The Tallahassee area has 12 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee on November 26 to The Nutcracker, 40th Anniversary in Tallahassee, which runs through December 20. 11 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 Florida, part of our guide for every state.
The short version
- 12 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Tallahassee for 2026, in Tallahassee
- First: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park, Tallahassee, November 26. Runs latest: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park, Tallahassee, through January 1
- Free: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park, No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch), 40th Annual Winter Festival, Candy Cane Lane, Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition, No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch), Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center, Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park, Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park, Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center and Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center
- 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 Florida Christmas train rides page.
Tallahassee Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 12 confirmed for 2026
- Cities
- Tallahassee
- Season
- November 26, 2026 to January 1, 2027
- Free events
- 11
- Kinds of events
- holiday lights, holiday crafts, Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday parade
- Last checked
Plan your December
When each Tallahassee Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee on November 26; the last runs to December 20. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven ParkTallahassee · Nov 26 to Jan 1
- No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch)Tallahassee · Dec 3
- 40th Annual Winter FestivalTallahassee · Dec 5
- Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House CompetitionTallahassee · Dec 5
- No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch)Tallahassee · Dec 5
- Candy Cane LaneTallahassee · Dec 5 to Dec 20
- Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community CenterTallahassee · Dec 11
- Holiday Stroll at Cascades ParkTallahassee · Dec 12
- Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven ParkTallahassee · Dec 13
- Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community CenterTallahassee · Dec 19
- Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community CenterTallahassee · Dec 19
- The Nutcracker, 40th AnniversaryTallahassee · Dec 19 to Dec 20
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Christmas events for kids in Tallahassee
12 confirmed events for kids in Tallahassee, soonest first.
Tallahassee: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park
Holiday lightsFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Dorothy B. Oven Park, 3205 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- When
- Thursday, November 26, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027 (nightly, weather permitting; weekdays 6 to 10 pm, weekends 5:30 to 11 pm)
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The holiday light display at Dorothy B. Oven Park premieres on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 26, 2026, and runs nightly through Friday, January 1, weather permitting. Weekday hours are 6 to 10 p.m., with extended weekend hours from 5:30 to 11 p.m.
The display is free and open to the public. The city asks motorists inside the park and along Thomasville Road to drive with caution because visitors are walking. For more information, call the city's holiday line at 850-891-3555.
Parent tip: Drive slowly near the park; check the holiday line if the weather looks bad.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch)
Holiday craftsFreeLeon County Public Library · Tallahassee
- Host
- Leon County Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Eastside Branch Library, 1583 Pedrick Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32317
- When
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Eastside Branch Library hosts a No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop on Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Families build their own no-bake gingerbread house in a festive, hands-on session and are encouraged to get creative together.
All ages are welcome. Supplies are limited and are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early helps. The library calendar does not show a registration requirement.
Parent tip: Supplies are first come, first served, so arrive early.
See dates and details from Leon County Public Library (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: 40th Annual Winter Festival
Holiday paradeFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Downtown Tallahassee, S Monroe St at Bloxham Park, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 to 10 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The City of Tallahassee's 40th annual Winter Festival, a Celebration of Lights, Music and the Arts, fills downtown on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. Guests will find food vendors, craft and art sellers, glittering seasonal scenes such as Candy Cane Lane in McCarty Park, and live shows on four stages.
The Lighting Ceremony is held at 6 p.m. from the platform for announcers along South Monroe Street at Bloxham Park. The Capital Health Plan Jingle Bell Run begins at 6:15 p.m., and the Nighttime Holiday Parade steps off at 7:10 p.m. Because the festival is outdoors, look at the city page that day for any weather updates.
