Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Little Elm for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events. They are Christmas Light Up Parade (December 5), Breakfast with Santa at The Cove (December 6) and Grinchmas at The Cove (December 13). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Little Elm
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Little Elm
- Meet Santa: Breakfast with Santa at The Cove (December 6)
- Parades and tree lightings: Christmas Light Up Parade (December 5)
- Also on the list: 1 Christmas light display and 1 craft workshop
- Season: December 5 (Christmas Light Up Parade) to December 13 (Grinchmas at The Cove)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday parade
Christmas Light Up Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 9:30 pm
- Where: Little Elm Public Library, 100 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Families
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The Little Elm Public Library's calendar lists a Christmas Light Up Parade as a family program for the first Saturday in December. It is an evening event, scheduled to begin at 5:00 pm and carry on well after dark. The listing itself gives no description of the route, the entries or any other activities.
The date is Saturday, December 5, 2026, and the listed hours are 5:00 to 9:30 pm Central Time. The page shows no price, no registration and no parade location, so the address given here is that of the library that lists it.
Parent tip: The listing blocks out four and a half hours, which is a long stretch for small children on a December night, so ask the library what time the parade itself starts and where to watch before you set out. Dress everyone in layers for an evening outside.
- Host
- Little Elm Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Little Elm Public Library, 100 W Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa at The Cove
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10 am to noon
- Where: The Cove at The Lakefront, 417 Lakefront Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Non-members $20, youth and seniors $15; members $10, youth and seniors $5; under 2 free. Online tickets only
- Ages: All ages; under 2 free
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Breakfast with Santa is back at The Cove, the waterpark at 417 Lakefront Drive. A ticket covers a meet and greet and photo with Santa, waffles and pancakes with a full toppings bar, and hot chocolate, juice and coffee. It also comes with a day pass to The Cove and one extra hour of private open swim.
The breakfast is Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to noon. Non-member tickets are $20 per individual and $15 for youth and seniors, while membership holders pay $10, or $5 for youth and seniors, and children under 2 are free. Tickets are sold online only, with none at the door, and they are non-refundable.
Parent tip: Pack swimsuits and towels, because the ticket includes a day pass and an extra hour of private swim. Buy online before you leave home, since nothing is sold at the door and tickets cannot be refunded if plans change.
- Host
- The Cove at The Lakefront (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Cove at The Lakefront, 417 Lakefront Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068 (opens in maps)
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Holiday event
Grinchmas at The Cove
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 1 to 4 pm
- Where: The Cove at The Lakefront, 417 Lakefront Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Admission ticket sold at the door; price not listed on the event page
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The Grinch drops in at The Cove for an afternoon of crafts, photos and what the waterpark calls Grinchy surprises. Admission comes with a regular day pass, so children can go from the holiday activities straight to the water attractions.
Grinchmas is Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at 417 Lakefront Dr. Tickets are sold at the door, and the event page does not list a price.
Parent tip: Bring swimsuits and towels so kids can use the day pass that comes with admission. Tickets for this one are sold only at the door, so call The Cove at 214-618-2047 if you want to know the price before you arrive.
- Host
- The Cove at The Lakefront (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Cove at The Lakefront, 417 Lakefront Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068 (opens in maps)
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When each Little Elm Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Christmas Light Up Parade in Little Elm on December 5; the last runs to December 13. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Christmas Light Up ParadeLittle Elm · Dec 5
- Breakfast with Santa at The CoveLittle Elm · Dec 6
- Grinchmas at The CoveLittle Elm · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Denton, Prosper, Plano and Allen. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Little Elm
Little Elm is named for the creek along whose banks the first settlement stood, a name chosen by founder C.C. "Kit" King in 1844. Today the town lines the northern and eastern shores of Lewisville Lake, and its Christmas listings cluster around The Lakefront, with a light up parade on the library's calendar and Santa and the Grinch both visiting The Cove.
How Little Elm celebrates
Three listings shape the season for families in Little Elm. The Little Elm Public Library's calendar carries a Christmas Light Up Parade as a family program on Saturday, December 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 pm. The next two Sundays belong to The Cove at The Lakefront, the waterpark on Lakefront Drive: Breakfast with Santa on December 6, which the venue announces as being back, and Grinchmas on December 13 with crafts and photos. Both Cove events include a day pass. The Wikipedia article describes The Lakefront as the original downtown area, near Eldorado Parkway and Main Street.
Fun facts about Christmas in Little Elm
Little Elm was established in 1844 by C.C. "Kit" King, who in 1852 was named postmaster of Denton County's first post office. The community did not officially incorporate until 1966, and its first census in 1970 recorded 363 people. Growth since then has been fast, from 3,646 residents in 2000 to 46,453 at the 2020 census. Water covers 21.83 percent of the city's total area.
Traditions today
- Christmas Light Up Parade: The Little Elm Public Library lists this evening parade as a family program on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Breakfast with Santa at The Cove: The Cove announces the breakfast as back for December 6, 2026, with waffles, pancakes and a photo with Santa.
