Christmas and holiday events for kids

Sun, Dec 13 · 10:00 AM

Santa Brunch — Long Island Aquarium

Long Island Aquarium — Sea Star Ballroom

From $42

Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM

Holiday Open House with Cookies, Cocoa & Photos with Santa — Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Reeves-Reed Arboretum

With admissionAll ages

Through Jan 1

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo

Bronx Zoo

PaidAll ages

Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM

Holiday Tree Lighting at Captain Roscoe Brown Plaza — Aqueduct Walk, Bronx

Captain Roscoe Brown, PH.D. Plaza in Aqueduct Walk

Free

Mon, Dec 14 · 6:00 PM

Ring in the Holidays: Bell Choir & Tree Lighting — Waretown

Ocean County Library — Waretown Branch

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 27

The Nutcracker with the New Jersey Symphony — New Jersey Ballet at Mayo PAC

Mayo Performing Arts Center

From $45All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Holidays on the Hill Train Show — Lasdon Public Gardens

Lasdon Public Gardens

From $10All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM

Holiday Train Show Sensory Friendly Mornings — NYBG

New York Botanical Garden — Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

PaidAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM

Community Day: Winter Wonderland — The Newark Museum of Art

The Newark Museum of Art

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 11:00 AM

Holiday Ornament Making for the Lasdon Tree

Lasdon Public Gardens

Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

ShopRite Kidz Cook: No-Bake Holiday Cookies — SICM

Staten Island Children's Museum

With admissionAges 4+

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM

Celebrate Hanukkah: Dreidel Making — Long Island Children's Museum

Long Island Children's Museum

With admissionAges 2+

Sun, Dec 6 · 2:00 PM

Happy Hanukkah with Meshuganah Mambo — CMOM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 11:15 AM

Hanukkah Candle Crafting, Menorah Installation and Puppet Play — CMOM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

With admission

Wed, Dec 30 · 11:00 AM

Suzi and Benjamin New Year Concert — CMOM

Children's Museum of Manhattan

With admission

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve Family Dance Party — Lacey Branch

Ocean County Library — Lacey Branch

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve Party — Nutley Free Public Library

Nutley Free Public Library

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM

4th Annual Holiday Extravaganza: Caroling in the Park

Pavonia Branch Library and Hamilton Park gazebo, Jersey City

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Santa's Winter Wonderland at the Autry

Autry Museum of the American West

Paid

Sun, Dec 6 · 10:30 AM

Pictures with Santa at Pretend City

Pretend City Children's Museum

With admission

Fri, Nov 20

L.A. Zoo Lights 2026

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

From $19All ages

Fri, Nov 27

Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms

Tanaka Farms

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM

Autry Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration

Autry Museum of the American West

From $9

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

Buena Park Christmas Tree Lighting

Buena Park City Hall

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM

Plaza Navideña with Tree Lighting (Santa Ana)

Plaza Calle Cuatro

FreeAll ages

Through Jan 1

BBMT's A Holiday Wonderland Special — Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

From $25All ages

Through Dec 27

A Christmas Carol at South Coast Repertory

South Coast Repertory

PaidAges 6+

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM

Westside Ballet of Santa Monica: The Nutcracker (53rd annual)

The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Belmont Shore Christmas Parade

East Second Street, Belmont Shore

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM

Parade of Lights Viewing Party at Ocean Institute

Ocean Institute

From $17

Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM

International Winter Holidays Family Festival at Bowers Museum

Bowers Museum (Key Courtyard)

Free

Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM

Holiday Festival at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Muckenthaler Cultural Center

Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 9:00 AM

Nutcracker Craft Boutique

Brea Community Center

From $3

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Gingerbread House Challenge at Acton Agua Dulce Library

Acton Agua Dulce Library

FreeAges 5–12

Sat, Dec 5

Holiday Crafts with Santa — Manhattan Beach

Manhattan Heights Park Community Center

From $15

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

Hanukkah Festival at the Skirball

Skirball Cultural Center

From $16All ages

Thu, Dec 31 · 9:40 AM

New Year's Eve Around the World at Pretend City

Pretend City Children's Museum

With admission

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM

Noon Year Party! at Willowbrook Library

Willowbrook Library

FreeAges 3–12

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM

Sail into the Noon Year! at Billie Jean King Main Library

Billie Jean King Main Library

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Santa's Craft Corner at Cosley Zoo

