Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Galt for 2026. The Tree Lighting Ceremony with photos with Santa is Friday, December 4, on Civic Drive, and the Lighting of the Night parade and Holiday Market fill downtown the next evening, December 5. 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 Galt
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Galt
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, December 4, 4:30 to 7 pm, free
- Photos with Santa, crafts and cookie decorating
- Lighting of the Night: Saturday, December 5, market from 4 pm, then the parade
- Every date checked on the City of Galt’s site on Nov 11
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30 to 7 pm
- Where: Civic Drive and Littleton Community Center, 410 Civic Dr, Galt, CA 95632 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Galt lights its holiday tree on Civic Drive outside the Littleton Community Center.
The free evening features holiday music from community and local school bands and choirs, photos with Santa, kids Christmas crafts and cookie decorating.
Parent tip: Head to the cookie decorating table first, then claim a spot on Civic Drive before the lighting.
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- City of Galt Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Civic Drive and Littleton Community Center, 410 Civic Dr, Galt, CA 95632 (opens in maps)
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Lighting of the Night Parade and Holiday Market
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4 pm (parade in the evening)
- Where: Fourth Street Promenade, 4th St, Galt, CA 95632 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Lighting of the Night is Galt’s biggest holiday celebration, with a Holiday Market on the 4th Street Promenade and a lighted Christmas parade through downtown.
Families stroll the market for local vendors and food, then line the route for festive floats, lights and holiday music. Last year the parade stepped off at 6:30 pm.
Parent tip: Streets close for the parade, so park a few blocks away and walk in while the market is still open.
- Host
- City of Galt Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Fourth Street Promenade, 4th St, Galt, CA 95632 (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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Plan your December
When each Galt Christmas event for kids happens
Make it a back-to-back weekend: the tree lighting and Santa on Friday, December 4, then the Lighting of the Night parade on Saturday.
- Tree Lighting CeremonyGalt · Dec 4
- Lighting of the Night Parade and Holiday MarketGalt · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Stockton, Sacramento, El Dorado Hills and Vacaville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Galt Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Galt this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Galt for 2026, both from the City of Galt: the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4 and Lighting of the Night on December 5.
When is the Galt Lighting of the Night parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026. The Holiday Market on the 4th Street Promenade starts at 4 pm and the lighted parade follows in the evening. Last year it began at 6:30 pm.
When is the Galt tree lighting?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 pm on Civic Drive by the Littleton Community Center, 410 Civic Drive.
Is Santa at the Galt tree lighting?
Yes. The tree lighting includes photos with Santa, kids Christmas crafts and cookie decorating.
Who do I contact about Galt holiday events?
City of Galt Parks and Recreation at jgarcia@cityofgalt.org or (209) 366-7115.
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 Galt 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.