Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Searcy, Arkansas for 2026. The Holiday of Lights parade winds through downtown to Berryhill Park on December 5, the Experience Searcy Express gives free train rides in Berryhill Park on December 11, 12, 18 and 19, and kids can meet the Grinch at Characters, Cocoa and Cookies on December 12. Every date comes from Experience Searcy, the city’s official tourism site. For the rest of the state, see our Arkansas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Searcy
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Searcy
- Searcy Christmas Parade: Saturday, Dec 5, 6 pm, ends at Berryhill Park, free
- Train Rides in Berryhill Park: Dec 11, 12, 18 and 19, 6 to 8 pm, free
- Characters, Cocoa and Cookies: Saturday, Dec 12, 2 pm, Lion Arena
- Every date checked on experiencesearcy.com on Nov 11
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2026 Searcy Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Searcy to Berryhill Park, Searcy, AR (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Searcy’s Holiday of Lights parade loops through downtown, heading north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race and north on Davis before ending at Berryhill Park.
It is the centerpiece of a holiday season that Southern Living has singled out, with the courthouse square and parks glowing in lights along the way.
Parent tip: Grab free s’mores and hot chocolate at First Security’s pre-parade stop on East Race Avenue from 4:30 to 6 pm, then claim a curb spot along Race or Davis.
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- Experience Searcy (Searcy A&P Commission) (opens in a new tab)
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- Downtown Searcy to Berryhill Park, Searcy, AR (opens in maps)
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Train Rides in Berryhill Park
- When: Friday and Saturday, December 11 and 12, and December 18 and 19, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Berryhill Park, Searcy, AR (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Kids can hop aboard the Experience Searcy Express for free rides around Berryhill Park, the same park that anchors the city’s Holiday of Lights display.
The train runs two weekends in a row, from 6 to 8 pm, so families can pair a ride with a stroll through the lights.
Parent tip: Come right at 6 pm on the Friday nights for the shortest wait, and dress warmly for the open-air ride.
- Host
- Experience Searcy (Searcy A&P Commission) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Berryhill Park, Searcy, AR (opens in maps)
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Character meet and greet
Characters, Cocoa and Cookies
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 2 pm to 3 pm
- Where: Searcy Lion Arena, 301 North Ella, Searcy, AR (opens in maps)
- Cost: No cost listed
- Ages: All ages
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Lion Arena hosts an afternoon for kids to meet their favorite costumed characters while munching cookies and sipping cocoa from local sponsors.
The Grinch makes a special appearance, so bring a camera for a photo with Whoville’s grumpiest resident.
Parent tip: Make a day of it: Characters, Cocoa and Cookies runs in the afternoon, and the free train rides start at Berryhill Park at 6 pm.
- Host
- Experience Searcy (Searcy A&P Commission) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Searcy Lion Arena, 301 North Ella, Searcy, AR (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 Arkansas Christmas train rides page.
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When each Searcy Christmas event for kids happens
Berryhill Park is the hub of Searcy’s Holiday of Lights, where the parade ends and the free train runs. December 12 works well for a double: characters and cookies in the afternoon, then a train ride at 6 pm.
- 2026 Searcy Christmas ParadeSearcy · Dec 5
- Train Rides in Berryhill ParkSearcy · Dec 11 to Dec 19
- Characters, Cocoa and CookiesSearcy · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Arkansas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Conway, North Little Rock, Little Rock and Bryant. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Searcy Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Searcy, Arkansas this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Searcy for 2026: the Searcy Christmas Parade on December 5, free Train Rides in Berryhill Park on four December evenings, and Characters, Cocoa and Cookies on December 12.
When is the Searcy Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm. The route goes north on Spring, west on Arch, north on Spruce, east on Race and north on Davis, ending at Berryhill Park.
Are the Berryhill Park train rides free?
Yes. The Experience Searcy Express gives free rides on December 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2026, from 6 to 8 pm.
Is the Grinch at a Searcy event?
Yes. The Grinch appears at Characters, Cocoa and Cookies at Searcy Lion Arena, 301 North Ella, on Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Who do I contact about Searcy holiday events?
Experience Searcy lists searcyholidayoflights@gmail.com for questions about the Christmas parade and the Holiday of Lights.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Arkansas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Arkansas 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 Searcy 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.