Cosley Zoo — Kiebler Room

From $20

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Merry Museum with Santa

DuPage Children's Museum

From $15

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Breakfast with Santa at Cheney Mansion — Oak Park

Cheney Mansion

PaidAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM

Holiday Lights / Luces Festivas at Welton Plaza — Gurnee

Welton Plaza

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM

Arlington Heights Holiday Tree Lighting

North School Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM

Winter Fest & Tree Lighting — Valparaiso

Central Park Plaza

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 4:30 PM

Grinchmas on the Green — Plainfield

Village Green Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM

Do-It-Yourself Nutcracker at River Park

River Park

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM

Christmas at Cantigny Light Show 2026

Cantigny Park

PaidAll ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 4:45 PM

Holly Jolly Trolley to Visit Santa

Pioneer Park (check-in) and Arlington Lakes Golf Course

Paid

Sun, Dec 6 · 9:15 AM

The Santa Trolley — Oak Park

Oak Park Conservatory (boarding) — Cheney Mansion / Pleasant Home

PaidAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:52 AM

Arctic Express Holiday Train — Gurnee Park District

Grayslake Train Station

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival 2026

North Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile), Oak Street to the Chicago River

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM

Cocoa, Cookies & Carols at Berger Park

Berger (Albert) Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM

Gingerbread Barn Raising at Winter Wonder Lights

Peck Farm Park — Orientation Barn

From $72Ages 2+

Through Jan 1

Crown Point New Year's Eve Ball Drop

Downtown Crown Point — The Hub

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 4:30 PM

New Year's Eve at ZooLights

Lincoln Park Zoo

PaidAll ages

Thu, Dec 31 · 12:00 PM

Kids New Year's Eve Party — Crown Point

Bulldog Park

From $5Up to 12

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Santa's Village at Huffhines Park — Richardson

Huffhines Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM

Santa Saturday at Klyde Warren Park

Klyde Warren Park — Hart Boulevard

Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 AM

Meet Santa's Reindeer — Bookmarks Library at NorthPark

NorthPark Center — CenterPark Garden (Bookmarks, a Dallas Public Library)

Through Dec 31

Prairie Lights Holiday Drive-Through

Lynn Creek Park (Joe Pool Lake)

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Grand Prairie Tree Lighting and Lighted Holiday Parade 2026

Downtown Grand Prairie — Grand Prairie City Hall

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM

Arlington Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting 2026

George W. Hawkes Downtown Library and downtown Arlington

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 4:00 PM

Lights at Legacy East 2026 — Tree Lighting

The Shops at Legacy East

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM

The Land of Sweets: Act II of The Nutcracker — National Ballet of Texas

Addison Performing Arts Centre

Paid

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM

Chamberlain Ballet: The Nutcracker 2026

Eisemann Center

From $25All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:30 PM

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — Dallas Children's Theater

Dallas Children's Theater — Baker Theater

PaidAges 4+

Sun, Nov 22

GM Financial Parade of Lights 2026 — Downtown Fort Worth

Downtown Fort Worth parade route

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Richardson's 54th Annual Christmas Parade

Coit Road parade route (Cherrywood Drive to JJ Pearce High School)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 8:30 AM

Polar PJ Party — The Polar Express in the Omni Theater

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History — Omni Theater

Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM

Santa's North Pole Express — Grapevine Vintage Railroad

Grapevine Christmas Market, Cotton Belt Railroad Historic District

Paid

Sat, Dec 5

Denton Holiday Lighting Festival 2026

Quakertown Park

With admission

Sat, Dec 5

Holidays at the Hearth — Log Cabin Village

Log Cabin Village

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM

Decorating the Christmas Tree Blacklight

Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX

From $48Ages 8+

Sun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM

Holly Jolly Santa = Great Holiday Decoration!

Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX

From $48All ages

Sun, Nov 29 · 3:00 PM

Paint Your Pet & Display for Holiday Decorating!

Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX

From $67Ages 8+

Sun, Nov 29 · 12:30 PM

Modern Menorah

Painting with a Twist - Dallas, TX

From $38Ages 8+

Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM

Menorah Lighting Celebration at Galleria Dallas

Galleria Dallas — Level 1 near Zara

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

With admission

Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM

Winter Discovery Camp: STEAM into the New Year!

Perot Museum of Nature and Science

From $275

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

Santa & S'mores — The Woodlands

The Recreation Center at Rob Fleming Park (Outdoor Campus)

From $20All ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 8:30 AM

Breakfast with Santa at Moody Gardens Hotel

Moody Gardens Hotel — Frances Anne Moody Ballroom

Paid

Sat, Dec 12 · 11:30 AM

Swimming with Santa — Deer Park

Dow Active Complex (DAC) — Indoor Pool

From $10

Through Dec 20

Family Overnight — Galaxy Lights

Space Center Houston

From $79.95Ages 5+

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

Lighting of the Doves Festival 2026

Town Green Park

Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM

SnowFest Festival & Tree Lighting — Missouri City

Missouri City City Hall Complex

FreeAll ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM

Chanukah Fest and Grand Menorah Lighting at Houston City Hall

Houston City Hall

Free

Through Dec 28

The Nutcracker — Houston Ballet 2026

Wortham Theater Center — Brown Theater

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

Katy Christmas Tree Lighting and Nutcracker Exchange

Historic Town Square

All ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 6:00 PM

Movies on the Square: The Grinch — Sugar Land Town Square

Sugar Land Town Square Plaza

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Hometown Christmas Parade — Pearland

FM 518 (Broadway) parade route

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM

Baytown Christmas Parade: Stars, Stripes & Christmas Lights

Baytown Town Square and downtown parade route

Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM

Christmas On The Hill Parade — Mont Belvieu

Eagle Drive — Barbers Hill ISD campus side

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

Hometown Christmas Festival — Pearland

Independence Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Levy Park Holiday Festival2026

Levy Park — Event Pavilion

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Cordovan Sugar Land Cookies for Santa Plate

Cordovan Art School Sugar Land

From $35

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Homemade Holidays — Nature Wreath and Ornament Workshop

Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

From $11Ages 5+

Through Dec 13

Santa's Mailbox — The Park at City Center, Woodstock

The Park at City Center — gazebo

Through Dec 27

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — 2026 run

Center for Puppetry Arts

From $22Ages 4+

Sat, Dec 5

Santa Pajama Party 2026

Children's Museum of Atlanta

Sun, Dec 6 · 5:30 PM

Christmas Jubilee & Parade of Lights — Woodstock

The Park at City Center (festival); parade route on Main Street

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM

A Day with Santa & Illuminate Holly Days Parade — Kennesaw

Downtown Kennesaw — Ben Robertson Community Center, Depot Park Community House and parade route

With admission

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM

Alpharetta Tree Lighting — Season of Celebration 2026

Alpharetta City Hall, Downtown Alpharetta

Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

Roswell's Annual Lighting of the Christmas Tree 2026

Heart of Roswell Park

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM

Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square — Marietta

Glover Park, Historic Marietta Square

All ages

Through Dec 26

The Nutcracker — Atlanta Ballet 2026

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

Paid

Through Dec 27

A Christmas Carol — 2026 run

Alliance Theatre — Coca-Cola Stage

PaidAll ages

Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM

Make A Joyful Noise: A Holiday Musical Recital — Forest Park Library

Forest Park Branch Library

Free

Sun, Dec 6

Sparkle Sandy Springs — Parade & Holiday Celebration 2026

City Springs District — City Green

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:00 PM

Kids Holiday Market at The Battery Atlanta

The Battery Atlanta

Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM

Christmas Craft-ernoon — Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Library

Lawrenceville Hooper-Renwick Branch Library

FreeAges 6+

Tue, Dec 1 · 10:00 AM

Holiday Drop-in Crafts — Cumming Library

Cumming Library

All ages

Wed, Dec 9 · 6:00 PM

Menorah Lighting — Downtown Kennesaw

Main Street Plaza, Downtown Kennesaw

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM

Hanukkah Crafts — Cumming Library

Cumming Library

All ages

Thu, Dec 31

New Year's Bubble Bash 2026

Children's Museum of Atlanta

From $25

Through Jan 1

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Georgia Aquarium

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve — Five Forks Library

Five Forks Branch Library

FreeAges 0–5

Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM

Wake Up with Santa

Georgia Aquarium

Free

Sat, Dec 19

Photos with Santa at Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center

Chinn Aquatics & Fitness Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM

Donuts with Santa — Vienna Community Center

Vienna Community Center

From $5

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Letters to Santa at Gulf Branch Nature Center

