The San Francisco area has 11 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Glowfari in Oakland on November 6 to Winter Wonderlab in Sausalito, which runs through January 3. 7 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in California, part of our guide for every state.
The short version
- 11 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in San Francisco for 2026, in San Francisco, Oakland, Pleasanton, Sausalito and Walnut Creek
- First: Glowfari, Oakland, November 6. Runs latest: Glowfari, Oakland, through January 31
- Free: Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments, Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party, Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class, Workshop: Parol Making and Activity: Nutcracker Storytime
- Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our California Christmas train rides page.
San Francisco Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 11 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- San Francisco, Oakland, Pleasanton, Sausalito and Walnut Creek
- Season
- November 6, 2026 to January 31, 2027
- Free events
- 7
- Kinds of events
- holiday crafts, holiday show, tree lighting and holiday lights
- Last checked
Plan your December
When each San Francisco Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Glowfari in Oakland on November 6; the last runs to January 3. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- GlowfariOakland · Nov 6 to Jan 31
- Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance ProjectSan Francisco · Nov 17
- Holiday Tree Lighting CeremonyWalnut Creek · Nov 20
- Winter WonderlabSausalito · Nov 21 to Jan 3
- Santa Lights the SquareSan Francisco · Nov 27 to Dec 18
- Activity: LEGOs and Holiday OrnamentsSan Francisco · Dec 3
- Celebration: Holiday Crafting PartySan Francisco · Dec 5
- Hometown Holiday CelebrationPleasanton · Dec 5
- Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance ClassSan Francisco · Dec 19
- Workshop: Parol MakingSan Francisco · Dec 19
- Activity: Nutcracker StorytimeSan Francisco · Dec 22
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Christmas events for kids in San Francisco
7 confirmed events for kids in San Francisco, soonest first.
San Francisco: Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project
Holiday showFreeSan Francisco Public Library · San Francisco
- Host
- San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Main Library, Children's Creative Center (2nd Floor), 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- When
- Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:30 to 2:15 pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in
- Ages
- Families
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Main Library is hosting a short, family friendly taste of the holiday ballet season. Costumed dancers from Mark Foehringer Dance Project perform selections from their Nutcracker Sweets show, which is based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's story The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, in the Children's Creative Center on the second floor.
At about 45 minutes, it is a manageable introduction to ballet for young children who might not sit through a full theater performance. The show is free and drop-in, and it is sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. The library is wheelchair accessible, and the performance is presented in English. It is a gentle way to start the holiday season with kids who love music, costumes and dancing.
Parent tip: The performance is in the second floor Children's Creative Center at the Main Library; seating is first come, first served.
See dates and details from San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)San Francisco: Santa Lights the Square
Tree lightingGhirardelli Square · San Francisco
- Host
- Ghirardelli Square (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
- When
- Fri November 27 (4:45 pm), Fri December 4 (4 to 7 pm), Fri December 11 (4 to 7 pm) and Fri December 18 (4 to 7 pm), 2026
- Cost
- Check the host's page
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Ghirardelli Square kicks off the season the day after Thanksgiving with a lighting ceremony for its 46 foot Christmas tree. Santa and his elf are on hand, the San Francisco Boys Chorus performs, and families can follow along for a festive sing along, Santa visits, letters to Santa and candy giveaways.
If the lighting night is too busy, Santa and the elf return on three more Friday evenings in December, from 4 to 7 pm on December 4, 11 and 18. The square overlooks the bay near Fisherman's Wharf, so it pairs well with an early dinner or a walk along the waterfront. The page does not list a price for the lighting or the visits.
Parent tip: Kids can bring a letter for Santa; the Friday visits from 4 to 7 pm are a quieter alternative to the lighting night.
See dates and details from Ghirardelli Square (opens in a new tab)San Francisco: Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments
Holiday craftsFreeSan Francisco Public Library · San Francisco
- Host
- San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- North Beach Branch Library, Community Room, 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
- When
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in
- Ages
- Ages 5 to 8
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The North Beach Branch offers an after school holiday activity for early elementary students. Kids explore shapes while making their own seasonal ornament to take home, and there are plenty of LEGOs for free building once the craft is done.
The program is aimed at ages 5 to 8, but the library notes there will also be toys for younger siblings to play with, which helps if you are bringing the whole family. It runs for 45 minutes on a Thursday afternoon in the branch community room. Like other SFPL programs, it is free and drop-in, and it is sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. The ornament makes a nice keepsake for the tree.
Parent tip: Younger siblings are welcome; the library will have toys out for them.
