Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Palmdale for 2026, and both are free from the city. Jolly Holiday brings snow tubing, train rides and Mr. and Mrs. Claus to the Palmdale Amphitheater on Saturday, December 5, and a week later families can make holiday crafts with hot cocoa at two neighborhood parks. 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 Palmdale
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Palmdale
- Jolly Holiday: Saturday, December 5, 11 am to 3 pm at the Palmdale Amphitheater
- Snow tubing, snow play, train rides and photos with the Clauses or the Grinch
- Holiday Family Craft Workshop: Saturday, December 12, 2 pm to 4 pm
- Every date checked on the City of Palmdale’s site on Nov 11
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Jolly Holiday
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 3 pm
- Where: Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission; snack vendors on site
- Ages: All ages
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Jolly Holiday turns the Palmdale Amphitheater into a free winter wonderland for an afternoon, with snow tubing, snow play areas and train rides for kids.
There are holiday crafts, carnival games and entertainment too, and families can choose between photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus or with the Grinch. Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed, so a picnic is an easy way to stretch the day.
Parent tip: Bags and coolers are checked at the gate and pets are not allowed, so leave the dog at home and pack light to move through the line faster.
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- City of Palmdale Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Blvd, Palmdale, CA 93551 (opens in maps)
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Holiday Family Craft Workshop
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 pm to 4 pm
- Where: Sam Yellen Park and Marie Kerr Park community buildings, 5100 E Ave S, Palmdale, CA 93550 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, all supplies provided
- Ages: Families
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Palmdale Parks and Recreation hosts a free holiday craft afternoon in two neighborhood park community buildings, Sam Yellen Park on the east side and Marie Kerr Park, 39700 30th Street West, on the west side.
Every supply is provided, so kids can make festive decorations and gifts without any shopping beforehand, and a hot cocoa bar keeps everyone cozy while they work.
Parent tip: Choose whichever park is closest. It is the same workshop at both, and an indoor pick for a chilly high desert afternoon.
- Host
- City of Palmdale Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Sam Yellen Park and Marie Kerr Park community buildings, 5100 E Ave S, Palmdale, CA 93550 (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 Palmdale Christmas event for kids happens
Spend December 5 in the snow at Jolly Holiday, then come back indoors on December 12 for the craft workshop at Sam Yellen Park or Marie Kerr Park.
- Jolly HolidayPalmdale · Dec 5
- Holiday Family Craft WorkshopPalmdale · 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 Santa Clarita, Los Angeles, Simi Valley and Rancho Cucamonga. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Palmdale Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Palmdale this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Palmdale for 2026, both from the City of Palmdale: Jolly Holiday on December 5 and the Holiday Family Craft Workshop on December 12.
When is Jolly Holiday in Palmdale in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Palmdale Amphitheater, 2723 Rancho Vista Boulevard. Admission is free.
Is there snow at Jolly Holiday?
Yes. The city lists snow tubing and snow play areas, along with train rides, crafts, carnival games and photos with Mr. and Mrs. Claus or the Grinch.
Where is the Palmdale holiday craft workshop?
At the Sam Yellen Park community building, 5100 East Avenue S, and the Marie Kerr Park community building, 39700 30th Street West, on December 12 from 2 pm to 4 pm.
Who do I contact about Palmdale holiday events?
City of Palmdale Parks and Recreation at parksrec@cityofpalmdaleca.gov.
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 Palmdale 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.