Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Pasco for 2026. The Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt runs November 26 to December 1, Winterfest brings Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Heritage Tree Lighting to Peanuts Park on Saturday, December 5, and the Lampson Cable Bridge Run crosses the Columbia on Saturday, December 19. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Washington Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Pasco
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Pasco
- Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt: November 26 to December 1, free
- Winterfest: Saturday, December 5, 3 to 6 pm, Peanuts Park, free
- Cable Bridge Run: Saturday, December 19, 9 am
- Every date checked on the City of Pasco site on Nov 11
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Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
- When: Thursday, November 26 to Tuesday, December 1, 2026, new clues daily at 8 am
- Where: Locations across Pasco, Pasco, WA 99301 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Pasco Parks posts a fresh clue on its Facebook page (@pascoparks) every morning at 8, and families hunt for candy canes hidden around town.
Scanning the QR code on a found candy cane earns a daily entry into a prize drawing, and it is not a race, so slower searchers have the same chance.
Parent tip: The grand prize is drawn at the Winterfest tree lighting on December 5 and you must be there to win, so plan to attend.
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- City of Pasco Recreation Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Locations across Pasco, Pasco, WA 99301 (opens in maps)
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Tree lighting festivalFree
Winterfest Celebration and Tree Lighting
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 to 6 pm (tree lighting about 5 pm)
- Where: Peanuts Park, 426 W Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Peanuts Park becomes Pasco’s holiday headquarters for an afternoon with a Kids Zone of games and crafts, holiday music, food trucks and a heated vendor tent.
Children can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, the scavenger hunt grand prize is drawn, and the Heritage Tree lights up at about 5 pm.
Parent tip: Come early enough for the Kids Zone and Santa line, since the tree lighting comes near the end of the 3 to 6 pm window.
- Host
- City of Pasco Recreation Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Peanuts Park, 426 W Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Pasco
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Holiday fun run
Lampson Cable Bridge Run
- When: Saturday, December 19, 2026, all runs start at 9 am
- Where: Cable Bridge, Kennewick to Pasco (start near the Neil F. Lampson Office Building), 607 E Columbia Dr, Pasco, WA 99336 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration fee varies by distance; discounted 1 mile fun run; free category for kids 4 and under
- Ages: All ages
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The 48th annual Lampson Cable Bridge Run starts every distance, from the 1 mile fun run to the 10K, with a crossing of the Columbia River on the Cable Bridge from Kennewick into Pasco.
The non-timed 1 mile fun run still earns a finisher medal, and kids 4 and under can join free and get a child’s finisher ribbon.
Parent tip: One-milers are shuttled to the 5K and 10K finish area after crossing the bridge, so agree on a meeting spot at the Lampson warehouse.
- Host
- City of Pasco Recreation Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cable Bridge, Kennewick to Pasco (start near the Neil F. Lampson Office Building), 607 E Columbia Dr, Pasco, WA 99336 (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 Washington Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Pasco Christmas event for kids happens
Hunt candy canes after Thanksgiving, bring the family to Peanuts Park on December 5 for Santa and the tree, and sign the kids up for the 1 mile fun run on December 19.
- Candy Cane Scavenger HuntPasco · Nov 26 to Dec 1
- Winterfest Celebration and Tree LightingPasco · Dec 5
- Lampson Cable Bridge RunPasco · Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Washington Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Tri-Cities, Spokane, Bonney Lake and Tacoma. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Pasco Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Pasco this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Pasco for 2026, all from City of Pasco Recreation Services: the Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt, Winterfest on December 5 and the Lampson Cable Bridge Run on December 19.
When is Pasco Winterfest in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3 to 6 pm at Peanuts Park, 426 W Lewis St. It is free, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a Kids Zone and the Heritage Tree Lighting at about 5 pm.
How does the Pasco Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt work?
From November 26 to December 1, 2026, clues are posted at 8 am daily on the Pasco Parks Facebook page. Find a hidden candy cane and scan its QR code for a daily prize entry.
Can kids do the Lampson Cable Bridge Run?
Yes. There is a non-timed 1 mile fun run with a finisher medal, and kids 4 and under can enter free. All runs start at 9 am on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Who do I contact about Pasco holiday events?
Pasco Recreation Services at recreation@pasco-wa.gov or (509) 545-3456.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Washington?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Washington 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 Pasco 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.