Christmas Events for Kids in Fort Pierce (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated 4 min read

Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Fort Pierce for 2026, and here is what he found: 2 family events. They are Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade (December 6) and A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas (from December 11). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.

What Rally found in Fort Pierce

  • 2 Christmas events for kids in Fort Pierce
  • Parades and tree lightings: Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade (December 6)
  • Season: December 6 (Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade) to December 20 (A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas)
  • Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10

Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Fort Pierce

Admission, tickets or a fee apply. Where a host has not posted a price yet, the listing says so.

Holiday parade

Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade

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Main Street Fort Pierce, the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis team up for the 38th annual Sights & Sounds on Second parade, which sets off from Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street in historic downtown. The 2026 theme, "That's a Wrap," looks back on milestones and memories. Once the last float has passed, the crowd stays put to watch the decorated Christmas tree in the center of downtown light up.

The festival and parade are on Sunday, December 6, 2026, listed from 1:00 to 6:00 pm in downtown Fort Pierce. The page shows no admission price or tickets and points families to free parking at the City Parking Garage (Orange Avenue and Depot Drive), the County Parking Garage (2nd Street and Boston Avenue) and two lots on Indian River Drive. Groups that want to march must apply by November 20, 2026.

Parent tip: The listing spans five hours without giving the parade's start time, and it mentions a new route this year, so check the route with Main Street Fort Pierce before you pick a curb spot. Plan to stay to the end, because the tree lighting comes after the parade.

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Historic Downtown Fort Pierce (parade starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street), 122 A E Backus Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (opens in maps)
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Holiday show

A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas

  • When: Fri December 11 (7 pm), Sat December 12 (2 pm), Sun December 13 (2 pm), Fri December 18 (7 pm), Sat December 19 (2 pm), Sat December 19 (7 pm) and Sun December 20 (2 pm), 2026 (Seven performances over two weekends: Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday matinees, plus a Saturday evening show on December 19. End times are not listed.)
  • Where: The Pineapple Playhouse, 700 Weatherbee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 (opens in maps)
  • Cost: Tickets required; no price listed on the show page
  • Ages: Billed as family-friendly
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The Pineapple Playhouse stages a holiday comedy about three country friends who retreat to the mountains to dodge their Christmas troubles and wind up on a trip that echoes the journey of the Three Wise Men. The playhouse bills it as a family-friendly show about faith, family and second chances.

There are seven performances: evening shows start at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 11, Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19, 2026, and matinees start at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 12, Sunday, December 13, Saturday, December 19 and Sunday, December 20. Tickets are sold through the playhouse's show page, which lists no prices or running time.

Parent tip: The four 2:00 pm matinees are the easier pick with younger children than the 7:00 pm shows. The page offers no age guidance beyond calling the comedy family-friendly, so ask the playhouse about the running time when you buy tickets.

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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 Fort Pierce Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade in Fort Pierce on December 6; the last runs to December 20. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Palm City, Stuart, Palm Beach Gardens and Melbourne. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

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The story of Christmas in Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is known as the Sunrise City and takes its name from an army post built nearby in 1838, during the Second Seminole War. At Christmas the action is downtown, where a parade on Second Street ends with the lighting of the city's tree.

How Fort Pierce celebrates

The season's main gathering is Sights & Sounds on Second, a festival and parade that Main Street Fort Pierce produces with the City of Fort Pierce and the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis. The organizer's page calls 2026 the 38th annual parade. It starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street in historic downtown, and afterward the crowd stays for the Christmas tree lighting in the center of downtown. Wikipedia lists Historic Main Street among the city's attractions. On Weatherbee Road, The Pineapple Playhouse adds a family-friendly holiday comedy, A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas, with seven performances from December 11 to 20.

Fun facts about Christmas in Fort Pierce

The fort that gave the city its name stood from 1838 to 1842 and was named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, an army officer and the brother of President Franklin Pierce. Permanent settlement began in the 1860s, and the city incorporated in 1901. The Florida East Coast Railway carried passengers through Fort Pierce from 1894 to 1968. The 2020 census counted 47,297 residents, and the city was the original home of the United States Navy SEALs.

Traditions today

  • Sights & Sounds on Second Parade: The parade sets off from Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street, and the organizer's page counts 2026 as its 38th year.
  • Downtown Christmas tree lighting: After the parade, families stay in the center of downtown to watch the decorated tree light up.
  • Holiday comedy at The Pineapple Playhouse: The playhouse on Weatherbee Road puts a family-friendly Christmas comedy on stage across two December weekends.
  • Historic downtown: The organizer places both the parade and the tree lighting in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce, with free parking in the city and county garages.

