Christmas events for kids near you

Type your town in the search box at the top of this page or tap Near me, then pick your state and city from the menus if you want to narrow it down. The list sorts 2751 confirmed kids’ Christmas events in all 50 states and DC by distance: Santa story times, breakfasts with Santa, Mrs. Claus readings, tree lightings, parades and holiday library parties. Each one links to the host’s own page.

Story times with Santa or Mrs. Claus at libraries, museums and historic houses; breakfasts, brunches and suppers with Santa; tree lightings and holiday parades; holiday library movie nights and craft days; and family nights at museums and zoos. Christmas train rides have their own guide, linked below, so they are not repeated here.

Yes. We only list an event after finding this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar, and we last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Events still showing only last year’s dates are left off until the host posts 2026 details.

1431 of the 2751 events are free, including Pictures with Santa in Fontana, CA, Festival of Winter in Fontana, CA, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Moreno Valley, CA, Dickens Street Faire in Elk Grove, CA, Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition in Tallahassee, FL, Holiday Family Movie Night in Grand Bay, AL, Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park, GA and Movie: The Polar Express in Hephzibah, GA. Tap the Free filter in the search to see them all near you.

Santa story times confirmed for 2026 include Winter Wonderland in Sacramento, CA (December 5), Dickens Street Faire in Elk Grove, CA (November 28), Santa's Storybook Tea in Amelia Island, FL (December 5), Story-Time & Photos with Santa in Palmetto Bay, FL (December 5), Santa Meet & Greet in Tampa, FL (December 21), Winter Fest in Atlanta, GA (December 5), Storytime with Santa in Atlanta, GA (December 19), Books and Cookies with Santa in Columbus, GA (December 3), Santa at the Library in Columbus, GA (December 15) and Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus, GA (December 16). Use the Santa and Story time filters together to find the closest one.

Mrs. Claus appears at Dickens Street Faire in Elk Grove, CA, Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting in Frisco, TX, Cookies with Mrs. Claus in Lacey, WA, Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions in Aurora, CO, Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends in Indianapolis, IN, Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Whipple House in Cheyenne, WY, Mrs. Claus Returns Again in Mechanicsburg, PA, Holiday Enchantment in Hartford, CT, The Lighting of the Quadrangle 2026 in Springfield, MA, Tree Lighting Celebration 2026 in Wayne, PA, Holiday Toddler Time in Baltimore, MD, Christmas at Gaylord National with ICE! in National Harbor, MD, Holiday Parade Fun 2026 in Greensboro, NC, Mr. & Mrs. Claus Visit the Library! in Covington, KY, Cookies at the North Pole in Independence, KY, Beary Happy Holidays in Louisville, KY, Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson, MS, Christmas Wonderland with Mr. and Mrs. Claws in Little Rock, AR, Promenade Park Tree Lighting in Toledo, OH, Cookies With Santa and Mrs. Claus at Conservatory Aglow in Columbus, OH, Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis, IN, Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" in Duluth, MN, Story Time with Mrs. Claus in Bismarck, ND, A Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus in South Jordan, UT, Storytelling with Mrs. Claus in Millcreek, UT, A Visit with Mrs. Claus in Mesa, AZ, Holiday Village in Oxford, MS, Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in Barnegat, NJ, Chandler For the Holidays: Cookies and Crafts with Mrs. Claus! in Chandler, AZ, WinterFest in Charlotte, NC, Cookies with Mrs. Claus in Parma, OH, Story Time with Mrs. Claus and Santa in Kirkwood, MO, Weirdly Wonderful Holidays in St. Louis, MO, Holiday Open House in Nashville, TN, Stories with Santa in Fairview, TN, Christmas at the Caverns in San Antonio, TX, 45th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony in San Antonio, TX, Winter Wonder in Queens, NY, WEE Explore the North Pole in San Jose, CA, Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Library! in San Jose, CA, Winter Wonderland in Erlanger, KY, Naughty or Nice: All Ages Edition in Chicago, IL, Santa's Workshop in Roseville, CA, Brunch with Santa in Pittsburgh, PA, Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Holiday Storytime Special in Wesley Chapel, FL, SUPER Kids Santa Visits in Mansfield, TX, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs, GA, Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Kansas City, MO, Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Gladstone, MO, Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Kansas City, MO, Mrs. Claus Tells It All in Kansas City, MO, Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Ridley Park, PA, Stories with Mrs. Claus in Hialeah, FL, Stories with Mrs. Claus in Bay Harbor Islands, FL, Bedtime Stories with Ms. Claus in Miami, FL, Holiday Toddler Time in Baltimore, MD, Have Your Photo Taken with Santa in Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival Kickoff Extravaganza in Milwaukee, WI, Polar Express in Louisville, KY, Light the Night in South Jordan, UT, Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Herriman, UT, Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting in Marana, AZ, Breakfast with Santa in Mauldin, SC, Schenectady County Holiday Parade in Schenectady, NY, Milk and Cookies Storytime with Santa in Easton, PA, Downtown Allentown Tree Lighting Celebration in Allentown, PA, 12th Annual Christmas at the Library in Nampa, ID, Holiday Open House & Black Crafted Christmas Market in Little Rock, AR, Cookies with Mrs. Claus in Akron, OH, Winter Fun with Santa & Mrs. Claus in Canton, OH, Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Spokane, WA, Winter Wonderland in Wichita, KS, Santa Stories at Preschool Storytime (Photo-Op: Ages 3-6y) in Georgetown, KY, Naples Santa Storytime in Naples, FL, Santa and Mrs. Claus in Naples, FL, Santa and Mrs. Claus Meet and Greet in Naples, FL, Winter Solstice Festival in Anchorage, AK, Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting 2026 in Long Beach, CA, Winter in the Grove in Garden Grove, CA, Santa's Arrival at Weberstown Mall in Stockton, CA, Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Stockton, CA, Cookies with Mrs. Claus in Stockton, CA, Oak Farm Christmas Stroll, Family Nights in Lodi, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Modesto, CA, Santa Barbara Parade of Lights and Winter Wonderland in Santa Barbara, CA, Oxnard Santa Float Tours in Oxnard, CA, Santa's Riverboat Arrival in Petaluma, CA, Light Up the Square Tree Lighting Celebration in Petaluma, CA, Downtown Petaluma Holiday Shopping Stroll in Petaluma, CA, City of Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade in Palm Springs, CA, Palm Springs Holiday Market at VillageFest in Palm Springs, CA, Snowtopia at the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, CA, Gingerbread Lane at Old Town Artisan Studios in La Quinta, CA, Cathedral City SnowFest in Cathedral City, CA, Night at the North Pole in Grand Prairie, TX, Dickens in Downtown Plano 2026 in Plano, TX, Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano, TX, HOME for the Holidays in Reno, NV, NoCo Winter Wonderland in Fort Collins, CO, Breakfast with Santa at Union Station in Ogden, UT, Vancouver Community Tree Lighting 2026 in Vancouver, WA, La Luz de las Noches in Santa Fe, NM, Teddy Bear Tea Party in Missoula, MT, Christmas at WaTiki in Rapid City, SD, Holiday Open House at the Days of '76 Museum in Deadwood, SD, Storytime With Santa in Lincoln, NE, Feztival of Trees in Roca, NE, Cookies with Claus in Topeka, KS, Morning at the North Pole in Overland Park, KS, Here Comes Santa Claus in Rochester, MN, Holiday Fest in Suamico, WI, Garden of Lights in Green Bay, WI, Story Time with Mrs. Claus at Garden of Lights in Green Bay, WI, Color with Mrs. Claus at Garden of Lights in Green Bay, WI, Westside Markets Hometown Christmas in Springfield, IL, Cookies & Cocoa (VIP Stories in Music) in Fort Wayne, IN, A Downtown Christmas Presented by Engelbrecht Enterprises in Evansville, IN, Evansville's Christmas Parade on North Main in Evansville, IN, Mrs. Claus' Snow Stroll at Stovehouse in Huntsville, AL, VBC Tree Lighting in Huntsville, AL, Mr & Ms Claus and Shreveport Symphony in Plain Dealing, LA, Santa Visit in Haughton, LA, Mayor's Tree Lighting Holiday Show in Springfield, MO, Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Christmas Tree House in Springfield, MO, Savannah Christmas Market in Savannah, GA, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Savannah, GA, Brunch with Santa in Savannah, GA, Storytime with Santa in Bogart, GA, Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee, FL, Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center in Tallahassee, FL, Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center in Tallahassee, FL, Santa Claus at the Library in Hawthorne, FL, Hoffman's Chocolates Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, FL, Christmas on Sistrunk: Polar Express Edition in Fort Lauderdale, FL, 29th Annual Santa on the Chimney in Chimney Rock, NC, Here Comes Santa Claus! @ BFB in Norfolk, VA, Children's Christmas Party in Adamstown, PA, Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit the Library! in Ephrata, PA, Crafts, Cookies, and Cocoa with Santa and Mrs. Claus in Manheim, PA, Claws for Claus! in Quarryville, PA, Dinner with Mrs. Claus & Yummie at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA, Ice Cream with Santa at Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, PA, Breakfast with Santa at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA, Annual Lighting of the Village in Helen, GA, Light the Night Christmas Parade in Fredericksburg, TX, Lights On! in Lakeway, TX, Mozart's Festival of Lights in Austin, TX, Santa Arrives by Lobster Boat in Kennebunkport, ME, Festival of Lights in Brevard, NC, Medina Candlelight Walk in Medina, OH, Christmas at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX, Denton Holiday Lighting Festival in Denton, TX, Holiday Lights Parade in Arlington, TX, Tree Lighting Celebration in Dallas, TX, Holiday Stroll in Lake Orion, MI, Special Fly High Storytime in Houston, TX, Nederland Lighted Parade in Nederland, TX, The Energy Corridor District's Annual Tree Lighting in Houston, TX, Bella Terra Tree Lighting in Huntington Beach, CA, Nutcracker Holiday Village and Tree Lighting in Anaheim, CA, Christkindlmarkt in Lake Worth, FL, Islamorada Holiday Fest in Islamorada, FL, Storytelling & Selfies with Santa & Mrs. Claus in New Haven, CT, Saturdays of Holiday Cheer: Community Choral Concert and Baby Toy & Coat Drive in New Haven, CT, Christmas at Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL, Lakeland Christmas Parade in Lakeland, FL, Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival in Orlando, FL, Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus in Orlando, FL, Light Up Clermont in Clermont, FL, Grand Illumination Celebration in New Hope, PA, 112th Annual Tree Lighting in Doylestown, PA, ice! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in San Antonio, TX and Liberty Hill Christmas Festival and Parade in Liberty Hill, TX.

