Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lakewood for 2026. The free Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting fills the Towne Center around City Hall on Saturday, December 5, and Lakewold Gardens glows for evening light walks on six nights between December 11 and 20. 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 Lakewood
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lakewood
- Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 5, 4 to 7 pm, free
- At Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St SW
- Winter Glow: December 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, 5 to 9 pm
- Every date checked on official sites on Nov 11
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Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 7 pm
- Where: Lakewood City Hall, Lakewood Towne Center, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Lakewood lights up the Towne Center with a Parade of Lights, as local businesses, clubs and organizations roll past City Hall on floats covered in colored lights, holiday displays and costumes.
The evening also brings the city's tree lighting, and the whole event is free, so it is an easy first holiday outing of the season for families around Lakewood and JBLM.
Parent tip: Arrive before 4 pm to park in the Towne Center lots and claim a curb spot near City Hall, where the tree lighting happens.
- Host
- City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lakewood City Hall, Lakewood Towne Center, 6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (opens in maps)
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Garden light walk
Winter Glow at Lakewold Gardens
- When: Friday to Sunday, December 11 to 13 and December 18 to 20, 2026, 5 to 9 pm
- Where: Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Tickets sold online
- Ages: All ages
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Lakewold Gardens turns off the daylight and lights up its bare trees and plantings in color for an evening stroll set to a holiday playlist.
After the walk, families warm up inside the decorated Wagner House, dressed in greenery, baubles and lights for the season.
Parent tip: Buy tickets ahead for a Friday or Sunday, and bring a flashlight and boots, since the garden paths are dark and can be wet in December.
- Host
- Lakewold Gardens (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 (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 Lakewood Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the free parade and tree lighting on December 5, then book a Winter Glow evening at Lakewold Gardens for a quieter lights walk.
- Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree LightingLakewood · Dec 5
- Winter Glow at Lakewold GardensLakewood · Dec 11 to Dec 20
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, Bonney Lake and Lacey. 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 Christmas events for kids in Lakewood for 2026: the City of Lakewood Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting on December 5 and Winter Glow at Lakewold Gardens on six December evenings.
When is the Lakewood Parade of Lights in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm at Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St SW, in the Lakewood Towne Center. It is free.
When is Winter Glow at Lakewold Gardens?
Friday to Sunday, December 11 to 13, and Friday to Sunday, December 18 to 20, 2026, from 5 to 9 pm at 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW. Tickets are required.
Is the Lakewood tree lighting free?
Yes. The City of Lakewood lists the Holiday Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting as completely free.
Who do I contact about Lakewood holiday events?
For the parade, City of Lakewood Parks and Recreation at parks@cityoflakewood.us. For Winter Glow, Lakewold Gardens at contactus@lakewoldgardens.org or 253-584-4106.
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 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.