Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Prattville for 2026. The tree lights up downtown with snow and Santa on Thursday, December 3, the night parade rolls on Friday, December 4, and Spillway Park offers free ice skating every night of December plus a Christmas Market with Santa photos. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Alabama Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Prattville
- 5 Christmas events for kids in Prattville
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 6:30 pm, switch at 7 pm
- Christmas Parade: Friday, December 4, 7 pm
- Free ice skating: nightly December 3 to 31 at Spillway Park
- Santa photos: at the Christmas Market, 5 to 9 pm on market nights
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Christmas Tree Lighting
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, starts 6:30 pm, tree lit at 7 pm
- Where: Historic Downtown Prattville, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Prattville flips the switch on its Christmas tree at 7 pm, and a special visitor arrives right after to hear the wishes of every boy and girl in line.
The city promises a 100% chance of snow, so little ones get a snowfall downtown even in central Alabama.
Parent tip: Get downtown by 6:30 pm for a good view of the switch flip, then head straight to the Santa line once the tree is lit.
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- City of Prattville Special Events (opens in a new tab)
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- Historic Downtown Prattville, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
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Prattville Christmas Parade
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 7 pm
- Where: Autauga County Courthouse to Stanley Jensen Stadium, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free for spectators
- Ages: All ages
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Marching bands, dancers, lit floats and plenty of candy and beads roll through downtown Prattville, with Santa himself riding at the end.
The route starts at the Autauga County Courthouse, runs up Main Street, turns onto Northington and Doster, and ends at Stanley Jensen Stadium.
Parent tip: There is no parking on South Court and Main streets from 3 to 10 pm, so park off the route early and walk in with a bag for candy.
- Host
- City of Prattville Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Autauga County Courthouse to Stanley Jensen Stadium, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
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Market and Santa photosFree
Christmas Market and Pictures with Santa
- When: December 3 to 6, 8, 10 to 12, 17 to 19 and 21 to 23, 2026, 5 to 9 pm
- Where: Spillway Park Pavilion, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to browse
- Ages: All ages
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The new Spillway Park Pavilion fills with handmade craft vendors, holiday bakers and food trucks on market nights through December.
Old Saint Nick is on hand for photos during market hours, which makes it easy to tick off the Santa picture while you shop.
Parent tip: Pair a market night with free skating at the rink next door, and bring your own phone or camera for the Santa photo.
- Host
- City of Prattville Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Spillway Park Pavilion, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
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Free skatingFree
Christmas Ice Skating Rink at Spillway Park
- When: Nightly December 3 to 31, 2026, 5 to 9 pm
- Where: Spillway Park, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free skating and carousel rides, first come, first served
- Ages: Skaters at least 5 years old and 42 inches tall
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A skating rink goes up on the banks of Autauga Creek under the lights of the Spillway Park Christmas tree, open every night of December.
Sponsors have made skating and carousel rides free this season, with skates handed out at the ticket booth on a first-come basis.
Parent tip: Skaters must be at least 5 and 42 inches tall, so younger siblings can ride the free carousel while big kids skate.
- Host
- City of Prattville Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Spillway Park, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
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Free carriage ridesFree
Christmas Carriage Rides
- When: Tuesday, December 8, 5:30 to 7:30 pm, and Sundays, December 13 and 20, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Historic Downtown Prattville, Prattville, AL 36067 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, first come, first served
- Ages: All ages
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Free horse-drawn carriage rides loop through Historic Downtown Prattville on three December evenings, taking in the Christmas decorations along the way.
Rides go first come, first served, so the line forms early on each night.
Parent tip: Arrive before the start time to get a spot in line, and bring a blanket for the kids on the ride.
- Host
- City of Prattville Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Historic Downtown Prattville, Prattville, AL 36067 (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 Alabama Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Prattville Christmas event for kids happens
Opening night on December 3 stacks the tree lighting, the market and the rink, so it is the biggest night to go. Come back for the parade on the 4th and a carriage ride on a later evening.
- Christmas Tree LightingPrattville · Dec 3
- Christmas Market and Pictures with SantaPrattville · Dec 3 to Dec 23
- Christmas Ice Skating Rink at Spillway ParkPrattville · Dec 3 to Dec 31
- Prattville Christmas ParadePrattville · Dec 4
- Christmas Carriage RidesPrattville · Dec 8 to Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our Alabama Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Montgomery, Auburn, Opelika and Birmingham. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Prattville Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Prattville this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 5 Christmas events for kids in Prattville, Alabama, for 2026: the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 3, the Christmas Parade on December 4, the Christmas Market with Pictures with Santa, free ice skating at Spillway Park and free carriage rides.
When is the Prattville Christmas tree lighting?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, in Historic Downtown Prattville. It starts at 6:30 pm, the switch is flipped at 7 pm and Santa arrives right after. It is free.
When is the Prattville Christmas Parade?
Friday, December 4, 2026, at 7 pm. It starts at the Autauga County Courthouse and ends at Stanley Jensen Stadium.
Is ice skating free in Prattville?
Yes. Skating and carousel rides at Spillway Park are free for the 2026 season, nightly December 3 to 31 from 5 to 9 pm. Skaters must be at least 5 and 42 inches tall.
Who do I contact about Christmas in Prattville?
The City of Prattville Special Events office at martha.wilkinson@prattvilleal.gov or hope.palmer@prattvilleal.gov, or 334-595-0850.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Alabama?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Alabama 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 Prattville 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.