Gulf Branch Nature Center

From $8

Through Jan 1

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

From $19All ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM

Reston Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting 2026

Reston Town Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Leesburg Holiday Tree Lighting

Town Green, Leesburg Town Hall

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

Herndon Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-Along

Town Hall Square

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 31

A Christmas Carol — Ford’s 2026 run

Ford's Theatre

PaidAges 5+

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf 2026

The Wharf — District Pier and Wharf Street

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Alexandria Scottish Walk Holiday Parade

Old Town Alexandria (King, Royal and Fairfax Streets)

FreeAll ages

Through Jan 1

Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park — 40th Year

Watkins Regional Park

PaidAll ages

Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM

Old Town Gingerbread Decorating at Gadsby's Tavern Museum

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

From $25

Sat, Dec 19

The Holiday Ornament Extravaganza — Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

Bluemont Holiday Juried Craft Show 2026

Bluemont Community Center

Free

Mon, Nov 30 · 6:00 PM

Church Street Holiday Stroll — Vienna

Freeman Store and Museum and Church Street

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM

Family Holiday Magic Show at The Lyceum

The Lyceum, Alexandria History Museum

Free

Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM

Meet & Greet with Surfs Up Santa — Merry in Mizner

Mizner Park — Downtown Boca Adirondack Chair

All ages

Tue, Dec 8 · 12:30 PM

Santa on the Beach — candy cane walk on Fort Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park

All ages

Through Dec 24

Holidays at Fairchild — Santa visits and storytime with Mrs. Claus

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

With admission

Through Jan 1

Holiday Fantasy of Lights — Tradewinds Park drive-thru

Tradewinds Park — North Entrance

PaidAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 6:00 PM

Holiday Tree Lighting — Boca Raton

Mizner Park Amphitheater

FreeAll ages

Tue, Dec 1 · 6:00 PM

Delray's 100 ft Christmas Tree Lighting & Yuletide Festival

Old School Square

Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM

Menorah Lighting Celebration — Fort Lauderdale beach

Las Olas Oceanside Park

Through Dec 27

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker — Miami City Ballet

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Paid

Wed, Dec 16 · 10:30 AM

Arts Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker — Smart Stage Matinee

Wells Hall at The Parker

Paid

Fri, Dec 4 · 7:00 PM

Elf Jr. — youth holiday musical at the Broward Center

Amaturo Theater at The Broward Center for the Performing Arts

Paid

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:30 PM

54th Annual Holiday Street Parade — Boca Raton

Federal Highway parade route, Downtown Boca Raton

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM

Lake Worth Beach Holiday Parade — A Sweet 60th Celebration in Candyland

Downtown Lake Worth Beach

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 9 · 7:00 PM

Coral Springs Holiday Parade

Sample Road parade route (Coral Springs Drive to City Hall)

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 4:30 PM

Polar Express Family Night — Southwest Regional Library

Southwest Regional Library

Free

Tue, Dec 22 · 11:00 AM

Make It, Take It, Gift It — holiday crafts at Sugar Sand Park

Sugar Sand Park Community Center

From $12Ages 5+

Wed, Dec 16 · 5:30 PM

Kid Craft and Holiday Movie — Walter C. Young Resource Center

Pembroke Pines/Walter C. Young Resource Center

Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 4:00 PM

Festival of Lights: A Hanukkah Celebration — Pompano Beach

Palm Aire Gazebo

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Annual Grand Menorah Lighting — Wellington

Wellington Amphitheater (Grand Menorah)

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Baby’s First — Halloween through New Year

Museum of Discovery and Science

From $24

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Family Fun Day: Nengajō New Year’s Cards

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

From $12All ages

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM

Noon Year’s Eve — welcome2027

Museum of Discovery and Science

From $24

Through Jan 1

Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show and Santa's Village

Shady Brook Farm

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Holly Jolly Weekend with Santa Parades and Gingerbread Display

