Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in Seaside for 2026, both from the city’s Recreation Services team. Winter Wonderland fills the City Hall grounds on Friday evening, December 4, and Santa joins families for a bowl of cereal at the Oldemeyer Center on Saturday morning, December 12. 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 Seaside
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Seaside
- Winter Wonderland: Friday, December 4, 6 to 9 pm, 440 Harcourt Avenue
- Cereal with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 9 to 11 am, Oldemeyer Center
- Both run by City of Seaside Recreation Services
- Every date checked on the City of Seaside site on Nov 11
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Winter Wonderland
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 9 pm
- Where: Seaside City Hall grounds, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free (check the city page for any activity fees)
- Ages: All ages
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Winter Wonderland is Seaside’s evening holiday celebration, staged by the city’s Recreation Services team at 440 Harcourt Avenue, the City Hall address.
It runs from 6 to 9 pm on a Friday, so it works as an after-school and after-work outing for the whole family. The city lists it on its Special Events calendar alongside its other community traditions.
Parent tip: Dress warm, since Peninsula evenings in December get damp and chilly once the sun goes down.
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- City of Seaside Recreation Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Seaside City Hall grounds, 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Cereal with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 am
- Where: Oldemeyer Center, Seaside, CA 93955 (opens in maps)
- Cost: See the city’s Activities Guide or registration page
- Ages: Kids and families
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Seaside swaps the usual pancakes for cereal bowls at its morning visit with Santa, held indoors at the Oldemeyer Center.
It is a short two-hour window on a Saturday morning, which suits little ones who are freshest early in the day. Check the city’s registration page or call Recreation Services for sign-up details.
Parent tip: Bring your own camera or phone for photos with Santa, and arrive near 9 am before the line builds.
- Host
- City of Seaside Recreation Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Oldemeyer Center, Seaside, CA 93955 (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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When each Seaside Christmas event for kids happens
Two easy dates for the calendar: a Friday night at Winter Wonderland and a Saturday morning with Santa the following week.
- Winter WonderlandSeaside · Dec 4
- Cereal with SantaSeaside · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz and Gilroy. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Seaside Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Seaside this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Seaside for 2026, both from City of Seaside Recreation Services: Winter Wonderland and Cereal with Santa.
When is Seaside Winter Wonderland in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6 to 9 pm at 440 Harcourt Avenue, the Seaside City Hall address.
When is Cereal with Santa in Seaside?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9 to 11 am at the Oldemeyer Center.
Do I need to register for Cereal with Santa?
Check the City of Seaside Activities Guide and registration page, or call Recreation Services at 831-899-6803, for sign-up and cost details.
Who do I contact about Seaside holiday events?
The City of Seaside special events team: Kennedy Parker at kparker@ci.seaside.ca.us or 831-899-6803, or Carey Madill at 831-899-6817.
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 Seaside 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.