Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Randolph for 2026. The township lights its tree at the Community Center on Saturday, December 5, and Santa comes back to the same building for free photos on Friday, December 11, with a sensory-friendly half hour at the end. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Randolph
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Randolph
- Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 5, 5 to 6 pm, free
- Meet Santa: Friday, December 11, 5 to 8 pm, free
- Sensory-friendly Santa time from 7:30 to 8 pm
- Every date checked on the Randolph Township calendar on Nov 11
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Tree Lighting at the Community Center
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 6 pm
- Where: Randolph Township Community Center, 30 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Randolph gathers at the Township Community Center on Calais Road to light the holiday tree on the first Saturday of December.
It is a free, one-hour evening, and the community center is ADA accessible.
Parent tip: Plan on a short evening. The lighting runs just one hour, so arrive by 5 pm.
- Host
- Randolph Township Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Randolph Township Community Center, 30 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869 (opens in maps)
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Meet Santa at the Community Center
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 to 8 pm, sensory-friendly time 7:30 to 8 pm
- Where: Randolph Township Community Center, 30 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa spends a Friday evening at the Randolph Township Community Center for free holiday photos with families.
The last half hour, 7:30 to 8 pm, is set aside as a sensory-friendly time with lowered lights and a quiet room.
Parent tip: If your child finds crowds or bright lights hard, aim for the 7:30 pm sensory-friendly window.
- Host
- Randolph Township Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Randolph Township Community Center, 30 Calais Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869 (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 New Jersey Christmas train rides page.
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When each Randolph Christmas event for kids happens
Both events are at the Community Center on Calais Road: the tree lighting on December 5 and free Santa photos the next Friday, December 11.
- Tree Lighting at the Community CenterRandolph · Dec 5
- Meet Santa at the Community CenterRandolph · Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Morristown, Roseland, Bridgewater and Glen Ridge. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Randolph Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Randolph this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Randolph for 2026, both at the Randolph Township Community Center: the Tree Lighting on December 5 and Meet Santa on December 11.
When is the Randolph tree lighting in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 pm at the Randolph Township Community Center, 30 Calais Road. It is free.
When can kids meet Santa in Randolph?
Friday, December 11, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm at the Community Center. Photos are free.
Is there a sensory-friendly Santa visit in Randolph?
Yes. From 7:30 to 8 pm on December 11, the township lowers the lights and keeps the room quiet for children who need a calmer visit.
Who do I contact about Randolph holiday events?
Randolph Township Parks and Recreation at kgarlick@randolphnj.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New Jersey?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Jersey 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 Randolph 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.