Peddler's Village

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:30 AM

Brunch with Santa at Winterthur

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

From $70

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM

Candlelight Tours at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Peter Wentz Farmstead

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM

Dashin' thru the...Lights! family walk/run

Shady Brook Farm

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

Tredyffrin Township Tree Lighting Celebration

Wilson Farm Park

Free

Sun, Nov 29 · 6:00 PM

Holiday Tree Lighting at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Free

Thu, Dec 3 · 6:00 PM

City of Philadelphia Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration 2026

Philadelphia City Hall

All ages

Fri, Dec 4

A Christmas Carol at Winterthur

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

From $10

Through Dec 20

A Christmas Carol — Walnut Street Theatre for Kids

Walnut Street Theatre

Paid

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:30 PM

Winter Wonderland — Brandywine Zoo

Brandywine Zoo

From $5

Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM

Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating at Sweet Occasions

Sweet Occasions (Shop #74), Peddler's Village

From $45All ages

Sat, Dec 5

Santa’s House: December Family Photo Sessions

Dr. A.J. Chandler Park

Free

Fri, Nov 27 · 2:00 PM

Elf in Concert — The Phoenix Symphony

Symphony Hall

Paid

Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM

Santa Ornament Craft — Arabian Library

Arabian Library

FreeAges 6–11

Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM

Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade

Tempe Beach Park

Free

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM

Merry Main Street Kick-off and Christmas Tree Lighting — Downtown Mesa

Downtown Mesa

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM

Fantasy of Lights Street Parade and Tree Lighting — Tempe

Mill Avenue and CenterPoint Plaza, Downtown Tempe

All ages

Through Dec 27

The Nutcracker — Ballet Arizona 2026

Symphony Hall

Paid

Sat, Dec 5

Apache Junction Holiday Event and Light Parade

Flatiron Community Park

With admission

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

QC Hometown Christmas Parade

Queen Creek Town Center

Wed, Dec 9 · 5:00 PM

Chandler for the Holidays: Jack's Winter Wonderland — Downtown Library

Chandler Downtown Library

Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM

Cotton Fest and Tree Lighting — Downtown Buckeye

Downtown Buckeye — 6th St. Plaza & Monroe Ave.

All ages

Tue, Dec 1 · 4:00 PM

Chandler for the Holidays: Lego Winter Village — Hamilton Library

Hamilton Library

FreeAges 6–12

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:30 PM

Visit with Santa at ZooLights, Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo (Animal Discovery Center)

With admission

Wed, Dec 2 · 3:30 PM

Hot Chocolate with the Reindeer at Stone Zoo

Stone Zoo

From $70All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

2026 Illuminated Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (Portsmouth, NH)

Market Square and Islington Street, Downtown Portsmouth

Free

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM

Edaville's Winter Wonderland Train & Lights Festival

Edaville

From $36All ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke Museum

Strawbery Banke Museum

From $16All ages

Through Dec 23

A Christmas Carol at North Shore Music Theatre

North Shore Music Theatre

From $50Ages 4+

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Experience Hampton Christmas Parade 2026 (Hampton, NH)

Route 1, Hampton, NH

Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM

Brockton Holiday Parade and Celebration 2026

Brockton (parade route and celebration location not published)

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:00 AM

Gingerbread Baby at Drumlin Farm

Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary

From $20Ages 2–6

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM

The Gingerbread Man by WonderSpark Puppets

Puppet Showplace Theater

From $18.50All ages

Sat, Dec 19 · 9:30 AM

Gingerbread Man Crafts — Hyde Park Library

Boston Public Library, Hyde Park Branch

Sun, Dec 6 · 10:00 AM

Hanukkah at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

With admission

Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM

The Troll that Stole Hanukkah by WonderSpark Puppets at Puppet Showplace Theater

Puppet Showplace Theater

PaidAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM

Chanukah Through the Senses: An LGBTQ+ Family Celebration

Watertown Free Public Library

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM

New Year's Eve Noon Celebration (Hyde Park Branch)

