Rally the corgi has sniffed out 3 Christmas events for kids in Pacific Grove for 2026, all free. The tree lights in Jewell Park on Monday, November 30, the Holiday Parade of Lights rolls down Lighthouse Avenue on Thursday, December 3, and Caledonia Park hosts Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park 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 California Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Pacific Grove
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Pacific Grove, all free
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Monday, November 30, 4:30 to 7:30 pm, Jewell Park
- Holiday Parade of Lights: Thursday, December 3, 6 to 8 pm, Lighthouse Ave.
- Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park: Saturday, December 5, 11 am to 2 pm, Caledonia Park
- All three are on the City of Pacific Grove Special Events and Recreation calendar
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Pacific Grove Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Monday, November 30, 2026, 4:30 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Jewell Park, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Pacific Grove opens its holiday season with an evening tree lighting in Jewell Park, listed on the city’s Special Events and Recreation calendar.
The three-hour window starts at 4:30 pm, just before sunset, so families can arrive in daylight, find a spot on the lawn and stay for the tree once it is dark.
Parent tip: Downtown parking fills fast on lighting night, so walk in from the neighborhood streets if you live in town.
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- Address
- Jewell Park, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (opens in maps)
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Holiday Parade of Lights
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Lit-up floats and entries roll down Lighthouse Avenue through downtown Pacific Grove on a Thursday evening in early December.
Kids can watch from the curb along the main street, and the downtown shops and cafes make it easy to warm up with cocoa before or after.
Parent tip: Pick a curb spot on Lighthouse Avenue by 5:30 pm, and bring a blanket to sit on since the sidewalk gets cold after dark.
- Host
- City of Pacific Grove Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Avenue, Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (opens in maps)
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Park holiday partyFree
Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 2 pm
- Where: Caledonia Park, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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Caledonia Park hosts Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park, a midday holiday gathering on the first Saturday of December.
It is the only daytime event of the week, which makes it the easiest of Pacific Grove’s holiday dates for toddlers and preschoolers.
Parent tip: Come early in the window if you have napping toddlers, and check the city calendar the week before for the activity lineup.
- Host
- City of Pacific Grove Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Caledonia Park, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (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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When each Pacific Grove Christmas event for kids happens
Pacific Grove packs its holidays into one week: tree lighting Monday, parade Thursday and a park party Saturday. Older kids will want the evening events, while the Saturday daytime party suits toddlers best.
- Pacific Grove Holiday Tree LightingPacific Grove · Nov 30
- Holiday Parade of LightsPacific Grove · Dec 3
- Stillwell’s Holiday in the ParkPacific Grove · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Gilroy. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Pacific Grove Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Pacific Grove this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Pacific Grove for 2026: the Holiday Tree Lighting, the Holiday Parade of Lights and Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park.
When is the Pacific Grove tree lighting in 2026?
Monday, November 30, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm in Jewell Park.
When is the Pacific Grove Holiday Parade of Lights?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm along Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove.
Is there a daytime holiday event for little kids in Pacific Grove?
Yes. Stillwell’s Holiday in the Park runs Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 2 pm at Caledonia Park,.
Who do I contact about Pacific Grove holiday events?
The City of Pacific Grove Recreation office at recreation@cityofpacificgrove.org or (831) 648-3134.
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 Pacific Grove 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.