Parent tip: Plans may shift with the weather, so see the city page that day. Get there early for a parade spot.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Candy Cane Lane
Holiday lightsFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- McCarty Park, S Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 (nightly; Dec 5 from 3 pm; Dec 6 to 10 and 13 to 17 and 20 from 6 to 9 pm; Dec 11, 12, 18, 19 from 6 to 11 pm)
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Candy Cane Lane is a leisurely walk through McCarty Park in downtown Tallahassee, full of the sights and sounds of the holiday season. It opens to the public on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3 to 10 p.m. during Winter Festival and stays open nightly through December 20.
Hours after opening night are 6 to 9 p.m. on December 6 to 10, 13 to 17 and 20, and 6 to 11 p.m. on December 11, 12, 18 and 19. It is free, outdoors and easy to fit into an evening, especially on a weeknight when it is likely to be less crowded.
Parent tip: Hours change by night, so check the schedule before you go.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition
Holiday craftsFreeLeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System · Tallahassee
- Host
- LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 4 pm
- Cost
- Free to view
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Leon County Public Library holds its eighth annual Community Gingerbread House Competition at the Main Library on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Houses are judged in six categories, including Best Youth, Best Teen and Most Creative, and the public can walk through and admire the entries from 1 to 4 pm.
Kids who want to enter build a house at home from edible materials (lights are allowed, and kits are welcome) and drop it off between 11 am and noon that day. Houses go home with their builders after 4 pm. Even if you are not competing, it is a free and easy downtown stop on the first Saturday of December.
Parent tip: Entries drop off 11 am to noon and must be picked up after 4 pm the same day.
See dates and details from LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library System (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch)
Holiday craftsFreeLeon County Public Library · Tallahassee
- Host
- Leon County Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Jane G. Sauls Fort Braden Branch Library, 16327 Blountstown Hwy, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- When
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 3:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Jane G. Sauls Fort Braden Branch Library offers a No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Families build their own no-bake gingerbread house in a festive session meant for everyone to enjoy together.
All ages are welcome. Supplies are limited and provided first come, first served. The same afternoon, the Leon County Main Library holds its Community Gingerbread House Competition, so families can combine the two events.
Parent tip: Supplies are limited; arrive when the workshop opens.
See dates and details from Leon County Public Library (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center
Santa visitFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Jack McLean Community Center, 700 Paul Russell Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- When
- Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 to 8:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Jack McLean Community Center welcomes families on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The city provides free cookies and cocoa, a movie with a seasonal theme, and pictures and letters with Santa Claus.
Admission is free, and the night is a relaxed way for families to get out together. The community center is at 700 Paul Russell Road. To learn more, phone Jack McLean Community Center at 850-891-2505.
Parent tip: Phone 850-891-2505 if you have questions.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park
Holiday lightsFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden St, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- When
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The annual Holiday Stroll fills Cascades Park with music on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. About a dozen acts perform along the winding trails, and visitors can sing along or simply listen. The Smokey Hollow Commemoration is part of the evening.
Free hot cocoa is available, and a show at Imagination Fountain plays every fifteen minutes during the event. It is an outdoor walk, so strollers and warm layers are a good idea. The park is at 1001 South Gadsden Street.
Parent tip: Walk the trails at your own pace; the fountain show repeats every 15 minutes.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park
Santa and Mrs. ClausFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Dorothy B. Oven Park, 3205 Thomasville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308
- When
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, 5:30 to 8 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Families can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus on the front lawn by checking in on arrival to be assigned a ticket number. Ticket distribution closes once the event reaches maximum capacity, but visitors are welcome to enjoy the festivities until their number is called.
Hot cocoa and cookies are provided by Santa's little helpers while supplies last, and parents will want cameras ready. Vehicles cannot drive through or use the park lot on Elf Night. Parking is available next door at Thomasville Road Baptist Church. The event and the holiday light display are free.
Parent tip: Check in right away for a ticket number and park at Thomasville Road Baptist Church.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center
Santa and Mrs. ClausFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- LeVerne Payne Community Center, Tallahassee, FL
- When
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2:30 to 6 pm
- Cost
- Free, registration required
- Ages
- Ages 10 and under
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The City of Tallahassee Parks department presents a Soul Santa event with Santa and Mrs. Claus at LeVerne Payne Community Center on Saturday, December 19, 2026, from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m.