See dates and details from San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)San Francisco: Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party
Holiday craftsFreeSan Francisco Public Library · San Francisco
- Host
- San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- North Beach Branch Library, Community Room, 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94133
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 3 pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in
- Ages
- Families
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The North Beach Branch hosts a relaxed holiday crafting party in its community room on the first Saturday of December. Families can make handmade cards and ornaments for loved ones, with video versions of classic winter tales playing and a warm drink to sip while everyone works.
Because it runs from 10 am to 3 pm, you can stop by whenever it fits nap schedules or other plans rather than arriving at a set start time. Materials are provided for library craft programs unless noted, so there is nothing to bring. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and is free and drop-in. It is a nice way to make homemade gifts for grandparents or teachers before the holidays.
Parent tip: Drop in any time between 10 am and 3 pm; all craft materials are provided.
See dates and details from San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)San Francisco: Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class
Holiday showFreeSan Francisco Public Library · San Francisco
- Host
- San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
- When
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11 am to 12:30 pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in
- Ages
- Families, all ages and abilities
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
In partnership with San Francisco Ballet, the Main Library offers a holiday program that starts with a 30 minute talk about the company's long history of performing the Nutcracker. That is followed by a 30 minute Nutcracker inspired chair dance class set to the famous Tchaikovsky music.
The library describes the class as fun, easy and suitable for all ages and abilities, so grandparents, parents and kids can all join in from a seat. It is a good pick for school age children who are excited about seeing the ballet this season or who simply love the music. The program is free and drop-in and takes place in the Latino/Hispanic Community Room at the Main Library on the Saturday before Christmas.
Parent tip: Bring friends and family; the dance portion is done seated, so it works for all abilities.
See dates and details from San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)San Francisco: Workshop: Parol Making
Holiday craftsFreeSan Francisco Public Library · San Francisco
- Host
- San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, Meeting Room, 351 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118
- When
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, 1 to 3 pm
- Cost
- Free, drop-in
- Ages
- Children and their caregivers
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Richmond Branch of the San Francisco Public Library invites families to make traditional Filipino Christmas lanterns, called parols, with guests from the Asian Unification Project. Along with the hands on craft, kids learn a little about Filipino culture and how the star lantern is part of the holiday season.
The workshop is meant for children and their caregivers working together, and it runs for two hours on the Saturday before Christmas. As with other SFPL craft programs, materials are provided unless the page notes otherwise. The event is free, drop-in and sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library. Your child will come home with a handmade lantern that can hang in a window through the holidays.
Parent tip: Plan to stay with your child, since the workshop is designed for kids and caregivers together.
See dates and details from San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)San Francisco: Activity: Nutcracker Storytime
Holiday story timeFreeSan Francisco Public Library · San Francisco
- Host
- San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Merced Branch Library, 155 Winston Drive, San Francisco, CA 94132
- When
- Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 10:15 to 11:15 am
- Cost
- Free, drop-in
- Ages
- Ages 5 and younger with caregivers
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Merced Branch of the San Francisco Public Library is celebrating the Nutcracker ballet with a special storytime just before Christmas. Children listen, dance and play along with stories about dancing candy canes, waltzing flowers and sugar plum fairies, so it suits wiggly toddlers as well as preschoolers who love to move.
The program is designed for children ages 5 and younger and their caregivers. Like other SFPL storytimes, it blends books, songs and rhymes, and it takes place in the general floor area of the branch. It runs for about an hour on a weekday morning during winter break, which makes it a calm, free outing when school is out. SFPL programs are drop-in unless noted, and all locations are wheelchair accessible.
Parent tip: No registration is needed. For accommodations such as ASL, SFPL asks families to call (415) 557-4557 at least 3 business days ahead.
See dates and details from San Francisco Public Library (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Oakland
1 confirmed event for kids in Oakland, soonest first.
Oakland: Glowfari
Holiday lightsOakland Zoo · Oakland
- Host
- Oakland Zoo (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA 94605 (near San Francisco)
- When
- Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, January 31, 2027 (nightly except Nov 9, 10, 16, 17, 26, Dec 24, 25 and select January Mondays and Tuesdays)
- Cost
- Timed tickets, dynamic pricing
- Ages
- Family friendly
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Glowfari returns to Oakland Zoo for its seventh year with hundreds of all new animal lanterns. This season's themes include California forests, San Francisco Bay, Montana, the Florida Everglades and Hawaii, with the displays highlighting how species interact with their habitats. It is an evening walk that keeps kids busy spotting animals they recognize.
The festival runs from November 6 to January 31 and is closed on several Mondays and Tuesdays, Thanksgiving, and December 24 and 25. Tickets are dated, non refundable and go on sale 28 days before each visit date at 9 am, with savings for buying ahead. Parking is included with admission. Add ons such as a light up toy or a Gondola Express Pass can be bought in advance, and members receive a discount.
