Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Clearwater for 2026. The city tree lights up in Coachman Park on Sunday, November 29, Reindeer Lane brings Santa and games to the Countryside Recreation Center on Saturday, December 5, and the Ho Ho Ho Holiday Party and Hayride rolls through Morningside on Friday, December 11. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Clearwater
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Clearwater
- Tree Lighting: Sunday, November 29, 5 to 9 pm, Coachman Park, free
- Reindeer Lane: Saturday, December 5, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Holiday Party and Hayride: Friday, December 11, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
- Every date checked on myclearwater.com on Nov 11
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Clearwater’s Bright and Beautiful Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, 5 to 9 pm
- Where: Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33756 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Clearwater opens its holiday season on the downtown waterfront with the annual tree lighting in Coachman Park.
Kids can play in the snow machine and inflatables and pose for photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, while carolers, dance groups, food trucks and merchant booths fill the park.
Parent tip: It falls on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, so it is an easy way to end the long weekend. Arrive near 5 pm for the shortest Claus photo line.
- Host
- City of Clearwater Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33756 (opens in maps)
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Santa and games
Reindeer Lane
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Where: Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr, Clearwater, FL 33761 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $4 per child ages 3 to 18 with pre-registration, $6 on the day; under 3 and adults free
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18
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Reindeer Lane turns the Countryside Recreation Center into a morning of holiday games, prizes, crafts and photo ops for kids.
Santa makes an appearance, and grown-ups and toddlers get in free, so it is a low-cost Saturday outing for the whole family.
Parent tip: Pre-register to save $2 per child. Call the Countryside Recreation Center at (727) 669-1914 with questions.
- Host
- Clearwater Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Countryside Recreation Center, 2640 Sabal Springs Dr, Clearwater, FL 33761 (opens in maps)
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Hayride and Santa
Ho Ho Ho Holiday Party and Hayride
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33764 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $5 registration on the day, cashless; age 2 and under free
- Ages: All ages
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The Morningside Recreation Center hosts a Friday night holiday party with photos with Santa, a take-home craft, prize games and a hot cocoa and sweets bar.
The highlight is a hayride through the surrounding neighborhood to see the holiday lights and decorations.
Parent tip: Bring a card, since payment is cashless only. Questions go to Morningside Recreation Center at (727) 562-4280.
- Host
- Clearwater Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Morningside Recreation Center, 2400 Harn Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33764 (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 Florida Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Clearwater Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the free tree lighting downtown on November 29, then pick Reindeer Lane for a Saturday morning or the Morningside hayride for a Friday night of lights.
- Clearwater’s Bright and Beautiful Tree LightingClearwater · Nov 29
- Reindeer LaneClearwater · Dec 5
- Ho Ho Ho Holiday Party and HayrideClearwater · Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Holmes Beach. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Clearwater Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Clearwater this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Clearwater for 2026: the Bright and Beautiful Tree Lighting on November 29, Reindeer Lane on December 5, and the Ho Ho Ho Holiday Party and Hayride on December 11.
When is the Clearwater tree lighting in 2026?
Sunday, November 29, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm in Coachman Park, 300 Cleveland Street. It is free.
Where can kids see Santa in Clearwater?
Mr. and Mrs. Claus pose for photos at the tree lighting on November 29, Santa visits Reindeer Lane on December 5, and Santa photos are part of the Morningside holiday party on December 11.
How much is Reindeer Lane?
$4 per child ages 3 to 18 with pre-registration or $6 on the day. Kids 2 and under and adults are free.
Who do I contact about Clearwater holiday events?
Clearwater Special Events at specialevents@myclearwater.com or (727) 562-4700.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Florida?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida 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 Clearwater 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.