Meals with Santa on the list: Santa's Storybook Tea in Amelia Island, FL, Breakfast with Santa in Frisco, TX, Breakfast with Santa in Lacey, WA, Brunch with Father Christmas in Denver, CO, Nutmeg's Holiday Kitchen Character Breakfast in Aurora, CO, Members Event: Supper with Santa and Friends in Indianapolis, IN, Santa Breakfasts at The Edgewater in Madison, WI, Supper with Santa in Dearborn, MI, Breakfast with Santa in Raleigh, NC, Nutmeg's Holiday Kitchen Character Breakfast in Nashville, TN, Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Albany in Albany, NY, Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Buffalo in Cheektowaga, NY, Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Gloucester in Blackwood, NJ, Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Atlantic City in Atlantic City, NJ, Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA, Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's White Marsh in White Marsh, MD, Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights in Richmond, VA, Breakfast with Santa presented by Samford University in Homewood, AL, Homestead for the Holidays in Jackson, MS, Breakfast with Santa (Dec 19 & 20) in Columbus, OH, Breakfast with Santa in Eugene, OR, Breakfast with Santa in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Breakfast with Santa in Cupertino, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Kirkwood, MO, Breakfast with Santa in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Hudson's Holidays Brunch in Detroit, MI, Breakfast With Santa in Roseville, CA, Milk & Cookies With Santa in Roseville, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Elk Grove, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Rancho Cordova, CA, Breakfast with Santa 2026 in Houston, TX, Brunch with Santa in Pittsburgh, PA, Breakfast with Santa in Pittsburgh, PA, Breakfast with Santa! in Zephyrhills, FL, Winter Event: Toy Giveaway (Breakfast With Santa) in Fort Worth, TX, Santa's Breakfast in Burleson, TX, Breakfast with Santa in Johns Creek, GA, District 5 Breakfast with Santa in South Fulton, GA, Stories, Cookies, & Milk with Santa in Philadelphia, PA, Santa's Holiday Breakfast in Indianapolis, IN, Holiday Party in Richmond, VA, Breakfast with Santa in Buffalo, NY, Breakfast with Santa at Birmingham Zoo in Birmingham, AL, Holiday in the Hills Breakfast with Santa in Vestavia Hills, AL, Story Time With Santa in Rochester, NY, Breakfast with Santa in Mauldin, SC, Santa Breakfast in Bakersfield, CA, Waffles with Santa in Oak Ridge, TN, Polar Express Christmas Brunch Experience with Santa and the Grinch in El Paso, TX, Breakfast with St. Nick in Bethlehem, PA, Breakfast with Bluey and Bingo in Bethlehem, PA, Breakfast with Santa in Summerville, SC, Cookies & Cocoa with Santa in North Charleston, SC, Breakfast with Santa in Verona, WI, Brunch with Santa in Syracuse, NY, Breakfast with Santa in Riverside, CA, Breakfast with Santa, Orange Terrace in Riverside, CA, Breakfast with Santa, Springbrook Clubhouse in Riverside, CA, Breakfast with Santa, Villegas Park in Riverside, CA, Santa and Mrs. Claus Meet and Greet in Naples, FL, Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Pretend City in Irvine, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Tustin in Tustin, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Modesto, CA, Breakfast with Santa in Mesa, AZ, Cookies & Cocoa with Santa in Mesa, AZ, Pancakes & Pajamas with Santa in Scottsdale, AZ, Breakfast with Santa at Fields at Station 63 in Mansfield, TX, Breakfast with Santa 2026 in Plano, TX, Breakfast with Santa at 'Neath the Wreath in Plano, TX, Breakfast with Santa at the Civic Amarillo Holiday Market in Amarillo, TX, Cookies, Coffee and Cocoa with Blue Santa in Midland, TX, Midland College Holiday Evening in Midland, TX, Holiday Party with Santa in Incline Village, NV, Breakfast with Santa in Henderson, NV, Breakfast with Santa at Union Station in Ogden, UT, Breakfast with Santa at the Carousel in Salem, OR, Teddy Bear Tea Party in Missoula, MT, Santa Send-Off at the Airport in Cheyenne, WY, Santa Milk and Cookies at Miracle at Robber's Cave in Lincoln, NE, Soup With Santa at James Arthur Vineyards in Raymond, NE, Cookies with Claus in Topeka, KS, Morning at the North Pole in Overland Park, KS, Santa Visits at Twinkle at Stroud's in Overland Park, KS, Breakfast with Santa in Green Bay, WI, Breakfast with Santa at Kidzeum in Springfield, IL, Santa Claus Holiday Tea in Springfield, IL, Breakfast and Photos with Santa in East Peoria, IL, Donuts with Santa in Naperville, IL, Holiday Grouch Brunch in Fort Wayne, IN, Breakfast with Santa in Fort Wayne, IN, Breakfast with Santa @ The Fairfield in Fort Wayne, IN, Cookie Decorating with Santa Jason @ SOKY Center in Bowling Green, KY, Christmas on the Coosa Festival in Wetumpka, AL, Brunch with Santa in Savannah, GA, Breakfast with the Grinch at Howard Park in Athens, GA, A Visit with Santa in Sarasota, FL, Breakfast with Santa in St. Petersburg, FL, Breakfast with Santa at Kitchen Kettle Village in Intercourse, PA, Breakfast with Santa at Barnyard Kingdom in Lancaster, PA, Breakfast with Santa at Whitaker Center in Harrisburg, PA, Holly Jolly: Holiday Market & Family Festival in Roswell, GA, A Christmas Affair Children's Parties in Austin, TX, Breakfast with Santa in Cleveland, OH, Medina Candlelight Walk in Medina, OH, Jingle at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ, Oma's Christmas Fair in Boerne, TX, Weihnachtsmarkt and Breakfast with Santa in New Braunfels, TX and Festival of Lights in Riverside, CA. These sell out first, so book as soon as dates open.

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Events aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers include Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers in College Park, GA, Santa at the Library in Columbus, GA, Santa at the Library (South Pole edition) in Columbus, GA, Magical Mornings in Indianapolis, IN, Snowflake Pajama Party in Indianapolis, IN, Preschool Story Time (Holiday decorating) in Dover, DE, Santa Claus Is Coming to the Library! in Bridgeport, CT, Jingle Jam Storytime @ Central in Cranston, RI, Storytime at the Mall in Manchester, NH, Kids Holiday Tea Party in Manchester, NH, Holiday Toddler Time in Baltimore, MD, Cookie and Craft! in Lexington, KY, Ballet Midwest Nutcracker Storytime in Topeka, KS, Christmas Puppet Show in Wichita, KS, Visit Santa on the Trolley in Aurora, CO, Book Babies: Winter Wonderland in Cheyenne, WY, Storytelling with Mrs. Claus in Millcreek, UT, Christmas Storytime in Las Vegas, NV, A Visit with Mrs. Claus in Mesa, AZ, Christmas Carol the Musical Storytime with AZACT in Tempe, AZ, Polar Express Pajama Party in Albuquerque, NM, Santa Fe Symphony String Quartet Holiday Storytime in Santa Fe, NM, The Nutcracker: A Music Adventure with Paige Moore in Nampa, ID, An Evening With Santa in Broken Arrow, OK, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!: Main Library in Lafayette, LA, Visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in Barnegat, NJ, Family PJ Holiday Storytime in Williamston, MI, All Ages Storytime: Appreciation & Toy Swap in Austin, TX, Kids Create: Holiday Ornaments in Austin, TX, A Winter Wonderland Family Storytime in Phoenix, AZ, Chandler For the Holidays: Cookies and Crafts with Mrs. Claus! in Chandler, AZ, Doggie on My Doorstep: A Holiday Tail in Charlotte, NC, Musical Family Storytime with Opera Carolina in Charlotte, NC, Holiday Cookie Decorating in Huntersville, NC, Bilingual Holiday Concert / Concierto de Navidad Bilingüe in Pineville, NC, Family Storytime: Holiday Theme in Cleveland, OH, Cozy Cookies & Cocoa in Middleburg Heights, OH, All Aboard the Polar Express!! in Brooklyn, OH, Polar Express Storytime in Olmsted Falls, OH, Polar Express! in Brook Park, OH, Polar Express at the Library in North Olmsted, OH, Winter Wonderland in South Euclid, OH, Jingle Bell Sing-Along in St. Louis, MO, Gingerbread Storytime in Wellesley, MA, Holiday Storytime (0 - 5) in Revere, MA, Family Holiday Concert in Wayland, MA, Reindeer Races in Franklin, TN, Toddler Story Time with Santa in Nolensville, TN, Activity: Nutcracker Storytime in San Francisco, CA, Story Time at Hemisfair with Magik Theatre in San Antonio, TX, Crafts, Cocoa, and Community in Washington, DC, Winter Wonderland Fun Day in Washington, DC, Dawny Dew Holiday Singing Party in Eastchester, NY, Nutcracker Baby Ballet in Freeport, NY, Santa Storytime and craft in San Jose, CA, WEE Explore the North Pole in San Jose, CA, Visit from Santa Claus! in San Jose, CA, Visit with Santa Claus in San Jose, CA, Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the Library! in San Jose, CA, Visit with Santa (In-Person) in San Jose, CA, Merry Pixie Pages in Los Altos, CA, Little Explorers: Wonderful Winter! in Campbell, CA, Children's Holiday Book Fair & Fairview Branch Open House in Santa Monica, CA, Winter Family Storytime & Cocoa in Altadena, CA, Holiday Storytime in Beaverton, OR, Kids Holiday Dance Party in Beaverton, OR, Black Family Storytime: Winter Joy for the Soul in Gresham, OR, Let's Glow: Holidays Around the World Story Time and Celebration in Chicago, IL, "Storytime with Santa!" Special program, Read and Rhyme Preschool Story Time in Katy, TX, Little Readers: The Grinch Visits Story Time in La Porte, TX, Winter Wonderland Storytime in Chanhassen, MN, Christmas Storytime in Monroeville, PA, Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) in Dallas, TX, Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus Holiday Storytime Special in Wesley Chapel, FL, Christmas Storytime at South Holiday Library in Holiday, FL, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree in Zephyrhills, FL, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime in Sandy Springs, GA, Winter Break Fun: Grinch Slime in Littleton, CO, Holiday Storytime with Local Author Lydia Cohen in Kennett Square, PA, Sensory Fun: Winter Sensory Bins and Holiday Craft in Ardmore, PA, Free Day & Story Time in Orlando, FL, Festive Family Fun in New Albany, OH, All Aboard the Polar Express! in Hilliard, OH, Magic of the Holiday - Erica Carlson in Reynoldsburg, OH, Bedtime Stories with Ms. Claus in Miami, FL, Miami Winter Wonderland Storytime in Miami, FL, Holiday Toddler Time in Baltimore, MD, Towson University Community Dance Presents The Nutcracker Suite in Towson, MD, Evening Story Time: Holiday Story Time in Perry Hall, MD, Hanukkah Snowflakes in Pikesville, MD, Holiday Pajama Storytime in Virginia Beach, VA, Jingle Bell Babies Storytime @ Central in Cranston, RI, Holiday Visit with Black Santa in Milwaukee, WI, DIY Gingerbread Houses in Milwaukee, WI, DIY Gingerbread Buddies in Milwaukee, WI, A Very Merry Cookie Craft in Durham, NC, Holiday Cookie House Extravaganza in Durham, NC, Cookies, Cocoa, and a Movie in Durham, NC, A Holly Jolly Storytime! in Edmond, OK, Storytime with Santa Pat in Louisville, KY, Polar Express in Louisville, KY, Milk and Cookies Family Storytime in Louisville, KY, Ornamentality with special guest, Santa George! in Louisville, KY, Merry and Bright Book Bash with Special Guest Santa Jim! in Louisville, KY, Toddler Storytime: Christmas in Clarksville, IN, Victorian Holiday Ornament Decorating in North Chesterfield, VA, Storytime with the Grinch! in Metairie, LA, Harahan: Tales for Tots: The Night Before Christmas Santa Craft in Harahan, LA, Harahan: Tales for Tots: Rudolph Story and Handprint Craft in Harahan, LA, Kitchen Kids: Christmas Gumbo Cookie Party in Terrytown, LA, Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Herriman, UT, Thursday Morning Puppet Show: The Shoemaker and the Elves in Draper, UT, Nutcracker Suite Holiday Celebration in Holladay, UT, The Big Snow Music Show in West Hartford, CT, Toddler Time: Jingle Bell Jam in Buffalo, NY, Graham Cracker Houses in Buffalo, NY, Christmas Tree Lighting in Hoover, AL, Cozy Christmas in Hoover, AL, Nutcracker Story Time in Pittsford, NY, Winter Wonder Stories in Rockford, MI, Happy Noon Year! | Main Library in Grand Rapids, MI, Yoga Gingerbread Storytime in Tucson, AZ, Bilingual Storytime with ¡Lee Con Lele! in Tucson, AZ, Children's Arts and Crafts in Tucson, AZ, "The Muppet Christmas Carol" in Tucson, AZ, Festive Slime for Kids in Tulsa, OK, Fowler: Christmas Party Family Night in Fowler, CA, Reedley: Visit with Santa in Reedley, CA, Kingsburg: Kids Craft, Gingerbread Train in Kingsburg, CA, Dancing in a Winter Wonderland in Worcester, MA, Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker in Simpsonville, SC, The Grinchmas Party in Greenville, SC, The Grinchmas Party in Simpsonville, SC, Gingerbread Hunt in Simpsonville, SC, Christmas Jams in Greenville, SC, Holiday Open House in Greenville, SC, Letters to Santa in Albuquerque, NM, Say it Ain't Snow: Winter Crafts at APL in Albany, NY, Starry Night Snowman! in Zachary, LA, Milk and Cookies Storytime with Santa in Easton, PA, Gingerbread Storytime in Easton, PA, Jingle Bell Storytimes in Fairborn, OH, Story Time: Winter in Boise, ID, Storytime with Santa in Clemmons, NC, Winter Holidays Around the World in Winston-Salem, NC, Santa's Workshop in North Little Rock, AR, Santa Claus is Coming to Laman in North Little Rock, AR, Winter Wonderland in Sherwood, AR, Gingerbread House Decorating in Des Moines, IA, Noon Year's Eve Party in Des Moines, IA, Christmas Storytime in West Des Moines, IA, Noon Year's Eve Party in West Des Moines, IA, Cookies with Mrs. Claus in Akron, OH, Grinch Storytime in Akron, OH, Music Together Holiday Sing-Along in Fairlawn, OH, Holiday Dancing! Moving! Dance Class with Gail's Little Dancing Pals in Baldwinsville, NY, Winter Wonderland in Toledo, OH, Gingerbread Storytime in Toledo, OH, Stitch a Snowflake in Wichita, KS, Winter Wonderland Dance Party! in Lexington, KY, Santa Stories at Preschool Storytime (Photo-Op: Ages 3-6y) in Georgetown, KY, Naples Santa Storytime in Naples, FL, Santa and Mrs. Claus in Naples, FL, Holiday Family Storytime in Naples, FL, Pasko Na! Author Storytime with Kym Bisnar in Long Beach, CA, Baby Steps with Santa at Pretend City in Irvine, CA, Storytime with Mrs. Claus in Stockton, CA, Cozy Winter Party (Ages 0 to 6) in Camarillo, CA, Snowtopia at the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, CA, Preschool Storytime Presents: Winter Wonderland in Mesa, AZ, Polar Express Storytime in Scottsdale, AZ, Nutcracker Ballet Storytime at Arabian Library in Scottsdale, AZ, Nutcracker Ballet Storytime at Civic Center Library in Scottsdale, AZ, Gingerbread Storytime in Scottsdale, AZ, Happy Noon Year Storytime in Scottsdale, AZ, Noon Year's Eve at the Library in Arlington, TX, Noon Year's Eve Baby Rave in Mansfield, TX, Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum in Plano, TX, Christmas Party in Corpus Christi, TX, Jingle All the Way: Christmas Family Storytime in Corpus Christi, TX, Santa Paws! in Sparks, NV, Jammies & Jingles in Reno, NV, Festive Babies: a Holiday Sensory Extravaganza in Reno, NV, Winter Preschool Party in Henderson, NV, Winter Preschool Party in Henderson, NV, Winter Preschool Party in Henderson, NV, Winter Preschool Party in Henderson, NV, Noon Year's Eve in Louisville, CO, Family Musical Adventures: Holiday Rhythms of the Winter Wonderland in Eugene, OR, Hannukah Storytime & Craft in Santa Fe, NM, Tips and Tricks for Toddlers (Holiday Edition) in Cheyenne, WY, Holiday Book Diorama Contest in Pine Bluffs, WY, Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts in Fargo, ND, Santa's Nature Storytime in Olathe, KS, New Year's Eve Eve in Davenport, IA, Noon Year's Eve Party in Rochester, MN, Snow Globe Dance Party in Rochester, MN, Family Craft and Movie Night in Stockbridge, MI, Beaded Pipe Cleaner Icicles & Snowflakes in Ann Arbor, MI, Saturday Story Time: Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter in Kalamazoo, MI, Winter Break Wonderland in Naperville, IL, Project Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker Storytime in Fort Wayne, IN, Spotlight Storytime: Santa Visit in Monroeville, IN, Countdown to Noon in Fort Wayne, IN, Stories with Santa at EVPL Oaklyn in Evansville, IN, Stories with Santa at EVPL Stringtown in Evansville, IN, Stories with Santa at EVPL Central in Evansville, IN, Stories with Santa at EVPL North Park in Evansville, IN, Stories with Santa at EVPL West in Evansville, IN, Stories with Santa at EVPL East in Evansville, IN, A Nutcracker Storytime with Ballet Indiana in Evansville, IN, Nutcracker Storytime in Evansville, IN, All Aboard! Interactive Polar Express Watch Party in Evansville, IN, Little Sprouts STEAM Storytime: Winter in Gurley, AL, Little Sprouts Storytime: Holiday PJs in Gurley, AL, Little Sprouts Storytime: Reindeer in Gurley, AL, Preschool Story Time: Christmas in Shreveport, LA, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!: East Regional Library in Youngsville, LA, Holiday-Bop: Main Library in Lafayette, LA, Baby's First Ornament: Main Library in Lafayette, LA, Winter Wonderland Storytime in Savannah, GA, Create with Me! Southern Santas in Augusta, GA, Story Time with Santa @ Oglethorpe Co Library in Lexington, GA, Story Time @ Oglethorpe - Twas the Night Before Christmas with OCMS Guest Readers in Lexington, GA, Winter Holiday Crafts for Kids in Micanopy, FL, Cookies and Cocoa Evening Storytime in Dania Beach, FL, Toddler Storytime: Winter Celebration in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Storytime with the Grinch in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Winter Wonderland Holiday Storytime in Wilmington, NC, Holiday Storytime at Park Place in Norfolk, VA, Grinch Sing-A-Long at Little Creek in Norfolk, VA, Gring Sing-A-Long in Norfolk, VA, Winter Animal Storytime in Norfolk, VA, Meet Santa at Main in Roanoke, VA, Santa at the Library at Vinton Library in Vinton, VA, Santa at the Library at Glenvar Library in Salem, VA, Holiday Puppet Show in Roanoke, VA, Story Time: "Little Old Lady" in Belle, WV, Early Explorers: winter story times in Charleston, WV, Sensory Sensitive Santa in Adamstown, PA, Santa Visit & Story Time in Lancaster, PA, A Visit (and Pics) With St. Nick in Wilmington, DE, Pajama Storytime: The Night Before Christmas in Delaware City, DE, A Christmas Carol 2026 in Chicago, IL, Special Fly High Storytime in Houston, TX and The Great Dickens Christmas Fair in Daly City, CA. Library story times are usually the gentlest first outing: short, free and indoors.

