Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Hendersonville, Tennessee for 2026. HolidayFest’s lighted Deck the Hulls boat parade cruises Old Hickory Lake on Saturday, December 5, and the A Storybook Christmas parade rolls down Main Street to the Memorial Park tree lighting on Sunday, December 6. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Hendersonville
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Hendersonville
- Christmas Boat Parade: Saturday, December 5, 5:30 pm, Old Hickory Lake
- Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 6, 2 pm, Main Street
- Both are free and run by the nonprofit HolidayFest
- Every date checked on holidayfesttn.org and the city calendar on Nov 11
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Deck the Hulls Christmas Boat Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Mallard Point and Drakes Creek on Old Hickory Lake, Hendersonville, TN 37075 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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HolidayFest lights up Old Hickory Lake with its Deck the Hulls boat parade, as decorated boats leave Drakes Creek, cruise past the judges at Mallard Park and head on to Sanders Ferry Park.
Watching from the shore is free, and the glowing boats on dark water are a different kind of Christmas parade that kids remember.
Parent tip: Bring a blanket and a thermos of cocoa and stake out a spot near Mallard Park, where the judges watch, before 5:30 pm.
- Host
- HolidayFest (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Mallard Point and Drakes Creek on Old Hickory Lake, Hendersonville, TN 37075 (opens in maps)
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HolidayFest Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2 pm to 6 pm, with the tree lighting right after the parade
- Where: Main Street and Memorial Park, 151 E Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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This year’s HolidayFest Christmas Parade has an A Storybook Christmas theme, with more than 80 floats, trailers, dancers and entertainers rolling down Main Street and Santa riding at the very end.
When the last float passes, everyone heads to Memorial Park for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, and proceeds from HolidayFest events support Sumner County nonprofits.
Parent tip: Pick a curb spot close to Memorial Park so you can walk straight over for the tree lighting once Santa goes by.
- Host
- HolidayFest (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Main Street and Memorial Park, 151 E Main Street, Hendersonville, TN 37075 (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 Tennessee Christmas train rides page.
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When each Hendersonville Christmas event for kids happens
Make it a parade weekend: watch the lighted boats on the lake Saturday night, then come back to Main Street Sunday afternoon for Santa and the tree lighting.
- Deck the Hulls Christmas Boat ParadeHendersonville · Dec 5
- HolidayFest Christmas Parade and Tree LightingHendersonville · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Mount Juliet, Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Hendersonville Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Hendersonville, Tennessee this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Hendersonville for 2026: the Deck the Hulls Christmas Boat Parade on December 5 and the HolidayFest Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting on December 6.
When is the Hendersonville Christmas parade in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 pm on Main Street, with the tree lighting ceremony right after at Memorial Park, 151 E Main Street. The 2026 theme is A Storybook Christmas.
When is the Hendersonville Christmas boat parade?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5:30 pm. Boats start in Drakes Creek, pass the judges at Mallard Park and finish at Sanders Ferry Park.
Is Santa in the Hendersonville Christmas parade?
Yes. Santa rides at the end of the parade, then the crowd moves to Memorial Park for the tree lighting.
Who do I contact about Hendersonville holiday events?
HolidayFest, the nonprofit that runs both parades, at holidayfestinfo@gmail.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Tennessee?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Tennessee 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 Hendersonville 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.