Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Draper for 2026. The Tree Lighting Ceremony at Draper Park opens the season on Monday, November 30, the Holiday Market brings Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Day Barn on December 4 and 5, and the Candy Cane Hunt for kids 6 and under follows on Monday, December 7. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Utah Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Draper
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Draper
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Monday, November 30, 6 to 8 pm, free
- Holiday Market: December 4 and 5 at the Day Barn, with Santa
- Candy Cane Hunt: Monday, December 7, 4 to 5:30 pm, ages 6 and under
- Every date checked on Draper City’s site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
Draper City Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Draper Park, 12500 S 1300 E, Draper, UT 84020 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Draper switches on its holiday lights with a ceremony on the Draper Park main stage at 6 pm.
From 6:30 to 8 pm Santa visits, hot chocolate is poured and marshmallow roasting pits glow around the park. The lights then stay on every night through January 1.
Parent tip: Bring roasting sticks if you have long ones, and dress for a cold Monday night outdoors. If you miss the ceremony, the park lights run 5 to 10 pm nightly.
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- Draper Park, 12500 S 1300 E, Draper, UT 84020 (opens in maps)
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Candy cane huntFree
Candy Cane Hunt
- When: Monday, December 7, 2026, 4 to 5:30 pm
- Where: Draper Park, 12500 S 1300 E, Draper, UT 84020 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids 6 and younger
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Thousands of candy canes are scattered across Draper Park for little ones to collect, and a few specially marked canes can be traded in for a holiday prize.
Shortly after the hunt starts, Santa and Mrs. Claus roll in on a firetruck.
Parent tip: This hunt is only for kids 6 and under, and it goes fast. Arrive by 4 pm with a bag and keep an eye out for the marked prize canes.
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- Draper Park, 12500 S 1300 E, Draper, UT 84020 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Draper
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Holiday market
Holiday Market with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 8 pm, and Saturday, December 5, 2026, noon to 8 pm
- Where: Day Barn, Draper Park, Draper, UT 84020 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No entry fee listed, vendor prices vary
- Ages: All ages
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Draper City fills the Day Barn with vendors selling handmade and unique holiday gifts over two days.
Santa and Mrs. Claus are on hand for photos, so kids get a visit while parents shop.
Parent tip: Saturday has the longer window, noon to 8 pm. Go early afternoon for the shortest wait for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Host
- Draper City Community Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Day Barn, Draper Park, Draper, UT 84020 (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 Utah Christmas train rides page.
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When each Draper Christmas event for kids happens
Light up Draper Park on November 30, shop and meet Santa at the Holiday Market that weekend, and bring the littlest ones back to the park on December 7 for the Candy Cane Hunt.
- Draper City Tree Lighting CeremonyDraper · Nov 30
- Holiday Market with Santa and Mrs. ClausDraper · Dec 4 to Dec 5
- Candy Cane HuntDraper · Dec 7
Looking further afield? Our Utah Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Murray, Salt Lake City, Orem and Provo. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Draper Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Draper this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Draper for 2026, all from Draper City: the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 30, the Holiday Market on December 4 and 5, and the Candy Cane Hunt on December 7.
When is the Draper tree lighting in 2026?
Monday, November 30, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Draper Park. The ceremony starts at 6 pm, and Santa, hot chocolate and marshmallow roasting run from 6:30 to 8 pm. All activities are free.
Where can kids see Santa in Draper?
At the tree lighting on November 30, at the Holiday Market in the Day Barn on December 4 and 5, and at the Candy Cane Hunt on December 7, where Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on a firetruck.
Who can join the Draper Candy Cane Hunt?
Children 6 years old and younger. It is free and runs Monday, December 7, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 pm at Draper Park.
Who do I contact about Draper holiday events?
Draper City Community Events at community.events@draperutah.gov or (801) 576-6319.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Utah?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Utah 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 Draper 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.