Yes. Legendary Santa in Richmond, VA, Winter Lights in Shelburne, VT, Holiday Train Show in Bronx, NY, All Aboard with Santa in Gaithersburg, MD, Holiday Festival of Lights in Charleston, SC, Garden Glow in St. Louis, MO, PNC Festival of Lights in Cincinnati, OH, Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis, IN, Book Babies: Winter Wonderland in Cheyenne, WY, ZooLights in Portland, OR, The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! in Kansas City, MO, Merry Museum with Santa in Naperville, IL, Wild Lights in St. Louis, MO, Saint Charles Christmas Traditions in St. Charles, MO, Ken Ludwig's Twas the Night Before Christmas in Nashville, TN, Illuminate, presented by H-E-B in San Antonio, TX, Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas in San Antonio, TX, Little Explorers: Wonderful Winter! in Campbell, CA, Sensory-Friendly Santa in Cincinnati, OH, L.A. Zoo Lights in Los Angeles, CA, A Holiday Wonderland Special in Los Angeles, CA, Bedtime Stories with Santa in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, Santa Cares in Portland, OR, WildLanterns in Seattle, WA, Garden d'Lights in Bellevue, WA, Breakfast With Santa in Roseville, CA, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in Minneapolis, MN, Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas, TX, Sensory-Friendly Santa Meet & Greet in Tampa, FL, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree in Zephyrhills, FL, SUPER Kids Santa Visits in Mansfield, TX, Santa's Breakfast in Burleson, TX, Blossoms of Light in Denver, CO, Sensory Fun: Winter Sensory Bins and Holiday Craft in Ardmore, PA, A Christmas Carol in Hartford, CT, Caring Santa at Westfarms in West Hartford, CT, Glow Wild: A Holiday Lantern Festival for Everyone in Birmingham, AL, Botanic Garden of Lights in Tulsa, OK, Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston, MA, The Rink at WinterFest in El Paso, TX, Winter Wonderlights in Greensboro, NC, Santa Cares: A Sensory Friendly Santa Photo Experience in Spokane, WA, Sensory Friendly: The Nutcracker Ballet in Spokane, WA, Coeur d'Alene Scout Elves and Free Photos with Santa in Coeur d'Alene, ID, Inclusive Holiday Crafts in Sylvania, OH, Sensory with Santa at BFYIC in Riverside, CA, Sensory Santa at Weberstown Mall in Stockton, CA, Caring Santa at The Collection in Oxnard, CA, Santa Cares Sensory-Friendly Santa at Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, AZ, Sensory Santa at Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, AZ, Sensory Santa at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, AZ, Arlington Nutcracker Ballet in Arlington, TX, Festive Babies: a Holiday Sensory Extravaganza in Reno, NV, Sensitive Sensory Santa in Aurora, CO, Santa at the Marshall House in Vancouver, WA, Columbia Dance presents a Nutcracker Rooted in 1840s Fort Vancouver in Vancouver, WA, Sensory Santa in Eugene, OR, Electric Glow at the Arboretum in Overland Park, KS, A Special Visit with Caring Santa in Springfield, IL, Bubble Bash New Year's Eve Celebration in Naperville, IL, Illumination: Tree Lights in Lisle, IL, Elf The Musical in Montgomery, AL, Silent Night in Springfield, MO, Sensory-Friendly Santa in Columbus, GA, Sensory Friendly Santa in Columbus, GA, Sensory Fun: Salt Dough Ornaments in West Palm Beach, FL, Sensory Sensitive Santa in Adamstown, PA, Buda Holiday Lights in Buda, TX, Holly-Days at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, MD, Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, MA, The Nutcracker in Boston, MA, Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Brookfield, IL, A Christmas Carol in Cleveland, OH, Trains at NorthPark in Dallas, TX, A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy in Fort Worth, TX, Ho-Ho-Holiday in Houston, TX, Light Up Main Street in Santa Clarita, CA, Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker in Los Angeles, CA, Dominic Walsh's Storybook Nutcracker in Portland, OR and Nutcracker in San Francisco, CA offers sensory-friendly sessions; the details are on the host’s page. Many libraries also run quieter story times on weekday mornings.

