Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Huntsville for 2026. The Downtown Christmas Fair brings vendors, kids crafts and bounce houses on Saturday, December 5, Santa poses for pictures at the Huntsville Public Library on December 11, and the library throws a pajama Grinch Fest the next morning. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Huntsville
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Huntsville
- Downtown Christmas Fair: Saturday, December 5
- Pictures and Cookies with Santa: Friday, December 11, 5 to 7 pm, library
- Grinch Fest: Saturday, December 12, 10:45 am to 1 pm, pajamas encouraged
- Dates checked on the City of Huntsville’s site on Nov 11
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Pictures and Cookies with Santa
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th St, Huntsville, TX 77340 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free library event
- Ages: All ages
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Santa sets up at the Huntsville Public Library for an evening of pictures, and every boy and girl is welcome to stop by.
Cookies and treats are part of the visit, which makes it an easy after-school Friday outing.
Parent tip: Bring your own camera or phone for the picture, and pick up some holiday books while you are there.
- Host
- Huntsville Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th St, Huntsville, TX 77340 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Rally the corgi has 2 more Huntsville events researched for you.
- New events every week We research new events daily and send you one email a week with the new ones we find in Huntsville.
- Exclusive access to free events Find the free Christmas events in Huntsville before they fill up.
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- Rally’s Christmas Eve Express and a free advent calendar Get early access to Rally the corgi’s Christmas Eve tracker, plus a free digital advent calendar to count down to Christmas.
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Grinch partyFree
Grinch Fest
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10:45 am to 1 pm
- Where: Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th St, Huntsville, TX 77340 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free library event
- Ages: All ages
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Grinch Fest opens at 10:45 am with a story time reading of the Dr. Seuss book, followed at 11 am by the classic 1966 animated movie.
Popcorn, cocoa, prizes and activities keep the party going until 1 pm, and pajamas and Grinch gear are encouraged.
Parent tip: Arrive by 10:45 am for the story time so kids hear the book before the movie starts.
- Host
- Huntsville Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th St, Huntsville, TX 77340 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Huntsville
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Holiday fair
Downtown Christmas Fair
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026 (times to be posted by Main Street)
- Where: Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, TX 77340 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check with Huntsville Main Street
- Ages: All ages
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The annual Downtown Christmas Fair is the centerpiece of Huntsville for the Holidays, filling downtown with vendors for a day of early holiday shopping.
Kids get their own fun with crafts, face painting and bounce houses.
Parent tip: Times were not yet posted when we checked, so look at the Main Street Christmas Fair page the week before you go.
- Host
- Huntsville Main Street Program (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Huntsville, Huntsville, TX 77340 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- 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 Texas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Huntsville Christmas event for kids happens
Shop the Downtown Christmas Fair on December 5, then make December 11 and 12 a library weekend with Santa on Friday night and Grinch Fest on Saturday morning.
- Downtown Christmas FairHuntsville · Dec 5
- Pictures and Cookies with SantaHuntsville · Dec 11
- Grinch FestHuntsville · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Montgomery, Magnolia, The Woodlands and College Station. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Huntsville Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Huntsville this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Huntsville for 2026: the Downtown Christmas Fair on December 5, Pictures and Cookies with Santa on December 11 and Grinch Fest on December 12.
Where can kids see Santa in Huntsville?
At the Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street, on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm, with cookies and treats.
What is Grinch Fest?
A library party on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with a 10:45 am story time, the 1966 animated Grinch movie at 11 am, and popcorn, cocoa, prizes and activities until 1 pm.
When is the Huntsville Christmas Fair?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, in downtown Huntsville, as part of Huntsville for the Holidays.
Who do I contact about Huntsville holiday events?
For the Christmas Fair, Huntsville Main Street Manager Amanda Sewell at asewell@huntsvilletx.gov or 936-291-5920. For library events, hpl@lsslibraries.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas 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 Huntsville 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.