Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Murphy for 2026. Saturday, December 5 is the big day: the Jingle Jog 5K and Reindeer Dash in the morning at Murphy Central Park, then Christmas in the Park with Santa, live reindeer and the city tree lighting at City Hall. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Murphy
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Murphy
- Jingle Jog 5K and Reindeer Dash: Saturday, December 5, 10 am to noon
- Christmas in the Park: December 5, 4 to 8 pm, free
- Santa, live reindeer, a snow tube and the tree lighting
- Both dates checked on the City of Murphy calendar on Nov 11
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Christmas in the Park and Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 8 pm
- Where: Murphy City Hall Complex, 206 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission, vendor food and goods extra
- Ages: All ages
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Murphy’s Christmas in the Park fills the City Hall complex with Santa visits, live reindeer, a snow tube slide, s’mores, holiday crafts and a letters to Santa station.
Artisan vendors, food and live performances keep the evening going until the official Murphy Christmas Tree Lighting, and families are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Parent tip: Pack an unwrapped toy for the donation drive, and line up for the snow tube early since it is the first stop most kids run to.
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- Address
- Murphy City Hall Complex, 206 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094 (opens in maps)
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Jingle Jog 5K and Reindeer Dash
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to noon
- Where: Murphy Central Park, 550 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration fee, includes race shirt and jingle bell
- Ages: All ages, 1-mile dash for families
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The morning of Christmas in the Park starts with the Jingle Jog 5K and the 1-mile Reindeer Dash at Murphy Central Park.
The short dash is the family pick, and runners are encouraged to show up in Santa hats, antlers or holiday pajamas, with a race shirt and a jingle bell to carry along the course.
Parent tip: Do the Reindeer Dash in the morning, rest up, then head to City Hall at 4 pm for Christmas in the Park.
- Host
- City of Murphy (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Murphy Central Park, 550 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094 (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 Texas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Murphy Christmas event for kids happens
Make December 5 a full Murphy day: the Reindeer Dash in the morning, then Christmas in the Park and the tree lighting from 4 pm.
- Christmas in the Park and Tree LightingMurphy · Dec 5
- Jingle Jog 5K and Reindeer DashMurphy · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Plano, Allen, Richardson and Rowlett. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Murphy Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Murphy this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 for 2026, both on December 5: the Jingle Jog 5K and Reindeer Dash, and Christmas in the Park with the Murphy Christmas Tree Lighting.
When is the Murphy Christmas tree lighting in 2026?
At Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026, which runs 4 to 8 pm at the Murphy City Hall Complex, 206 N Murphy Rd.
Is Christmas in the Park in Murphy free?
Yes, admission is free. Food and vendor purchases cost extra, and the city asks families to bring an unwrapped toy for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Can young kids do the Murphy Reindeer Dash?
Yes. The 1-mile Reindeer Dash is the family-friendly option for all ages, at Murphy Central Park on December 5, 2026, alongside the Jingle Jog 5K.
Who do I contact about Murphy holiday events?
The City of Murphy events team at events@murphytx.org or 972-468-4000.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas 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 Murphy 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.