Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in Ripon for 2026, both free. The town tree lights with carols at the Veterans Wall on Monday, November 30, and the Christmas Light Parade rolls down Main Street on Thursday, December 10 with a gingerbread theme. 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 Ripon
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Ripon, both free
- Christmas Tree Lighting: Monday, November 30, 6 pm, Veterans Memorial Park
- Christmas Light Parade: Thursday, December 10, 6 pm, Main Street
- 2026 parade theme: “Oh Snap! It’s a Gingerbread Christmas”
- Hosted by the Ripon Chamber of Commerce
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Ripon Christmas Tree Lighting
- When: Monday, November 30, 2026, 6 pm
- Where: Veterans Memorial Park (Ripon Veterans Wall), corner of Locust and First Street, Ripon, CA 95366 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Ripon lights the Christmas tree the city planted in Veterans Memorial Park in 2014, gathering at the Veterans Wall on the Monday after Thanksgiving.
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce leads caroling to kick off the season, and the 2026 flyer lists Hospice of San Joaquin as the sponsor.
Parent tip: It is a short, early-evening event on a school night, so it works well even for preschoolers. Bring a flashlight for the walk back.
- Host
- Ripon Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Veterans Memorial Park (Ripon Veterans Wall), corner of Locust and First Street, Ripon, CA 95366 (opens in maps)
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Ripon Christmas Light Parade
- When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Ripon, Main Street from Almond Valley CRC to Industrial Avenue, Main Street, Ripon, CA 95366 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Lighted floats roll down Main Street in Downtown Ripon under this year’s theme, “Oh Snap! It’s a Gingerbread Christmas.”
The parade starts at 6 pm at Almond Valley CRC and ends at Industrial Avenue, and it is put on by the Ripon Consolidated Fire District, Ripon Police Department and Ripon Chamber of Commerce.
Parent tip: The chamber’s own advice is the right one: bring chairs and a thermos of hot chocolate, and stake out a Main Street spot before 6 pm.
- Host
- Ripon Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Ripon, Main Street from Almond Valley CRC to Industrial Avenue, Main Street, Ripon, CA 95366 (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 California Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Ripon Christmas event for kids happens
Start the season at the tree lighting the Monday after Thanksgiving, then mark December 10 for the parade. Both start at 6 pm, so an early dinner downtown makes either night easy with kids.
- Ripon Christmas Tree LightingRipon · Nov 30
- Ripon Christmas Light ParadeRipon · Dec 10
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Manteca, Modesto, Tracy and Stockton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Ripon Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Ripon this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Ripon for 2026: the Ripon Christmas Tree Lighting and the Ripon Christmas Light Parade.
When is the Ripon tree lighting in 2026?
Monday, November 30, 2026, at 6 pm at the Ripon Veterans Wall in Veterans Memorial Park, at the corner of Locust and First Street.
When is the Ripon Christmas parade in 2026?
Thursday, December 10, 2026, at 6 pm. It starts at Almond Valley CRC and runs down Main Street to Industrial Avenue.
What is the 2026 Ripon parade theme?
“Oh Snap! It’s a Gingerbread Christmas.”
Who do I contact about Ripon holiday events?
The Ripon Chamber of Commerce at info@riponchamber.org or 209-599-7519.
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 Ripon 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.