Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Apache Junction for 2026. Flatiron Community Park hosts Santa, Candy Cane Lane and inflatables on Saturday, December 5, before the 28th annual Holiday Light Parade rolls down Apache Trail at 7 pm, and the park screens The Santa Clause 2 under the stars on December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Arizona Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 Christmas events for kids in Apache Junction
- Holiday Event: Saturday, December 5, 3 to 6:30 pm at Flatiron Community Park, free, with Santa
- Holiday Light Parade: December 5 at 7 pm on Apache Trail
- Movie in the Park: The Santa Clause 2, Saturday, December 12, 7 pm, free
- Every date checked on the City of Apache Junction calendar on Nov 11
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Holiday Event and 28th Annual Holiday Light Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, park activities 3 to 6:30 pm, Light Parade at 7 pm
- Where: Flatiron Community Park, 100 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Apache Junction Parks and Recreation fills Flatiron Community Park with an afternoon of family activities, including Santa, Candy Cane Lane and inflatables, from 3 to 6:30 pm.
At 7 pm the 28th annual Holiday Light Parade rolls along Apache Trail between Phelps Drive and Thunderbird Drive, with glowing floats from local groups, businesses and nonprofits.
Parent tip: Visit Santa and the inflatables in the afternoon, then claim a curb spot on Apache Trail before 7 pm. Groups that want to enter a float must register by November 27.
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- Flatiron Community Park, 100 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (opens in maps)
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Holiday movieFree
Movie in the Park: The Santa Clause 2
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 7 to 9 pm
- Where: Flatiron Community Park, 100 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Apache Junction Parks shows The Santa Clause 2 on the lawn at Flatiron Community Park, with the film starting at 7 pm.
Families bring blankets or lawn chairs for an outdoor holiday movie night under the desert sky. If the weather turns bad before showtime, the screening may move to the Multi-Generational Center.
Parent tip: Desert evenings in December get chilly fast, so pack a warm blanket along with the lawn chairs. Arrive a little before 7 pm to get a good spot near the screen.
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- City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Flatiron Community Park, 100 N Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Arizona Christmas train rides page.
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When each Apache Junction Christmas event for kids happens
Spend the afternoon of December 5 with Santa and Candy Cane Lane at Flatiron Community Park, walk over to Apache Trail for the 7 pm Light Parade, and come back the next Saturday with blankets for The Santa Clause 2.
- Holiday Event and 28th Annual Holiday Light ParadeApache Junction · Dec 5
- Movie in the Park: The Santa Clause 2Apache Junction · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Arizona Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler and Scottsdale. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Apache Junction Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Apache Junction this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Apache Junction for 2026, both from the city’s Parks and Recreation department: the Holiday Event and Holiday Light Parade on December 5 and Movie in the Park with The Santa Clause 2 on December 12.
When is the Apache Junction Holiday Light Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7 pm. The route runs along Apache Trail between Phelps Drive and Thunderbird Drive. It is the 28th annual parade.
Where can kids see Santa in Apache Junction?
At the free Holiday Event at Flatiron Community Park, 100 N. Apache Trail, on Saturday, December 5, from 3 to 6:30 pm, along with Candy Cane Lane and inflatables.
Is the Apache Junction holiday movie free?
Yes. The Santa Clause 2 screens free at Flatiron Community Park on Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 7 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Who do I contact about Apache Junction holiday events?
City of Apache Junction Parks and Recreation at 480-983-2181. Jared Grimm, Special Events Coordinator, is listed for the Holiday Event and Light Parade at jgrimm@apachejunctionaz.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Arizona?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Arizona Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Apache Junction on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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