Boston Public Library, Hyde Park Branch

Thu, Dec 31 · 9:00 AM

Family New Year's Eve Celebration at the Children's Museum of New Hampshire

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

From $15

Thu, Dec 31 · 3:30 PM

Crafternoon: New Year's Eve Edition — Chinatown Library

Boston Public Library, Chinatown Branch

Up to 18

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM

Holiday Happenings: Kiddos Handmade Gifts at Powisset Farm

Powisset Farm

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 AM

Ontario 5K Reindeer Run & Rudolph's Dash

Euclid Ave. and C St., downtown Ontario

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM

Breakfast with Santa — Hunt Park, Riverside

Hunt Park (Renck Community Center)

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM

Rancho Cucamonga Breakfast with Santa

Central Park (Rancho Cucamonga)

From $25Ages 3+

Through Jan 1

34th Annual Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Victorville Winter Festival & Tree Lighting

Victorville City Hall

Free

Thu, Dec 3 · 3:00 PM

Holly Jolly Holiday & Tree Lighting — Montclair

Montclair Youth Center and Alma Hofman Park

Sat, Nov 28

The Village Tree Lighting Ceremony (Big Bear Lake)

Christmas Tree Corner, The Village in Big Bear Lake

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

The Nutcracker – Inland Pacific Ballet (Lewis Family Playhouse)

Lewis Family Playhouse, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center

All ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 3:00 PM

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet (McCallum Theatre)

McCallum Theatre

Thu, Dec 17 · 7:00 PM

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Old Town Temecula Community Theater)

Old Town Temecula Community Theater

From $33All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:45 PM

Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade (34th Annual)

Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs (Ramon Road to Tachevah Road)

Free

Sun, Nov 15

The Polar Express Train Ride at the Southern California Railway Museum

Southern California Railway Museum

From $49.25All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

Murrieta Tree Lighting & Festival of Wreaths

Town Square Park & Amphitheater

Thu, Dec 17 · 12:00 PM

Arlanza Library Holiday Craft: Paper Gingerbread Man

Arlanza Library

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 5:30 PM

Temecula New Year's Eve Grape Drop

Temecula Civic Center Quad

Through Dec 11

Dublin Letters to Santa

Dublin City Hall (Santa's Mailbox inside)

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM

Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Hiller Aviation Museum

Hiller Aviation Museum

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM

Dublin Breakfast with Santa

Shannon Community Center

From $15All ages

Wed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM

Lights Up! Piedmont Holiday Tree and Menorah Lighting

Piedmont Community Hall

Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

San Carlos 16th Annual Night of Holiday Lights

Laurel Street, Downtown San Carlos (San Carlos Avenue to Cherry Street)

Free

Fri, Dec 4

Shop Local! Light Up the Season – Menlo Park tree lighting

Fremont Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM

2026 Holiday Tree Lighting at Yerba Buena Gardens

Yerba Buena Gardens

Free

Wed, Nov 18 · 1:30 PM

Performance: Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets

San Francisco Public Library – Sunset Branch

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Concord Annual Tree Lighting & Mayor's Sing-Along

Todos Santos Plaza

Fri, Dec 4

Holiday Frolic and Glow Parade — Downtown Martinez

Main Street, Downtown Martinez

All ages

Fri, Nov 27

Niles Festival of Lights Parade (Fremont)

Historic Niles District parade route

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Emeryville Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade

Emeryville City Hall

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM

Train of Lights on the Niles Canyon Railway

Niles Canyon Railway – Niles Station

From $40

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

San Rafael Winter Wonderland: 45th Anniversary

4th Street, Downtown San Rafael

FreeAll ages

Tue, Dec 1 · 3:30 PM

DrawBridge Crafts: Beaded Holiday Gifts (Fairfax Library)

Marin County Free Library – Fairfax Library

Free

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM

Winter Wonderland Crafting (Fremont Main Library)

Alameda County Library – Fremont Main Library

Sun, Dec 6 · 4:30 PM

Grand Chanukah Celebration on Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt Amphitheater

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 31 · 9:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve at the Bay Area Discovery Museum

Bay Area Discovery Museum

From $28

Thu, Dec 31 · 3:00 PM

New Year's Eve Silly Circus Show (Martinez Library)

Contra Costa County Library – Martinez Library

All ages

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM

Countdown in Wonderland: Noon Year's Eve at Children's Fairyland

Children's Fairyland

With admission

Sun, Dec 6

Macomb Township Santa Cruise Light Parade

Parade route in Macomb Township (to be announced)

