Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Pasadena, Texas, for 2026, and they land on back-to-back nights. A Christmas Together lights the city tree on Friday, December 4, with snow slides, face painting and free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and the 18th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade rolls down Fairmont Parkway 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 Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Pasadena
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Pasadena, TX
- A Christmas Together: Friday, December 4, 6 to 9 pm, free
- Free Santa photos and snow slides at the tree lighting
- Holiday Lighted Parade: Saturday, December 5, 7 pm, Fairmont Parkway, free
- Dates checked on the City of Pasadena’s site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
A Christmas Together: Tree Lighting Celebration
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
- Where: Pasadena City Hall and Central Public Library, 1149 Ellsworth Dr, Pasadena, TX 77506 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission; food and drinks for purchase
- Ages: All ages
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A Christmas Together is Pasadena’s annual tree lighting celebration, held mostly outdoors around City Hall and the Central Public Library. Free attractions include snow slides, face painting, balloon artists, live entertainment and the city’s Circle of Trees display.
Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for free photos inside the library, so bring your own camera. Local vendors and food trucks round out the evening.
Parent tip: There is no designated event parking, so park in a nearby lot and walk over. Restrooms are inside the library as well as portable toilets outside.
- Host
- City of Pasadena Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Pasadena City Hall and Central Public Library, 1149 Ellsworth Dr, Pasadena, TX 77506 (opens in maps)
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Lighted paradeFree
18th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 7 pm
- Where: Fairmont Parkway between Mickey Gilley Blvd and Burke Rd, Pasadena, TX 77505 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Strawberry Festival present the 18th Annual Holiday Lighted Parade along Fairmont Parkway.
The parade runs between Mickey Gilley Boulevard and Burke Road in both directions, which gives families plenty of curb space to spread out.
Parent tip: Since the route covers both directions of Fairmont Parkway, pick a side near where you park so you are not crossing the route afterward.
- Host
- City of Pasadena and Pasadena Strawberry Festival (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Fairmont Parkway between Mickey Gilley Blvd and Burke Rd, Pasadena, TX 77505 (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 Texas Christmas train rides page.
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When each Pasadena Christmas event for kids happens
Make it a Pasadena Christmas weekend: the tree lighting and Santa on Friday, December 4, and the lighted parade on Saturday night.
- A Christmas Together: Tree Lighting CelebrationPasadena · Dec 4
- 18th Annual Holiday Lighted ParadePasadena · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Houston, Pearland, Galveston and The Woodlands. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Pasadena Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Pasadena, Texas, this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Pasadena for 2026: A Christmas Together on December 4 and the Holiday Lighted Parade on December 5.
When is the Pasadena tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm at A Christmas Together, around Pasadena City Hall and the Central Public Library.
When is the Pasadena Christmas parade?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7 pm on Fairmont Parkway between Mickey Gilley Boulevard and Burke Road.
Are the Santa photos free in Pasadena?
Yes. Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus are free at A Christmas Together. Bring your own camera.
Who do I contact about Pasadena holiday events?
City of Pasadena Parks and Recreation at parks@pasadenatx.gov or 713-475-7048.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas 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 Pasadena on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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