Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in Orangevale for 2026, both from OVparks on Hazel Avenue. The free Community Tree Lighting brings train rides, holiday activities and Santa on Friday, December 4, and kids get a Holiday Makers Workshop night of crafts, games and dinner on Friday, December 18. 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 Orangevale
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Orangevale
- Community Tree Lighting: Friday, December 4, 6 to 7:30 pm, free train rides and Santa
- Holiday Makers Workshop: Friday, December 18, 6 to 9 pm, ages 5 to 12
- Both run by the Orangevale Recreation and Park District
- Every date checked in the OVparks Fall 2026 guide on Nov 11
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Orangevale Community Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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OVparks lights the community tree outside the Orangevale Community Center with entertainment, refreshments and a visit from Santa.
Everything is free, including train rides and children’s holiday activities, which makes this short Friday evening event an easy first stop of the season for local families.
Parent tip: The train rides draw the longest line, so start there when you arrive at 6 pm and catch Santa after the lighting.
- Host
- Orangevale Recreation and Park District (OVparks) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave, Orangevale, CA 95662 (opens in maps)
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Kids holiday night
Kids Night Out: Holiday Makers Workshop
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
- Where: OVparks Building 2, 6930 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $40, $43 nonresidents, $5 off for 2 or more siblings; dinner and dessert included
- Ages: Ages 5 to 12
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The December edition of OVparks’ Kids Night Out turns the building into a holiday makers workshop, with themed crafts, games and hands-on stations led by the district’s recreation staff.
Dinner and dessert are included, and kids rotate through guided activities while parents get three hours for holiday shopping or a quiet dinner. Preregistration is required at least three days ahead.
Parent tip: Register by December 15 to beat the three-day cutoff, and use the sibling discount if you are sending two.
- Host
- Orangevale Recreation and Park District (OVparks) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- OVparks Building 2, 6930 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, CA 95662 (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 Orangevale Christmas event for kids happens
Take the whole family to the free tree lighting on December 4, then book the kids into the December 18 workshop night while you finish your holiday shopping.
- Orangevale Community Tree LightingOrangevale · Dec 4
- Kids Night Out: Holiday Makers WorkshopOrangevale · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Citrus Heights, Roseville, El Dorado Hills and Sacramento. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Orangevale Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Orangevale this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Orangevale for 2026, both from OVparks: the Orangevale Community Tree Lighting and the Kids Night Out Holiday Makers Workshop.
When is the Orangevale tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Orangevale Community Center, 6826 Hazel Ave. Everything is free, including train rides and a visit with Santa.
What is the OVparks Holiday Makers Workshop?
A Kids Night Out for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, December 18, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm, with holiday crafts, games, dinner and dessert. It costs $40, or $43 for nonresidents.
Do I need to register for Kids Night Out in Orangevale?
Yes. OVparks requires preregistration at least three days before the program, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Who do I contact about Orangevale holiday events?
The Orangevale Recreation and Park District at info@ovparks.com or (916) 988-4373.
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 Orangevale 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.