Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Freeport for 2026, both at Krape Park with the Freeport Park District. Santa in the Park brings letters, crafts and a free Santa visit on Friday, December 11, and the Dash, Jingle and Mingle fun run ends with Santa photos on Saturday, December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Freeport
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Freeport
- Santa in the Park: Friday, December 11, 5 to 7 pm, free
- Dash, Jingle and Mingle: Saturday, December 12, run at 10 am
- Both events are at Krape Park
- Every date checked on the Freeport Park District website on Nov 11
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Santa in the Park
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Krape Park and the Krape Community Building, Freeport, IL 61032 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Kids start at Santa’s Workshop in Krape Park to write and mail a letter to the North Pole, then walk over to the Krape Community Building to tell Santa their wishes in person.
Inside there is a holiday craft, festive refreshments and a photo booth for family selfies.
Parent tip: Have kids think about their letter on the drive over so they are ready at Santa’s Workshop. No registration is listed for this free evening.
- Host
- Freeport Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Krape Park and the Krape Community Building, Freeport, IL 61032 (opens in maps)
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Untimed holiday fun run with Santa
Dash, Jingle and Mingle Holiday Run
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, check-in 9:15 to 9:45 am, run starts at 10 am, event ends at 1 pm
- Where: Krape Park, Freeport, IL 61032 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration required for everyone 5 and up; fee on the registration page
- Ages: All ages; registration for ages 5 and up
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Families run, walk or stroll a paved loop around Krape Park in ugly sweaters and festive outfits, with no clock and no results, just holiday fun.
Afterward everyone sticks around for a Santa visit and photos, light refreshments, an ornament craft and a letter-to-Santa station, all included with registration.
Parent tip: The route is paved and stroller friendly, so little ones can ride along. Dress for the weather and check in by 9:45 am.
- Host
- Freeport Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Krape Park, Freeport, IL 61032 (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 Illinois Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Freeport Christmas event for kids happens
Make it a Krape Park weekend: meet Santa for free on Friday evening, then come back Saturday morning in ugly sweaters for the fun run and a second Santa photo.
- Santa in the ParkFreeport · Dec 11
- Dash, Jingle and Mingle Holiday RunFreeport · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Rockford, Crystal Lake, West Dundee and Elgin. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Freeport Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Freeport this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Freeport for 2026, both from the Freeport Park District at Krape Park: Santa in the Park and the Dash, Jingle and Mingle Holiday Run.
When is Santa in the Park in Freeport?
Friday, December 11, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm at Krape Park and the Krape Community Building. It is free.
When is the Dash, Jingle and Mingle run?
Saturday, December 12, 2026. Check-in is 9:15 to 9:45 am, the untimed run starts at 10 am, and the party with Santa runs until 1 pm.
Do kids need to register for the holiday run?
Yes. Registration is required for everyone 5 and up, and it includes refreshments, the ornament craft and the letter-to-Santa station.
Who do I contact about Freeport holiday events?
The Freeport Park District at contact@freeportparkdistrict.org or 815-235-6114.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Illinois?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Illinois 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 Freeport 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.