Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Haines City for 2026. Saturday, December 5, is the big night: the Christmas Parade at 6 pm, then Glitter, Glisten and Snow at Lake Eva Park with the tree lighting, Santa and falling snow. A week later, Breakfast with Santa fills the Lake Eva Event Center on December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Haines City
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Haines City
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6 to 7 pm, free
- Glitter, Glisten and Snow: December 5, 7:30 to 10 pm, Lake Eva Park
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 9 to 11 am
- All three run by Haines City Parks and Recreation
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Haines City Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 to 7 pm
- Where: Downtown Haines City, Haines City, FL 33844 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Haines City’s Christmas Parade opens the city’s biggest holiday night on the first Saturday of December.
It runs for about an hour and leads straight into Glitter, Glisten and Snow at Lake Eva Park, so families can make one evening of both.
Parent tip: Stake out a spot near the end of the route so you can walk over to Lake Eva Park for the tree lighting right after.
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- Address
- Downtown Haines City, Haines City, FL 33844 (opens in maps)
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Glitter, Glisten, and Snow
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 to 10 pm
- Where: Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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After the parade, Lake Eva Park counts down to the lighting of the city Christmas tree and the light displays that stay up all December.
Kids get holiday activities, a visit with Santa and snow falling from the sky, a rare treat in Central Florida.
Parent tip: Pack a light jacket for the kids. The snow is real enough to get them damp.
- Host
- Haines City Parks and Recreation Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lake Eva Park, 555 Ledwith Ave, Haines City, FL 33844 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 am
- Where: Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City, FL 33844 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Admission is included with the purchase of a meal
- Ages: All ages
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Families sit down to a catered breakfast at the Lake Eva Event Center and then line up to meet Santa Claus.
Admission comes with the meal purchase, so the only extra to bring is a camera for the photos.
Parent tip: Check the Parks and Recreation page for meal tickets early. Seating at catered breakfasts is limited.
- Host
- Haines City Parks and Recreation Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lake Eva Event Center, 799 Johns Ave, Haines City, FL 33844 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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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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Plan your December
When each Haines City Christmas event for kids happens
Make December 5 a parade-then-snow night at Lake Eva Park, and book Breakfast with Santa for the following Saturday morning.
- Haines City Christmas ParadeHaines City · Dec 5
- Glitter, Glisten, and SnowHaines City · Dec 5
- Breakfast with SantaHaines City · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Kissimmee, Lakeland, Winter Garden and Clermont. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Haines City Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Haines City this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Haines City for 2026, all from Haines City Parks and Recreation: the Christmas Parade and Glitter, Glisten and Snow on December 5, and Breakfast with Santa on December 12.
When is the Haines City Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 6 to 7 pm. Glitter, Glisten and Snow follows at Lake Eva Park from 7:30 pm.
When is the Haines City tree lighting?
The Christmas tree and light displays at Lake Eva Park are lit during Glitter, Glisten and Snow on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7:30 to 10 pm. It is free.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Haines City?
Admission is included with the purchase of a meal. It is Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 am, at the Lake Eva Event Center.
Who do I contact about Haines City holiday events?
Special Events Coordinator Mitch England at mitch.england@hainescityfl.gov, or the city at 863-421-3700.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Florida?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida 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 Haines 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.