Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Broomfield for 2026, and one of them is in a real railroad depot. Santa arrives for the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at the City and County Building on Friday, December 4, and the Broomfield Depot Museum reads “The Polar Express” aloud on Saturday, December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Broomfield
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Broomfield, both free
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, 5:30 to 8 pm, with Santa and wagon rides
- Polar Express Storytime: Saturday, December 12, at the Depot Museum
- Pajamas welcome at the storytime, and two sessions are bilingual
- Every date checked on the City and County of Broomfield’s site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 to 8 pm
- Where: George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 DesCombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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All of Broomfield turns out to welcome Santa Claus at the City and County Building on the first Friday of December. Local school choirs sing carols, the Mayor lights the community holiday tree, and the Community Park trees glow all around.
Kids can talk to Santa, families can hop on the holiday wagon ride, and food trucks keep everyone fed while you wait for the big moment.
Parent tip: Dress warmly and bring a thermos. Head to the wagon ride early, before the line builds after the lighting.
- Host
- City and County of Broomfield Parks, Recreation and Senior Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 DesCombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 (opens in maps)
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Train storytimeFree
Polar Express Storytime at the Depot
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, storytimes from 9 am to 2 pm
- Where: Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, no registration
- Ages: Babies through tweens with an adult
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The Broomfield Depot Museum, a restored railroad depot, reads “The Polar Express” aloud in short storytimes throughout the day, from 9 am to 2 pm. Pick a time, listen to the story in the depot waiting room, then stay for activities afterward.
Kids are welcome in pajamas or a holiday outfit, just like the children on the train. The 10:30 am and 1:30 pm storytimes are bilingual in Spanish and English.
Parent tip: Wear pajamas for the full Polar Express feeling. The 9 am and 2 pm sessions tend to be the quietest.
- Host
- Broomfield Arts and History (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020 (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 Colorado Christmas train rides page.
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When each Broomfield Christmas event for kids happens
Bundle up for the tree lighting on Friday, December 4, then come back in pajamas a week later, on Saturday, December 12, for a Polar Express story at the Depot Museum.
- Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyBroomfield · Dec 4
- Polar Express Storytime at the DepotBroomfield · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Colorado Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Lafayette, Westminster, Thornton and Boulder. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Broomfield Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Broomfield this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Broomfield for 2026: the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4, and Polar Express Storytime at the Depot Museum on Saturday, December 12. Both are free.
When is the Broomfield tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 pm at the George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 DesCombes Drive. Santa arrives, the Mayor lights the tree, and there are wagon rides and food trucks.
What is Polar Express Storytime in Broomfield?
A free event at the Broomfield Depot Museum, 2201 West 10th Avenue, on Saturday, December 12, 2026. Short readings of “The Polar Express” run from 9 am to 2 pm, with activities after each one. No registration is needed.
Is the Polar Express Storytime in Spanish?
The 10:30 am and 1:30 pm storytimes are bilingual, in Spanish and English. Kids under 12 need an adult with them.
Who do I contact about Broomfield holiday events?
For the tree lighting, Recreation Superintendent Matt Gulley at mgulley@broomfield.org. For the Depot Museum storytime, Broomfield Arts and History at ArtsAndHistory@Broomfield.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Colorado?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Colorado 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 Broomfield on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.