Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for 2026. The City of Oak Ridge lights its tree at A.K. Bissell Park on Friday, December 4, and the Chamber of Commerce brings back the annual Christmas parade on the evening of Saturday, December 12. We check every date on an official calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Oak Ridge
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Oak Ridge
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, December 4, 7 pm, Bissell Park
- Annual Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 12, 6 pm
- Both events are free to watch
- Every date checked on the City of Oak Ridge calendar on Nov 11
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Oak Ridge Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, from 7 pm to 8 pm
- Where: A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Oak Ridge gathers the community in A.K. Bissell Park for its yearly tree lighting, a short evening event that suits even the youngest kids.
It lasts about an hour, so it is easy to fit in after school and dinner on the first Friday of December, with the big tree switched on in the middle of the park.
Parent tip: Bissell Park sits right on Oak Ridge Turnpike next to the civic center, so arrive a little before 7 pm to park and find a spot near the tree.
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- Address
- A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (opens in maps)
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Oak Ridge Annual Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Oak Ridge, hosted by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce brings its annual Christmas parade back on the second Saturday of December, an evening parade that fills the street with floats, bands and local groups.
Because it starts at 6 pm, the floats roll after dark, which makes it a good pick for kids who love seeing Christmas lights on the move.
Parent tip: Check the Chamber of Commerce site in early December for the route and lineup, then bring blankets or folding chairs and claim curb space early.
- Host
- Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Oak Ridge, hosted by the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce, Oak Ridge, TN 37830 (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 Tennessee Christmas train rides page.
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When each Oak Ridge Christmas event for kids happens
Start the season at the Bissell Park tree lighting on December 4, then come back downtown for the Chamber of Commerce parade after dark on December 12.
- Oak Ridge Tree Lighting CeremonyOak Ridge · Dec 4
- Oak Ridge Annual Christmas ParadeOak Ridge · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Tennessee Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Knoxville, Maryville, Cookeville and Chattanooga. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Oak Ridge Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Oak Ridge, Tennessee this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Oak Ridge for 2026: the City of Oak Ridge Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4 and the Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade on December 12.
When is the Oak Ridge tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 7 pm to 8 pm at A.K. Bissell Park, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
When is the Oak Ridge Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce hosts it.
Are the Oak Ridge Christmas events free?
Yes. Both the tree lighting and the parade are free to attend.
Who do I contact about Oak Ridge holiday events?
The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce at info@orcc.org for the parade, and City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks at jhetrick@oakridgetn.gov for the tree lighting.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Tennessee?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Tennessee 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 Oak Ridge 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.