These run on or past December 24: Fairy Winterland in Oakland, CA (through December 27), Luminary Walk in Overland Park, KS (through December 26), Creativity Corner: Home Sweet Holiday Home in Lacey, WA (through December 31), The 30th Annual Model Train Festival in Tacoma, WA (through January 1), Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions in Aurora, CO (through January 3), Nutmeg's Holiday Kitchen Character Breakfast in Aurora, CO (through January 3), Merry Main Street: Visits with Santa in Mesa, AZ (through December 24), Zoo Lights Powered by LES in Lincoln, NE (through December 30), Supper with Santa in Dearborn, MI (through December 28), Legendary Santa in Richmond, VA (through December 24), Nutmeg's Holiday Kitchen Character Breakfast in Nashville, TN (through January 2), Season's Greenings: National Parks and Historic Places in Washington, DC (through January 3), The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! in Portland, ME (through December 30), Gardens Aglow in Boothbay, ME (through January 2), Holiday Lights Spectacular in Providence, RI (through January 3), Winter Lights in Shelburne, VT (through January 3), Holiday Train Show in Bronx, NY (through January 10), A Longwood Christmas in Kennett Square, PA (through January 10), Yuletide at Winterthur in Winterthur, DE (through January 3), Holidays at Hagley in Wilmington, DE (through January 3), Christmas at Gaylord National with ICE! in National Harbor, MD (through January 3), ZooLights in Washington, DC (through January 3), Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights in Richmond, VA (through January 3), Holiday Festival of Lights in Charleston, SC (through December 31), Wild Lights in Columbia, SC (through January 10), Holiday Wonders at the Garden in Memphis, TN (through December 30), Christmas Lights Festival in Montgomery, AL (through December 27), Galaxy of Lights in Huntsville, AL (through December 31), Celebration in the Oaks in New Orleans, LA (through January 1), Zoo Lights in Baton Rouge, LA (through December 30), Lights of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, AR (through January 1), Safari Lights in Oklahoma City, OK (through January 3), Holiday Reflections in Kansas City, MO (through January 4), Garden Glow in St. Louis, MO (through January 2), Wildlights in Powell, OH (through January 3), PNC Festival of Lights in Cincinnati, OH (through January 3), Wild Lights in Royal Oak, MI (through January 3), Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI (through December 28), Christmas at the Zoo in Indianapolis, IN (through January 3), ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd in Chicago, IL (through January 3), Holiday Magic in Brookfield, IL (through January 3), Holiday Show in Milwaukee, WI (through January 3), Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" in Duluth, MN (through December 26), Noon Year's Eve Celebration in Minnetonka, MN (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve in Omaha, NE (through December 31), Gingerbread Man in Wichita, KS (through December 29), Electric Safari in Colorado Springs, CO (through January 1), Noon Year's Eve Party in Helena, MT (through December 31), Zoo Lights in Anchorage, AK (through January 3), Brighter Winter Nights in Anchorage, AK (through January 3), Honolulu City Lights Opening Night and Public Workers' Electric Light Parade in Honolulu, HI (through December 31), Kapolei City Lights: Paniolo Nights & Holiday Lights in Kapolei, HI (through January 3), ZooLights in Portland, OR (through December 31), Winter Garden aGlow in Boise, ID (through December 30), Dome for the Holidays in Des Moines, IA (through January 3), Journey to the North Pole in Jackson, MS (through January 3), Holiday Lights in Hot Springs, AR (through December 31), The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! in Kansas City, MO (through December 31), Timber Rattlers Holiday Lights in Appleton, WI (through January 2), Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights in Bronx, NY (through January 3), Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes in New York, NY (through January 4), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in New York, NY (through January 2), Lightscape in Brooklyn, NY (through January 3), The Origami Holiday Tree in New York, NY (through January 15), San Jose Holiday Lights 2026 in San Jose, CA (through January 1), Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting in Austin, TX (through January 1), Luminations in Austin, TX (through December 31), ZooLights in Phoenix, AZ (through January 15), WinterFest in Charlotte, NC (through January 3), Wild Lights in St. Louis, MO (through December 30), Weirdly Wonderful Holidays in St. Louis, MO (through January 3), Saint Charles Christmas Traditions in St. Charles, MO (through December 24), ZooLights at Stone Zoo in Stoneham, MA (through January 3), Holiday Storytime (0 - 5) in Revere, MA (through December 24), ice! featuring "Home Alone" in Nashville, TN (through January 2), Ken Ludwig's Twas the Night Before Christmas in Nashville, TN (through December 27), Winter Wonderlab in Sausalito, CA (through January 3), Glowfari in Oakland, CA (through January 31), Illuminate, presented by H-E-B in San Antonio, TX (through January 10), Holiday in the Park in San Antonio, TX (through January 4), Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas in San Antonio, TX (through December 24), National Christmas Tree and America Celebrates Display in Washington, DC (through January 1), Winter Walk of Lights in Vienna, VA (through January 3), Decorate a Gingerbread House! in Rockville, MD (through December 28), Dawny Dew Holiday Singing Party in Eastchester, NY (through December 28), Christmas in the Park: Downtown Park Experience in San Jose, CA (through January 1), Scuba Santa's Water Wonderland in Newport, KY (through December 24), L.A. Zoo Lights in Los Angeles, CA (through January 10), Enchanted Forest of Light in La Cañada Flintridge, CA (through January 9), Winter Frolic in Pasadena, CA (through January 10), A Holiday Wonderland Special in Los Angeles, CA (through January 17), Santa House in Birmingham, MI (through December 24), Christmas Festival of Lights in Portland, OR (through December 30), Black Family Storytime: Winter Joy for the Soul in Gresham, OR (through December 30), Olaf's Frozen Adventure Story Time with the Snow Sisters in Covington, WA (through December 30), Olaf's Frozen Adventure Story Time with the Snow Sisters in Federal Way, WA (through December 31), Seattle Center Winterfest in Seattle, WA (through December 31), WildLanterns in Seattle, WA (through January 17), Garden d'Lights in Bellevue, WA (through January 3), TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights in Houston, TX (through January 3), Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! in Minneapolis, MN (through January 3), Northern Lights in Chaska, MN (through January 3), Zoo Lights Drive-Thru in Pittsburgh, PA (through January 3), Phipps Holiday Magic: Winter Flower Show and Light Garden in Pittsburgh, PA (through January 10), Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus in Dallas, TX (through January 3), Dallas Zoo Lights in Dallas, TX (through January 3), Christmas in the Wild in Tampa, FL (through December 30), Gingerbread Village in Tampa, FL (through December 31), Christmas Town in Tampa, FL (through January 4), Noon Year's Eve in Fort Worth, TX (through December 31), Jingle Jets in San Diego, CA (through December 30), Holidays at LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, CA (through January 3), Jungle Bells in San Diego, CA (through January 3), Lightscape in Encinitas, CA (through January 3), Holiday Junction featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains in Cincinnati, OH (through January 4), Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage in Atlanta, GA (through December 30), Garden Lights, Holiday Nights in Atlanta, GA (through January 10), Winter Break Fun: Grinch Slime in Littleton, CO (through December 29), Zoo Lights in Denver, CO (through January 3), Blossoms of Light in Denver, CO (through January 10), Trail of Lights in Littleton, CO (through January 3), Santa Visits at Destination North Pole in Kansas City, MO (through December 24), Holidays in Franklin Square: Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO in Philadelphia, PA (through January 3), Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show in Orlando, FL (through January 6), Have Your Photo Taken with Santa in Indianapolis, IN (through December 24), Winterlights in Indianapolis, IN (through December 26), ZOOLights in Jacksonville, FL (through January 3), Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach, FL (through January 1), Glowing Gardens in Jacksonville, FL (through January 3), 24th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza in Jacksonville, FL (through December 27), Live from the Library: Jamstone Magic in Jacksonville, FL (through December 29), Live from the Library: Jamstone Magic in Jacksonville, FL (through December 29), Dominion Energy Garden of Lights in Norfolk, VA (through January 4), All Aboard the PJ Express: Holiday Movie Showing in Virginia Beach, VA (through December 27), Once Upon a Story Hour in East Providence, RI (through December 30), Deck the Streets and Village in Milwaukee, WI (through January 3), Wild Lights in Milwaukee, WI (through December 31), Evening Holiday Walk at Joyner Park in Wake Forest, NC (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve in Memphis, TN (through December 31), Winter Wonderland in Memphis, TN (through January 3), Starry Nights in Memphis, TN (through January 3), Milk and Cookies Family Storytime in Louisville, KY (through December 28), Kenner's Magical Christmas Village in Kenner, LA (through December 31), NOLA ChristmasFest in New Orleans, LA (through January 2), Holidays at Audubon Aquarium: Scuba Santa in New Orleans, LA (through January 3), Holidays at Audubon Zoo: Papa Noel in New Orleans, LA (through January 3), Zoo Year's Eve in New Orleans, LA (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve in New Orleans, LA (through December 31), A Christmas Carol in Hartford, CT (through December 27), Winterfest Hartford in Hartford, CT (through December 31), Santa Photos at Westfarms in West Hartford, CT (through December 24), Glow Wild: A Holiday Lantern Festival for Everyone in Birmingham, AL (through January 3), Winter Family Festival School Break Week in Rochester, NY (through January 3), Happy Noon Year! | Main Library in Grand Rapids, MI (through December 31), Countdown to Happy Noon Year! in Kentwood, MI (through December 31), Countdown to Happy Noon Year! in Wyoming, MI (through December 31), Countdown to Happy Noon Year! in Grandville, MI (through December 31), Winterhaven Festival of Lights in Tucson, AZ (through December 26), Photos With Santa at Windward Mall in Kaneohe, HI (through December 24), Honolulu City Lights City Department Tree Exhibit and Outdoor Displays in Honolulu, HI (through December 30), Botanic Garden of Lights in Tulsa, OK (through December 30), ZooLights in Fresno, CA (through January 3), Night Lights: Fantastical Forest in Boylston, MA (through January 3), Bright Nights in Omaha, NE (through January 3), Say it Ain't Snow: Winter Crafts at APL in Albany, NY (through December 31), If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Scavenger Hunt in Saratoga Springs, NY (through January 3), Drop-In Craft: Snowy Scene in Saratoga Springs, NY (through December 29), The Elf on the Shelf Adventure in Knoxville, TN (through January 3), WinterFest Lights at San Jacinto Plaza in El Paso, TX (through January 3), The Rink at WinterFest in El Paso, TX (through January 3), NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet in El Paso, TX (through December 24), Louisiana Lights in Baton Rouge, LA (through December 30), Baton Rouge General Holiday Lights in Baton Rouge, LA (through December 31), Trees of Historic Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA (through January 4), Winter Light Spectacular in Schnecksville, PA (through January 2), A.C. Gilbert's American Flyer Train Show in Hamden, CT (through January 24), Winter Wonderlights in Greensboro, NC (through January 3), Noon Year's Eve Party in Des Moines, IA (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve Party in West Des Moines, IA (through December 31), Wild Lights in Akron, OH (through December 27), Deck the Hall: Holidays Through the Decades in Akron, OH (through December 30), Gingerbread Gallery in Syracuse, NY (through January 10), Storybook Kitchen: Snowman Pizzas in Liverpool, NY (through December 28), Santa Photos at River Park Square in Spokane, WA (through December 24), Lights Before Christmas in Toledo, OH (through December 31), Gingerbread Houses Workshop in Toledo, OH (through December 26), Indoor Snow Day in Wichita, KS (through December 30), Enchanted Garden of Lights in Lookout Mountain, GA (through December 31), Asian Lantern Festival: Wildlife Wonderland in Chattanooga, TN (through January 23), Santa's Workshop at Hamilton Place in Chattanooga, TN (through December 24), Holidays at Ruby Falls on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, TN (through December 24), Southern Lights Holiday Festival in Lexington, KY (through December 31), Santa's Workshop at Fayette Mall in Lexington, KY (through December 24), Johnsonville Night Lights in the Garden in Naples, FL (through January 3), 51st Annual Holiday Nights Celebration in Fort Myers, FL (through January 3), Take a Photo with Santa in Anchorage, AK (through December 24), HolidayLights at CALM Zoo in Bakersfield, CA (through January 2), Santa at The Pines (HolidayLights) in Bakersfield, CA (through December 24), Character Nights at HolidayLights in Bakersfield, CA (through December 30), Countdown in Wonderland in Oakland, CA (through December 31), Winter Stories in Kamishibai in Oakland, CA (through December 29), Knott's Merry Farm in Buena Park, CA (through January 3), Holidayz at the Park Palm Court Light Display in Irvine, CA (through January 3), Hikari: Festival of Lights at Tanaka Farms in Irvine, CA (through December 27), Palm Lights, Musical Delights in Irvine, CA (through January 3), Photos with Santa at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA (through December 24), Nights of Coastal Lights at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA (through December 27), Daily Snowfall on the Brickwalk in Stockton, CA (through December 31), Photos with Santa at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, CA (through December 24), IllumaNature: California Coastin' in Santa Barbara, CA (through January 10), Photos with Santa at The Collection in Oxnard, CA (through December 24), Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit at Heritage Square in Oxnard, CA (through January 10), Christmas Tree Lane in Oxnard, CA (through December 27), City of Lights Driving Tour in Petaluma, CA (through December 31), Palm Springs Holiday Market at VillageFest in Palm Springs, CA (through December 31), WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert, CA (through December 30), Magic of Lights Coachella Valley in Indio, CA (through January 2), Mesa Temple Lights in Mesa, AZ (through December 30), Noon Year's Eve in Mesa, AZ (through December 31), Santa at Chandler Fashion Center in Chandler, AZ (through December 24), Happy Noon Year Storytime in Scottsdale, AZ (through December 31), Photos with Santa at Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, AZ (through December 24), Photos with Santa at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale, AZ (through December 24), Noon Year's Eve at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale, AZ (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve at the Library in Arlington, TX (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve Baby Rave in Mansfield, TX (through December 31), Deerfield Holiday Lights 2026 in Plano, TX (through December 30), Lights on the Farmstead 2026 in Plano, TX (through December 26), Artesian Park Winter Wonderland in Corpus Christi, TX (through December 31), Winter Fest @ LPL Main in Laredo, TX (through December 30), Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet in McAllen, TX (through December 28), Wild Lights 2026 in Waco, TX (through December 30), Rockin' RA Carriage Rides in Midland, TX (through December 24), Jingle Jump Night in Midland, TX (through December 29), Santa Photos and Visits at Galleria at Sunset in Henderson, NV (through December 24), Noon Year's Eve Celebration in Henderson, NV (through December 31), Gingerbread Decorating Corner in Aurora, CO (through January 3), Photos with Santa at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO (through December 24), Elf Training Academy in Aurora, CO (through January 3), ice! featuring Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas in Aurora, CO (through January 3), Santa Photo Experience at Southlands in Aurora, CO (through December 24), Santa's Workshop in Old Town Square in Fort Collins, CO (through December 24), Garden of Lights in Fort Collins, CO (through December 27), NoCo Winter Wonderland in Fort Collins, CO (through December 31), Noon Year's Party in Longmont, CO (through December 31), New Year's Eve Crafts and Cocoa in Louisville, CO (through December 30), Noon Year's Eve in Louisville, CO (through December 31), Luminaria at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT (through January 9), Ogden Christmas Village in Ogden, UT (through January 1), ZooLights at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA (through January 3), Ice Lights at Sprinker Recreation Center in