kids ?️ About Historic Richmond Town: • NYC's only historic village • 100 acres of preserved history • 15 historic buildings dating to 1695 • Living history museum • Staten Island's cultural gem • Transported back to colonial and Victorian eras • Beautifully preserved architecture • Operated by the Staten Island Museum ✨ What to Experience: • Watch the grand Christmas tree illuminate • Explore decorated historic homes • Period-dressed interpreters • Blacksmith demonstrations • Historic General Store open for shopping • Traditional holiday decorations • Authentic colonial and Victorian atmosphere • Community gathering spirit ? Special Features: • Santa arriving in vintage style • Photo opportunities with Santa • Children's activities and crafts • Face painting (weather permitting) • Holiday storytelling • Traditional games and activities • Bonfire (weather permitting) • Festive refreshments ?‍?‍?‍? Perfect For: • Families with children • History lovers • Anyone seeking authentic holiday charm • Community members • Visitors to Staten Island • Photographers • Those wanting to escape the Manhattan crowds • People who love small-town holiday vibes ? Entertainment: • Local choirs and carolers • Live holiday music • Community sing-alongs • Traditional seasonal songs • Acoustic performances • Musical interludes throughout evening ? Complimentary Refreshments: • Hot chocolate • Hot apple cider • Cookies and seasonal treats • Warm beverages • Family-friendly fare • Served by community volunteers ? Location: Historic Richmond Town 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island • 100-acre historic village • Free parking available • Accessible by bus: S74 • About 25 minutes from St. George Ferry Terminal • Well-maintained pathways • Handicap accessible areas ⏰ Schedule: • Gates open: 5:30 PM • Tree lighting ceremony: 6:30 PM • Activities until 8:00 PM • Arrive early to explore the village • Santa photos before ceremony • Caroling begins at 6:00 PM ?️ Admission: • Completely FREE • No tickets or registration required • Open to all ages • Donations welcome to support the historic site • Parking FREE on-site ? What to Bring: • Warm clothing (outdoor event) • Cameras for family photos • Reusable mugs for hot beverages • Flashlights helpful for evening • Blankets for sitting • Cash for General Store shopping ? Why Attend: • Escape the hustle of Manhattan • Authentic small-town holiday feel • Free family entertainment • Educational and fun • Beautiful historic setting • Community atmosphere • Creates lasting memories • Safe, family-friendly environment • NYC's hidden gem ? Photo Opportunities: • Illuminated Christmas tree • Historic buildings with decorations • Santa photos • Candlelit village scenes • Family portraits in historic setting • Victorian-era backdrops • #HistoricRichmondTown #StatenIslandHolidays ? General Store: • Holiday shopping available • Unique historic reproductions • Local artisan crafts • Books about Staten Island history • Perfect for gift shopping • Proceeds support the museum ? Getting There: • By car: Free parking on Clarke Avenue • By ferry: Take Staten Island Ferry, then S74 bus • By bus: S74 stops at the village • Well-signed from major roads • GPS-friendly location ☕ Nearby: • Arthur K*ll Road restaurants • La Tourette Park • Greenbelt Nature Center • Combined with nature walk Experience a holiday tradition unlike any other in NYC! Historic Richmond Town's tree lighting offers the warmth and charm of a small-town celebration right in Staten Island. Bring the whole family for an evening of history, community, and holiday magic - all completely FREE! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staten-island/historic-richmond-town-community-tree-lighting-free-holiday-celebration/4300029282871318 - **Event Categories**: holiday, christmas-lights, kids, shopping, nonprofit, christmas-carols, christmas, art, fine-arts, photography, music, live-music, entertainment, christmas-markets-and-fairs, pictures-with-santa, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://www.historicrichmondtown.org/xmashrt ## Event venue details - **city**: Staten Island - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Historic Richmond Town - **lat**: 40.5711 - **long**: -74.1453 - **full address**: Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Historic+Richmond+Town+Community+Tree+Lighting+-+FREE+Holiday+Celebration%21&date=Fri%2C+05+Dec%2C+2025+at+05%3A30+pm&bg=4 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Historic+Richmond+Town+Community+Tree+Lighting+-+FREE+Holiday+Celebration%21&date=05+Dec ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 05:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306, United States - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** TheEventScene - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** holiday, christmas-lights, kids, shopping, nonprofit, christmas-carols, christmas, art, fine-arts, photography, music, live-music, entertainment, christmas-markets-and-fairs, pictures-with-santa, storytelling - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Historic Richmond Town Community Tree Lighting - FREE Holiday Celebration! ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Historic Richmond Town Community Tree Lighting - FREE Holiday Celebration!", "image": "https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Historic+Richmond+Town+Community+Tree+Lighting+-+FREE+Holiday+Celebration%21&date=Fri%2C+05+Dec%2C+2025+at+05%3A30+pm&bg=4", "startDate": "2025-12-05", "endDate": "2025-12-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/staten-island/historic-richmond-town-community-tree-lighting-free-holiday-celebration/4300029282871318", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Historic Richmond Town", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306, United States", "addressLocality": "Staten Island", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.5711", "longitude": "-74.1453" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Step back in time for a magical evening! 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