Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Rowlett for 2026, and both are on Main Street downtown. The Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade on Saturday, December 5, brings a Parade of Lights, a giant tree, costumed characters and Santa, and Christmas Trees on Main lines the street with community-decorated trees from December 1 to 31. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Rowlett
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Rowlett
- Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade: Saturday, December 5, 5 to 8:30 pm
- Parade of Lights, giant tree, characters and Santa downtown
- Christmas Trees on Main: on display December 1 to 31, free
- Dates checked on the City of Rowlett’s site on Nov 11
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Christmas Trees on Main
- When: On display December 1 to 31, 2026
- Where: Downtown Rowlett, 4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to view
- Ages: All ages
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Local businesses, community groups and families sponsor and decorate Christmas trees that line Main Street, turning Downtown Rowlett into a winter wonderland for the whole month of December.
The trees sparkle with solar-powered lights, and every one is decorated differently, so it makes a fun walk for kids to pick their favorite.
Parent tip: Walk the trees on the evening of the Holiday Main Street Fest on December 5, or come back on a quieter weeknight to see them without the crowds.
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- City of Rowlett Community Engagement and Special Events (opens in a new tab)
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- Downtown Rowlett, 4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088 (opens in maps)
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Parade of Lights
Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Downtown Rowlett, 4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No fee listed; market and treats extra
- Ages: All ages
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Rowlett’s biggest holiday celebration of the year combines a Parade of Lights, a towering giant Christmas tree and dress-up characters mingling through the crowd downtown.
A holiday market of local artisans, seasonal treats and live music on stage fill out the evening, along with dazzling lights, glow experiences and a visit from Santa himself.
Parent tip: The city posts maps, the schedule and the vendor list on its event page a few weeks out, so check it before you go to plan where to watch the parade.
- Host
- City of Rowlett Community Engagement and Special Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Rowlett, 4000 Main St, Rowlett, TX 75088 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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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 Texas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Rowlett Christmas event for kids happens
Head to Downtown Rowlett on December 5 for the fest and parade and walk the decorated trees while you are there, then come back any December evening for a second look.
- Christmas Trees on MainRowlett · Dec 1 to Dec 31
- Holiday Main Street Fest and ParadeRowlett · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Plano, Allen, Dallas and Melissa. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Rowlett Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Rowlett this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Rowlett for 2026: the Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade on December 5 and Christmas Trees on Main from December 1 to 31.
When is the Rowlett Christmas parade in 2026?
The Parade of Lights is part of the Holiday Main Street Fest on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 pm in Downtown Rowlett, 4000 Main Street.
Where can kids see Santa in Rowlett?
Santa visits the Holiday Main Street Fest and Parade on December 5, 2026.
What is Christmas Trees on Main?
A free display of Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, groups and families along Main Street in Downtown Rowlett, up from December 1 to 31, 2026.
Who do I contact about Rowlett holiday events?
City of Rowlett Community Engagement at communityengagement@rowlett.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas 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 Rowlett 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.