Tacoma, WA (through January 2), Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park in Spanaway, WA (through January 3), Tropical Holiday Creation Stations in Tacoma, WA (through December 27), A Very Merry Tropical Holiday Display in Tacoma, WA (through January 3), Winter Wildland at Northwest Trek in Eatonville, WA (through December 27), Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater 5K Run/Walk & Elf Kids' Dash in Puyallup, WA (through December 24), Santa Photos: An Elf Christmas Experience in Vancouver, WA (through December 24), Silverton Christmas Market in Silverton, OR (through December 31), A Magical Cirque Christmas in Olympia, WA (through December 28), Eugene Ballet: The Nutcracker in Eugene, OR (through December 24), Photos with Santa in Eugene, OR (through December 24), La Luz de las Noches in Santa Fe, NM (through December 31), Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza in Old Mesilla 2026 in Mesilla, NM (through December 24), Skate Dona Ana in Las Cruces, NM (through February 15), Holiday Nights at ZooMontana in Billings, MT (through December 31), Photos with Santa at Southgate Mall in Missoula, MT (through December 24), Make It Monday: Holiday Crafts at the Burns Library in Burns, WY (through December 28), Tuesday Crafternoon: Holiday Tree Crafts in Pine Bluffs, WY (through December 29), Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party in Fargo, ND (through December 31), Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo, ND (through December 24), Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds in West Fargo, ND (through December 31), Mandan Holiday Lights on Main in Mandan, ND (through January 9), Winter Wonderland at The Falls in Sioux Falls, SD (through January 3), Storybook Island's Christmas Nights of Lights in Rapid City, SD (through December 27), Parade of Trees in Box Elder, SD (through December 26), Make Believe Midnight in Lincoln, NE (through December 31), SouthPointe Pavilions Visits with Santa in Lincoln, NE (through December 24), Nebraska Christmas Lights Show in Lincoln, NE (through December 27), Zoo Lights 2026: Joy to the World in Topeka, KS (through December 27), Winter Wonderland: A Celebration of Lights Benefitting TARC in Topeka, KS (through December 31), Topeka Bible Church Christmas Light Show in Topeka, KS (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve in Topeka, KS (through December 31), Brrr! It's cold! in Topeka, KS (through December 26), Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane in Overland Park, KS (through December 31), Electric Glow at the Arboretum in Overland Park, KS (through December 26), The Twinkle Christmas Experience at Stroud's in Overland Park, KS (through December 24), Santa's Holiday Photo Experience in Cedar Rapids, IA (through December 24), Holiday Nights in Cedar Rapids, IA (through December 27), New Year's Family Story Time and Craft in Cedar Rapids, IA (through December 30), Fejervary Holiday Lights 2026 in Davenport, IA (through January 3), Noon Year's Eve Glow Skate in Davenport, IA (through December 31), New Year's Eve Eve in Davenport, IA (through December 30), Noon Year's Eve Party in Rochester, MN (through December 31), Santa Photos at Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, MI (through December 24), Merry & Bright Canopy Lights in Suamico, WI (through December 27), Garden of Lights in Green Bay, WI (through December 30), Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience in Hickory Corners, MI (through January 3), Walk Through the Lights in Richland, MI (through December 27), Light Up the Park in Chatham, IL (through December 27), Noon Year's Eve Party in Springfield, IL (through December 31), Poinsettia Show in Peoria, IL (through December 30), Folepi's Winter Wonderland in East Peoria, IL (through January 3), Illuminated at Anderson Japanese Gardens in Rockford, IL (through January 3), Downtown Lights Up for the Holidays in Naperville, IL (through December 31), Naper Lights in Naperville, IL (through January 1), Winter Break Wonderland in Naperville, IL (through January 4), Bubble Bash New Year's Eve Celebration in Naperville, IL (through December 31), Illumination: Tree Lights in Lisle, IL (through January 2), Wild Lights at the Fort Wayne Zoo in Fort Wayne, IN (through January 3), Winter WonderLab in Fort Wayne, IN (through January 31), Blue Jacket's Fantasy of Lights in Fort Wayne, IN (through December 31), Holiday Promenade at the Pitch in Fort Wayne, IN (through January 2), Countdown to Noon in Fort Wayne, IN (through December 31), Visits with Santa at Santa's House in South Bend, IN (through December 24), Holiday Lights on the Diamond in South Bend, IN (through January 2), Winter Wonderland Holiday Lights in Elkhart, IN (through January 2), SoKY Ice Rink in Bowling Green, KY (through January 30), Christmas on the Cumberland in Clarksville, TN (through January 2), Drive Thru Christmas Light Show in Clarksville, TN (through January 2), Noon Years Eve Party in Madison, AL (through December 31), Tinsel Trail in Huntsville, AL (through December 31), Skating in the Park in Huntsville, AL (through January 3), Letters to Santa in Huntsville, AL (through December 24), Magic Christmas in Lights in Theodore, AL (through January 9), Christmas Nights in Lights in Mobile, AL (through December 27), Ballpark Lights in Montgomery, AL (through January 3), Elf The Musical in Montgomery, AL (through December 27), Decorate Our Tree!: West Regional Library in Scott, LA (through December 24), The Light Show NWA: A Drive-Through Christmas Light Experience in Fayetteville, AR (through January 2), Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Christmas Tree House in Springfield, MO (through December 26), Savannah Christmas Market in Savannah, GA (through January 3), Gingerbread Display in Savannah, GA (through December 31), Festival of Trees in Savannah, GA (through January 3), Winter Wonderland Storytime in Savannah, GA (through December 30), Winter WonderLights in Athens, GA (through December 30), Glow into the New Year in Lexington, GA (through December 31), Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee, FL (through January 1), Winterfest: Photos with Santa in Pensacola, FL (through December 24), Winterfest: Photos with the Grinch in Pensacola, FL (through December 24), Winterfest Christmas Special Stage Show in Pensacola, FL (through December 24), Hoffman's Chocolates Winter Wonderland at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, FL (through December 30), Holiday Lights and Displays in St. Petersburg, FL (through January 1), Putt the Pier: Holiday Edition in St. Petersburg, FL (through January 3), NYE on the Pier Kids Rave and Fireworks in St. Petersburg, FL (through December 31), Holiday in Paradise: Sandi's Music and Light Shows in West Palm Beach, FL (through December 30), Noon Year's Pajama Party in West Palm Beach, FL (through December 31), The Great Christmas Light Show in Little River, SC (through December 30), Winter Wonderland at The Beach in Myrtle Beach, SC (through January 2), Christmas at Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show in Myrtle Beach, SC (through January 2), Wonders of Christmas: A Holiday Magic Spectacular in Myrtle Beach, SC (through January 2), Holidays in the Park in Durham, NC (through December 31), Noon Year's Eve in Durham, NC (through December 31), FestiBull of Lights in Durham, NC (through January 2), Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons, NC (through January 1), Spectacular Holiday Blooms in Kernersville, NC (through December 26), Winter Lights in Asheville, NC (through January 3), Winter WonderLabs in Charleston, WV (through December 30), St. Albans Festival of Lights in St. Albans, WV (through December 26), Dutch Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland in Lancaster, PA (through January 3), The Christmas Tree Showcase at Hershey Gardens in Hershey, PA (through January 3), Calling All Kids! Crafty Christmas Creations in Hershey, PA (through December 26), Hersheypark Christmas Candylane in Hershey, PA (through January 3), Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ (through December 31), WinterTide in Atlanta, GA (through January 3), IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power in Atlanta, GA (through January 17), Magical Nights of Lights in Buford, GA (through January 3), Stone Mountain Christmas in Stone Mountain, GA (through January 3), A Christmas Carol in Atlanta, GA (through December 27), Atlanta Christkindl Market, Lawrenceville in Lawrenceville, GA (through December 24), Bastrop River of Lights in Bastrop, TX (through January 4), EmilyAnn's Trail of Lights in Wimberley, TX (through December 26), Mozart's Festival of Lights in Austin, TX (through January 3), Santa's Ranch in New Braunfels, TX (through January 3), A Charlie Brown Christmas in Austin, TX (through December 27), A Christmas Carol in Austin, TX (through December 27), 'Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil in Baltimore, MD (through December 27), Holly-Days at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, MD (through December 31), Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular in Timonium, MD (through December 30), Festival of Trees in Wellesley, MA (through December 28), Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate in Canton, MA (through January 2), The Nutcracker in Boston, MA (through December 31), NC Chinese Lantern Festival in Cary, NC (through January 10), Christmas Town U.S.A. in McAdenville, NC (through December 26), Candlelight Christmas Evenings in Asheville, NC (through January 9), Speedway Christmas in Concord, NC (through January 3), McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Chicago, IL (through January 31), Wintrust Winter WonderFest in Chicago, IL (through January 3), Christmas at Cantigny Light Show in Wheaton, IL (through December 27), Festival of Lights & Tree Sale in Wheaton, IL (through December 30), Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago in Brookfield, IL (through January 3), Santa at 900 in Chicago, IL (through December 24), A Christmas Carol 2026 in Chicago, IL (through December 31), The Nutcracker in Chicago, IL (through December 27), Tropical Holiday, presented by JPMorganChase in Cleveland, OH (through January 3), Holiday Lantern Tours in Bath, OH (through December 28), Lock 3 Winterblast in Akron, OH (through February 15), Christmas at Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, TX (through January 3), Denison on Ice in Denison, TX (through January 3), Trains at NorthPark in Dallas, TX (through January 3), Tour of Trees in Denison, TX (through December 24), Christmas in the Square in Frisco, TX (through January 4), Holiday at the Arboretum in Dallas, TX (through January 3), The Nutcracker in Denver, CO (through December 27), Elitch Holidays in Denver, CO (through January 3), The Mile High Tree in Denver, CO (through December 31), The Big, Bright Light Show in Rochester, MI (through January 17), Winter Wonder Lights in Rochester, MI (through December 30), The Nutcracker in Fort Worth, TX (through December 27), Holiday in the Gardens in Galveston, TX (through January 2), Holiday on The Waterway in The Woodlands, TX (through January 3), Market Street in Lights in The Woodlands, TX (through December 31), Sugar Land Holiday Lights in Sugar Land, TX (through January 3), Crown Center Ice Terrace in Kansas City, MO (through December 31), The Nutcracker in Kansas City, MO (through December 24), Hall of Trees in Excelsior Springs, MO (through December 31), Lane of Lights in Excelsior Springs, MO (through December 25), Evergy Festival of Lights in Kingsville, MO (through December 29), A Christmas Carol in Kansas City, MO (through December 24), Magical Forest at Opportunity Village in Las Vegas, NV (through January 1), Enchant Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV (through December 27), Cowboy Christmas at Firelight Barn in Henderson, NV (through December 26), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in Las Vegas, NV (through December 27), Decorating Places in Pasadena, CA (through December 30), Enchant Christmas Los Angeles in Arcadia, CA (through December 27), Mission Inn Hotel and Spa Festival of Lights in Riverside, CA (through December 31), Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker in Los Angeles, CA (through December 27), Zoo Lights Miami in Miami, FL (through December 30), Winter Festival at The Berry Farm in Miami, FL (through January 3), Christmas Wonderland Miami in Miami, FL (through January 3), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in Miami, FL (through December 27), GLOW Holiday Festival in Saint Paul, MN (through January 3), Gingerbread Wonderland in Minneapolis, MN (through January 7), A Christmas Carol in Minneapolis, MN (through December 27), Holiday LIGHTS in Nashville, TN (through January 3), The Dancing Lights of Christmas in Lebanon, TN (through January 3), Nashville's Nutcracker in Nashville, TN (through December 27), Natchitoches Christmas Festival of Lights in Natchitoches, LA (through January 6), Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo in Bronx, NY (through January 3), LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival in East Meadow, NY (through January 3), Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York, NY (through January 3), A Christmas Carol in New York, NY (through January 3), New Jersey Ballet's The Nutcracker with New Jersey Symphony in Morristown, NJ (through December 27), A Christmas Carol in Princeton, NJ (through December 27), The Nutcracker in Syracuse, NY (through December 27), Christmas at Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL (through January 3), POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance in Kissimmee, FL (through January 3), Winter at Grande Lakes Orlando in Orlando, FL (through January 2), EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays in Lake Buena Vista, FL (through December 30), Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL (through January 3), Enchant St. Petersburg in St. Petersburg, FL (through December 27), Holiday Nights Celebration in Kissimmee, FL (through December 25), LEGOLAND Christmas Bricktacular in Winter Haven, FL (through January 3), The Nutcracker in Orlando, FL (through December 27), Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL (through January 6), Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest in Philadelphia, PA (through February 28), LumiNature in Philadelphia, PA (through January 9), Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show in Yardley, PA (through January 31), Zoo Lights and Christmas Nights in Townsend, DE (through December 26), Christmas Village in Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA (through December 27), Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before... in Philadelphia, PA (through December 27), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in Philadelphia, PA (through December 31), The Nutcracker with live music in Phoenix, AZ (through December 27), Christmas at Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ (through December 27), The Desert Lights Festival (formerly Desert Farm Lights) in Surprise, AZ (through December 27), Jingle at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix, AZ (through January 3), Festival of Lights in Wheeling, WV (through January 3), The Nutcracker in Pittsburgh, PA (through December 27), Peacock Lane in Portland, OR (through December 31), Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway in Portland, OR (through December 31), George Balanchine's The Nutcracker in Portland, OR (through December 24), ice! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in San Antonio, TX (through January 3), Fredericksburg's Christmas Nights of Lights in Fredericksburg, TX (through January 5), Holiday Lights on the River Walk in San Antonio, TX (through January 3), Zoo Lights powered by CPS Energy in San Antonio, TX (through January 3), The Holiday Market and Lights Alive Drive Thru Light Show in San Antonio, TX (through December 31), Lightshow Spectacular in Coronado, CA (through January 3), Festival of Lights in Riverside, CA (through January 3), Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo in San Diego, CA (through January 3), World Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker in San Diego, CA (through December 26), Gingerbread House Lighting Ceremony in San Francisco, CA (through December 31), San Francisco on Ice in San Francisco, CA (through January 18), The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square in San Francisco, CA (through January 18), WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA (through January 3), Holidays at Filoli in Woodside, CA (through January 10), ZooLights in San Francisco, CA (through January 3), Nutcracker in San Francisco, CA (through December 27), Redmond Lights in Redmond, WA (through January 4), Snowflake Lane in Bellevue, WA (through December 24), The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood, WA (through December 28), Tulalip Lights & Ice in Tulalip, WA (through January 10), Village of Lights: Christmastown in Leavenworth, WA (through December 24), Winterfest in Seattle, WA (through December 31), Seattle Christmas Market in Seattle, WA (through December 26), Winterfest at Kiener Plaza in St. Louis, MO (through January 3), Annapolis Gingerbread Houses in Annapolis, MD (through January 6), Lights on the Bay in Annapolis, MD (through January 3), Festival of Lights in Kensington, MD (through January 1), Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD (through January 3) and The Nutcracker in Washington, DC (through December 27).

