Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in North Platte for 2026. Cody Park lights up nightly from November 28, kids march in a costume parade there on December 12, and Buffalo Bill’s mansion dresses up for Christmas at the Cody’s on two December weekends. We check every date on the host’s own website or the official tourism site and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Nebraska Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in North Platte
- 3 Christmas events for kids in North Platte
- Christmas at Cody Park: free lights nightly 4 to 10 pm from November 28, Mayor’s Lighting Ceremony at 6 pm
- Kids Costume Parade: Saturday, December 12 at 4 pm in Cody Park
- Christmas at the Cody’s: December 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, 5:30 to 8 pm
- Dates checked on the City of North Platte and Visit North Platte sites on Nov 11
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Christmas at Cody Park
- When: Opening day Saturday, November 28, 2026 with the Mayor’s Lighting Ceremony at 6 pm; light displays nightly 4 to 10 pm through December; live reindeer December 17 and 18
- Where: Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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North Platte’s Cody Park turns into a holiday light show every evening from 4 to 10 pm, opening Saturday, November 28 with the Mayor’s Lighting Ceremony at 6 pm.
The city adds extra moments through December, including a First Responder and Veterans tree lighting on December 5 at 6 pm and live reindeer in the park on December 17 and 18. Admission is free every night.
Parent tip: Time a visit for December 17 or 18 so kids can see the live reindeer, then stay for the lights once it gets dark.
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- City of North Platte Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101 (opens in maps)
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Christmas at Cody Park Kids Costume Parade
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 5 pm
- Where: Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids
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On December 12 the kids get the spotlight at Cody Park with a holiday costume parade at 4 pm, part of the city’s Christmas at Cody Park season.
Dress the little ones as elves, reindeer or their favorite Christmas character and let them march through the park, then stay as the light displays switch on for the evening.
Parent tip: Pick a warm costume that fits over a coat. December afternoons in North Platte get cold fast once the sun drops.
- Host
- City of North Platte Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers Street, North Platte, NE 69101 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in North Platte
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Christmas at the Cody’s
- When: Evenings of December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2026, 5:30 to 8 pm
- Where: Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, North Platte, NE 69101 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Adults $10, kids 5 to 12 $5, ages 4 and under free; Nebraska Game and Parks permit required to park (sold on site, cash or check)
- Ages: All ages
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Buffalo Bill Cody’s mansion, barn and grounds are decorated for an old-fashioned Christmas on six December evenings, a tradition the North Platte community keeps going each year.
Families sip cider, nibble cookies and roasted chestnuts, listen to carolers and take horse-drawn rides around the ranch, all in a recreation of Christmas past.
Parent tip: Bring cash or a check for the park entry permit, which is sold at the gate, and dress warmly for the horse-drawn ride.
- Host
- Visit North Platte (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park, North Platte, NE 69101 (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 Nebraska Christmas train rides page.
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When each North Platte Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the Mayor’s Lighting Ceremony on November 28, bring the kids back in costume on December 12, and save one December weekend evening for carolers and horse-drawn rides at Buffalo Bill’s ranch.
- Christmas at Cody ParkNorth Platte · Nov 28 to Dec 18
- Christmas at the Cody’sNorth Platte · Dec 11 to Dec 20
- Christmas at Cody Park Kids Costume ParadeNorth Platte · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Nebraska Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Kearney, Grand Island, Lincoln and Omaha. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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North Platte Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in North Platte this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in North Platte for 2026: Christmas at Cody Park, the Kids Costume Parade in Cody Park on December 12, and Christmas at the Cody’s at Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park.
When does Christmas at Cody Park start in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026. The lights run nightly from 4 to 10 pm at Cody Park, 1601 N Jeffers Street, and the Mayor’s Lighting Ceremony is at 6 pm on opening night.
Are there live reindeer at Cody Park?
Yes. The city calendar lists live reindeer at Cody Park on December 17 and 18, 2026.
How much is Christmas at the Cody’s?
Adults $10, kids 5 to 12 $5 and ages 4 and under free. A Nebraska Game and Parks permit is needed to park and is sold on site by cash or check.
Who do I contact about North Platte holiday events?
North Platte Parks and Recreation Director Lyle Minshull at minshulllb@northplattene.gov for Cody Park, and Visit North Platte at info@visitnorthplatte.com for Christmas at the Cody’s.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Nebraska?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Nebraska 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 Platte 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.