- Grinchmas at The Cove: The Grinch visits the waterpark on December 13, 2026 for an afternoon of crafts and photos.
- The Lakefront: The original downtown area, known as The Lakefront, has drawn restaurants and entertainment near Eldorado Parkway and Main Street.
A fact for kids
The first time Little Elm was counted in a census, in 1970, only 363 people lived there. By 2020 the count had grown to 46,453.
Questions about Christmas in Little Elm
When was Little Elm, Texas founded?
Little Elm was established in 1844 by C.C. "Kit" King, the son of John and Delilah King, according to its Wikipedia article. The community stayed small for more than a century and was not able to officially incorporate until 1966.
How did Little Elm get its name?
Founder C.C. "Kit" King named the community after the creek banks where it was located, the Wikipedia article says. King also helped organize mail service for the area, and in 1852 he was named postmaster of the first post office in Denton County.
How fast has Little Elm grown?
Very fast. The first official census in 1970 recorded 363 people. The population was 3,646 in 2000, 25,898 in 2010 and 46,453 in 2020, which the Wikipedia article says made Little Elm one of the fastest-growing municipalities by percentage in Texas since 2000.
Where is Little Elm located?
Little Elm is in Denton County, Texas, and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It generally lies along the northern and eastern shores of Lewisville Lake, and central Little Elm is surrounded by the lake on three sides. Water covers about 21.83 percent of the city's area.
What is The Lakefront in Little Elm?
The Lakefront is the common name for the original downtown area of Little Elm. The Wikipedia article says restaurants and entertainment options have established themselves there near Eldorado Parkway and Main Street, along with apartments within walking distance. The Cove, which hosts two of this guide's events, is on Lakefront Drive.
What happens at Christmas in Little Elm?
The pages used for this guide list a Christmas Light Up Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, Breakfast with Santa at The Cove on Sunday, December 6, and Grinchmas at The Cove on Sunday, December 13, with crafts, photos and waterpark time.
Who organizes Christmas events for kids in Little Elm?
The Christmas Light Up Parade appears on the Little Elm Public Library's event calendar as a family program. Breakfast with Santa and Grinchmas are run by The Cove at The Lakefront, the waterpark at 417 Lakefront Drive, which sells the tickets for both.
Where do Little Elm's Christmas events take place?
Breakfast with Santa and Grinchmas are both held at The Cove at The Lakefront, 417 Lakefront Dr. The parade is listed by the Little Elm Public Library, but the listing does not state the route, so families should confirm the location with the library before December 5.
What parks does Little Elm have?
The Wikipedia article names five major community parks: Little Elm Park, Cottonwood Park, Beard Park, McCord Park and Union Park. Cottonwood Park in the Lakefront district is home to Cottonwood Creek Marina, and McCord Park is a wooded 38-acre park with trails, a disc golf course, a fishing dock and a playground.
Sources
- Little Elm, Texas, Wikipedia
- Christmas Light Up Parade, Little Elm Public Library
- Breakfast with Santa at The Cove, The Cove at The Lakefront
- Grinchmas at The Cove, The Cove at The Lakefront
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Little Elm Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Little Elm, Texas to start with?
The first December weekend is the busiest. The Christmas Light Up Parade is listed for Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:30 pm, and Breakfast with Santa at The Cove follows on Sunday, December 6 from 10:00 am to noon. Grinchmas at The Cove comes a week later, on December 13.
Where can kids meet Santa in Little Elm?
Breakfast with Santa at The Cove, 417 Lakefront Dr, is on Sunday, December 6, 2026 from 10:00 am to noon. A ticket includes a meet and greet and photo with Santa, a waffle and pancake breakfast with a toppings bar, a day pass to the waterpark and an extra hour of private swim.
Is there a Christmas parade in Little Elm?
The Little Elm Public Library calendar lists a Christmas Light Up Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:30 pm as a family program. The listing does not give a route, a price or a registration step, so check with the library for where to watch.
Which Little Elm Christmas events need tickets?
Both events at The Cove do. Breakfast with Santa on December 6, 2026 is sold online only, with no ticket sales at the door, and tickets are non-refundable. Grinchmas on December 13 is the opposite, with tickets sold at the door. The library's listing for the December 5 parade shows no ticket or sign-up.
How much does Breakfast with Santa at The Cove cost?
The Cove lists non-member tickets at $20 per individual and $15 for youth and seniors. Membership holders pay $10 per individual, or $5 for youth and seniors. Children under 2 are free. The ticket covers breakfast, the Santa photo, a day pass and an extra hour of private open swim.
What is Grinchmas at The Cove?
Grinchmas is an afternoon with the Grinch at The Cove on Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. It offers crafts, photos and Grinch-themed surprises, and admission includes a regular day pass so kids can also use the waterpark attractions. Tickets are sold at the door.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Little Elm?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas Christmas train rides guide. This Little Elm guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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.