Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Columbia, Tennessee for 2026. Columbia Main Street’s Jolly Holly Days brings an ice rink with Santa and Olaf to Riverwalk Park from December 1 to 12, a Merry Makers Market on December 4 and the 40th Annual Christmas Parade on December 5. Dates come from Columbia Main Street and the Maury Alliance events calendar. For the rest of the state, see our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Columbia
- 3 Christmas events for kids in downtown Columbia
- Ice Skating Rink: December 1 to 12 at Riverwalk Park, $10, kids 5 and under free
- Merry Makers Market: Friday, December 4, 5 pm to 8 pm, free
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6 pm
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Holiday marketFree
First Fridays: Merry Makers Market
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Downtown Columbia, Columbia, TN 38401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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December’s First Friday is the Merry Makers Market, with craft vendors, young entrepreneurs selling their own goods, food trucks and live music on the main stage downtown.
There is a Game Zone for all ages, and families are encouraged to show up in cozy winter outfits, festive hats or matching holiday sweaters.
Parent tip: Let the kids bring a little spending money for the young entrepreneur booths, then grab dinner from a food truck.
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- Columbia Main Street (opens in a new tab)
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- Downtown Columbia, Columbia, TN 38401 (opens in maps)
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Christmas paradeFree
40th Annual Columbia Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Columbia, Columbia, TN 38401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Columbia Main Street’s Christmas Parade turns 40 this year, filling downtown Columbia on a Saturday evening in early December.
It is the centerpiece of the Jolly Holly Days season, so the courthouse square is already dressed for the holidays when the floats roll through.
Parent tip: Skate at Riverwalk Park in the afternoon, since the rink closes early that day, then walk up to the square before 6 pm for a good curb spot.
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- Columbia Main Street (opens in a new tab)
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- Downtown Columbia, Columbia, TN 38401 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Columbia
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Ice skating
Jolly Holly Days Ice Skating Rink
- When: Tuesday, December 1 to Saturday, December 12, 2026: weekdays 4 pm to 8 pm, weekends noon to 8 pm (closes early December 5 for the parade)
- Where: Farmers Market Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, TN 38401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $10 per person ages 6 and up, kids 5 and under skate free, rentals included
- Ages: All ages
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For twelve days Columbia Main Street turns the Farmers Market Pavilion at Riverwalk Park into an outdoor ice rink, with each ticket covering a 45-minute session and skate rental.
Themed dress-up nights, food and dessert trucks and visits from Buddy the Elf, the Gingerbread Man, Princess Anna, Olaf and Santa Claus keep it lively, and a Holiday Market fills the park on Saturday, December 12.
Parent tip: Reserve a session online and arrive 15 minutes early to sign the waiver, and remember the rink closes early on parade day.
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- Columbia Main Street (opens in a new tab)
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- Farmers Market Pavilion at Riverwalk Park, 102 Riverside Drive, Columbia, TN 38401 (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 Tennessee Christmas train rides page.
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When each Columbia Christmas event for kids happens
Do the Merry Makers Market on Friday night, skate Saturday afternoon and stay for the parade at 6 pm, then come back to the rink on a weeknight for a themed night.
- Jolly Holly Days Ice Skating RinkColumbia · Dec 1 to Dec 12
- First Fridays: Merry Makers MarketColumbia · Dec 4
- 40th Annual Columbia Christmas ParadeColumbia · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Spring Hill, Franklin, Brentwood and Murfreesboro. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Columbia Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Columbia, Tennessee this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Columbia for 2026, all part of Columbia Main Street’s Jolly Holly Days: the ice skating rink from December 1 to 12, the Merry Makers Market on December 4 and the Christmas Parade on December 5.
When is the Columbia, TN Christmas parade in 2026?
The 40th Annual Columbia Main Street Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm in downtown Columbia.
How much is ice skating at Riverwalk Park?
$10 per person ages 6 and up, and children 5 and under skate free. Each ticket covers a 45-minute session with skate rental.
Can kids meet Santa at the Columbia ice rink?
Yes. The rink hosts special appearances from Santa Claus, Buddy the Elf, the Gingerbread Man, Princess Anna and Olaf during its December 1 to 12 run.
Who do I contact about Columbia holiday events?
Columbia Main Street at kjohnson@columbiamainstreet.org or 931-560-1507.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Tennessee?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Tennessee 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 Columbia 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.