Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Deerfield Beach for 2026. Ocean Way Holiday brings a Santa Parade and the lighting of Ocean Way to the beach on Thursday, December 3, and Elf plays free at Sullivan Park on Friday, December 18. 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 Deerfield Beach
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Deerfield Beach
- Ocean Way Holiday: Thursday, December 3, 5 to 9 pm
- Santa Parade at 5:30 pm and the lighting of Ocean Way at 6 pm
- Movies in the Park, Elf: Friday, December 18, 7 pm
- Free shuttle from the St. Ambrose lot for Ocean Way Holiday
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Beach lighting and Santa paradeFree
Ocean Way Holiday
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 to 9 pm, Santa Parade 5:30 pm, lighting 6 pm
- Where: Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Deerfield Beach lights up Ocean Way for the season at 6 pm, right after a 5:30 pm Santa Parade along the beach.
The rest of the night is a lineup of local dancers, school choirs, cloggers and a band, plus holiday activities, treats and photo spots by the ocean.
Parent tip: Parking on the barrier island is limited. Use the free shuttle from the St. Ambrose lot at 363 SE 12th Ave, running 4:30 to 9:45 pm, or the free Freebee ride.
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- Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Special Events (opens in a new tab)
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- Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (opens in maps)
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Outdoor movieFree
Movies in the Park: Elf
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, gates 6 pm, movie 7 pm
- Where: Sullivan Park, 1633 Riverview Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, with free popcorn
- Ages: All ages, rated PG
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The December pick for Deerfield Beach’s Movies in the Park series is Elf, shown outdoors at Sullivan Park.
Admission and popcorn are both free, and food trucks are on site if you would rather not pack a picnic.
Parent tip: Gates open at 6 pm. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and get a spot up front before the 7 pm start.
- Host
- Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Sullivan Park, 1633 Riverview Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 (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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When each Deerfield Beach Christmas event for kids happens
Take the free shuttle to Ocean Way Holiday on December 3 for Santa by the sea, and pack blankets for Elf at Sullivan Park on December 18.
- Ocean Way HolidayDeerfield Beach · Dec 3
- Movies in the Park: ElfDeerfield Beach · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach and Wellington. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Deerfield Beach Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Deerfield Beach this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Deerfield Beach for 2026, both from Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation: Ocean Way Holiday on December 3 and Movies in the Park showing Elf on December 18.
When is Ocean Way Holiday in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm at the Main Beach Parking Lot, 149 SE 21st Ave. The Santa Parade is at 5:30 pm and Ocean Way lights up at 6 pm.
Where do I park for Ocean Way Holiday?
Barrier island parking is limited. A free shuttle runs from the St. Ambrose parking lot at 363 SE 12th Ave from 4:30 to 9:45 pm, and Freebee offers free rides within the city.
Is the Deerfield Beach Elf movie night free?
Yes. Admission and popcorn are free. Gates open at 6 pm and the movie starts at 7 pm on December 18, 2026, at Sullivan Park, 1633 Riverview Rd.
Who do I contact about Deerfield Beach holiday events?
The Deerfield Beach Special Events office, which lists dfbspecialevents@deerfieldbeachfl.gov on its Ocean Way Holiday page, or call 954-250-4239.
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 Deerfield Beach 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.