Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in North Myrtle Beach for 2026. The Great Christmas Light Show and Santa’s Village run from November 23 to December 30, the city lights its tree with Santa at McLean Park on Tuesday, December 1, and the nighttime Christmas Parade lights up Main Street on Saturday, December 5. 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 North Myrtle Beach
- 3 Christmas events for kids in North Myrtle Beach
- Great Christmas Light Show: Nov 23 to Dec 30, 5:30 to 9:30 pm, Santa’s Village and a Santa Express Train
- Tree Lighting: Tuesday, December 1, 6 pm, McLean Park, free
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 5:30 pm, free
- Every date checked on the City of North Myrtle Beach site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
Christmas Tree Lighting at McLean Park
- When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 6 pm
- Where: McLean Park, 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa and his friends join the city at McLean Park to switch on the North Myrtle Beach Christmas tree.
The evening has stage performances, Christmas music, caroling and refreshments, so it is an easy weeknight kickoff for families.
Parent tip: McLean Park is right off Main Street, so stay for dinner nearby and you are already close to the parade route for Saturday.
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- City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- McLean Park, 93 Oak Drive, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (opens in maps)
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Nighttime paradeFree
North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5:30 pm
- Where: Ocean Boulevard and Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The nighttime NMB Christmas parade fills Ocean Boulevard and Main Street with lighted floats and vehicles from groups all across the area.
It starts at 2nd Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard, heads south and turns up Main Street to Ye Olde Kings Highway, with judges and a guest announcer at Oak Drive North and Main Street.
Parent tip: Grab a spot on Main Street near Oak Drive North to hear the announcer call out each float as it passes the judges.
- Host
- City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ocean Boulevard and Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582 (opens in maps)
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Drive-through lights
The Great Christmas Light Show and Santa’s Village
- When: Nightly November 23 to December 30, 2026, 5:30 to 9:30 pm (closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day); Santa’s Village open Thursday to Sunday Nov 27 to Dec 6, then nightly Dec 10 to 30
- Where: North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29566 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $25 per standard vehicle on Village nights, $20 on non-Village nights, pay at the gate
- Ages: All ages
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The city’s drive-through light show winds 2 miles through the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, with over 2 million lights and more than 500 displays, some 55 feet tall.
On Santa’s Village nights families park and walk a lighted boardwalk to free visits with Santa, a petting zoo and Santa’s Rockin Christmas Tree Show, and kids can ride the Santa Express Train for a close look at the lights.
Parent tip: Tickets are sold only at the entrance gate, so bring a card and aim for a weeknight early in the evening to dodge the longest car line.
- Host
- City of North Myrtle Beach Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29566 (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 North Myrtle Beach Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the tree lighting on December 1 and the parade on December 5, then save a Santa’s Village night at the light show for the train ride and a visit with Santa.
- The Great Christmas Light Show and Santa’s VillageNorth Myrtle Beach · Nov 23 to Dec 30
- Christmas Tree Lighting at McLean ParkNorth Myrtle Beach · Dec 1
- North Myrtle Beach Christmas ParadeNorth Myrtle Beach · 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 Myrtle Beach, Goose Creek, Mount Pleasant and North Charleston. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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North Myrtle Beach Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in North Myrtle Beach this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in North Myrtle Beach for 2026, all from the city: The Great Christmas Light Show with Santa’s Village, the Christmas Tree Lighting at McLean Park and the nighttime Christmas Parade.
When is The Great Christmas Light Show in 2026?
November 23 to December 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, 150 Citizens Circle, Little River. It is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
How much is The Great Christmas Light Show?
$25 per standard vehicle on Santa’s Village nights and $20 on select non-Village nights through December 9. Tickets are sold only at the gate.
Is there a train ride at the North Myrtle Beach light show?
Yes. On Santa’s Village nights kids can ride the Santa Express Train for an up-close look at the lights, along with free visits with Santa and a petting zoo.
When is the North Myrtle Beach Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5:30 pm, starting at 2nd Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard and turning onto Main Street. The tree lighting at McLean Park is Tuesday, December 1, at 6 pm.
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 North Myrtle Beach on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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