The earliest on our list is Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park on October 28. Most Santa visits, story times and breakfasts fall on the first three Saturdays of December, and a few run into the week after Christmas.

Library story times, tree lightings and parades are usually free. Museum events are often included with admission. Meals with Santa and hotel story teas cost the most, from about $20 to $75 or more per person. Each listing shows the price the host posts.

For anything with a meal, a limited room or a photo with Santa, usually yes, and those spots go fast. Free library story times are often walk-in, though some cap the room. Each listing notes when the host asks you to sign up.

A phone or camera for your own photos, a wish list if your kids have one, layers for outdoor events, and a snack for little ones who wait in line. For evening story times, pajamas are often welcome.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Houston: Market Street in Lights (Nov 19 to Dec 31, light show hourly 5:30 to 9:30 pm); TXU Energy presents Zoo Lights (Nightly, Nov 19 to Jan 3, 5:30 to 10:30 pm (closed Dec 9 and Dec 24)); Christmas Tree Lighting (Fri, Nov 20, 5 to 8 pm); Sugar Land Holiday Lights (Nightly, Nov 20 to Jan 3); Holiday in the Gardens (Nov 21 to Jan 2, evenings); Holiday on The Waterway (Nov 21 to Jan 3, evenings); Lighting of The Doves Festival (Sat, Nov 21, 3 to 8 pm); Tomball Holiday Parade (Sat, Nov 21, 10 am to noon); H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade (Thu, Nov 26, 9 am); Changing of the Seasons (Fri, Nov 27, 9 am to 2:30 pm); Nutcracker in the Park (Sat, Nov 28, 9 am to 6 pm); Christmas Around the Square (Tue, Dec 1, tree lighting 6 pm, activities 6:30 to 9 pm); City of Beaumont Christmas Tree Lighting 2026 (Wed, Dec 2, 5 to 7:30 pm); Baytown Christmas Parade: Stars, Stripes & Christmas Lights (Thu, Dec 3, parade arrives at Town Square 6:30 pm); Holiday Magic (Thu, Dec 3, 5:30 to 8:30 pm); The Energy Corridor District's Annual Tree Lighting (Thu, Dec 3, 6 to 9 pm); Dickens on The Strand (Fri to Sun, Dec 4 to 6); Breakfast with Santa 2026 (Sat, Dec 5, 8:30 am to 2 pm); College Station Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 4 pm); Hometown Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 6 to 8 pm); Winter Family Fun at the Library! (Sat, Dec 5, 1:30 to 4 pm); Nutcracker Market (Sun, Dec 6, 11 am to 5 pm); Nederland Lighted Parade (Tue, Dec 8, 7 to 8 pm); Winter Wonderland Celebration: A Magical Holiday Experience for the Whole Family! (Wed, Dec 9, 4 to 5 pm); Tomball German Christmas Market (Fri to Sun, Dec 11 to 13); 2nd Annual TubaChristmas 2026 (Sat, Dec 12, 4 to 5:30 pm); All Aboard the Polar Express! (Sat, Dec 12, 9 am to 5 pm (storytimes at 10, 11, noon and 1)); Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake (Sat, Dec 12, starts 6 pm, reaches Kemah about 7:30 pm); Christmas at The Park 2026 (Sat, Dec 12, 6 to 8 pm); Downtown Conroe Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 12, 12 to 2 pm); Ho-Ho-Holiday (Sat, Dec 12, 10 am and 11:30 am); Houston Heritage Holiday Market (Sat and Sun, Dec 12 and 13, 1 to 9 pm); Maker! A Hands-On STEM Series: Santa's Workshop (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am to noon); STEMonstration with a Santa Twist (Sat, Dec 12, 10:30 to 11:30 am); Special Fly High Storytime (Sat, Dec 12, 11 to 11:30 am); Stearman Santa at Lone Star Flight Museum (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am to 1 pm); Holiday Stroll in Historic Downtown Bryan (Sun, Dec 13 to Thu, Dec 17); Make a Christmas Paper Glider (Sun, Dec 13, 12 to 5 pm); "Storytime with Santa!" Special program, Read and Rhyme Preschool Story Time (Tue, Dec 15, 10:15 to 11 am); FREE Santa Photos! (Wed, Dec 16, 4:30 to 5:30 pm); Little Readers: The Grinch Visits Story Time (Thu, Dec 17, 10:15 to 10:45 am); Winter Wonderland Celebration (Thu, Dec 17, 5 to 7 pm); Holiday Open House! "A Frosty Holiday" (Fri, Dec 18, 2 to 4 pm); Holly Jolly Holiday Party (Sat, Dec 19, 11 am to 1 pm). Full details are on our Texas Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Orlando: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (Select nights, Nov 8 to Dec 22, 7 pm to midnight); Christmas at Gaylord Palms (Daily, Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort (Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027); POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance (Select showtimes, Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); Holiday Nights Celebration (Select nights, Nov 19 to Dec 25, 2026, 6 to 10 pm); Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens (Select nights, Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); I-Drive District Holiday Tree Lighting (Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 6 pm); 12th Annual Haven Holiday Market (Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm); Jingle Eve 2026 (Sat, Nov 21, 2026, 4:30 to 9 pm); LEGOLAND Christmas Bricktacular (Select dates, Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); Winter at Grande Lakes Orlando (Nightly, Nov 25, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027); EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays (Daily, Nov 27 to Dec 30, 2026); Home for the Holidays: Michael James Scott's A Fierce Holiday (Sat, Nov 28, 2026, 2:30 pm and 7:30 pm); Holiday on the Drive 2026 (Thu, Dec 3, 5 to 9 pm); 2026 Tree Lighting Celebration (Fri, Dec 4, 5:30 to 9:30 pm); Eola Wonderland Christmas Tree Show (Nightly, Dec 4 to Jan 6, shows hourly 5:45 to 9:45 pm); Grinch's Lair (Fri to Sun, Dec 4 to 20, plus Dec 17, 21 and 22, 5:30 to 9 pm); Light Up Clermont (Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 5:30 to 9 pm); Light Up Sanford (Fri, Dec 4, 2026, 6:30 to 8 pm); Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival (Dec 4 to 20, 2026); Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus (Fridays to Sundays, Dec 4 to 20; Fridays from 5:45 pm, weekends from 1 pm); Winter on the Avenue (Fri, Dec 4, 5 to 9 pm); 74th Annual Winter Park Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 9 to 10:30 am); Gatorland's Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down (Weekends, Dec 5 and 6, 12 and 13, 19 and 20); Holiday Night Market & Entertainment (Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 4 to 8 pm); Mount Dora Lighted Boat Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5, starting about 6 pm); Santa at the Eola House (Fri to Sun, Dec 5 to 20, plus Dec 17, 21 and 22, 5:30 to 9 pm); Snowfall in Downtown (Fridays to Sundays, Dec 5 to 20, snow every half hour 6 to 9 pm); The Nutcracker Presented by the Central Florida Ballet (Sat, Dec 5, 2 to 3 pm); Free Day & Story Time (Mon, Dec 7, gardens 9 am to 5 pm, story times 10 to 11 am); Winter Wonderland (Fri, Dec 11, 4:30 to 5:30 pm); Family Fun: Snowman Ornaments (Sat, Dec 12, 10:30 to 11:30 am); Holiday Cookie Decorating (Sat, Dec 12, 1 to 2 pm); The Nutcracker (Family friendly shows Dec 12 to 27, 2026 (full run Dec 4 to 27)); 5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market (Sun, Dec 20, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm); Family Fun: Ornament Painting (Mon, Dec 21, 1:30 to 2:30 pm); Movie and a Craft (Wed, Dec 23, 2 to 3:30 pm). Full details are on our Florida Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Austin: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Nov 6 to Dec 27, check ZACH for showtimes); A Christmas Affair Children's Parties (Fri, Nov 13, 9:30 to 11:30 am; Sat, Nov 14, 10 am and 5:30 pm; Sun, Nov 15, 11 am); Salado Glassworks Ornament Event (Fri to Sun weekends, Nov 13 to Dec 20 (see page for session dates)); A Christmas Carol (Nov 18 to Dec 27, check ZACH for showtimes); Luminations (Fri to Sun and select weekdays, Nov 20 to Dec 31, 5:45 to 9 pm); Mozart's Festival of Lights (Nightly, Nov 21 to Jan 3, shows from 6 pm); Christmas Market Sip & Shop (Sun, Nov 22, 10 am to 4 pm); Bastrop River of Lights (Nightly, Nov 27 to Jan 4, from dusk until about 10 pm); Bastrop's Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Fri, Nov 27, 6 pm); Lighting of the Square (Fri, Nov 27, 5:30 pm; lights on nightly through Jan 1); EmilyAnn's Trail of Lights (Nightly, Nov 28 to Dec 26, from 6 pm); Wishes for Wimberley Parade & Toy Drive (Sat, Nov 28, parade at 6 pm); Zilker Holiday Tree Lighting (Lighting Sun, Nov 29, 6 pm; tree up through Jan 1); All Ages Storytime: Appreciation & Toy Swap (Wed, Dec 2, 10:30 to 11:30 am); Tree Lighting (Wed, Dec 2, 6:30 to 8:30 pm); Sights & Sounds of Christmas (Thu to Sat, Dec 3 to 5 and Dec 10 to 12, from 5:30 pm); Austin Trail of Lights (Nightly, Dec 4 to Dec 23, 6 to 10 pm); Budafest (Fri to Sun, Dec 4 to 6; tree lighting Fri 6:30 pm, parade Sat 6:30 pm); Hometown Christmas Stroll: A Season to Gather (Fri, Dec 4, 4 to 9:30 pm; Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 9:30 pm; Sun, Dec 6, 10 am to 4 pm); Light Up Parade (Fri, Dec 4, evening (start time not listed)); Light Up the Lake (Fri, Dec 4 from 6 pm and Sat, Dec 5 until 10 pm); Lights On! (Fri, Dec 4, 6 to 9 pm); The Nutcracker (Dec 4 to Dec 23, 16 performances, 2 pm and 7:30 pm); Christmas Celebration! Vendor Village, Parade and Tree Lighting (Sat, Dec 5, 3 to 8:30 pm; parade at 6 pm); German-Texan Christmas Market (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 5 pm); Kids Create: Holiday Ornaments (Sat, Dec 5, 10:30 am to 12 pm); Art After School: Gingerbread Ornaments (Mon, Dec 7, 4 to 6 pm); Buda Holiday Lights (Dec 10 to 12 and 17 to 19, 6 to 9 pm; sensory friendly night Dec 16, 5 to 7 pm); Liberty Hill Christmas Festival and Parade (Sat, Dec 12, festival 10 am to 3 pm, parade 6 pm); Lost Pines Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 12, evening (start time not listed)); Merry on Main (Sat, Dec 12, 10 am to 3 pm); Elf in Concert (Tue, Dec 15 and Wed, Dec 16, 7:30 pm); Christmas Holiday Concert (Sun, Dec 20, 2 to 3 pm); Sew Fun: Holiday Ornament (Mon, Dec 21, 4 to 6 pm); Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live-To-Film (Tue, Dec 22, 7 pm); All Ages Storytime: Holiday (Wed, Dec 23, 10:30 to 11:30 am); Spanish-English Storytime: Holiday (Wed, Dec 23, 9:30 to 10:30 am). Full details are on our Texas Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Dallas: Holiday at the Arboretum (Daily, Nov 11 to Jan 3 (days 9 am to 4 pm, nights 5 to 10 pm)); Holiday at the Arboretum: The 12 Days of Christmas, One Final Chorus (Daily, Nov 11 to Jan 3, day and night sessions); Christmas at Gaylord Texan (Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); Dallas Zoo Lights (Select nights, Nov 13 to Jan 3, 5:30 to 9 pm); Trains at NorthPark (Nov 14, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, daily); Denison on Ice (Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, daily); Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Weekends, Nov 21 to Dec 20, 1:30 and 4:30 pm); Meet Santa's Reindeer (Wed, Nov 25, 9 to 11:30 am); Grand Tree Lighting Celebration (Fri, Nov 27, Sat, Nov 28 and Sat, Dec 5, noon); The Nutcracker (Nov 27 to Dec 6, evenings and weekend matinees); Christmas Parade & Community Tree Lighting 2026 (Tue, Dec 1, 6 to 9 pm); Tour of Trees (Dec 1 to Dec 24); Sachse Christmas Extravaganza (Wed, Dec 2, parade 6 pm, tree lighting 7 pm); Christmas Parade (Thu, Dec 3); Disney's The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert Live to Film (Dec 4 and 5, 7:30 pm; Dec 6, 2 pm); Merry & Bright Night (Fri, Dec 4, 6 to 7:30 pm); Breakfast with Santa (Sat, Dec 5, seatings at 8 am, 9:30 am and 11 am); Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Sat, Dec 5, 5:30 pm, parade at 6 pm); Christmas at the Depot (Sat, Dec 5, 11 am to 6 pm); Denton Holiday Lighting Festival (Sat, Dec 5, tree lighting at sunset); Family Storytime (with a special visit from Santa Claus) (Sat, Dec 5, 11 am to 1 pm); Frisco Merry Main Street: Santa and Friends Parade and Tree Lighting (Sat, Dec 5, parade 3 pm, tree lighting 6 pm); Grinch Holiday Fun (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to noon); Main Street Magic: Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade (Sat, Dec 5, parade at 6 pm, tree lighting after); Pictures with Santa (Sat, Dec 5, 1 to 3 pm); Reliant Lights Your Holidays 2026 (Sat, Dec 5, 5:30 to 8:30 pm); Santa on the Square (Sat, Dec 5, 4 to 8 pm); Tree Lighting Celebration (Sat, Dec 5, 4 to 7 pm); Santa Photos / Fotos con Santa (Sun, Dec 6, 1 to 3 pm); Santa's Sleigh Scavenger Hunt (Daily during library hours, Dec 6 to 12); 6th Annual Merry & Bright Drone Show (Mon, Dec 7, 7 pm); Wonders of Winter (Fri, Dec 11, 5:30 to 8:30 pm); A Sweet Small Town Christmas (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am to 4 pm); Family Holidays with the DSO (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am (about one hour)); Gingerbread House Decorating (Sat, Dec 12, 11 am to 12:30 pm); Victorian Christmas at Nash Farm (Sat, Dec 12, 1 to 4 pm); Winter Wonderland (Sat, Dec 12, noon to 2 pm). Full details are on our Texas Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around San Francisco: San Francisco on Ice (Daily, Nov 4 to Jan 18); The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square (Daily, Nov 4 to Jan 18); Glowfari (Most evenings, Nov 6 to Jan 31); ZooLights (Wed to Sun evenings, Nov 6 to Jan 3); Holidays at Filoli (Daily Nov 14 to Jan 10, daytime 10 am to 3:30 pm, lights 4 to 10 pm); Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project (Tue, Nov 17, 1:30 to 2:15 pm); Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Fri, Nov 20, 5:30 to 6:30 pm); Gingerbread House Lighting Ceremony (Lighting Sat, Nov 21, 11 am; house on display through Dec 31); The Great Dickens Christmas Fair (Weekends Nov 21 to Dec 20 plus Fri, Nov 27, 10 am to 6 pm); Winter Wonderlab (Weekends and select weekdays, Nov 21 to Jan 3); Santa Lights the Square (Tree lighting Fri, Nov 27, 4:45 pm; Santa visits Fridays Dec 4, 11, 18, 4 to 7 pm); WinterFest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (Select nights, Nov 27 to Jan 3); 2026 Holiday Tree Lighting (Sat, Nov 28, 4 to 6 pm); Holiday Lighting Celebration at Huntington Park (Mon, Nov 30, 5:30 to 7:30 pm); Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments (Thu, Dec 3, 4 to 4:45 pm); PIER 39 Tree Lighting (Thu, Dec 3); Let's Glow SF (Nightly Dec 4 to 13, 5:30 to 10 pm); Nutcracker (Dec 4 to 27, most days at 2 or 7 pm; Dec 8 to 10 at 6 pm); Calistoga Lighted Tractor Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 7 to 8 pm); Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 3 pm); Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 5 pm); Hometown Holiday Celebration (Sat, Dec 5, parade at 5 pm, tree lighting after); SWEA San Francisco's Christmas Fair (Sat, Dec 5, 9 am to 3 pm); Sunset Holiday Mercantile (Sat, Dec 5 and Sun, Dec 6, 11 am to 5 pm); Deck the Hall Holiday Concert (Sun, Dec 6, 3:30 pm); Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Thu, Dec 10 and Fri, Dec 11, 7:30 pm); Christmas Fair at the Russian Center (Sat, Dec 12, 1 to 4 pm); Sausalito 39th Annual Lighted Boat Parade & Fireworks (Sat, Dec 12, 6 to 7:15 pm, fireworks about 7:15); Elf in Concert (Fri, Dec 18, 7:30 pm; Sat, Dec 19 and Sun, Dec 20, 2 pm); Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class (Sat, Dec 19, 11 am to 12:30 pm); Workshop: Parol Making (Sat, Dec 19, 1 to 3 pm); Activity: Nutcracker Storytime (Tue, Dec 22, 10:15 to 11:15 am); Holly Jolly Pops with the SF Symphony (Wed, Dec 23, 7:30 pm). Full details are on our California Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around San Antonio: Santa's Ranch (Nightly, Nov 6 to Jan 3; Sun to Thu 6 to 10 pm, Fri and Sat 6 to 11 pm); Photos with Cowboy Kringle (Weekends, Nov 7 to Dec 20, plus Fri, Nov 27 (Saturdays 10 am start, Sundays noon start)); Zoo Lights powered by CPS Energy (Evenings, Nov 14 to Jan 3 (nights and hours to be announced)); Story Time at Hemisfair with Magik Theatre (Tue, Nov 17, 10 to 11 am); Downtown Lighting and Santa's Arrival (Fri, Nov 20, 6 to 9 pm); Illuminate, presented by H-E-B (Evenings, Nov 20 to Jan 10, 5:30 to 9:30 pm); The Holiday Market and Lights Alive Drive Thru Light Show (Nov 20 to Dec 31 (days and hours not stated)); Weihnachtsmarkt and Breakfast with Santa (Nov 20 to 22, 10 am to 5 pm; Breakfast with Santa Sat, Nov 21, 9 to 10:30 am); Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Nov 21 to Dec 24, select performances); Holiday Lighted Parade (Sat, Nov 21, 6 pm); Holiday in the Park (Select dates, Nov 21 to Jan 4); Magik Theatre's Party in the Park: How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Sat, Nov 21, 4 to 5 pm); ice! