Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Nixa for 2026. Santa, cocoa and kid performers fill McCauley Park for the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4, and the 72nd Nixa Christmas Parade rolls out from The X Center on Sunday, December 6. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Missouri Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Nixa
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Nixa
- Mayor’s Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, 5 to 8 pm, free
- Cocoa, cookies, Santa photos and Nixa kid performers
- Nixa Christmas Parade: Sunday, December 6, 2 pm
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Nixa Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Where: McCauley Park, Nixa, MO 65714 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Nixa lights its tree at McCauley Park with cocoa, cookies and a chance to visit Santa and snap a holiday photo.
Local Nixa kids take the stage with performances during the evening, so classmates and siblings often come out to cheer before the countdown.
Parent tip: The event runs three hours, so arrive early if you want Santa photos before the line builds around the lighting.
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- McCauley Park, Nixa, MO 65714 (opens in maps)
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72nd Nixa Christmas Parade
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, starts at 2 pm
- Where: Parade route from The X Center through downtown Nixa, Nixa, MO 65714 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Nixa holds its 72nd annual Christmas Parade on a Sunday afternoon, with this year’s theme of Red, White and Blue Christmas and Santa riding on a float.
The route leaves The X Center and winds along North Street, Main Street and the neighborhoods to Nixa Jr. High, so there are plenty of curbside spots away from the crowds.
Parent tip: A 2 pm start means daylight and warmer temperatures, so it is a good first parade for toddlers, and the full route is listed on the city page.
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- City of Nixa (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Parade route from The X Center through downtown Nixa, Nixa, MO 65714 (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 Missouri Christmas train rides page.
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When each Nixa Christmas event for kids happens
Make the Friday tree lighting your Santa photo stop, then pick a spot on the parade route for Sunday afternoon.
- Nixa Mayor’s Tree Lighting CeremonyNixa · Dec 4
- 72nd Nixa Christmas ParadeNixa · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Missouri Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Springfield, Ridgedale, Neosho and Joplin. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Nixa Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Nixa this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Nixa for 2026: the Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4 and the 72nd Nixa Christmas Parade on December 6.
When is the Nixa tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm at McCauley Park. It is free, with cocoa, cookies, Santa photos and performances by Nixa kids.
When is the Nixa Christmas Parade in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 pm. The parade leaves The X Center and finishes at Nixa Jr. High, and the theme is Red, White and Blue Christmas.
Will Santa be in the Nixa Christmas Parade?
Yes. The city says Santa will ride on a parade float, and he also visits the tree lighting for photos.
Who do I contact about Nixa holiday events?
The City of Nixa Parks and Recreation department at kbuford@nixa.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Missouri?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Missouri 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 Nixa on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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