Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in La Vista for 2026. Santa tours the neighborhoods by sleigh on Sunday, November 29 and lights the city tree that evening, then opens his Central Park workshop for free visits on four December nights. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Nebraska Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in La Vista
- 2 Christmas events for kids in La Vista, both free
- Santa’s Sleigh Ride: Sunday, November 29, 1 to 5 pm across the city
- Tree Lighting: November 29, 5 to 7 pm at Santa’s Workshop, Central Park
- Visit Santa: December 3, 4, 8 and 11, 4 to 7 pm
- Every date checked on the City of La Vista’s site on Nov 11
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Santa’s Sleigh Ride and Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026: sleigh ride through neighborhoods 1 to 5 pm, tree lighting at Santa’s Workshop 5 to 7 pm
- Where: La Vista neighborhoods, then Santa’s Workshop at Central Park, 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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La Vista welcomes Santa with a two-part Sunday. First he rides his sleigh through city streets, covering neighborhoods west of 84th Street from about 1 to 3 pm and east of 84th Street from about 3 to 5 pm, and the city shares a live Santa Tracker so families know when to step outside.
At 5 pm Santa’s Workshop in Central Park opens with free cookies, hot cocoa, glow items, caroling and live animals. Santa arrives around 6 pm to light the city Christmas tree, lead a sing-along and pose for a community group selfie, and the night wraps at 7 pm.
Parent tip: Be outside before the sleigh reaches your street. The city says Santa slows down when he sees families waiting, so a crowd on the curb gets a longer wave.
- Host
- City of La Vista (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- La Vista neighborhoods, then Santa’s Workshop at Central Park, 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 (opens in maps)
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Visit Santa at His Workshop
- When: Thursday, December 3, Friday, December 4, Tuesday, December 8 and Friday, December 11, 2026, 4 to 7 pm each night
- Where: Santa’s Workshop at Central Park, 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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On four December evenings Santa receives visitors inside his workshop in Central Park. Families check in at the big white tent and get a pager, so kids can explore the La Vista Wonderland lights, grab free cookies and cocoa, color a picture, spin the Naughty-or-Nice wheel and see live animals while they wait.
When the pager buzzes, it is your turn inside to meet Santa and snap your own photos. Each night brings different holiday characters, which the city announces on its social media ahead of time.
Parent tip: Dress for the cold. Lines can be long and much of the wait is outdoors or in the heated tent, so hats and mittens make it easier on little ones.
- Host
- City of La Vista (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Santa’s Workshop at Central Park, 8305 Park View Blvd, La Vista, NE 68128 (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 Nebraska Christmas train rides page.
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When each La Vista Christmas event for kids happens
Watch for the sleigh on your street on November 29, head to Central Park for the 6 pm tree lighting, then come back on a December weeknight to meet Santa inside his workshop.
- Santa’s Sleigh Ride and Tree LightingLa Vista · Nov 29
- Visit Santa at His WorkshopLa Vista · Dec 3 to Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Nebraska Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island and Kearney. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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La Vista Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in La Vista this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in La Vista for 2026, both free from the City of La Vista: Santa’s Sleigh Ride and Tree Lighting on November 29, and Visit Santa at His Workshop on four December evenings.
When is the La Vista tree lighting in 2026?
Sunday, November 29, 2026. Santa’s Workshop at Central Park, 8305 Park View Blvd., opens at 5 pm, Santa arrives around 6 pm to light the tree, and the event ends at 7 pm.
How do I know when Santa’s sleigh will reach my street?
The city runs a live Santa Tracker on Glympse (search “LaVistaSleighRide”). Santa covers neighborhoods west of 84th Street about 1 to 3 pm and east of 84th Street about 3 to 5 pm.
When can kids visit Santa at his workshop in La Vista?
Thursday, December 3, Friday, December 4, Tuesday, December 8 and Friday, December 11, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm each night. Visits are free.
Who do I contact about La Vista holiday events?
City of La Vista Community Events Coordinator Josie Kobjerowski at JKobjerowski@CityofLaVista.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Nebraska?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Nebraska 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 La Vista 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.