Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Buena Park for 2026, and both come from the city itself. The tree at City Hall lights up on Friday, December 4, with a trackless Santa train, and a week later Candy Caneland brings Santa, a snow slide and a big handmade craft fair to the Ehlers Event Center. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Buena Park
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Buena Park, both free
- Christmas Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, from 5 pm at City Hall
- Candy Caneland: Saturday, December 12, 10 am to 4 pm
- Santa train, snow slide and visits with Santa
- Every date checked on the City of Buena Park’s site on Nov 11
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Christmas Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, attractions and food from 5 pm, tree lighting program at 6 pm, ends 8 pm
- Where: Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission; food and dessert vendors on site
- Ages: All ages
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Buena Park lights its city Christmas tree in front of City Hall on Beach Boulevard, with the attractions opening an hour before the 6 pm program so kids can warm up on the trackless Santa train and the fiberglass slide.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus are there for pictures, and new this year is a Letters to Santa station. The Community Services booth also collects new, unwrapped toys for families served by the Friendly Center, so bring one along if you can.
Parent tip: Arrive close to 5 pm. The trackless train line grows quickly once the tree lighting crowd arrives, and you will want to be settled near the tree by 6.
- Host
- City of Buena Park Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621 (opens in maps)
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Candy Caneland and Craft Fair
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 am to 4 pm
- Where: Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission; food, games and craft purchases extra
- Ages: All ages
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Now in its 55th year, Candy Caneland fills the Ehlers Event Center with games, free raffles, entertainment and a snow slide that kids line up for again and again.
Santa Claus drops in to visit with children, and grown-ups can shop a craft fair of more than 100 artisans selling only handmade goods, which makes it a handy stop for last-minute gifts.
Parent tip: Parking at Ehlers is limited. Park at Peak Park Pool, 7225 El Dorado Drive, and ride the free shuttle, which runs from 9 am to 5 pm.
- Host
- City of Buena Park Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620 (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 California Christmas train rides page.
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When each Buena Park Christmas event for kids happens
Two Buena Park outings a week apart: an evening at City Hall for the tree lighting and Santa train on December 4, then a Saturday morning at Candy Caneland on December 12 for Santa and the snow slide.
- Christmas Tree LightingBuena Park · Dec 4
- Candy Caneland and Craft FairBuena Park · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Anaheim, Long Beach, Irvine and Chino Hills. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Buena Park Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Buena Park this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Buena Park for 2026, both from the City of Buena Park: the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4 and Candy Caneland and Craft Fair on December 12.
When is the Buena Park Christmas tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, at Buena Park City Hall, 6650 Beach Boulevard. Attractions and food open at 5 pm, the program starts at 6 pm and the event ends at 8 pm.
When is Candy Caneland in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Ehlers Event Center, 8150 Knott Avenue. Admission is free.
Where do I park for Candy Caneland?
Parking at the Ehlers Event Center is limited, so the city runs a shuttle from Peak Park Pool, 7225 El Dorado Drive, from 9 am to 5 pm.
Who do I contact about Buena Park holiday events?
The City of Buena Park Community Services Department at (714) 562-3860, or finearts@buenapark.com for the tree lighting.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California 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 Buena Park 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.