Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lakewood for 2026. The free Tree Lighting fills the City Hall grounds with Santa, falling snow and carnival games on Friday, December 4, and on Saturday, December 19, Santa tours eight neighborhood parks. 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 Lakewood
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lakewood, both free
- Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, 4:30 to 8 pm, program at 6:30 pm
- Santa photos all evening at the Tree Lighting
- Santa Claus Park Visits: Saturday, December 19, 10 am to 1 pm at eight parks
- Every date checked on the City of Lakewood’s site on Nov 11
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Lakewood Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 4:30 to 8 pm, with the official program at 6:30 pm
- Where: The Centre and Lakewood City Hall East Parking Lot, 5050 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Lakewood turns the lot beside City Hall into a holiday block party, with carnival games, food trucks, holiday music and falling snow before the tree is lit during the 6:30 pm program.
Santa is on hand the whole evening to hear wishes and pose for photos, and there are free photo scenes with costumed characters and two oversized sleighs. Bring your own phone or camera for the pictures.
Parent tip: The lots in front of and behind City Hall close for the event, so park behind The Centre or in the gravel lot at Del Amo Boulevard and Clark Avenue.
- Host
- City of Lakewood Recreation and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Centre and Lakewood City Hall East Parking Lot, 5050 Clark Ave, Lakewood, CA 90712 (opens in maps)
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Santa Claus Park Visits
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10 am to 1 pm, with Santa stopping at eight city parks on an hourly schedule
- Where: Eight Lakewood parks, starting at Biscailuz and Bloomfield parks, Lakewood, CA 90712 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The weekend before Christmas, Santa makes a round of Lakewood neighborhood parks so families can catch him close to home instead of driving to a mall.
He starts at Biscailuz and Bloomfield parks at 10 am, moves to Bolivar and Palms at 11, Mayfair and Boyar at noon, and finishes at San Martin and Del Valle at 1 pm.
Parent tip: Each stop is short, so get to your park a few minutes before the listed hour and have your camera ready.
- Host
- City of Lakewood Recreation and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Eight Lakewood parks, starting at Biscailuz and Bloomfield parks, Lakewood, CA 90712 (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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When each Lakewood Christmas event for kids happens
Catch Santa twice: at the December 4 Tree Lighting beside City Hall, then again on December 19 when he stops at the park nearest your house.
- Lakewood Tree LightingLakewood · Dec 4
- Santa Claus Park VisitsLakewood · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Long Beach, Lomita, Anaheim and Los Angeles. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lakewood Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lakewood this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Lakewood for 2026, both from the City of Lakewood: the Tree Lighting on December 4 and Santa Claus Park Visits on December 19.
When is the Lakewood Tree Lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 4:30 to 8 pm outside The Centre next to Lakewood City Hall on Clark Avenue. The official program starts at 6:30 pm and admission is free.
Where should I park for the Lakewood Tree Lighting?
The lots in front of and behind City Hall are closed. Use the lot behind The Centre or the gravel lot at Del Amo Boulevard and Clark Avenue.
Which parks does Santa visit in Lakewood?
On December 19 Santa stops at Biscailuz and Bloomfield at 10 am, Bolivar and Palms at 11 am, Mayfair and Boyar at noon, and San Martin and Del Valle at 1 pm.
Who do I contact about Lakewood holiday events?
The City of Lakewood Recreation and Community Services Department at ecatalog@lakewoodca.gov or 562-866-9771, ext. 2408.
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 Lakewood 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.