Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in New Smyrna Beach for 2026. The Christmas Parade heads from Flagler Avenue to Canal Street on Saturday afternoon, December 5. The Polar Express plays free under the stars at the Live Oak Cultural Center on December 11, and Winter Wonderland lights up the Sports Complex from December 18 to 22. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in New Smyrna Beach
- 3 Christmas events for kids in New Smyrna Beach
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 3 pm, Flagler Ave to Canal St
- The Polar Express movie: Friday, December 11, at dusk, free
- Winter Wonderland: December 18 to 22, 6 to 9 pm, Sports Complex
- Listed on the City of New Smyrna Beach calendar
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New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 pm
- Where: Flagler Avenue to Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The 2026 Christmas Parade travels from Flagler Avenue over to Canal Street on the first Saturday afternoon of December.
A 3 pm start means little ones can watch in daylight, and Canal Street’s holiday shops and gallery walk keep going into the evening.
Parent tip: Pick a spot along Canal Street near the end of the route, then stay downtown for the Gallery Walk that starts at 4 pm.
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- City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Flagler Avenue to Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (opens in maps)
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Polar Express movieFree
Movie in the Park: The Polar Express
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 7:30 pm (movie at dusk)
- Where: Live Oak Cultural Center grassy area, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Polar Express plays outdoors on the lawn at the Live Oak Cultural Center, a perfect pick for train-loving kids.
Admission is free, food trucks are on site, and families bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.
Parent tip: Wear pajamas like the kids on the train and bring a blanket. The movie starts at dusk.
- Host
- City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Live Oak Cultural Center grassy area, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in New Smyrna Beach
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
- When: Friday, December 18 to Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
- Where: New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, 1800 Turnbull Bay Rd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (opens in maps)
- Cost: See the city calendar listing for details
- Ages: All ages
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Winter Wonderland takes over the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex for five evenings in the week before Christmas.
It runs 6 to 9 pm each night from December 18 to 22, which makes it an easy after-dinner outing once school lets out.
Parent tip: Go on a weeknight, December 21 or 22, for a calmer visit than the opening weekend.
- Host
- City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, 1800 Turnbull Bay Rd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168 (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 Florida Christmas train rides page.
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When each New Smyrna Beach Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the parade on December 5, bring pajamas and blankets for The Polar Express on December 11, and save a school-break evening for Winter Wonderland.
- New Smyrna Beach Christmas ParadeNew Smyrna Beach · Dec 5
- Movie in the Park: The Polar ExpressNew Smyrna Beach · Dec 11
- Winter WonderlandNew Smyrna Beach · Dec 18 to Dec 22
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, DeLand and Sanford. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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New Smyrna Beach Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in New Smyrna Beach this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in New Smyrna Beach for 2026: the Christmas Parade on December 5, a free Polar Express movie night on December 11, and Winter Wonderland at the Sports Complex from December 18 to 22.
When is the New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 3 pm, from Flagler Avenue to Canal Street.
Is the Polar Express movie in New Smyrna Beach free?
Yes. It is Friday, December 11, 2026, on the lawn at the Live Oak Cultural Center, starting at dusk, with food trucks on site.
When is Winter Wonderland in New Smyrna Beach?
December 18 to 22, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm each night at the New Smyrna Beach Sports Complex, 1800 Turnbull Bay Rd.
Who do I contact about New Smyrna Beach holiday events?
City of New Smyrna Beach Leisure Services. Director Rob Salazar is at rsalazar@cityofnsb.com, and the department line is (386) 410-2890.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Florida?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida 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 New Smyrna Beach 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.