Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Redmond for 2026. The Snowflake Ball family dance fills the Senior and Community Center on Friday, December 4, Redmond Lights kicks off in Downtown Park on Saturday, December 5, and the light art stays up through January 4. 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 Redmond
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Redmond
- Snowflake Ball: Friday, December 4, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
- Redmond Lights Kick-Off: Saturday, December 5, 4 to 8 pm, free
- Art + Light: December 5 to January 4 in two parks
- Every date checked on the City of Redmond site on Nov 11
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Winter light festivalFree
Redmond Lights Kick-Off
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4 to 8 pm
- Where: Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Redmond’s winter festival of light and art opens in Downtown Park with snowfall effects every 15 minutes, a silent disco and live music and dance on several stages.
The Confetti Children’s Choir sings, kids can strut their glowing outfits in the Kids Light Fashion Show at 6 pm, and the evening ends with a Family Lights Promenade.
Parent tip: Kids who want to be in the Light Fashion Show need to register ahead, and a free design workshop runs at the Senior and Community Center on December 2.
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- City of Redmond (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052 (opens in maps)
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Light art walkFree
Redmond Lights Art + Light Installations
- When: Daily from Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Monday, January 4, 2027
- Where: Downtown Park and Esterra Park, Redmond, WA 98052 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Large illuminated artworks stay up in Downtown Park and Esterra Park for a month after the kick-off, from glowing flamingos on the lawn to an infinity-mirror piece kids can step into.
Some installations react to people walking past, which makes an after-dinner walk feel like a game for little ones.
Parent tip: Visit after dark on a weeknight in mid-December for the best glow and the smallest crowds.
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- Downtown Park and Esterra Park, Redmond, WA 98052 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Redmond
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Family winter dance
The 2nd Annual Snowflake Ball
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Redmond Senior and Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Register through the City of Redmond
- Ages: All ages
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The Snowflake Ball is a dress-up winter dance for the whole family at the Redmond Senior and Community Center, with a DJ spinning tunes all evening.
Between dances there are snacks, a festive interactive photo booth and winter-themed activities planned for every age, from toddlers to grandparents.
Parent tip: Let the kids pick a sparkly outfit, since the city invites everyone to come dressed to impress.
- Host
- City of Redmond (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Redmond Senior and Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 (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 Redmond Christmas event for kids happens
Book the Snowflake Ball for Friday night, spend Saturday evening at the Redmond Lights kick-off, and come back on a quiet weeknight to walk the installations again.
- The 2nd Annual Snowflake BallRedmond · Dec 4
- Redmond Lights Kick-OffRedmond · Dec 5
- Redmond Lights Art + Light InstallationsRedmond · Dec 5 to Jan 4
Looking further afield? Our Washington Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Seattle, Lynnwood, Monroe and Everett. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Redmond Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Redmond this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Redmond for 2026, all from the City of Redmond: the Snowflake Ball on December 4, the Redmond Lights Kick-Off on December 5 and the Art + Light installations from December 5 to January 4.
When is Redmond Lights in 2026?
The kick-off is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4 to 8 pm in Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way. The light art stays up in Downtown Park and Esterra Park through Monday, January 4, 2027.
Is Redmond Lights free?
Yes. The kick-off and the art and light installations are free to visit.
What is the Snowflake Ball?
A family winter dance on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:30 pm at the Redmond Senior and Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE, with a DJ, snacks and a photo booth. Registration is required.
Who do I contact about Redmond holiday events?
The City of Redmond Public Information Officer at PIO@redmond.gov.
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 Redmond 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.