Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Dunedin for 2026. The city tree lights up at City Hall on Thursday, December 3, Breakfast with Santa and the Holiday Boat Parade fill Saturday, December 5, and the downtown Holiday Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas close things out on December 12. 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 Dunedin
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Dunedin
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 5 pm, City Hall, free
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, 9 am
- Holiday Boat Parade: December 5, 6 to 9 pm, Dunedin Marina
- Holiday Parade: Saturday, December 12, from 3:30 pm downtown
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Tree lightingFree
Dunedin Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 pm
- Where: Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Dunedin kicks off its holiday season with the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony outside Dunedin City Hall.
It is a short, free evening event that works well for little ones on a school night, and it opens a full month of city holiday programs.
Parent tip: Grab dinner downtown on Main Street afterward. City Hall is a short walk from the shops and restaurants.
- Host
- Dunedin Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Rally the corgi has 3 more Dunedin events researched for you.
- New events every week We research new events daily and send you one email a week with the new ones we find in Dunedin.
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Boat paradeFree
Holiday Boat Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
- Where: Dunedin Marina and Edgewater Park, 51 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Lighted boats cruise past the Dunedin Marina for the Holiday Boat Parade, presented with the Dunedin Boat Club and Loggerhead Marker 1 Marina.
Families watch from the waterfront at the marina and Edgewater Park as the decorated boats light up St. Joseph Sound.
Parent tip: Pair it with Breakfast with Santa the same morning for a full Santa-and-lights Saturday.
- Host
- Dunedin Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dunedin Marina and Edgewater Park, 51 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
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Downtown paradeFree
Holiday Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3:30 to 9 pm
- Where: Downtown Dunedin and Pioneer Park, Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Dunedin’s annual downtown Holiday Parade brings festive floats, bands, performers and, at the very end, Santa Claus.
After the parade, the celebration moves to Pioneer Park for Old Fashioned Christmas, the city’s evening of holiday activities in the heart of downtown.
Parent tip: Downtown parking fills early. Arrive before 3 pm or use the city’s public parking lots off Main Street.
- Host
- Dunedin Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Dunedin and Pioneer Park, Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Dunedin
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 am
- Where: Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $10 per person on or before Dec 2, $15 on Dec 3 if space allows
- Ages: All ages
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Kids bring their wish lists to the Dunedin Community Center for a pancake breakfast with Santa.
The morning also includes holiday crafts and entertainment, and the early bird price runs through December 2.
Parent tip: Buy tickets by December 2 to lock in the $10 early bird price. Later tickets are only sold if space allows.
- Host
- Dunedin Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Dunedin Community Center, 1920 Pinehurst Rd, Dunedin, FL 34698 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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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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Plan your December
When each Dunedin Christmas event for kids happens
Book Breakfast with Santa and stay for the boat parade on December 5, then come back downtown for the Holiday Parade on December 12.
- Dunedin Tree LightingDunedin · Dec 3
- Holiday Boat ParadeDunedin · Dec 5
- Breakfast with SantaDunedin · Dec 5
- Holiday Parade and Old Fashioned ChristmasDunedin · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Holmes Beach. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Dunedin Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Dunedin this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Dunedin for 2026, all from Dunedin Parks and Recreation: the Tree Lighting on December 3, Breakfast with Santa and the Holiday Boat Parade on December 5, and the Holiday Parade and Old Fashioned Christmas on December 12.
When is the Dunedin Holiday Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, in downtown Dunedin, with festivities from 3:30 to 9 pm and Old Fashioned Christmas in Pioneer Park.
When is the Dunedin tree lighting?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 5 pm at Dunedin City Hall, 737 Louden Avenue. It is free.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Dunedin?
$10 per person on or before December 2, or $15 on December 3 if space allows. It is Saturday, December 5, at 9 am at the Dunedin Community Center.
Who do I contact about Dunedin holiday events?
Dunedin Parks and Recreation at DunedinRecreation@dunedin.gov or (727) 812-4530.
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 Dunedin 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.