Rally the corgi has sniffed out 4 Christmas events for kids in Dublin for 2026. The city lights its 30-foot tree at the Civic Center on Thursday, December 3, Santa joins the Dublin High band for breakfast on December 5, and the Dublin Library adds a winter traditions craft afternoon and two holiday movies. 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 Dublin
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Dublin, 3 of them free
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 6 to 8 pm, 100 Civic Plaza
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, Shannon Community Center
- Library: Winter Around the World December 12, movies December 19 and 20
- Hosted by the City of Dublin and Alameda County Library
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Tree lightingFree
Dublin Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Dublin Civic Center parking lot, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Dublin switches on a 30-foot holiday tree in the parking lot at the Civic Center, with local community groups performing on stage before the big moment.
Kids can work on arts and crafts, grab hot chocolate and cookies at the city booth, pose for a photo with Santa and climb aboard to see the Clover Express.
Parent tip: This is a Thursday night in December, so dress kids in layers and bring a phone for the Santa photo before the line builds after the lighting.
- Host
- City of Dublin Parks and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dublin Civic Center parking lot, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Holiday craftsFree
Winter Around the World
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
- Where: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, supplies provided while they last
- Ages: All ages
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The Dublin Library turns a Saturday afternoon into a tour of winter celebrations, with hands-on activities for Christmas, Kwanzaa, Yule, Three Kings Day and Hanukkah.
Kids move from table to table at their own pace, and the library supplies every craft, so it is an easy drop-in between other weekend errands.
Parent tip: Supplies run while they last, so come closer to 2 pm if your kids want to try every station.
- Host
- Alameda County Library, Dublin Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
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Family movieFree
Holiday Family Movies at the Library
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2:30 pm (The Muppet Christmas Carol), and Sunday, December 20, 2026, 2 pm (The Santa Clause)
- Where: Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Families
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The Dublin Library screens two holiday classics on the last weekend before Christmas: The Muppet Christmas Carol on Saturday and The Santa Clause on Sunday.
Seating is on the floor, so families spread out a blanket and settle in, which makes it a calm, free break from holiday shopping.
Parent tip: Bring a blanket or a couple of floor cushions for the kids, since the library sets these up as sit-on-the-floor screenings.
- Host
- Alameda County Library, Dublin Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Dublin
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Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, seatings at 8:30 am, 9:45 am and 11:15 am (the 11:15 seating is sensory friendly)
- Where: Shannon Community Center, Ambrose Hall, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $15 per person for residents, $18 for nonresidents, all ages
- Ages: All ages
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Santa shares Ambrose Hall at the Shannon Community Center with the Dublin High School band, which plays live while families eat pancakes and sausage with juice and coffee.
Every guest can take a photo with Santa, and the late-morning seating is set up as a sensory-friendly breakfast for kids who do better with less noise and bustle.
Parent tip: Registration is per person and each of the three seatings is capped, so book early, and pick the 11:15 am slot if your child is sensitive to crowds.
- Host
- City of Dublin Parks and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Shannon Community Center, Ambrose Hall, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA 94568 (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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Plan your December
When each Dublin Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the free tree lighting on December 3, then book a Breakfast with Santa seating for that Saturday. Save the library crafts and the movie weekend for the stretch right before Christmas, since both sit next door to each other on Civic Plaza.
- Dublin Holiday Tree LightingDublin · Dec 3
- Breakfast with SantaDublin · Dec 5
- Winter Around the WorldDublin · Dec 12
- Holiday Family Movies at the LibraryDublin · Dec 19 to Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Pleasanton, Hayward, Livermore and Milpitas. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Dublin Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Dublin this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Dublin for 2026: the Holiday Tree Lighting, Breakfast with Santa, Winter Around the World at the Dublin Library, and holiday family movies at the library.
When is the Dublin tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm in the parking lot at the Dublin Civic Center, 100 Civic Plaza. It is free and includes crafts, hot chocolate and photos with Santa.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Dublin?
$15 per person for Dublin residents and $18 for nonresidents, for all ages. Seatings are at 8:30 am, 9:45 am and 11:15 am on Saturday, December 5, 2026, and registration is required.
Is there a sensory-friendly Santa event in Dublin?
Yes. The 11:15 am seating of Breakfast with Santa at the Shannon Community Center is set up as a sensory-friendly breakfast.
Who do I contact about Dublin holiday events?
City of Dublin Parks and Community Services runs the tree lighting and Breakfast with Santa (anthony.calvo@dublin.ca.gov for the breakfast at Shannon Community Center). For the library programs, email dublin@aclibrary.org.
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 Dublin 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.