Winter Wonderland Kick-Off Celebration

Schedule

Sat Dec 05 2026 at 04:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-08:00
Location

John Dam Plaza | Richland, WA

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Winter Wonderland Kickoff Celebration
One Magical Night. A Whole Season of Wonder!
Get ready, Richland! The magic of the holidays is coming to life on Saturday, December 5, and you're invited to celebrate!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with twinkling lights, holiday music, Santa visits, festive activities, a lighted boat parade, and a spectacular fireworks finale!
This year's Winter Wonderland Kickoff Celebration is bringing holiday cheer to John Dam Plaza, Lee Landing, and the Richland Community Center, with something special for the whole family!
Here's where the magic happens!
JOHN DAM PLAZA | Starting at 4 p.m.
Visit Santa and snap a holiday photo!
Watch incredible live ice sculpting.
Meet festive holiday characters.
Enjoy delicious food, warm drinks, and musical entertainment.
Drop your wish list into our special Letters to the North Pole mailbox! Kids can bring their letters for Santa and drop them in the mailbox. Be sure to include a return address so Santa knows where to write back!
5:30 p.m. – The Grand Lighting! Gather for the countdown as thousands of holiday lights illuminate the plaza and our dancing light and music show begins!
5:45–7:30 p.m. – Holiday Vehicle Parade & Display! Watch festively decorated vehicles parade around John Dam Plaza before parking along the Parkway for an up-close look.
LEE LANDING | Evening Festivities
Take a stroll along the riverfront and enjoy beautiful holiday lighting, the lighted boat parade, warming fire pits, food vendors, and rides aboard the J & S Express Train from 6–8 p.m.!
RICHLAND COMMUNITY CENTER | 5:30–8 p.m.
Warm up indoors with fun, family-friendly drop-in activities throughout the evening!
8 P.M. – FIREWORKS FINALE!
End the night with a bang as fireworks light up the sky over Richland!
And the holiday magic doesn't stop there!
Winter Wonderland continues throughout December with beautiful holiday lights every evening from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. through the new year, Santa visits, festive characters, and food vendors on select evenings (More info. coming soon).
Admission is FREE!
Bundle up, bring your family and friends, and join us as we kick off the most wonderful time of the year!
Check back for additional event details and schedules. The event website is richlandwa.gov/WinterWonderland.
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Where is it happening?

John Dam Plaza, 829 George Washington Way, Richland, WA 99352-3538, United States

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