Midlothian's tree lighting is 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Mid-Lothian Mines Park. Westchester Commons lights its tree at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.
Updated Nov. 14: The county has set the 2026 tree lightings. Midlothian’s is Tuesday, Dec. 1. Westchester Commons lights its tree Friday, Nov. 20. Both are in the tables below, and in our story on the dates.
Last checked Nov. 14, 2026. Dates come from Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation and Westchester Commons. Questions: the Board of Supervisors office, 804-748-1211.
Midlothian’s own holiday kickoff is the Midlothian District Holiday Tree Lighting at Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road. Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller started it in 2025 as the “first annual” lighting of the tree, with cookies, hot cocoa and a food drive, according to a county bulletin. Midlothian is unincorporated and has no town Christmas parade of its own; the closest long-running one is in Chester.
Who to call
- Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller: 804-748-1211, millermark@chesterfield.gov
- Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation: 804-748-1623
- County general information: 804-748-1000
The Midlothian District tree lighting
| 2026 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Place | Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road | Same |
| Time | 6 to 7 p.m. | 6 to 7 p.m. |
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 1 | Announced for Monday, Dec. 8, then Thursday, Dec. 11; held Sunday, Dec. 14, after snow |
| Run by | Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation | Midlothian District Supervisor Mark Miller |
| Cost | Free; hot cocoa and cookies; bring nonperishable food for the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center | Free |
The 2026 date comes from the county’s holiday tree lightings notice.
The county’s November 2025 newsletter listed the lighting for Monday, Dec. 8, 6 to 7 p.m., and a Dec. 8 district bulletin gave Thursday, Dec. 11. Snow then pushed it back again. WTVR reported that about 100 people gathered Sunday night, Dec. 14, for cookies, hot cocoa and a visit from Santa.
Because the date moved twice last year, check the county’s calendar on the day before you go. The park has a pond, trails and the remains of the old coal mining works; see our parks guide for directions.
Other Chesterfield County tree lightings
The 2026 dates, from the county’s holiday tree lightings notice. The Bermuda and second Matoaca lightings are run by community groups with county support.
| District | 2026 date | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Clover Hill | Monday, Nov. 23, 6 to 7 p.m. | The Park at River City Sportsplex, 13030 Genito Road |
| Midlothian | Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6 to 7 p.m. | Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road |
| Matoaca | Wednesday, Dec. 2, 6 to 7 p.m. | Ettrick Park, 20621 Woodpecker Road |
| Dale | Thursday, Dec. 3, 6 to 7 p.m. | Beulah Recreation Center, 6901 Hopkins Road |
| Bermuda (Chester Tree Lighting) | Friday, Dec. 4, 6 to 7 p.m. | Chester Odd Fellows Lodge No. 281, 12140 Harrowgate Road |
| Matoaca (Matoaca Women’s Group) | Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. | Old Matoaca Elementary School, 6627 River Road |
The Clover Hill lighting at River City Sportsplex is also close to many Midlothian neighborhoods off Genito and Hull Street roads. Most of these collect food for the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center.
Westchester Commons
The Westchester Commons shopping center holds an annual tree lighting on its Main Street, 15786 WC Main St. In 2026 it is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, an hour earlier than last year, the center said on its event page. A Latino farmers market opens on Main Street at 3 p.m., and there are s’mores on fire pits, carolers, a magic show and Santa, who lights the tree. Bring pet food for the center’s drive for Richmond Animal League and Hanover Community Cats. The events team is at 804-379-9292.
The Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade
The nearest long-running Christmas parade is the Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade, which the Kiwanis Club of Chester started in 1997. In 2023, the county reported, it began at 2 p.m. on a Sunday in December at the Chester YMCA and ran west along Route 10 for about 1.5 miles to Chester Village Green, with Santa on a historic fire truck at the end. Route 10 through Chester closes for about three hours. We will add the 2026 date when the club announces it.
Holiday closings
County offices and courts close Thursday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 25, according to the county calendar. For trash and convenience center closings, see our trash guide.
Related guides
- Things to do in Midlothian this month
- Parks and trails in Midlothian
- Holiday lights and Christmas events
- Who to call in Midlothian
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Christmas tree lighting in Midlothian, Virginia?
Yes. The Midlothian District Holiday Tree Lighting is held at Mid-Lothian Mines Park, 13301 N. Woolridge Road. The first one was in December 2025. Westchester Commons also holds an annual lighting on its Main Street.
When is the 2026 Midlothian tree lighting?
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026, 6 to 7 p.m. at Mid-Lothian Mines Park, according to Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. The Westchester Commons lighting is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.
Does Midlothian have a Christmas parade?
Midlothian has no county-run Christmas parade of its own. The nearest long-running one is the Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade on Route 10 in Chester, held on a Sunday afternoon in December.
What should I bring to a Chesterfield County tree lighting?
Unopened, nonperishable food. The county’s district tree lightings collect donations for the Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center.
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