Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Laguna Beach for 2026. A brand-new Promenade tree lights up on Small Business Saturday, Hospitality Night turns downtown into a family holiday party, and Laguna Playhouse stages a sing-along Aladdin panto all month. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Laguna Beach
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Laguna Beach
- Promenade Tree Lighting: Saturday, November 28, 6 pm, free, with face painting
- Hospitality Night: Friday, December 4, 5 pm to 9 pm, downtown, free
- Aladdin and Yasmin’s Winter Wish: December 5 to 27, Laguna Playhouse
- Every date checked on the Chamber and Laguna Playhouse websites on Nov 11
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First Annual Promenade Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, tree lighting at 6 pm on the Promenade, during the citywide Small Business Saturday sidewalk sale (10 am to 9 pm)
- Where: The Promenade, downtown Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce is adding a new tradition this year: a Christmas tree on the Promenade, lit for the first time at 6 pm on Small Business Saturday.
The Boys and Girls Club offers free face painting for kids, and the downtown sidewalk sale runs all day, so families can shop local before gathering for the countdown.
Parent tip: Come in the late afternoon, browse the sidewalk sale, and get face painting done before the 6 pm lighting.
- Host
- Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Promenade, downtown Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (opens in maps)
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Hospitality Night
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 pm to 9 pm in downtown Laguna Beach
- Where: Downtown Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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Hospitality Night is one of Laguna Beach’s longest-running holiday traditions, an evening when downtown fills with locals and visitors to kick off December together.
This year the Chamber is steering the night toward families, with member booths set up as holiday crafts, games and interactive stops for kids, plus 130 holiday goodie bags handed out through the evening.
Parent tip: Arrive near 5 pm for the best shot at a goodie bag and shorter lines at the craft booths. Take the trolley or park on the edge of town, since downtown parking fills fast.
- Host
- Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Laguna Beach
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Holiday panto
Aladdin and Yasmin’s Winter Wish at Laguna Playhouse
- When: December 5 to 27, 2026, with noon and 4 pm matinees on most weekend and holiday-week days and 7 pm shows on many weeknights
- Where: Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $86 to $116 per ticket
- Ages: All ages
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The Lythgoe Family panto returns to Laguna Playhouse with a holiday twist on Aladdin, packed with pop hits, slapstick comedy, big dance numbers and the goofy Wishee Washee.
Panto is built for audience participation, so kids are encouraged to boo the villain and shout warnings at the stage, which makes it an easy first theater trip for younger children.
Parent tip: Book a noon matinee for little ones. On December 12 the Playhouse also runs a Family Holiday Party before the noon and 4 pm shows, sold as a separate ticket.
- Host
- Laguna Playhouse (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (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 California Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Laguna Beach Christmas event for kids happens
The two free downtown nights fall a week apart, so pick one or do both. Save the panto for a December matinee and buy tickets early, since weekend shows sell first.
- First Annual Promenade Tree LightingLaguna Beach · Nov 28
- Hospitality NightLaguna Beach · Dec 4
- Aladdin and Yasmin’s Winter Wish at Laguna PlayhouseLaguna Beach · Dec 5 to Dec 27
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, Irvine and Ladera Ranch. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Laguna Beach Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Laguna Beach this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Laguna Beach for 2026: the First Annual Promenade Tree Lighting, Hospitality Night and Aladdin and Yasmin’s Winter Wish at Laguna Playhouse.
When is the Laguna Beach tree lighting in 2026?
The Chamber’s first Promenade Tree Lighting is Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 6 pm, during the citywide Small Business Saturday sidewalk sale. It is free, with face painting by the Boys and Girls Club.
When is Hospitality Night in Laguna Beach?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm downtown. This year’s booths focus on family-friendly crafts, games and activities.
How much are tickets to the Laguna Playhouse holiday panto?
The Chamber lists tickets at $86 to $116 for Aladdin and Yasmin’s Winter Wish, which runs December 5 to 27, 2026, at 606 Laguna Canyon Rd.
Who do I contact about Laguna Beach holiday events?
Email the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce at info@lagunabeachchamber.org about the tree lighting and Hospitality Night. For the panto, contact Laguna Playhouse at info@lagunaplayhouse.com or 949-497-2787.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California 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 Laguna Beach 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.