Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Forney for 2026. The Bell Park Tree Lighting brings Santa, music and free hot chocolate on Thursday, December 3, and Christmas on Main fills downtown with crafts and holiday vendors on Saturday, December 5. 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 Forney
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Forney
- Bell Park Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 6 to 8 pm, free
- Santa visits and the hot chocolate is free
- Christmas on Main: Saturday, December 5, noon to 5 pm, downtown
- Both dates checked on the City of Forney calendar on Nov 11
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Bell Park Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Bell Park, Forney, TX 75126 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Forney opens the season at Bell Park with its yearly tree lighting ceremony, Christmas music and free hot chocolate.
Santa makes a special visit, and the moment the Bell Park Christmas tree flips on is the one kids wait all night for.
Parent tip: The hot chocolate is free, so bring travel mugs with lids for little hands.
- Host
- City of Forney Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Bell Park, Forney, TX 75126 (opens in maps)
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Christmas on Main
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, noon to 5 pm
- Where: Downtown Forney, Forney, TX 75126 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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Christmas on Main takes over downtown Forney for a Saturday afternoon of holiday vendors, crafts and activities.
It falls two days after the Bell Park tree lighting, so families can catch the lights on Thursday and come back for crafts and shopping on the weekend.
Parent tip: It runs in daylight from noon to 5 pm, which makes it an easy outing with toddlers. Plan crafts first, then browse the vendors.
- Host
- City of Forney Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Forney, Forney, TX 75126 (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 Forney Christmas event for kids happens
See the tree light up at Bell Park on December 3, then spend Saturday afternoon, December 5, at Christmas on Main.
- Bell Park Tree LightingForney · Dec 3
- Christmas on MainForney · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Mesquite, Rowlett, Dallas and Lancaster. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Forney Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Forney this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 for 2026: the Bell Park Tree Lighting on December 3 and Christmas on Main on December 5.
When is the Forney tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Bell Park, with Christmas music, free hot chocolate and a visit from Santa.
Is Santa at the Forney tree lighting?
Yes. The city lists a special visit from Santa at the Bell Park Tree Lighting.
When is Christmas on Main in Forney?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from noon to 5 pm in downtown Forney, with holiday vendors, crafts and activities.
Who do I contact about Forney holiday events?
Forney Parks and Recreation Special Events Coordinator Andrea Lyons at alyons@forneytx.gov, or the city at 972-552-6620.
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 Forney 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.