Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Rancho Palos Verdes for 2026, all from the city’s Recreation and Parks team. Snow sledding comes to the Ken Dyda Civic Center for the tree lighting on Friday, December 4 and the Winter Festival on Saturday, December 5, and Breakfast with Santa follows at Hesse Park on December 12. 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 Rancho Palos Verdes
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Rancho Palos Verdes
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Friday, December 4, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm, free
- Winter Festival: Saturday, December 5, 2 pm to 8 pm, free, with night hikes
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, $20, registration required
- Every date checked on the City of Rancho Palos Verdes’s site on Nov 11
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Tree lightingFree
Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Where: Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission; food trucks and pop up shop extra
- Ages: All ages
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Rancho Palos Verdes kicks off the season at the Ken Dyda Civic Center with a tree and menorah lighting, and the city brings in snow so kids can go sledding on the peninsula.
Inflatables, crafts, food trucks and a holiday pop up shop keep the evening going well after the lights come on.
Parent tip: The sledding line is the big draw, so head there first and save crafts and food trucks for later in the evening.
- Host
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (opens in maps)
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Winter festivalFree
Winter Festival
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 pm to 8 pm; face painting 3:30 to 5:30 pm, guided night hikes at 4:30 and 6:30 pm, carolers 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The day after the tree lighting, the Civic Center stays festive for a Winter Festival with more snow sledding, inflatables and face painting.
What sets it apart are the guided night hikes at 4:30 and 6:30 pm on the city’s open space, a fun way for older kids to see the coastline after dark, while carolers sing from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Parent tip: Wear closed-toe shoes and bring a flashlight if your family plans to join a guided night hike.
- Host
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Rancho Palos Verdes
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, seatings 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Where: Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $20 per person; children 2 and under free; registration required
- Ages: All ages
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Hesse Park hosts the city’s Breakfast with Santa in two seatings, with a hot breakfast, music performances, caroling and crafts before Santa comes by to visit each table.
The breakfast doubles as a fundraiser for the city’s REACH program for adults with developmental disabilities, so every ticket supports a local cause.
Parent tip: Registration opened in October at rpvca.gov/parks and the city warns this one fills up, so check for open seats as soon as you can.
- Host
- City of Rancho Palos Verdes Recreation and Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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When each Rancho Palos Verdes Christmas event for kids happens
Pick one night at the Ken Dyda Civic Center for sledding, Friday for the tree lighting or Saturday for the festival and a night hike, then book a Breakfast with Santa seating for December 12.
- Tree Lighting CeremonyRancho Palos Verdes · Dec 4
- Winter FestivalRancho Palos Verdes · Dec 5
- Breakfast with SantaRancho Palos Verdes · 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 Lomita, Hermosa Beach, Long Beach and Los Angeles. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Rancho Palos Verdes Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Rancho Palos Verdes this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Rancho Palos Verdes for 2026, all from the city: the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, the Winter Festival on December 5 and Breakfast with Santa on December 12.
When is the Rancho Palos Verdes tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Boulevard, with a tree and menorah lighting and snow sledding.
Is there snow at the Rancho Palos Verdes Winter Festival?
Yes. The city lists snow sledding at both the tree lighting and the Winter Festival on December 5, which runs 2 pm to 8 pm.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Rancho Palos Verdes?
$20 per person, and children 2 and under are free. Register at rpvca.gov/parks for the 8:30 am or 11:30 am seating at Hesse Park.
Who do I contact about Rancho Palos Verdes holiday events?
The Recreation and Parks Department at 310-544-5260 or parks@rpvca.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 Rancho Palos Verdes 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.