Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Coon Rapids for 2026. The Tree Lighting Festival brings Santa, cocoa and a fireworks countdown to its new spot at the Civic Center on Saturday, December 5, and the Coon Rapids Ice Center hosts a Holiday Skate with Rocky on Sunday, December 13. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Coon Rapids
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Coon Rapids
- Tree Lighting Festival: Saturday, December 5, 3:30 to 6 pm, free
- Santa at 4 pm, tree and fireworks at 5:30 pm
- Holiday Skate with Rocky: Sunday, December 13, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Every date checked on the City of Coon Rapids site on Nov 11
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Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3:30 to 6 pm (Santa arrives at 4 pm, countdown at 5:30 pm)
- Where: Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival moves to a new home at the Civic Center this year, with Santa arriving at 4 pm for pictures, plus cocoa and cookies, live music and fire pits to stay warm.
Kids can make an ornament and write a letter to Santa inside, then everyone heads out for the 5:30 pm countdown that lights the tree and sets off fireworks.
Parent tip: Part of the festival is outside, so bring hats and mittens for the countdown and stake out a spot near the tree a few minutes before 5:30.
- Host
- City of Coon Rapids and Coon Rapids Community Strength Foundation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Dr NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (opens in maps)
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Holiday Skate with Rocky
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Regular open skate admission
- Ages: All ages
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The Coon Rapids Ice Center closes out its 2026 run of themed open skates with a holiday session alongside Rocky.
It runs during regular open skate hours, so families just pay normal admission and get a festive spin around the rink with the kids.
Parent tip: Earlier in the season, the November 22 Toys for Joy Skate collects new toys, and the Ice Center stays a toy drop-off site through December 14.
- Host
- Coon Rapids Ice Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN 55433 (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 Minnesota Christmas train rides page.
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When each Coon Rapids Christmas event for kids happens
Write Santa a letter at the Civic Center on December 5, then come back to the ice the next weekend for the holiday skate on December 13.
- Coon Rapids Tree Lighting FestivalCoon Rapids · Dec 5
- Holiday Skate with RockyCoon Rapids · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Delano and Big Lake. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Coon Rapids Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Coon Rapids this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Coon Rapids for 2026, both from the City of Coon Rapids: the Tree Lighting Festival on December 5 and the Holiday Skate with Rocky on December 13.
When is the Coon Rapids Tree Lighting Festival in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Coon Rapids Civic Center, 11155 Robinson Drive. It is free.
Is Santa at the Coon Rapids tree lighting?
Yes. Santa arrives at 4 pm for pictures, and kids can also write letters to Santa and make ornaments before the 5:30 pm countdown and fireworks.
When is the Holiday Skate with Rocky?
Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Coon Rapids Ice Center, 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard, at regular open skate admission.
Who do I contact about Coon Rapids holiday events?
The City of Coon Rapids Parks and Recreation events coordinator at sdawson@coonrapidsmn.gov, or the Ice Center at coonrapidsicecenter@coonrapidsmn.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Minnesota?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Minnesota 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 Coon Rapids 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.