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM

Santa at the Straight Farmhouse — Garden City

Straight Farmhouse Historic District

From $3

Fri, Nov 20 · 6:00 PM

Novi Light the Lights at Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk

Twelve Mile Crossing at Fountain Walk

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Brighton's Holiday Glow and Christmas Market

Main Street, Downtown Brighton

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM

Taylor Winterfest Day Celebration and Tree Lighting

Sheridan Center Open Air Pavilion, Heritage Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:30 PM

Berkley Holiday Lights Parade and Tree Lighting

12 Mile Road to Berkley City Hall

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM

Taylor Conservatory Tree Lighting Community Celebration

Taylor Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Heritage Park

All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:30 PM

The Nutcracker with Grand Rapids Ballet and the Detroit Opera Orchestra

Detroit Opera House

PaidAll ages

Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

Paid

Fri, Dec 11 · 5:00 PM

Holiday Lights Trolley Tours with Port Huron Museums

Port Huron Museums Carnegie Museum

From $10

Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM

Winterfest in Cherry Hill Village — Canton

Cherry Hill Village

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM

Gingerbread House Decoration for Kids — Novi Public Library

Novi Public Library

Free

Wed, Dec 23 · 5:30 PM

Cookies for Santa — Redford Recreation & Wellness Center

Redford Recreation & Wellness Center

From $12Ages 3–12

Sun, Nov 29 · 12:00 PM

Cookies with Santa at the Heritage Cottage – Lynnwood

Heritage Cottage (Lynnwood Heritage Park)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM

Auburn Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Main Street, downtown Auburn (parade from Auburn High School to Auburn City Hall)

FreeAll ages

Through Jan 1

Garden d'Lights 2026

Bellevue Botanical Garden

From $5All ages

Sun, Nov 29 · 4:00 PM

Light Up Monroe Tree Lighting

Travelers Park

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM

Holiday Barn Lighting at Kelsey Creek Farm

Kelsey Creek Farm

Free

Through Dec 7

Christmas Showcase: A Seussified Christmas Carol (Grades 5–12) – Taproot Acting Studio

Taproot Theatre Company (Jewell Mainstage Theatre)

From $475

Through Jan 1

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show – Seattle Children's Theatre

Seattle Children's Theatre – Charlotte Martin Theatre

PaidAll ages

Sat, Dec 5

Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights & Tree Lighting

Lakewood Towne Center / Lakewood City Hall

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM

Kent Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival & Parade

Town Square Plaza, Kent

All ages

Sat, Nov 28

North Pole Limited Santa Train – Northwest Railway Museum

North Bend Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)

From $39

Fri, Dec 4

Yuletide Express Santa Train – Northwest Railway Museum

Snoqualmie Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)

From $30

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM

Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park

Evergreen State Fair Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Snoqualmie Winter Lights Tree Lighting and Winter Market

Railroad Park & Centennial Log Pavilion

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM

Christmas Ship Festival Cookies with Santa Sailings

Argosy Christmas Ship departure docks (Carillon Point Marina, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, Kirkland City Dock, Lake Union Park)

PaidAll ages

Through Dec 12

Auburn Gingerbread Contest Display and Voting

Auburn Community & Events Center

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 11

Menorah Making Contest at the Stroum JCC

Stroum Jewish Community Center

Ages 7+

Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM

Hanukkah Mitzvah and Cookie Party

Stroum Jewish Community Center

Sun, Dec 6 · 1:30 PM

Hanukkah Family Show: Mark Nizer 4D Juggling + Laser Show

Stroum Jewish Community Center

Paid

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Renton Library (King County Library System)

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM

Noon Year's Eve Party

Marysville Library

FreeAges 4–12

Thu, Dec 31 · 1:30 PM

AfterNoon Year's Eve with the Zaniac Comedy Show – Milton

Milton Activity Center (The MAC)

Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM

Santa & His Critters (Hudson, WI)

Lakefront Park

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 4:00 PM

Santa at the Loop (Maple Grove Central Park)

Central Park

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM

Candlelight Stroll (Hudson, WI)

Historic Downtown Hudson

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM

Hometown Holidays Parade and Tree Lighting (New Richmond, WI)

