Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Laurel for 2026. Saturday, December 5, is the big day, with Breakfast with Santa in the morning and the Holiday Parade and Armory Illumination in the afternoon, and Santa returns for free photos and a family movie at Partnership Hall on Monday, December 21. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Maryland Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Laurel
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Laurel
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, 9 am, $15
- Holiday Parade: December 5, 3:45 pm, Armory lights about 5:15 pm
- Photos with Santa: Monday, December 21, 4 to 5:30 pm, then a free movie
- Every date checked on the City of Laurel calendar on Nov 11
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Holiday Parade and Armory Illumination
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, parade at 3:45 pm, illumination about 5:15 pm
- Where: Laurel Armory, Anderson and Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St, Laurel, MD 20707 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Laurel’s Holiday Parade leaves City Hall at 3:45 pm and winds toward the historic Laurel Armory, where the Mayor and City Council lead the Armory Illumination at about 5:15 pm.
It lands on the same day as Breakfast with Santa, so families can make a full Laurel holiday Saturday of it, with pancakes in the morning and lights at dusk.
Parent tip: Watch the parade near the Armory on Montgomery Street so you are already in place when the building lights up.
- Host
- City of Laurel (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Laurel Armory, Anderson and Murphy Community Center, 422 Montgomery St, Laurel, MD 20707 (opens in maps)
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Photos with Santa and Holiday Movie
- When: Monday, December 21, 2026, Santa photos 4 to 5:30 pm, free movie at 6 pm
- Where: Partnership Activity Center (Partnership Hall), 811 5th St, Laurel, MD 20707 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; non-perishable food donations for LARS requested
- Ages: All ages
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Santa squeezes in one more Laurel stop before Christmas Eve, posing for free photos at Partnership Hall from 4 to 5:30 pm.
Right after, the room turns into a family movie night at 6 pm, with floor seating, your own chairs at the back and popcorn, candy and water for sale.
Parent tip: Arrive early because the Santa line closes promptly at 5:30 pm, and bring a canned good for the Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services pantry.
- Host
- City of Laurel Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Partnership Activity Center (Partnership Hall), 811 5th St, Laurel, MD 20707 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 am
- Where: Partnership Activity Center (Partnership Hall), 811 5th St, Laurel, MD 20707 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $15 per person; mandatory in-person pre-registration at the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center
- Ages: All ages (lap infants excepted)
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Laurel Parks and Recreation serves a hot breakfast at Partnership Hall while Santa and friends make the rounds to visit every table.
Seating is assigned ahead of time, so every guest has to be registered in person at the DiPietro Community Center, and families who want to sit together must sign up together under one family name.
Parent tip: If you want to sit with another family, register everyone first and then email Parks@laurel.md.us with each family’s last name and party size.
- Host
- City of Laurel Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Partnership Activity Center (Partnership Hall), 811 5th St, Laurel, MD 20707 (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 Maryland Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Laurel Christmas event for kids happens
Register in person for Breakfast with Santa now, stay out for the parade and Armory lights the same day, and come back December 21 for free Santa photos.
- Holiday Parade and Armory IlluminationLaurel · Dec 5
- Breakfast with SantaLaurel · Dec 5
- Photos with Santa and Holiday MovieLaurel · Dec 21
Looking further afield? Our Maryland Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Columbia, Bowie, Brooklyn Park and Severna Park. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Laurel Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Laurel this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Laurel for 2026: Breakfast with Santa and the Holiday Parade and Armory Illumination on December 5, and Photos with Santa with a holiday movie on December 21.
When is the Laurel Holiday Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026. The parade leaves City Hall at 3:45 pm and the Armory Illumination follows at about 5:15 pm at 422 Montgomery Street.
How do I register for Breakfast with Santa in Laurel?
Registration is mandatory and only taken in person at the Robert J. DiPietro Community Center, 7901 Cypress Street. It costs $15 per person and everyone attending must be registered.
Are the Laurel Santa photos free?
Yes. Photos with Santa on Monday, December 21, 2026, from 4 to 5:30 pm at Partnership Hall are free, and the city asks families to bring non-perishable food for LARS.
Who do I contact about Laurel holiday events?
City of Laurel Parks and Recreation at Parks@laurel.md.us.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Maryland?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Maryland 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 Laurel 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.