Rally the corgi has paddled over to the lagoon for the Christmas events for kids in Foster City for 2026. The city lights its holiday tree at the Community Center on December 2, and on December 3 Parks and Recreation hosts a calm, sensory friendly visit with Santa. 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 Foster City
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Foster City
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Wednesday, December 2, 5 to 8 pm, Community Center
- Sensory Friendly Santa: Thursday, December 3, 4 to 6 pm, registration required
- Both at 670 Shell Boulevard
- Every date checked on the Foster City calendar on Nov 11
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Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Foster City Community Center, 670 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Foster City Parks and Recreation lights the city’s holiday tree at the Community Center on Shell Boulevard, next to Leo J. Ryan Park and the lagoon.
The evening runs from 5 pm to 8 pm, and the city has not yet posted the 2026 entertainment lineup. Check back closer to the date for performers and activities.
Parent tip: Arrive close to 5 pm for parking at the Community Center lot, and check the Foster City calendar a week ahead for the program.
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- Foster City Community Center, 670 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404 (opens in maps)
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Sensory-friendly SantaFree
Sensory Friendly Santa Pictures
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 pm to 6 pm (registration required)
- Where: The VIBE Teen Center, 670 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free refreshments; registration required
- Ages: Individuals with special needs and their families
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Foster City Parks and Recreation hosts a Sensory Friendly Santa Experience for individuals with special needs and their families, in a calm, low-stimulation setting at the VIBE Teen Center.
Families get a quiet sensory room, complimentary refreshments and an unhurried visit with Santa. Spots go first to Foster City residents, and non-residents may register if space remains.
Parent tip: Register as early as you can. If your child needs a specific accommodation, mention it when you sign up so staff can plan for it.
- Host
- Foster City Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The VIBE Teen Center, 670 Shell Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404 (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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When each Foster City Christmas event for kids happens
Both events sit at the Shell Boulevard civic campus on back-to-back evenings, December 2 and 3. Register early for the sensory friendly Santa visit, since residents get first pick.
- Holiday Tree LightingFoster City · Dec 2
- Sensory Friendly Santa PicturesFoster City · Dec 3
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and Livermore. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Foster City Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Foster City this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Foster City for 2026, both from Foster City Parks and Recreation: the Holiday Tree Lighting and Sensory Friendly Santa Pictures.
When is the Foster City tree lighting in 2026?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Foster City Community Center, 670 Shell Boulevard.
Is there a sensory friendly Santa in Foster City?
Yes. On Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm at the VIBE Teen Center, for individuals with special needs and their families. Registration is required.
Can non-residents attend the sensory friendly Santa event?
The event is reserved for Foster City residents first. Non-residents may register if space permits.
Who do I contact about Foster City holiday events?
Foster City Parks and Recreation at recreation@fostercity.org or (650) 286-3380.
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 Foster City 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.