Rally the corgi has rolled into Contra Costa County for the Christmas events for kids in Concord for 2026. Magic of Lights brings a brand-new drive-through light show to Kirker Pass Road from November 20, and the city lights the Todos Santos Plaza tree with Santa and real reindeer on December 4. 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 Concord
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Concord
- Magic of Lights: nightly November 20 to January 2, $30 per car
- Tree Lighting and Sing-Along: Friday, December 4, 5:30 to 8 pm, free
- Santa, reindeer and carriage rides at Todos Santos Plaza
- Every date checked on official city and Visit Concord pages on Nov 11
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Tree Lighting and Mayor's Sing-Along
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass Rd and Grant St, Concord, CA 94520 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Concord lights its downtown tree in Todos Santos Plaza with the Mayor leading a holiday sing-along, a tradition that fills the square on the first Friday evening of December.
Kids can have pictures taken with Santa, drop off letters to Santa, meet real reindeer, ride in a horse-drawn carriage and make crafts, while Santa’s Village by the Makers Boulevard offers small-gift shopping. The city says more details are still to come.
Parent tip: Carriage ride lines grow fast after the tree lights, so ride first and come back to the plaza for the sing-along.
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- Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass Rd and Grant St, Concord, CA 94520 (opens in maps)
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Drive-through lights
Magic of Lights
- When: Nightly from November 20, 2026 to January 2, 2027
- Where: Concord Pavilion grounds, 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94521 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $30 per car
- Ages: All ages
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Magic of Lights makes its Bay Area debut in Concord this season, a drive-through trail of illuminated holiday scenes that families can enjoy from the warmth of the car.
New this year is the Jolly Holiday Village, with walk-through attractions, games, photo spots and festive food and drinks. Pricing is one flat fee per vehicle, so bigger families pay the same as a car of two.
Parent tip: Buy tickets online ahead of time and aim for a weeknight early in the run, when the line up Kirker Pass Road is shortest.
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- Magic of Lights (Live Nation) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Concord Pavilion grounds, 2000 Kirker Pass Rd, Concord, CA 94521 (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 Concord Christmas event for kids happens
Save Friday, December 4 for the free tree lighting downtown, then pick any other night through January 2 to drive the Magic of Lights trail with the kids in pajamas.
- Magic of LightsConcord · Nov 20 to Jan 2
- Tree Lighting and Mayor's Sing-AlongConcord · Dec 4
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Oakland, American Canyon, Livermore and San Francisco. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Concord Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Concord this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Concord for 2026: the Magic of Lights drive-through and the City of Concord Tree Lighting and Mayor’s Sing-Along.
When is the Concord tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm at Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass Road and Grant Street. It is free.
Where can kids see Santa in Concord?
At the Tree Lighting on December 4, with pictures with Santa, letters to Santa, real reindeer and carriage rides in Todos Santos Plaza.
How much is Magic of Lights in Concord?
$30 per car. It runs nightly from November 20, 2026 to January 2, 2027 at 2000 Kirker Pass Road.
Who do I contact about Concord holiday events?
For the tree lighting, the City of Concord at cityinfo@cityofconcord.org or (925) 671-3430. For Magic of Lights, TaraPorter@LiveNation.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 Concord 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.