Rally the corgi has trotted down Campbell Avenue for the Christmas events for kids in Campbell for 2026. Santa visits the historic Ainsley House on November 21, the house itself is decorated with Christmas movie rooms through December 20, and the free Carol of Lights fills downtown on December 5. 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 Campbell
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Campbell
- Photos with Santa: Saturday, November 21, Ainsley House, reservations required
- Hollywood Holiday: November 12 to December 20, Thursday to Sunday
- Carol of Lights: Saturday, December 5, 4 to 7 pm, free
- Every date checked on the hosts’ own sites on Nov 11
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Carol of Lights
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 pm to 7 pm
- Where: Downtown Campbell, E Campbell Ave and N 1st St, Campbell, CA 95008 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, donations welcome
- Ages: All ages
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Campbell has held its Carol of Lights almost every year since 1986, and the downtown festival still feels like a small-town block party with Santa visits, a petting zoo, donkey rides and bounce houses.
Kids can also do craft tables and face painting while carolers and local performers take turns on stage, and festival snacks are free. The whole night is run by the Downtown Campbell Business Association and volunteers on donations rather than city money.
Parent tip: Arrive near 4 pm to get through the Santa line and the donkey rides before the evening crowd builds.
- Host
- Downtown Campbell Business Association (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Campbell, E Campbell Ave and N 1st St, Campbell, CA 95008 (opens in maps)
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Photos with Santa
Photos with Santa at the Ainsley House
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, one-hour reservation slots at 9 am, 10 am and 11 am
- Where: Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell, CA 95008 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $20 per reservation plus a $0.50 fee, covers a family of up to six
- Ages: All ages
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Santa sets up in the sunny Sunporch Room of the 1925 Ainsley House for one Saturday morning, greeting families and posing for photos in a historic Tudor home dressed for the holidays.
While you wait there is free hot cocoa, holiday crafts and coloring, and dancers from the Academy of Classical Ballet join in for photos. One reservation covers up to six family members, and the 9 am and 11 am slots were already sold out by early November.
Parent tip: Book the moment you decide. If your preferred hour is gone, check back on the Campbell Museums events page for released spots.
- Host
- Campbell Museums (City of Campbell) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell, CA 95008 (opens in maps)
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Decorated historic house
Hollywood Holiday at the Ainsley House
- When: November 12 to December 20, 2026, Thursday to Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm
- Where: Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell, CA 95008 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 youth 7 to 17, kids 6 and under free
- Ages: All ages
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For its 32nd holiday season the Ainsley House goes to the movies, with each room of the old Tudor home decorated around a Christmas film such as Elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and The Polar Express.
Families walk through at their own pace, so there is no waiting for a docent tour, and the Holiday Boutique in the Carriage House sells ornaments and small gifts. Note that only the entry foyer and living room are wheelchair accessible.
Parent tip: Little train fans should look for the Polar Express room. Pair the visit with lunch on Campbell Avenue, a short walk away.
- Host
- Campbell Museums (City of Campbell) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ainsley House, 300 Grant St, Campbell, CA 95008 (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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Plan your December
When each Campbell Christmas event for kids happens
Reserve Santa at the Ainsley House early, since slots sell out. Then save Saturday, December 5 for the Carol of Lights, and fit a Thursday to Sunday house tour in on any December weekend.
- Hollywood Holiday at the Ainsley HouseCampbell · Nov 12 to Dec 20
- Photos with Santa at the Ainsley HouseCampbell · Nov 21
- Carol of LightsCampbell · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for San Jose, Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Gilroy. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Campbell Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Campbell this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Campbell for 2026: Photos with Santa and the Hollywood Holiday tours at the Ainsley House, and the free Carol of Lights in Downtown Campbell.
When is the Campbell Carol of Lights in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4 pm to 7 pm around E Campbell Avenue and N 1st Street. It is free and includes Santa, a petting zoo and donkey rides.
How do I get photos with Santa in Campbell?
Reserve a one-hour slot for Saturday, November 21 at the Ainsley House, 300 Grant Street. Each $20 reservation covers a family of up to six.
When is the Ainsley House decorated for Christmas?
November 12 to December 20, 2026, Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. Kids 6 and under get in free.
Who do I contact about Campbell holiday events?
For the Ainsley House, the Campbell Museums at annar@campbellca.gov or (408) 866-2119. For the Carol of Lights, campbellcaroloflights@gmail.com.
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 Campbell 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.