Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Kent for 2026. A Yeti Scavenger Hunt runs in downtown shops from November 28, Winterfest brings a parade, Santa and the tree lighting to Town Square on Saturday, December 5, and the Holiday Engine carries Santa through Kent neighborhoods on December weekends. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Washington Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Kent
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Kent
- Winterfest: Saturday, December 5, from 2 pm, free
- Parade, Santa and the tree lighting at Town Square
- Yeti Scavenger Hunt: November 28 to December 31, free
- Every date checked on the hosts’ own sites on Nov 11
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Holiday scavenger huntFree
Yeti Scavenger Hunt
- When: Saturday, November 28 to Thursday, December 31, 2026, during business hours
- Where: Historic downtown Kent shops, Kent, WA 98032 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, no purchase necessary
- Ages: All ages
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Tiny yetis are hiding in historic downtown Kent shops all season, and kids hunt for them with a passport picked up at any participating business.
Each yeti found earns a stamp, and a fully stamped passport of 8 stamps can be submitted for a drawing of prizes donated by local businesses.
Parent tip: Grab a passport on Small Business Saturday, then finish the hunt on Winterfest day when you are already downtown.
- Host
- Kent Downtown Partnership (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Historic downtown Kent shops, Kent, WA 98032 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Rally’s Christmas research
Rally the corgi has 2 more Kent 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 Kent.
- Exclusive access to free events Find the free Christmas events in Kent before they fill up.
- Unlock the filters Find Santa visits, free events and weekend plans in one tap.
- 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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Tree lighting and paradeFree
Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival and Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2 pm
- Where: Kent Town Square Plaza, 115 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Kent’s Winterfest fills downtown and Town Square with food trucks, local vendors, student performances and a holiday parade starting at 2 pm.
Santa makes an appearance and the day builds to the annual tree lighting, which opens a month of Winterfest activities from Kent Parks.
Parent tip: Arrive early in the afternoon to find parking downtown and get a curb spot before the parade, then stay into the evening for the lights.
- Host
- City of Kent (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Kent Town Square Plaza, 115 2nd Ave. N., Kent, WA 98032 (opens in maps)
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Santa on a fire engineFree
Jerry Woods Holiday Engine (Kent and Covington routes)
- When: Fridays and Saturdays, December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2026, evenings
- Where: Kent and Covington neighborhoods (see the route schedule), Kent, WA (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, food donations welcome
- Ages: All ages
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Santa rides through Kent and Covington neighborhoods on a Holiday Engine over three December weekends, joined by Scouts and other youth groups.
Volunteers collect food and donations for local food banks along the way, so kids can bring a can out to the curb when Santa arrives.
Parent tip: Follow Engine 3 on the Track Santa page, since that is the engine covering the Kent and Covington routes.
- Host
- Jerry Woods Holiday Engine (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Kent and Covington neighborhoods (see the route schedule), Kent, WA (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 Washington Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Kent Christmas event for kids happens
Pick up a yeti passport early, plan a full afternoon downtown for Winterfest on December 5, and check the Holiday Engine route page for the night Santa comes to your street.
- Yeti Scavenger HuntKent · Nov 28 to Dec 31
- Jerry Woods Holiday Engine (Kent and Covington routes)Kent · Dec 4 to Dec 19
- Winterfest Tree Lighting Festival and ParadeKent · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Washington Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Tacoma, Puyallup, Seattle and Bonney Lake. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Kent Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Kent this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Kent for 2026: the Yeti Scavenger Hunt from November 28 to December 31, Winterfest on December 5 and the Jerry Woods Holiday Engine on weekends from December 4 to 19.
When is Kent Winterfest in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 2 pm around Town Square Plaza, 115 2nd Ave. N., with a parade, Santa and the tree lighting.
What is the Kent Yeti Scavenger Hunt?
A free downtown hunt from November 28 to December 31, 2026. Kids pick up a passport at a participating shop, find hidden yetis for stamps and can enter a completed passport in a prize drawing.
Does Santa visit Kent neighborhoods?
Yes. The Jerry Woods Holiday Engine runs Kent and Covington routes on Fridays and Saturdays, December 4 to 19, 2026, collecting food bank donations.
Who do I contact about Kent holiday events?
For downtown events, the Kent Downtown Partnership at info@kentdowntown.org. For the Holiday Engine, signup@holidayengine.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Washington?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Washington 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 Kent 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.