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Daily, Nov 23 to Jan 3 (hours vary by activity)); Fredericksburg's Christmas Nights of Lights (Nightly, Nov 24 to Jan 5, music at 5 pm and lighting at 6 pm); 45th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony (Fri, Nov 27, 6 pm); Dickens on Main (Fri and Sat, Nov 27 and 28, noon to 9 pm); Holiday Lights on the River Walk (Nightly from Fri, Nov 27 through early January); Seguin Holiday Stroll (Thu, Dec 3, 6:30 pm parade; Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 2 pm North Pole Stroll); Ballet San Antonio: The Nutcracker (Dec 4 to 13, matinees at 2 pm and evenings at 7:30 pm); Helotes Lighting of the Lights 2026 (Fri, Dec 4, 6 to 7:30 pm); Holidays on Houston Street Market Experience (Fri to Sun, Dec 4 to 6 and Dec 18 to 20); Light the Night Christmas Parade (Fri, Dec 4; activities 3 pm, parade 6:30 to 7:45 pm, Santa photos 8 to 9 pm); A Pirate Christmas (Sat, Dec 5, 2 to 5 pm); Christmas at the Alamo (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 2 pm); Christmas at the Caverns (Dec 5 to 6, 12 to 13 and 18 to 23, 4:30 to 9 pm); Gruene Town Lighting and Christmas Market Days (Sat and Sun, Dec 5 and 6; town lighting Sat at 6 pm); Oma's Christmas Fair (Sat, Dec 5, from 9 am (kids activities 10 am to 3 pm)); Weihnachts Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 6 pm (rain date Sun, Dec 6)); 2026 Helotes Hill Country Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 12, 7 to 8 pm); Holidays on Main: Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (Sat, Dec 12); YOSA & CCSA Present: A Holiday Spectacular (Sat, Dec 19, 7 pm); 57th Annual Tree Lighting at LBJ State Park (Sun, Dec 20, 5:30 to 7:30 pm); Mariachi Sol de Mexico presents Jose Hernandez' Merry-Achi Christmas (Wed, Dec 23, 7:30 pm). Full details are on our Texas Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Philadelphia: Holidays in Franklin Square: Electrical Spectacle Light Show presented by PECO (Nightly, Nov 19 to Jan 3, 5 to 9 pm); LumiNature (Select nights, Nov 19 to Jan 9, 2027, 5 to 9 pm); A Longwood Christmas (Daily, Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027); Grand Illumination Celebration (Fri, Nov 20, 4:30 to 10 pm; lighting at 6:15 pm); Christmas Village in Philadelphia (Nov 21 to Dec 27, daily from noon; closed Nov 23 to 25 and Dec 25); Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade (Sat, Nov 21, 6 pm); Shady Brook Farm Holiday Light Show (Nightly, Nov 21 to Jan 31, 2027, from 5 pm); 112th Annual Tree Lighting (Fri, Nov 27, 5 to 8 pm); Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (Daily, Nov 27 to Feb 28, 2027 (hours vary)); Jingle & Mingle with Santa (Nov 27 and 28, Dec 5, 12 and 19, 5 to 7 pm); Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends in West Chester (Holiday weekends, Nov 27 to Dec 27; Photos with Santa Sat, Dec 12, 2 to 4 pm); Holidays on the Hill (Sat, Nov 28, noon to 3 pm; Wednesdays in December, 6:30 to 8:30 pm); Holiday Tree Lighting Powered by PECO (Sun, Nov 29, 6 to 8 pm); Holiday Celebration and Christmas Tree Lighting (Tue, Dec 1, 6:30 pm); George Balanchine's The Nutcracker (Dec 4 to 31, many matinees and evenings (see schedule)); Sensory Fun: Winter Sensory Bins and Holiday Craft (Fri, Dec 4, 11 am to 12 pm); West Chester Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Fri, Dec 4, tree lighting 6:30 pm, parade 7 pm); Children's Holiday Spectacular (Sat, Dec 5, 11:30 am (pre-concert fun at 10:30 am)); Coatesville Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5); Fox Chase Tree Lighting Festival (Sat, Dec 5, 2 to 5 pm); Gift-Making Night (Sat, Dec 5, 5 to 7 pm); Holly Jolly Weekend (Sat and Sun, Dec 5 and 6, 11 am to 6 pm; Santa parades at noon); Oaks Christmas Market (Sat, Dec 5, 9 am to 6 pm; Sun, Dec 6, 9 am to 3 pm); Tree Lighting Celebration 2026 (Sat, Dec 5, 5 to 7 pm (rain date Dec 6)); Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Philadelphia (Sun, Dec 6, 9 to 11 am); Storytime with Mrs. Claus (Sat, Dec 12, 3 to 5 pm); Cirque du Soleil 'Twas the Night Before... (Dec 17 to Dec 27 (show times on ticket page)); Elf on Shelf & Winter Paintings: Art with Crafts (Thu, Dec 17, 5:30 to 6:30 pm); Winter Fest (Thu, Dec 17, 6 to 7:30 pm); Interactive Movie Night - Elf (Fri, Dec 18, 5:30 to 8:30 pm); Stories, Cookies, & Milk with Santa (Sat, Dec 19, 11 am to 1 pm); Holiday Storytime with Local Author Lydia Cohen (Mon, Dec 21, 10 to 11 am); Lolly Hopwood! - Kids Winter Concert! (Tue, Dec 22, 10:30 to 11:15 am). Full details are on our Pennsylvania Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Chicago: Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light (Opens Sat, Nov 7, daily during museum hours); Tree Lighting and Cultural Festival (Sat, Nov 7); A Christmas Carol 2026 (Nov 13 to Dec 31); Holiday Magic (Select nights, Nov 19, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, 3 to 9 pm); Illuminate 900: Holiday Tree Lighting Benefiting Make-A-Wish Illinois (Thu, Nov 19, 6 to 8 pm); McCormick Tribune Ice Rink (Daily, Nov 20 to Jan 31, 11 am to 10:30 pm); Vintage Holidays & Light Up Long Grove (Kickoff Fri, Nov 20, 5 to 8 pm; Santa on select days Nov 28 to Dec 20, 11 am to 3 pm); Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago (Select evenings Nov 21 to Jan 3, 3 to 9 pm); Santa at 900 (Nov 21 to Dec 24, reserved time slots); Village of Palatine's Annual Tree Lighting (Sat, Nov 21, 4 to 7 pm, countdown at 5 pm); Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival (Sat, Nov 21, activities from 11 am, parade 5:30 pm); ZooLights Presented by Invesco and ComEd (Nightly, Nov 21, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, 4:30 to 9 pm); Christmas at Cantigny Light Show (Evenings through the season; superhero-music Sundays Nov 22, 29, Dec 6, 13, 27); Festival of Lights & Tree Sale (Daily, Nov 27 to Dec 30, open 9 am to 9 pm, lights on from 3 pm); Lighting of the Lights Ceremony (Fri, Nov 27, 5 pm); St. Charles Holiday Homecoming (Fri to Sat, Nov 27 to 28; Santa visits Nov 28 to Dec 20); Wintrust Winter WonderFest (Daily, Nov 27 to Jan 3, opens 10 am (closed Dec 25)); Electric Christmas Parade (Sat, Nov 28, 5:30 pm); Holiday in the Park & Parade (Sat, Nov 28, 4 to 6 pm); Holly Jolly Fest & Tree Lighting (Sat, Nov 28, 2 to 7 pm); Red & Green Magic Show with Pocket Circus (Tue, Dec 1, 6 to 7 pm); Meet the Grinch and Max (Wed, Dec 2, 6 to 7 pm); Christmas Walk (Fri, Dec 4, 6 to 9:30 pm); Merry Museum with Santa (Fri, Dec 4 and Fri, Dec 11, 5:30 to 8 pm); The Nutcracker (Dec 4 to 27, most weekends at 1 or 2 pm and some evenings at 7 pm); Holiday Read-Aloud and Craft Club for Beginning Readers: You Read to Me, I Read to You (Sat, Dec 5, 3 to 4 pm); Merry Grinchmas Scavenger Hunt (Sun, Dec 6, 1 to 2 pm); Lightscape Jingle Jam Nights (Wed, Dec 9 and Wed, Dec 16, evenings); Elf in Concert (Dec 11 to 13); Let's Glow: Holidays Around the World Story Time and Celebration (Thu, Dec 17, 5:30 to 6:30 pm); Merry, Merry Chicago! (Dec 18 to 23); Naughty or Nice: All Ages Edition (Sat, Dec 19, 6 to 10 pm); Christmas Capers with Dave Herzog's Marionettes (Tue, Dec 22, 11 am to noon). Full details are on our Illinois Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Los Angeles: Winter Frolic (Daily during museum hours, Nov 6 to Jan 10); A Holiday Wonderland Special (Nov 14 to Jan 17; Sat, Sun and Fri shows, weekdays from early Dec); 25th Annual Christmas at The Grove (Mon, Nov 16 (evening)); Enchant Christmas Los Angeles (Select dates, Nov 20 to Dec 27); L.A. Zoo Lights (Select evenings, Nov 20 to Jan 10; box office 5:45 to 8:45 pm); Autry Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration (Sat, Nov 21, 6 to 9 pm); Light Up Main Street (Sat, Nov 21, 4 to 8 pm); Enchanted Forest of Light (Nightly, Nov 22 to Jan 9, 5:30 to 10 pm (closed Nov 26 and Dec 25)); Home Alone in Concert (Fri, Nov 27, 8 pm, and Sat, Nov 28, 2 pm); Elf in Concert (Sat, Nov 28, 8 pm, and Sun, Nov 29, 2 pm); Hollywood Christmas Parade (Sun, Nov 29); Holiday Tree Lighting with Taste of San Gabriel (Tue, Dec 1, 6 to 8:30 pm, tree lighting at 7 pm); All About the Christmas Tree (Wed, Dec 2, 4 to 5 pm); Twelfth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony (Wed, Dec 2, 5:30 to 7:15 pm (magic show from 4:30 pm)); Annual Lighting Ceremony and Winterfest on Christmas Tree Lane (Sat, Dec 5, Winterfest 3 to 9 pm, lighting at 6 pm); Carols for Kids (Sat, Dec 5, 11 am (Santa photos from 10 am)); Holiday Tree Lighting (Sat, Dec 5, 5 to 9 pm (Santa at 6 pm)); Makers Market 2026 (Sat and Sun, Dec 5 and 6, 11 am to 5 pm); Montrose Christmas Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 6:10 pm); Children's Holiday Book Fair & Fairview Branch Open House (Mon, Dec 7, 4 to 6:30 pm); Winter Family Storytime & Cocoa (Mon, Dec 7, 4 to 4:45 pm); Family Gingerbread House Making (Wed, Dec 9, 3:30 to 4:30 pm); The Nutcracker: Symphony of Lights (Fri, Dec 11, 7 pm); King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade (Sat, Dec 12, paddle craft 3:30 pm, boats 5:30 to 7 pm); Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade (Sat, Dec 12, park from 4 pm, parade 6 to 8 pm); Navidad En Mexico (Sat, Dec 12, 2 pm and 7 pm); Cookie Decorating (Wed, Dec 16, 4 to 5 pm); Holiday Family Storytime (Wed, Dec 16, 4 to 5 pm); Los Angeles Ballet's The Nutcracker (Dec 18 to 27 (matinees at 2 pm, evenings at 7:30 pm)); Holiday Sing-Along (Sat, Dec 19, 11:30 am and 2:30 pm); Decorating Places (Dec 28, 11 am to 4 pm; Dec 29, 9 am to 4 pm; Dec 30, 10 am to 5 pm). Full details are on our California Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Kansas City: Crown Center Ice Terrace (Daily from Nov 6, see hours); The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! (Nov 10 to Dec 31; Family Fun Nights Dec 4, 11 and 18 at 7 pm); Evergy Festival of Lights (Select evenings, Nov 19 to Jan 3 (see site)); Holiday Reflections (Daily, Nov 20 to Jan 4, 10 am to 8 pm); A Christmas Carol (Nov 21 to Dec 24 (see site for showtimes)); Elf Factory (Sat, Nov 21, 10 am to 3 pm); Hall of Trees (Nov 21 to Dec 31 (see site for hours)); Lane of Lights (Nightly, Nov 21 to Dec 25, from 5:30 pm); Lighted Christmas Parade (Sat, Nov 21, about 6 pm); Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Fri, Nov 27, 6 pm); Santa Visits at Destination North Pole (Daily, Nov 27 to Dec 24, during shop hours); The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off! (Nov 27 to Dec 23, 2026; First Saturday show Dec 5 at 2 pm); The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert with The Kansas City Symphony (Nov 27 to 29, 2026; times vary by date); 1880 Visit with Saint Nicholas (Sat, Nov 28, 10 am to 3 pm); The Nutcracker (Nov 28 to Dec 24, matinees and evenings); The Nutcracker (Ballet Academy of Missouri) (Sun, Nov 29, 2 pm); Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Wed, Dec 2, 6 to 7 pm); Christmas on the River (Friday, Dec 4 (evening)); Dickens' Christmas (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 3 pm); Mid-Missouri Christmas Festival (Sat, Dec 5 (times not posted)); Old-Fashioned Christmas at Arrow Rock (Sat, Dec 5, 5 to 7 pm); A Visit with Santa Claus (Mon, Dec 7, 6:30 to 7:30 pm); How the Grinch Stole Storytime (Tue, Dec 8, 5:30 to 6 pm); Santa and the Space Aliens: A Holiday Music Adventure with Dino O'Dell (Sat, Dec 12, 11 to 11:45 am); Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Mon, Dec 14, 6 to 7 pm); Mrs. Claus Tells It All (Sat, Dec 19, 2 to 3 pm); Colonial Santa (Mon, Dec 21, 3 to 4 pm); Storytime with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Tue, Dec 22, 5:30 to 6:30 pm). Full details are on our Missouri Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around San Diego: 21st Annual Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Sun, Nov 8, 6 pm); Lightscape (Nov 20 to Jan 3, evenings); Lightshow Spectacular (Nightly, Nov 20 to Jan 3, 5 to 9 pm); Holidays at LEGOLAND (Select dates, Nov 21 to Jan 3); Jingle Jets (Select nights, Nov 27 to Dec 30); San Diego Made Holiday Market (Sat, Nov 28, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, Nov 29, 10 am to 4 pm); Surfin' Santa Arrival (Sat, Nov 28); Holiday Festival at Hotel del Coronado (Wed, Dec 2, about 4 to 9 pm); Sunset Holiday Gift Markets & Tree Lighting (Thursdays, Dec 3, 10 and 17, 5 to 9 pm); Balboa Park December Nights (Fri, Dec 4, 4 to 10 pm; Sat, Dec 5, noon to 10 pm); Coronado Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting (Fri, Dec 4, evening); Holiday Wonderland (Select dates, Dec 4 to 23, from 4 pm); 62nd Annual Starlight Parade and Festival (Sat, Dec 5); Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village (Sat, Dec 5); Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon (Sun, Dec 6, 3 to 7 pm); La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival (Sun, Dec 6, parade 1 pm, festival 1 to 5 pm); North Pole By The Sea (Sun, Dec 6, 1 to 5 pm); Holiday in the Village (Sat, Dec 12); Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Live in Concert (Rady Shell) (Sat, Dec 12, 6 pm); Makers Arcade Holiday Fair 2026 (Sat and Sun, Dec 12 and 13, 10 am to 5 pm); Poway's Christmas in the Park (Sat, Dec 12); San Diego Bay Parade of Lights (Sundays, Dec 13 and 20, from 5:30 pm); Jungle Bells (Dec 18 to Jan 3, zoo open until 8 pm); Noel Noel (Rady Shell) (Dec 18 at 7:30 pm, Dec 19 at 6 pm, Dec 20 at 4:30 pm); Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo (Dec 19 to Jan 3, zoo open until 8 pm (not Dec 24)); World Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker (Sat, Dec 26). Full details are on our California Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Atlanta: Stone Mountain Christmas (Weekends and holidays, Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); WinterTide (Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027); A Christmas Carol (Nov 14 to Dec 27, 2026); Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (Nightly, Nov 14 to Jan 10); Atlanta Christkindl Market, Lawrenceville (Nov 20 to Dec 24; Wed and Thu 3 to 9 pm, Fri to Sun 11 am to 9 pm); Magical Nights of Lights (Nov 20, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027, from 5 pm); IllumiNights: A Lantern Festival presented by Georgia Power (Select nights, Nov 21 to Jan 17, 5:30 to 9:30 pm); Annual Lighting of the Village (Fri, Nov 27, 5 to 7 pm); Tree Lighting Presented by Wellstar (Sat, Nov 28, 5 to 8 pm); CRAFTernoon: Paper Plate Hats & Storytime! (Tue, Dec 1, 4:30 to 5:30 pm); Family Movies Presents The Muppet Christmas Carol! (Wed, Dec 2, 10:30 am to noon); Christmas Tree Lighting & Santa on the Square (Thu, Dec 3, 4 to 8 pm); Storytime & Puppet Show at CMA On-Stage (Dec 3 to 30, during museum hours); Winter Wonderland Story Time and Crafts for Toddlers (Fridays, Dec 4, 11 and 18, 10:30 to 11:30 am); SWEA Atlanta's Traditional Swedish Christmas Market (Sat, Dec 5, 10:30 am to 3 pm); Winter Fest (Sat, Dec 5, 2026); Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus & Evie the Elf Storytime (Wed, Dec 9, 11 to 11:30 am); Breakfast with Santa (Sat, Dec 12, 9 am); Holly Jolly: Holiday Market & Family Festival (Sat, Dec 12, 10 am to 4 pm, and Sun, Dec 13, noon to 6 pm); Night before Christmas Puppet Show (Sat, Dec 12, 4 to 4:45 pm); Storytime with Miss Williams (Sat, Dec 12, 1:45 to 2:45 pm); Holiday Gift Market at The Battery Atlanta (Sun, Dec 13, 1 to 4 pm); District 5 Breakfast with Santa (Sat, Dec 19, 9 to 11 am); Storytime with Santa (Sat, Dec 19, 8 to 8:40 pm). Full details are on our Georgia Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Lancaster: Dutch Winter Wonderland at Dutch Wonderland (Select dates, Nov 14 to Jan 3); Breakfast with Santa at Kitchen Kettle Village (Nov 27 and 28, Dec 5, 12 and 19, seatings 8:30 and 9:45 am); Dinner with Mrs. Claus & Yummie at Kitchen Kettle Village (Fridays, Nov 27 to Dec 18, 6 pm); Mayor's Tree Lighting (Fri, Nov 27, 5 to 8 pm); Santa's Arrival in Lititz (Fri, Nov 27, 2 to 2:30 pm); Breakfast with Santa at Barnyard Kingdom (Nov 28 and 29, Dec 5, 6, 12 and 13); Christmas on Main in New Holland (Sat, Nov 28); Visit with Santa in Ephrata (Fri 5:30 to 7:30 pm, Sat 10 am to 1 pm, Nov 28 to Dec 19); Reindeer Games (Wed, Dec 2, 4:30 to 5:30 pm); Christmas at Penn Medicine Park (Dec 4 to 23, evenings from 5:30 pm); Christmas in the Park (Fri, Dec 4, 6:30 to 7:30 pm); Crafts, Cookies, and Cocoa with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Fri, Dec 4, 4 to 5 pm); Campus of History Cheer at LancasterHistory (Sat, Dec 5, 11 am to 5 pm); Children's Christmas Party (Sat, Dec 5, 9 to 10:30 am); Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit the Library! (Sat, Dec 5, 10:30 am to 12 pm); Sensory Sensitive Santa (Sat, Dec 5, 8:30 to 9 am); Up On The Rooftop Christmas Snorey Time (Mon, Dec 7, 5:30 to 6:30 pm); Polar Express Story Time (Thu, Dec 10, 6 to 7 pm); Santa Visit & Story Time (Fri, Dec 11, 6 to 8 pm); Bird-in-Hand Christmas Village (Sat, Dec 12, 10 am to 3 pm); Merry Christmas Storytime (Sat, Dec 12, 10 to 11 am); Santa & Goats at The Amish Farm and House (Sat, Dec 12, 12 to 4 pm (Santa photos 1 to 3 pm)); Ice Cream with Santa at Turkey Hill Experience (Sun, Dec 13, 11 am to 4 pm); Claws for Claus! (Thu, Dec 17, 6 to 7:30 pm). Full details are on our Pennsylvania Christmas events for kids page.

