Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Roswell for 2026. The City of Roswell lights its tree at Christmas on the Plaza on Tuesday, December 1, and MainStreet Roswell’s Winter Market and Light Parade takes over downtown on Saturday, December 5 with letters to Santa and cookie decorating. We check every date on the host’s own website or the official city calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Mexico Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Roswell
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Roswell
- Christmas on the Plaza: Tuesday, December 1, 6 to 8 pm, tree lighting 6:30 pm
- Winter Market and Light Parade: Saturday, December 5, 2 to 8 pm
- Letters to Santa and cookie decorating in Bullock and Reischman Parks
- Every date checked on the City of Roswell calendar on Nov 11
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Christmas on the Plaza
- When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6 to 8 pm, tree lighting at 6:30 pm
- Where: Pioneer Plaza, 426 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Roswell gathers families on Pioneer Plaza, right outside City Hall on Main Street, for its annual Christmas tree lighting.
The evening runs from 6 to 8 pm with the big tree switched on at 6:30 pm. The city posts the full lineup on its Facebook page closer to the date.
Parent tip: Get there by 6:15 pm so the kids have a clear view of the tree before the 6:30 countdown.
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- Pioneer Plaza, 426 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201 (opens in maps)
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Winter Market and Light Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 8 pm, Light Parade after dark
- Where: Chaves County Courthouse Lawn and downtown Roswell, 400 N Virginia Ave, Roswell, NM 88201 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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MainStreet Roswell fills downtown for an afternoon of holiday shopping, with a market on the Chaves County Courthouse lawn and food trucks lined up on 4th and 5th Streets.
Bullock and Reischman Parks turn into the kids’ zone, with letters to Santa, cookie decorating, ornaments and garland making, and the day ends with the Light Parade rolling through downtown.
Parent tip: Do the crafts in the parks first while it is still light, then claim a curb spot on Main Street for the parade.
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- Address
- Chaves County Courthouse Lawn and downtown Roswell, 400 N Virginia Ave, Roswell, NM 88201 (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 Mexico Christmas train rides page.
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When each Roswell Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the tree lighting on Pioneer Plaza on a school night, December 1, then save Saturday afternoon, December 5, for crafts in the parks and the Light Parade downtown.
- Christmas on the PlazaRoswell · Dec 1
- Winter Market and Light ParadeRoswell · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our New Mexico Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Roswell Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Roswell this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Roswell for 2026: the City of Roswell’s Christmas on the Plaza tree lighting on December 1 and MainStreet Roswell’s Winter Market and Light Parade on December 5.
When is the Roswell Christmas tree lighting in 2026?
Christmas on the Plaza is Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm at Pioneer Plaza, 426 N Main St, with the tree lit at 6:30 pm.
When is the Roswell Light Parade?
The Light Parade is part of MainStreet Roswell’s Winter Market on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The market runs from 2 to 8 pm and the parade lights up downtown in the evening.
Can kids write letters to Santa in Roswell?
Yes. During the Winter Market, Bullock and Reischman Parks host holiday activities including letters to Santa, cookie decorating, ornaments and garland making.
Who do I contact about Roswell holiday events?
The City of Roswell at info@roswell-nm.gov for Christmas on the Plaza, and MainStreet Roswell at events@mainstreetroswell.org for the Winter Market and Light Parade.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New Mexico?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Mexico 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 Roswell 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.