Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Coppell for 2026, and December 5 is the big day. Vintage Christmas brings Santa, cocoa and crafts to Old Town that morning, and that evening the lighted parade leads into Andrew Brown Park East for the tree lighting, a drone show and a train ride around the park. Santa reads at Cozby Library on December 7, and the park lights stay on every night through December 31. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Coppell
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Coppell
- Vintage Christmas: Saturday, December 5, 9 am to noon, Old Town
- Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting: December 5, 6 to 9 pm, free, with a park train ride
- Santa Storytime: Monday, December 7, 10:15 am, Cozby Library
- Holiday Lights in the Park: nightly December 5 to 31, 6 to 10 pm
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Old Town strollFree
Vintage Christmas in Old Town
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 am to noon
- Where: Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to stroll
- Ages: All ages
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Vintage Christmas fills Old Town Coppell with old-fashioned holiday cheer on the morning of the big parade day. Participating businesses hand out hot cocoa and candy canes and host crafts and pop-up shops.
Santa himself makes an appearance, so it is an easy chance for a photo before the evening crowds arrive at the tree lighting.
Parent tip: Check the Vintage Christmas list of participating businesses before you go so the kids can plan a cocoa and craft route.
- Host
- City of Coppell Community Experiences (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Old Town Coppell, 768 W Main St, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
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Rally the corgi has 3 more Coppell events researched for you.
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Parade and tree lightingFree
Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
- Where: Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Coppell’s holiday lighted parade rolls first, with prizes for the best decorated floats, and then everyone heads into Andrew Brown Park East for the tree lighting and a drone show.
Kids can ride a train around the park, paint with Tiny Party, bounce on inflatables and grab a photo with Santa, with food trucks on hand for dinner.
Parent tip: Parking is spread across Andrew Brown Park East, West and Central, Moore Road Park, Town Center and Cozby Library. Pick one close to the parade route so you can walk to the park after.
- Host
- City of Coppell Community Experiences (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
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Library story timeFree
Santa Storytime
- When: Monday, December 7, 2026, 10:15 to 11 am
- Where: Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free library program
- Ages: Families with young children, all ages welcome
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Santa takes over story time at Cozby Library, reading books and leading songs for families with young children.
Kids can have their picture taken with Santa afterward, so the library reminds families not to forget a camera.
Parent tip: This is a weekday morning program, so it suits preschoolers and younger siblings while big kids are at school.
- Host
- Cozby Library and Community Commons (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N Heartz Rd, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
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Park lightsFree
Holiday Lights in the Park
- When: Every evening, December 5 to 31, 2026, 6 to 10 pm
- Where: Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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After the tree lighting, Andrew Brown Park East stays lit every evening through December 31.
The glowing park works well for festive family photos or a short evening walk with the kids in pajamas and coats.
Parent tip: Combine a lights walk with the city’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt, which runs November 30 to January 4 and has kids hunting for holiday ambassadors around town.
- Host
- City of Coppell Community Experiences (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E Parkway Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019 (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 Texas Christmas train rides page.
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When each Coppell Christmas event for kids happens
Spend December 5 in Coppell: Vintage Christmas in Old Town in the morning, then the parade and tree lighting at night. Little ones can see Santa again at Cozby Library on December 7.
- Vintage Christmas in Old TownCoppell · Dec 5
- Holiday Parade and Tree LightingCoppell · Dec 5
- Holiday Lights in the ParkCoppell · Dec 5 to Dec 31
- Santa StorytimeCoppell · Dec 7
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Keller, Arlington, Little Elm and Dallas. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Coppell Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Coppell this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Coppell for 2026: Vintage Christmas and the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on December 5, Santa Storytime on December 7 and Holiday Lights in the Park from December 5 to 31.
When is the Coppell Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026. The Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting runs from 6 to 9 pm, with the lighted parade followed by the tree lighting and a drone show at Andrew Brown Park East, 260 E Parkway Boulevard.
Is there a train ride at the Coppell tree lighting?
Yes. The City of Coppell lists a train ride around the park among the activities at the December 5 tree lighting, along with inflatables, painting and photos with Santa.
Where can kids meet Santa in Coppell?
At Vintage Christmas in Old Town on the morning of December 5, at the tree lighting that evening, and at Santa Storytime at Cozby Library on December 7, 2026.
Who do I contact about Coppell holiday events?
City of Coppell Community Experiences at communityexperiences@coppelltx.gov or 972-462-5100. For Santa Storytime, Cozby Library at library@coppelltx.gov.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas 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 Coppell 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.