Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in Lathrop for 2026. The Christmas Parade rolls down 5th Street on Saturday, December 5 and ends with Santa lighting the tree at Valverde Park, and Donuts with Santa fills the Scott Brooks Gymnasium on Saturday, December 12. 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 Lathrop
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lathrop
- Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 5, 5 pm, 5th Street and Valverde Park (free)
- Donuts with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 9 am to 1 pm, Scott Brooks Gymnasium
- Donuts with Santa is $30 with a family photo, two crafts and donuts to go
- Both hosted by City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation
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Lathrop Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 pm
- Where: 5th Street and Valverde Park, Lathrop, CA 95330 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Bands, floats and decorated cars roll down 5th Street for Lathrop’s Christmas Parade, and the city promises a parade full of Santa Clauses for kids to wave at.
Afterward the party moves to Valverde Park, where Santa waits on his big red sleigh to light the city Christmas tree, followed by a tree lighting and vendor fair.
Parent tip: Watch the parade from a spot near Valverde Park so you can walk straight over for the tree lighting without losing your place.
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- City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- 5th Street and Valverde Park, Lathrop, CA 95330 (opens in maps)
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Santa photo and crafts
Donuts with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 am to 1 pm (register for a time slot)
- Where: Scott Brooks Gymnasium, Lathrop, CA 95330 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $30, includes one family photo, two crafts and a half dozen donuts
- Ages: Families
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Lathrop Parks and Recreation sets up Santa in the Scott Brooks Gymnasium for a morning of family visits booked by time slot.
Each registration includes one family photo with Santa, two crafts for the kids and a half dozen donuts to take home.
Parent tip: Slots are booked ahead, so register early and arrive a few minutes before your time to get the crafts started.
- Host
- City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Scott Brooks Gymnasium, Lathrop, CA 95330 (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 Lathrop Christmas event for kids happens
See Santa light the tree after the parade on December 5, then book a Donuts with Santa slot for the next Saturday for a proper family photo with him.
- Lathrop Christmas Parade and Tree LightingLathrop · Dec 5
- Donuts with SantaLathrop · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Manteca, Stockton, Tracy and Modesto. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lathrop Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lathrop this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Lathrop for 2026: the Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Donuts with Santa.
When is the Lathrop Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5 pm along 5th Street, followed by the tree lighting with Santa at Valverde Park. It is free.
How much is Donuts with Santa in Lathrop?
$30. It includes one family photo with Santa, two crafts and a half dozen donuts to take home. Register for a time slot between 9 am and 1 pm on December 12, 2026.
Where is Donuts with Santa held?
At the Scott Brooks Gymnasium in Lathrop.
Who do I contact about Lathrop holiday events?
City of Lathrop Parks and Recreation at website_prd@ci.lathrop.ca.us, or the Generations Center at (209) 941-7372.
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 Lathrop 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.