Parent tip: Buy tickets as soon as your date opens 28 days out; the zoo notes some lights may be photosensitive.
See dates and details from Oakland Zoo (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Pleasanton
1 confirmed event for kids in Pleasanton, soonest first.
Pleasanton: Hometown Holiday Celebration
Holiday paradeCity of Pleasanton · Pleasanton
- Host
- City of Pleasanton (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton (Museum on Main), 603 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 (near San Francisco)
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 pm
- Cost
- Check the host's page
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The City of Pleasanton holds its Hometown Holiday Celebration on the first Saturday of December. The evening starts at 5 pm with the Hometown Holiday Parade along Main Street in downtown Pleasanton, with floats, marching bands and local community groups.
Right after the parade, the tree lighting ceremony takes place in front of the Museum on Main. It includes live musical entertainment, the lighting of the tree by the mayor and city council, and a special appearance by Santa. Because the parade runs after dark, it is a festive way for kids to see the lights and the floats together. Downtown streets fill up, so plan your parking and arrive early to find a spot along the route.
Parent tip: Bring warm layers for an outdoor evening, and arrive early to claim a curbside spot on Main Street.
See dates and details from City of Pleasanton (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Sausalito
1 confirmed event for kids in Sausalito, soonest first.
Sausalito: Winter Wonderlab
Holiday craftsBay Area Discovery Museum · Sausalito
- Host
- Bay Area Discovery Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Bay Area Discovery Museum, 557 McReynolds Road, Sausalito, CA 94965 (near San Francisco)
- When
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (weekends, Nov 25 and 27, Dec 21 to 23 and 28 to 31; closed Nov 26, Dec 24 to 25, Jan 1)
- Cost
- Included with admission, $25 to $30; members and babies under 1 free
- Sign-up
- Recommended
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Winter Wonderlab is the Bay Area Discovery Museum's seasonal festival for young children. Kids can glide across an iceless skating rink, decorate giant play gingerbread houses with oversized candy, tinker in the Toy Maker's Studio and add their creation to a growing toy town, and make winter collages at a cozy craft table. Infants and crawlers get their own soft play space.
The festival runs on weekends from November 21 through January 3, plus Thanksgiving week and winter break weekdays. The museum is closed November 26, December 24 and 25, and January 1. Winter Wonderlab is included with general admission, which the page lists at $25 to $30, and members and babies under 1 get in free. Discounted EBT and WIC tickets are available in person.
Parent tip: December 31 is a separate Noon Year's Eve event with special pricing and advance tickets required.
See dates and details from Bay Area Discovery Museum (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Walnut Creek
1 confirmed event for kids in Walnut Creek, soonest first.
Walnut Creek: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Tree lightingFreeWalnut Creek Downtown Association · Walnut Creek
- Host
- Walnut Creek Downtown Association (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (near San Francisco)
- When
- Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30 to 6:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Walnut Creek's annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony marks the start of the season in Civic Park. Families can gather for complimentary hot cocoa and live holiday carolers, then watch the tree sparkle to life as the sun sets. Frosty the Snowman will be there for a meet and greet, which is usually the highlight for younger kids.
The ceremony is free and open to the public, and it lasts about an hour, so it works even on a school night. It is presented by the City of Walnut Creek and the Walnut Creek Downtown Association. Walnut Creek on Ice opens in the same park, so families can stay for skating, holiday lights, dinner or shopping downtown after the lighting.
Parent tip: Arrive a little before 5:30 pm to get a view of the tree; skating at Walnut Creek on Ice is nearby in Civic Park.
See dates and details from Walnut Creek Downtown Association (opens in a new tab)Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Los Angeles, San Jose, San Diego and Sacramento. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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What Christmas events for kids are in San Francisco in 2026?
We confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in San Francisco for 2026 on each host’s own page: Glowfari in Oakland (November 6), Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project in San Francisco (November 17), Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Walnut Creek (November 20), Winter Wonderlab in Sausalito (November 21), Santa Lights the Square in San Francisco (November 27), Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments in San Francisco (December 3), Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party in San Francisco (December 5), Hometown Holiday Celebration in Pleasanton (December 5), Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class in San Francisco (December 19), Workshop: Parol Making in San Francisco (December 19) and Activity: Nutcracker Storytime in San Francisco (December 22). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.
What Christmas events for kids are in San Francisco, California?
