Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Kenner for 2026. Kenner’s Magical Christmas Village lights its tree in Heritage Park on Sunday, November 29, and the village then glows every evening in December, with vendors, local performers and Santa on Friday and Saturday nights from December 4 to 19. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Louisiana Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Kenner
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Kenner
- Opening Night: Sunday, November 29, tree lighting at 5:30 pm, free
- Village open daily in December, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
- Weekend Nights: Fridays and Saturdays, December 4 to 19, with vendors and performers
- Every date checked on kenner.la.us on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
Magical Christmas Village Opening Night and Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026, tree lighting at 5:30 pm, festivities from 6 pm
- Where: Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth St, Kenner, LA 70062 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Kenner opens its Magical Christmas Village in Historic Rivertown with a tree lighting at 5:30 pm, followed by an opening night show from Elvis tribute act “Elvis My Way” with Brandon Bennett.
Heritage Park fills with twinkling lights, snow, music and hot cocoa, and Santa Claus makes an appearance during the season, so it is an easy first stop for families on the east bank of the Mississippi.
Parent tip: Get there a little before 5:30 pm so the kids can see the tree switch on, then stay for the 6 pm show.
- Host
- City of Kenner and Visit Kenner (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth St, Kenner, LA 70062 (opens in maps)
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Christmas Village Weekend Nights with Santa
- When: Fridays and Saturdays, December 4 to 19, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 pm (the village lights are on nightly in December)
- Where: Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth St, Kenner, LA 70062 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission
- Ages: All ages
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The Christmas Village stays lit every evening in December, but Friday and Saturday nights are when vendors set up and the stage runs back to back with local school dance teams, cheer squads, choirs and bands.
Kids can catch classmates performing in half hour slots from 5:30 to 8:30 pm, browse arts and crafts, grab festival food and look for Santa among the lights and snow.
Parent tip: The city posts the full performer schedule by night, so check it to time your visit around a favorite dance team or choir.
- Host
- City of Kenner and Visit Kenner (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth St, Kenner, LA 70062 (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 Louisiana Christmas train rides page.
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When each Kenner Christmas event for kids happens
Go to the tree lighting on November 29 for the big moment, then pick a Friday or Saturday in December when the stage and vendors are running.
- Magical Christmas Village Opening Night and Tree LightingKenner · Nov 29
- Christmas Village Weekend Nights with SantaKenner · Dec 4 to Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Louisiana Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for New Orleans, Houma, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Kenner Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Kenner this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Kenner for 2026, both at Kenner’s Magical Christmas Village: Opening Night and the tree lighting on November 29, and the weekend vendor and performance nights from December 4 to 19.
When does Kenner’s Magical Christmas Village open in 2026?
Sunday, November 29, 2026, at Heritage Park in Rivertown, 2015 Fourth Street. The tree lighting is at 5:30 pm and opening night festivities begin at 6 pm.
Is Kenner’s Christmas Village free?
Yes. Admission is free, and the village is open to the public every day in December from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Which nights have vendors and entertainment?
Fridays and Saturdays: December 4 and 5, 11 and 12, and 18 and 19, 2026, with local performers on stage from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.
Who do I contact about Kenner holiday events?
The City of Kenner Communications office at vbrolin@kenner.la.us or 504-468-7288.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Louisiana?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Louisiana 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 Kenner 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.