Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Claremont for 2026, and they land on back-to-back days. The Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting fills the Claremont Village on Friday, December 4, with Santa at City Hall, and the city’s Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet offers a calmer visit at Blaisdell Community Center on Saturday morning, 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 Claremont
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Claremont
- Both are free, and Santa is at both
- Holiday Promenade: Friday, December 4, 5 to 8 pm, tree lighting at 6
- Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet: Saturday, December 5, 10 am
- Every date checked on the City of Claremont’s site on Nov 11
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Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 8 pm (tree lighting 6 pm at the Depot)
- Where: Claremont Village and the Depot, 200 W First St, Claremont, CA 91711 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Claremont’s Holiday Promenade turns the whole Village into an evening stroll, from the shops on Yale Avenue to the historic Depot where the city tree is lit at 6 pm.
Santa poses for pictures at the City Hall entrance all evening, from 5 to 8 pm, and in past years the promenade has had carolers, live music and live reindeer. Village shops join in, so it is an easy night out with little ones.
Parent tip: Bring a camera for the Santa photos at City Hall, then wander down to the Depot by 6 pm for the lighting. Metrolink stops right at the Depot.
- Host
- City of Claremont (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Claremont Village and the Depot, 200 W First St, Claremont, CA 91711 (opens in maps)
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Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to noon
- Where: Blaisdell Community Center and Park, 440 S College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Individuals with special needs and their families
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The City of Claremont holds a calm, welcoming Santa visit just for people with special needs and their families, the morning after the promenade.
There are pictures with Santa, crafts and light refreshments, and families can use the adaptive playground right next door. A parent or guardian stays with each participant.
Parent tip: This is a quieter alternative to busy mall Santa lines. Check the city’s registration page ahead of time in case spots need to be reserved.
- Host
- City of Claremont Recreation and Human Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Blaisdell Community Center and Park, 440 S College Ave, Claremont, CA 91711 (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 Claremont Christmas event for kids happens
The Holiday Promenade is Friday evening, December 4, in the Village. The Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet is the next morning, Saturday, December 5, at Blaisdell Community Center.
- Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting CeremonyClaremont · Dec 4
- Special Needs Santa Meet and GreetClaremont · 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 Ontario, Chino Hills, Rancho Cucamonga and Fontana. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Claremont Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Claremont this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Claremont for 2026: the Holiday Promenade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4, and the Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet on Saturday, December 5. Both are free.
When is the Claremont tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026. The Holiday Promenade runs 5 to 8 pm in the Claremont Village, and the tree lighting ceremony starts at 6 pm at the Depot.
Where can kids meet Santa in Claremont?
At the City Hall entrance during the Holiday Promenade on December 4, from 5 to 8 pm, and at the Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet on December 5.
Is there a sensory-friendly Santa in Claremont?
Yes. The City of Claremont hosts a Special Needs Santa Meet and Greet on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 am to noon at Blaisdell Community Center, 440 South College Avenue.
Who do I contact about Claremont holiday events?
The City of Claremont Recreation and Human Services Department at parks@claremontca.gov.
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 Claremont 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.