Downtown New Richmond (Knowles Avenue)

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 6:00 PM

Winter Lighting Ceremony (Burnsville)

Nicollet Commons Park

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 3:30 PM

Coon Rapids Community Tree Lighting Festival

Coon Rapids Civic Center

Free

Tue, Nov 24 · 12:00 PM

Ballet Tuesdays: Nutcracker in Wonderland (Landmark Center)

Landmark Center (Musser Cortile)

Free

Through Jan 1

Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Children's Theatre Company)

Children's Theatre Company

Paid

Through Dec 27

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Stages Theatre Company)

Stages Theatre Company (Hopkins Center for the Arts)

From $26All ages

Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM

CPKC Holiday Train stop in Golden Valley

Railway crossing at Golden Hills Dr

Sun, Dec 13 · 12:00 PM

Visit with Santa at Thorcraft Custom Kitchens (Hudson, WI)

Thorcraft Custom Kitchens LLC

Free

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Roseville Holiday Craft Fair at City Hall

Roseville City Hall

Free

Wed, Dec 2 · 10:30 AM

Puppet Show: "The Gingerbread Man, a.k.a. Super-Cookie!" (Stillwater)

Stillwater Public Library

Thu, Dec 31 · 1:00 PM

Skate Through The Decades (New Year's Eve afternoon skate)

Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center (Rink 2)

Free

Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM

Brooklyns' Hmong New Year

Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM

Noon Year's Eve Party (Prior Lake)

Club Prior

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 6:30 PM

St. Pete 98th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting

Downtown St. Petersburg waterfront: Albert Whitted Park to North Straub Park

FreeAll ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM

Tampa's Santa Fest Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and downtown Tampa parade route (Madison St / Ashley Dr)

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 11

Breakfast with Santa at Balm Park

Balm Park & Recreation Center

Free

Sun, Dec 6 · 6:00 PM

Seminole Holiday Lights Parade

Seminole Recreation Center

Free

Sun, Nov 29 · 5:00 PM

Clearwater's Bright and Beautiful Tree Lighting

Coachman Park

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Holiday Movie in the Park: The Grinch (Brandon)

Brandon Park & Recreation Center

FreeAll ages

Fri, Dec 11

The Nutcracker 2026 – Tampa City Ballet at New Tampa Performing Arts Center

New Tampa Performing Arts Center

PaidAll ages

Sat, Dec 26 · 8:15 PM

Laser Light Show: Holiday at MOSI

MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry

From $13All ages

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM

Safety Harbor Holiday Parade on Main Street

Main Street, Safety Harbor

Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM

Winter Wonderland at R. E. Olds Park (Oldsmar)

R. E. Olds Park

Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM

Gingerbread House Building Challenge

President Barack Obama Main Library

FreeAll ages

Thu, Dec 17 · 3:00 PM

Cookies & Milk with Santa at Palm Harbor Library

Palm Harbor Library

FreeAges 4–9

Wed, Dec 9 · 10:30 AM

Baby Café: Chanukah with Chabad of Pinellas

Palm Harbor Library

Free

Thu, Dec 31 · 3:00 PM

Sunset to Sparkle: Clearwater Beach Family New Year's Eve

Pier 60 Park

FreeAll ages

Wed, Dec 30 · 10:00 AM

Kids Celebrate New Year's Eve at the Majeed Discovery Garden

Majeed Discovery Garden, Florida Botanical Gardens

From $5

Wed, Nov 25 · 10:15 AM

Lights! Music! Dance! New Year's Eve Storytime

Land O'Lakes Branch Library

FreeUp to 5

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM

North Pole Limited Holiday Train — Campo

Campo Depot (Campo Railroad Museum)

From $15All ages

Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM

Selfies with Santa (Santee)

Santee Trolley Square (amphitheater stage)

Free

Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM

Photos with Santa — Vista Library

San Diego County Library - Vista Branch

Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM

Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon

Downtown El Cajon

Free

Fri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM

Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting Celebration aboard USS Midway

USS Midway Museum

Paid

Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM

Fallbrook Tree Lighting Festival

Fallbrook Community Center

Sat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM

Little Italy Tree Lighting and Christmas Village

Piazza della Famiglia, Little Italy