Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Kennesaw for 2026. The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony warms up Depot Park on Wednesday, December 2, families make ornaments on Thursday, December 3, and Saturday, December 5 is A Day with Santa, with breakfast, photos and the first nighttime Illuminate Holly Days Parade. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Kennesaw
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Kennesaw
- Tree Lighting: Wednesday, December 2, 6 to 7:30 pm, free
- Ornament Making: Thursday, December 3, 6 to 8 pm, free
- A Day with Santa: Saturday, December 5, breakfast, photos and a 6 pm lighted parade
- Every date checked on the City of Kennesaw site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Downtown Kennesaw starts the season at Depot Park with a choir performance at about 6 pm, followed by the lighting of the city Christmas tree.
1885 Grill hands out hot chocolate, which makes it an easy weeknight outing for families with young kids.
Parent tip: Get there close to 6 pm for the choir, and grab cocoa early before the line forms near the tree.
- Host
- City of Kennesaw Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Depot Park, 2828 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
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Ornament craftFree
Holiday Ornament Making
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration required
- Ages: Families
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Kennesaw Parks and Recreation sets out supplies for families to design and build their own holiday ornaments to take home.
Light refreshments and snacks are included, and the whole evening is free with registration.
Parent tip: Register through the city’s Rec1 catalog, and bring a small box so fresh ornaments survive the trip home.
- Host
- City of Kennesaw Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ben Robertson Community Center, 2753 Watts Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
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Lighted paradeFree
Illuminate Holly Days Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, step-off at 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Kennesaw (lineup at Adams Park), Downtown Kennesaw, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch
- Ages: All ages
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Kennesaw’s Holly Days Parade goes after dark for the first time this year, with lit-up floats and vehicles rolling through town under a Santa’s Workshop theme.
Entries perform short routines for judges and compete for Best Overall, Best Performance, Best Float and Most Festive, so there is plenty for kids to cheer.
Parent tip: Make it the finale of a full Santa day, and claim a curb spot downtown before the 6 pm step-off.
- Host
- City of Kennesaw Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Kennesaw (lineup at Adams Park), Downtown Kennesaw, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Kennesaw
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast and Pictures with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, breakfast 8:30 or 10 am, walk-up photos 12:30 to 2:30 pm, reserved photos 4 to 5 pm
- Where: Ben Robertson Community Center and the Community House at Depot Park, 2753 Watts Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30144 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $10 per person breakfast (2 and under free on a lap), free walk-up photos, $15 reserved photo sessions
- Ages: All ages
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A Day with Santa starts with an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast at the Ben Robertson Community Center, hosted by the Kennesaw-Acworth Optimist Club with Kennesaw Parks and Recreation, while Santa visits each table.
In the afternoon Santa moves to the Community House at Depot Park for free walk-up photos from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, then reserved $15 sessions with a free digital download from 4 to 5 pm.
Parent tip: Breakfast tickets are limited and photo reservations cannot be refunded after November 20, so book early and keep your receipt for check-in.
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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 Georgia Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Kennesaw Christmas event for kids happens
Make the first week of December your Kennesaw week: tree lighting Wednesday, ornaments Thursday, then breakfast, Santa photos and the lighted parade on Saturday.
- Annual Tree Lighting CeremonyKennesaw · Dec 2
- Holiday Ornament MakingKennesaw · Dec 3
- Illuminate Holly Days ParadeKennesaw · Dec 5
- Breakfast and Pictures with SantaKennesaw · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Georgia Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Marietta, Hiram, Roswell and Dunwoody. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Kennesaw Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Kennesaw this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Kennesaw for 2026, all from Kennesaw Parks and Recreation: the tree lighting on December 2, ornament making on December 3, and breakfast and pictures with Santa plus the Illuminate Holly Days Parade on December 5.
When is the Kennesaw tree lighting in 2026?
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at Depot Park in Downtown Kennesaw. It is free, with a choir and hot chocolate.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Kennesaw?
Advance tickets are $10 per person for the 8:30 or 10 am seating on December 5 at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Children 2 and under eat free on an adult’s lap.
When is the Kennesaw Holly Days Parade?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, with step-off at 6 pm. It is Kennesaw’s first nighttime, light-up parade, themed Santa’s Workshop.
Who do I contact about Kennesaw holiday events?
Kennesaw Parks and Recreation special events at wgoss@kennesaw-ga.gov or 770-422-9714.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Georgia?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Georgia 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 Kennesaw 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.