A fact for kids

Fort Pierce is known for its large manatee population, and the city even has a Manatee Center. It was also the first home of the Navy SEALs.

Questions about Christmas in Fort Pierce

When was Fort Pierce founded?

The first permanent settlement of the present city dates to the 1860s, and Fort Pierce was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1901. The army post it is named for is older, built nearby in 1838 during the Second Seminole War and kept until 1842.

How did Fort Pierce get its name?

The city is named after the Fort Pierce army post, built nearby in 1838. The post was named for Benjamin Kendrick Pierce, a career United States Army officer whose brother, Franklin Pierce, later became president. The city is also known by the nickname Sunrise City.

What happens at Christmas in Fort Pierce?

The main event is the Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade in historic downtown on Sunday, December 6, 2026, followed by the Christmas tree lighting. The Pineapple Playhouse also stages a family-friendly holiday comedy with seven performances between December 11 and December 20.

Where does the Fort Pierce Christmas parade take place?

The parade runs through Historic Downtown Fort Pierce and starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street, according to Main Street Fort Pierce. After it ends, the tree lighting happens in the center of downtown. The organizer's page mentions a new parade route for 2026.

Who organizes the Sights & Sounds on Second parade?

Main Street Fort Pierce produces the parade in partnership with the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis and the City of Fort Pierce. The organizer's page describes the December 6, 2026 edition as the 38th annual Sights & Sounds on Second parade.

Is the Fort Pierce Christmas parade free to watch?

The organizer's page lists no admission price or tickets for the festival and parade on December 6, 2026. It does name free parking at the City Parking Garage, the County Parking Garage and two lots on Indian River Drive. Groups that want to march must apply by November 20.

Did passenger trains ever stop in Fort Pierce?

Yes. The Florida East Coast Railway served the city as a passenger railroad from 1894 to 1968. Until a strike that began in 1963, long-distance trains from Chicago, Cincinnati and New York stopped in Fort Pierce on their way to Miami.

Is there a Christmas show in Fort Pierce?

The Pineapple Playhouse on Weatherbee Road presents A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas, a comedy it describes as family-friendly. Evening shows are at 7:00 pm on December 11, 18 and 19, 2026, and matinees are at 2:00 pm on December 12, 13, 19 and 20.

How big is Fort Pierce?

Fort Pierce had 47,297 residents at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of St. Lucie County and part of Florida's Treasure Coast, about an hour north of West Palm Beach. The Intracoastal Waterway passes through the city.

Sources

  1. Fort Pierce, Florida, Wikipedia
  2. Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade, Main Street Fort Pierce
  3. A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas, The Pineapple Playhouse

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Fort Pierce Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What is the best Christmas event for kids in Fort Pierce to start with?

Start with the Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in historic downtown Fort Pierce. The parade sets off from Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street, and the downtown Christmas tree is lit afterward, so one outing covers both a parade and a tree lighting.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Fort Pierce?

The organizer's page for the Sights & Sounds on Second Festival & Parade on December 6, 2026, lists no admission price or tickets. It also names free parking at the City Parking Garage, the County Parking Garage and two lots on Indian River Drive. The Pineapple Playhouse holiday comedy requires tickets.

Where can kids meet Santa in Fort Pierce?

Neither organizer page in this guide promises a Santa visit. The page for the Sights & Sounds on Second parade on December 6, 2026, describes the parade and the downtown tree lighting without naming Santa, so check with Main Street Fort Pierce if a Santa sighting matters to your family.

Are there Christmas shows or lights in Fort Pierce?

Yes to both. The downtown Christmas tree is lit after the Sights & Sounds on Second parade on Sunday, December 6, 2026. The Pineapple Playhouse on Weatherbee Road stages A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas, a family-friendly comedy, in seven performances between December 11 and December 20.

Which Fort Pierce Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?

A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Christmas at The Pineapple Playhouse needs tickets, sold through the playhouse's show page for performances from December 11 to 20, 2026. The Sights & Sounds on Second parade page mentions no tickets for spectators. Only groups marching in the parade must apply, by November 20.

Where does the Fort Pierce Christmas parade start?

According to Main Street Fort Pierce, the Sights & Sounds on Second parade starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street in historic downtown. The page mentions a new parade route for December 6, 2026, so look up the route before choosing where to stand with small children.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Fort Pierce?

Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida Christmas train rides guide. This Fort Pierce guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.

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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

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.

Kelsey Cecil
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