Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lawrence for 2026. A Lawrence Christmas brings a parade, a variety show and the tree lighting to Lawrence Civic Plaza on Saturday, November 28, and Winterfest keeps the skating rink open there every weekend through January 3. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Indiana Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Lawrence
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Lawrence
- A Lawrence Christmas: Saturday, November 28, free
- Parade, variety show and tree lighting at Civic Plaza
- Winterfest: weekends, November 28 to January 3, 3 to 7 pm
- Every date checked on the city’s Visit Lawrence site on Nov 11
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A Lawrence Christmas
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 2 to 6 pm (the event FAQ lists 3 to 7 pm, so check closer to the day)
- Where: Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy, Lawrence, IN 46236 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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A Lawrence Christmas packs the city’s whole holiday kickoff into one Saturday afternoon at Lawrence Civic Plaza, with a parade, a variety show, food trucks, the skating rink and the tree lighting.
The city runs it rain or shine and is still lining up parade entries, performers and vendors, so the full schedule is posted closer to the day.
Parent tip: Leave the dog at home. The city does not allow pets at this event because of the crowd size.
- Host
- City of Lawrence (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy, Lawrence, IN 46236 (opens in maps)
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Weekend skating
Winterfest Skating at Civic Plaza
- When: Saturdays and Sundays, November 28, 2026, to January 3, 2027, 3 to 7 pm
- Where: Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy, Lawrence, IN 46236 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Rink pricing to be announced by the city
- Ages: All ages
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Winterfest keeps Lawrence Civic Plaza busy every weekend of the holidays, with the skating rink open Saturday and Sunday afternoons into early evening.
It opens the same day as A Lawrence Christmas and wraps up the first weekend of January, which makes it an easy outing during winter break.
Parent tip: Rink hours and details were still marked coming soon in mid-November, so check the Winterfest page before you head over.
- Host
- City of Lawrence (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Pkwy, Lawrence, IN 46236 (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 Indiana Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Lawrence Christmas event for kids happens
Go to A Lawrence Christmas on November 28 for the parade and tree lighting, then come back to Civic Plaza on a winter break weekend to skate at Winterfest.
- A Lawrence ChristmasLawrence · Nov 28
- Winterfest Skating at Civic PlazaLawrence · Nov 28 to Jan 3
Looking further afield? Our Indiana Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Indianapolis, Zionsville, Greenwood and Brownsburg. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lawrence Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lawrence this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Lawrence for 2026, both from the City of Lawrence at Lawrence Civic Plaza: A Lawrence Christmas on November 28 and Winterfest skating on weekends through January 3.
When is A Lawrence Christmas in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Lawrence Civic Plaza, 5710 Lawrence Village Parkway. The event page header lists 2 to 6 pm and its FAQ lists 3 to 7 pm, so confirm the time closer to the day. It is free.
Is there a Christmas parade in Lawrence, Indiana?
Yes. The parade is part of A Lawrence Christmas on November 28, along with a variety show, food trucks and the tree lighting.
When is Winterfest skating open?
Saturdays and Sundays from November 28, 2026, to January 3, 2027, 3 to 7 pm, at Lawrence Civic Plaza.
Who do I contact about Lawrence holiday events?
The City of Lawrence events team at events@cityoflawrence.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Indiana?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Indiana 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 Lawrence 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.