Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Havelock for 2026, and both are free. The Tree Lighting Jubilee brings free pictures with Santa, games and a dusk tree lighting to Havelock City Park on Saturday, December 5, and the Christmas Parade rolls down E. Main Street on Saturday morning, December 12, with a Christmas Storybook and Movie Magic theme. We check every date on the city’s own calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our North Carolina Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Havelock
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Havelock
- Tree Lighting Jubilee: Saturday, December 5, from 3 pm
- Free pictures with Santa at City Park
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 12, 10 am
- Every date checked on the City of Havelock calendar on Nov 11
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City of Havelock Tree Lighting Jubilee
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 3 pm, with the tree lit at dusk
- Where: Havelock City Park, 198 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free (food and vendor market items extra)
- Ages: All ages
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Havelock Parks and Recreation fills City Park with an afternoon of games and family activities, live music and a Christmas vendor market, then lights the city tree once it gets dark.
Pictures with Santa are free, and the city is running a canned food drive at the same time, so a can or two in the stroller basket is a nice way for kids to give back.
Parent tip: Get there around 3 pm for the shortest Santa line, then stay put near the tree so the kids have a front view when it lights at dusk.
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- City of Havelock Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Havelock City Park, 198 Cunningham Blvd, Havelock, NC 28532 (opens in maps)
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City of Havelock Christmas Parade: Christmas Storybook and Movie Magic
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 10 am
- Where: E. Main Street, by the Havelock Police Department, 2 Governmental Ave, Havelock, NC 28532 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Havelock's Christmas Parade takes over E. Main Street on a Saturday morning, and this year the theme is Christmas Storybook and Movie Magic.
Expect floats, holiday music and costumed characters from favorite Christmas books and films, which makes it a fun game for kids to guess each entry before it passes.
Parent tip: A 10 am start means no cold night on the curb, so bring chairs, cocoa in a thermos and a bag for candy.
- Host
- City of Havelock Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- E. Main Street, by the Havelock Police Department, 2 Governmental Ave, Havelock, NC 28532 (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 North Carolina Christmas train rides page.
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When each Havelock Christmas event for kids happens
See Santa and the tree lighting at City Park on December 5, then come back to E. Main Street the next Saturday morning for the parade.
- City of Havelock Tree Lighting JubileeHavelock · Dec 5
- City of Havelock Christmas Parade: Christmas Storybook and Movie MagicHavelock · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our North Carolina Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Wilmington, Fayetteville, Raleigh and Cary. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Havelock Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Havelock this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Havelock for 2026, both from the City of Havelock: the Tree Lighting Jubilee on December 5 and the Christmas Parade on December 12.
When is the Havelock tree lighting in 2026?
The Tree Lighting Jubilee is Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Havelock City Park, 198 Cunningham Blvd. Festivities start at 3 pm and the tree is lit at dusk.
Is Santa at the Havelock Tree Lighting Jubilee?
Yes. The city lists free pictures with Santa as part of the afternoon, along with games, live music and a vendor market.
When is the Havelock Christmas Parade?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 10 am on E. Main Street next to the Havelock Police Department. The 2026 theme is Christmas Storybook and Movie Magic.
Who do I contact about Havelock holiday events?
Havelock Parks and Recreation at tadams@havelocknc.us or 252-444-6429.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in North Carolina?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s North Carolina 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 Havelock 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.