We track 1 display in Richmond. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Richmond that means about 5:24 PM in early December and 5:26 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:52 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Richmond typically drop to around 45°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:24 PM | 5:50 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:26 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:31 PM | 5:57 PM |
Freeneighborhood45-minute hayride through the lights ($8 per person)private hayride tours availabledrive-thru friendly
This Fort Bend County neighborhood is a longtime lights favorite that can be driven for free, or experienced via a 45-minute hayride through the displays for $8 per person, with private tours also available.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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