Confirmed for 2026 in and around Boston: ZooLights at Stone Zoo (Nightly, Nov 20 to Jan 3, 4 to 9:30 pm; Santa on select nights); Faneuil Hall Marketplace's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting (Sat, Nov 21, 2 to 6 pm, tree lit at 6 pm); 2026 Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park (Mon, Nov 23, 5 to 6 pm); Festival of Trees (Wed to Sun, Nov 25 to Dec 28); Santa's Arrival & Holiday Tree Lighting (Fri, Nov 27, 6 pm); The Nutcracker (Nov 27 to Dec 31; sensory friendly show Dec 4, 1:30 pm); Winterlights at Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate (Wed to Sun evenings, Nov 27 to Jan 2, 4:30 to 9 pm); 2026 Lighting of the Ship at Martin's Park (Sat, Nov 28, 5 to 6 pm); Brockton's 40th Annual Holiday Parade and Festival of Lights (Sat, Nov 28, noon to 6 pm; parade at 2 pm); Scenes from Gwendolyn's Nutty Nutcracker (Sat, Nov 28, 10:30 to 11 am); 2026 Copley Square Tree Lighting (Mon, Nov 30, 5 to 6 pm); A Christmas Carol: A Musical Ghost Story (Dec 3 to Dec 23); Boston Common Tree Lighting (Thu, Dec 3, 6 to 8 pm); Family Holiday Concert (Sun, Dec 6, 3 to 4 pm); Urban Nutcracker (Sun, Dec 6, 1 to 2 pm); Children's Afternoon Craft: Gingerbread Man Cookie Decorating (Thu, Dec 10, 3 to 4 pm); Gingerbread Storytime (Thu, Dec 10, 10:30 to 11:15 am); Anthony Williams' Urban Nutcracker (Dec 12 to 20; matinees Dec 12, 13, 19, 20); Gingerbread House Decorating (Sat, Dec 12, sessions at 11 am, noon, 2 pm and 3 pm); The Nutcracker: A Preview (Sat, Dec 12, time to be announced); The Great Grinch Gathering (Tue, Dec 15, 4 to 6 pm); Make Graham Cracker Gingerbread Houses (Wed, Dec 16, 4 to 5:30 pm); Family Gingerbread Cookie Decorating (Mon, Dec 21, 6 pm or 7 pm sessions); Holiday Storytime (0 - 5) (Thu, Dec 24, 11 am to noon). Full details are on our Massachusetts Christmas events for kids page.

This page is for Christmas events off the rails: story times, Santa visits, breakfasts, parades and holiday parties. If you want a Santa train or a holiday train ride, our Christmas train rides search covers every one in the country.

Yes. If you host a free or ticketed Christmas event for children in 2026, email the date, place and a link to your event page to kelsey@rallytakesthetrain.com. We add it once the details are on your own site.