For families in and around San Francisco, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project (Tue, Nov 17, 1:30 to 2:15 pm, free, drop-in); Santa Lights the Square (Tree lighting Fri, Nov 27, 4:45 pm; Santa visits Fridays Dec 4, 11, 18, 4 to 7 pm, see the host for cost); Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments (Thu, Dec 3, 4 to 4:45 pm, free, drop-in); Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 3 pm, free, drop-in); Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class (Sat, Dec 19, 11 am to 12:30 pm, free, drop-in); Workshop: Parol Making (Sat, Dec 19, 1 to 3 pm, free, drop-in); Activity: Nutcracker Storytime (Tue, Dec 22, 10:15 to 11:15 am, free, drop-in). Details and the host’s link for each are in the San Francisco section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Oakland, California?
For families in and around Oakland, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Glowfari (Most evenings, Nov 6 to Jan 31, timed tickets, dynamic pricing). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Oakland section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Pleasanton, California?
For families in and around Pleasanton, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Hometown Holiday Celebration (Sat, Dec 5, parade at 5 pm, tree lighting after, see the host for cost). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Pleasanton section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Sausalito, California?
For families in and around Sausalito, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Winter Wonderlab (Weekends and select weekdays, Nov 21 to Jan 3, included with admission, $25 to $30; members and babies under 1 free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Sausalito section of this page.
What Christmas events for kids are in Walnut Creek, California?
For families in and around Walnut Creek, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony (Fri, Nov 20, 5:30 to 6:30 pm, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Walnut Creek section of this page.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in San Francisco?
Yes. 7 of the 11 events here are free: Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project in San Francisco, Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Walnut Creek, Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments in San Francisco, Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party in San Francisco, Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class in San Francisco, Workshop: Parol Making in San Francisco and Activity: Nutcracker Storytime in San Francisco. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in San Francisco this December?
Santa appears at Santa Lights the Square in San Francisco (November 27) and Hometown Holiday Celebration in Pleasanton (December 5). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.
Where are there Christmas story times for kids in San Francisco?
Holiday story times on this page: Activity: Nutcracker Storytime in San Francisco. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.
Which San Francisco Christmas events are best for toddlers?
These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Activity: Nutcracker Storytime in San Francisco (Ages 5 and younger with caregivers).
Are there kids' Christmas events in San Francisco on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?
Yes: Glowfari in Oakland (through January 31) and Winter Wonderlab in Sausalito (through January 3).
How much is Glowfari in Oakland?
Timed tickets, dynamic pricing. Glowfari is on Friday, November 6, 2026 to Sunday, January 31, 2027 (nightly except Nov 9, 10, 16, 17, 26, Dec 24, 25 and select January Mondays and Tuesdays) at Oakland Zoo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project in San Francisco?
Free, drop-in. Performance: Nutcracker Sweets Ballet with Mark Foehringer Dance Project is on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:30 to 2:15 pm at Main Library, Children's Creative Center (2nd Floor). Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Walnut Creek?
Free. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony is on Friday, November 20, 2026, 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Civic Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Winter Wonderlab in Sausalito?
Included with admission, $25 to $30; members and babies under 1 free. Winter Wonderlab is on Saturday, November 21, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027 (weekends, Nov 25 and 27, Dec 21 to 23 and 28 to 31; closed Nov 26, Dec 24 to 25, Jan 1) at Bay Area Discovery Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
When is Santa Lights the Square in San Francisco in 2026?
Fri November 27 (4:45 pm), Fri December 4 (4 to 7 pm), Fri December 11 (4 to 7 pm) and Fri December 18 (4 to 7 pm), 2026, at Ghirardelli Square. The host has not posted a price on its page, so check there before you go.
How much is Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments in San Francisco?
Free, drop-in. Activity: LEGOs and Holiday Ornaments is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 4 to 4:45 pm at North Beach Branch Library, Community Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party in San Francisco?
Free, drop-in. Celebration: Holiday Crafting Party is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 3 pm at North Beach Branch Library, Community Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
When is Hometown Holiday Celebration in Pleasanton in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 pm, at Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton (Museum on Main). The host has not posted a price on its page, so check there before you go.
How much is Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class in San Francisco?
Free, drop-in. Activity: SF Ballet's Nutcracker Oral History and Chair Dance Class is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 11 am to 12:30 pm at Main Library, Latino/Hispanic Community Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Workshop: Parol Making in San Francisco?
Free, drop-in. Workshop: Parol Making is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 1 to 3 pm at Richmond/Senator Milton Marks Branch Library, Meeting Room. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Activity: Nutcracker Storytime in San Francisco?
Free, drop-in. Activity: Nutcracker Storytime is on Tuesday, December 22, 2026, 10:15 to 11:15 am at Merced Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in San Francisco?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our San Francisco Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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.
