Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Mauldin for 2026. A Merry Mauldin Christmas brings Santa photos, train rides and the tree lighting to the amphitheater on Thursday, December 3, then Saturday, December 5 pairs Breakfast with Santa with the 2 pm Christmas Parade on Holland Road. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our South Carolina Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Mauldin
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Mauldin
- Tree Lighting and Market: Thursday, December 3, 5 to 8 pm, free
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, 9 to 11:30 am
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 2 pm, Holland Road
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A Merry Mauldin Christmas Tree Lighting and Market
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 to 8 pm, tree lighting at 7 pm
- Where: Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free parking and entry
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Mauldin and the Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce fill the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater with a holiday market, food trucks, pictures with Santa and kid train rides from 5 pm.
Live performances start at 6, the annual tree lights up at 7, and families can stroll the Merry & Bright Holiday Light Trail and its photo stops between acts.
Parent tip: Arrive right at 5 to get Santa photos and a train ride in before the crowd settles in for the 7 pm lighting, and bring blankets or lawn chairs for the lawn.
- Host
- Mauldin Cultural Center (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road, Mauldin, SC 29662 (opens in maps)
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Mauldin Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 pm
- Where: Holland Road, Golden Strip Career Center to BridgeWay Station, Mauldin, SC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch
- Ages: All ages
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The Chamber’s annual Christmas parade steps off from the Golden Strip Career Center and rolls down Holland Road to BridgeWay Station.
It runs on a Saturday afternoon, so families can make a full day of it with the morning Santa breakfast before claiming a curbside spot.
Parent tip: Set up along Holland Road near BridgeWay Station, where the route ends, so you can walk to food and restrooms once the last float passes.
- Host
- Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Holland Road, Golden Strip Career Center to BridgeWay Station, Mauldin, SC (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 to 11:30 am
- Where: Ray Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center, 203 Corn Rd., Mauldin, SC 29607 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $7 adults, $5 children; tickets at the Chamber office or by phone
- Ages: Families with young kids
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The Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce hosts Santa and Mrs. Claus for a Saturday morning breakfast at the Ray Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center.
Tickets are sold ahead at the Chamber office or by phone, which makes it an easy, low-cost first visit with Santa for little ones.
Parent tip: Buy tickets ahead by calling the Chamber at 864-297-1323, then head over to Holland Road afterward to find a spot for the 2 pm parade.
- Host
- Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ray Hopkins Mauldin Senior Center, 203 Corn Rd., Mauldin, SC 29607 (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 South Carolina Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Mauldin Christmas event for kids happens
Make Thursday, December 3 your tree lighting night, then plan Saturday, December 5 as a double: breakfast with Santa in the morning and the parade at 2 pm.
- A Merry Mauldin Christmas Tree Lighting and MarketMauldin · Dec 3
- Mauldin Christmas ParadeMauldin · Dec 5
- Breakfast with SantaMauldin · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our South Carolina Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Greenville, Travelers Rest, Spartanburg and Westminster. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Mauldin Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Mauldin this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Mauldin, South Carolina, for 2026: A Merry Mauldin Christmas Tree Lighting and Market on December 3, Breakfast with Santa on December 5 and the Christmas Parade on December 5.
When is the Mauldin tree lighting?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, at the Mauldin Outdoor Amphitheater, 101 East Butler Road. The event runs 5 to 8 pm with the tree lighting ceremony at 7 pm, and entry and parking are free.
Can kids see Santa at A Merry Mauldin Christmas?
Yes. Pictures with Santa and train rides start at 5 pm along with the holiday market and food trucks.
When is the Mauldin Christmas Parade?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 2 pm. It starts at the Golden Strip Career Center, travels down Holland Road and ends at BridgeWay Station.
Who do I contact about Mauldin holiday events?
The Mauldin Cultural Center at events@mauldinculturalcenter.org or 864-335-4862 for the tree lighting, and the Mauldin Chamber of Commerce at info@mauldinchamber.org or 864-297-1323 for the breakfast and parade.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in South Carolina?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s South Carolina 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 Mauldin 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.