Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in Oakley for 2026, both from the City of Oakley Recreation Division. The Holiday Tree Lighting fills Civic Center Park on Thursday, December 3, and Breakfast with Santa comes to the Oakley Recreation Center on Saturday, December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Oakley
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Oakley
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, Civic Center Park, 3231 Main Street
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, Oakley Recreation Center
- Tree lighting is free; breakfast needs pre-registration
- Both run by the City of Oakley Recreation Division
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Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, late afternoon into the evening (the city calendar lists 5 to 7:30 pm; the Special Events page lists 4 to 7 pm)
- Where: Civic Center Park and Plaza, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission and free parking
- Ages: All ages
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Oakley kicks off the season by decking out the Civic Center Plaza in lights and Christmas decorations, then switching on the big tree in front of a crowd of families.
Kids get arts and crafts tables, local groups perform on stage, food vendors set up nearby and Santa Claus poses for pictures with children.
Parent tip: Get in the Santa photo line early, then grab dinner from the vendors while you wait for the lighting.
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- City of Oakley Recreation Division (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Civic Center Park and Plaza, 3231 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 (pre-registration required; check the registration page for seating times)
- Where: Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Pre-registration required; see the city registration page for pricing
- Ages: Kids and families
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The Recreation Division serves a pancake breakfast with eggs, bacon and drinks at the Oakley Recreation Center, with time for every family to visit Santa and take photos.
Kids also make a holiday craft to take home and leave with a small gift from Santa, so plan on a relaxed morning rather than a quick stop.
Parent tip: Register as soon as the city opens sign-ups, since walk-ins are not accepted for this one.
- Host
- City of Oakley Recreation Division (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561 (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 California Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Oakley Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the free tree lighting on a Thursday evening, then book a seat at Breakfast with Santa for the following Saturday before it fills.
- Holiday Tree LightingOakley · Dec 3
- Breakfast with SantaOakley · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Concord, Livermore, Stockton and Tracy. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Oakley Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Oakley this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Oakley for 2026, both from the City of Oakley Recreation Division: the Holiday Tree Lighting and Breakfast with Santa.
When is the Oakley tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, at Civic Center Park, 3231 Main Street. The city calendar lists 5 to 7:30 pm and the Special Events page lists 4 to 7 pm, so check the city site the week of the event.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Oakley?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Oakley Recreation Center. Pre-registration is required through the city.
Is the Oakley tree lighting free?
Yes. Admission and parking are free, and Santa takes pictures with children. Food is sold by local vendors.
Who do I contact about Oakley holiday events?
The City of Oakley Recreation Division at 925-625-7041, or Recreation and Event Coordinator Alicia O’Leary at oleary@ci.oakley.ca.us.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in California?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s California 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 Oakley 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.