The event is open to kids aged 10 and younger. They need to be signed up ahead of time and physically present to get gifts. Sign-up starts December 1 using the city's recreation sign-up system. With questions, phone LeVerne Payne Community Center at 850-891-3930.
Parent tip: Sign up on or after Dec 1, and bring your child, who must be there in person to get a gift.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center
Santa and Mrs. ClausFreeCity of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs · Tallahassee
- Host
- City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Walker-Ford Community Center, 2301 Pasco St, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- When
- Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
- Cost
- Free, registration required
- Ages
- Ages 10 and under
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The City of Tallahassee Parks department hosts Soul Santa with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 19, 2026. The combined Walker-Ford and Smith-Williams event is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The event is open to kids aged 10 and younger. They need to be signed up ahead of time and physically present to get gifts. Sign-up starts December 1, and families can enroll using the city's recreation sign-up system. With questions, phone Walker-Ford Community Center at 850-891-3970 or LeVerne Payne Community Center at 850-891-3930.
Parent tip: Sign up on or after Dec 1, and bring your child, who must be there in person to get a gift.
See dates and details from City of Tallahassee Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs (opens in a new tab)Tallahassee: The Nutcracker, 40th Anniversary
Holiday showTallahassee Ballet · Tallahassee
- Host
- Tallahassee Ballet (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, 222 S Copeland St, Tallahassee, FL 32306
- When
- Sat December 19 (10:30 am to 7:30 pm) and Sun December 20 (10:30 am to 2:30 pm), 2026
- Cost
- Ticketed, see host page
- Ages
- Family friendly
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Tallahassee Ballet celebrates 40 years of The Nutcracker at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall in December 2026. The company describes the production as a beloved holiday tradition for families, with Tchaikovsky's score played by a live orchestra, from the angels to the Sugar Plum Fairy.
Performances are Saturday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m. (abbreviated) and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. (abbreviated) and 2:30 p.m. The 7:30 and 2:30 shows have the live orchestra. Alumni dancers return to recreate the party scene choreography. Parking is along Park Avenue and in the Fine Arts Parking Garage at Call and Macomb streets.
Parent tip: The abbreviated 10:30 am shows are a gentler fit for the youngest children.
See dates and details from Tallahassee Ballet (opens in a new tab)Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Pensacola, Gainesville, Sarasota, Fort Lauderdale, St. Petersburg and West Palm Beach. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.
A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.
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What Christmas events for kids are in Tallahassee in 2026?
We confirmed 12 Christmas events for kids in Tallahassee for 2026 on each host’s own page: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee (November 26), No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch) in Tallahassee (December 3), 40th Annual Winter Festival in Tallahassee (December 5), Candy Cane Lane in Tallahassee (December 5), Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition in Tallahassee (December 5), No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch) in Tallahassee (December 5), Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center in Tallahassee (December 11), Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park in Tallahassee (December 12), Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee (December 13), Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center in Tallahassee (December 19), Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center in Tallahassee (December 19) and The Nutcracker, 40th Anniversary in Tallahassee (December 19). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.
What Christmas events for kids are in Tallahassee, Florida?
For families in and around Tallahassee, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park (Nightly, Nov 26 to Jan 1, free); No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch) (Thu, Dec 3, 6 to 7:30 pm, free); 40th Annual Winter Festival (Sat, Dec 5, 3 to 10 pm, free); Candy Cane Lane (Nightly, Dec 5 to 20, free); Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition (Sat, Dec 5, viewing 1 to 4 pm, free to view); No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch) (Sat, Dec 5, 2 to 3:30 pm, free); Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center (Fri, Dec 11, 6 to 8:30 pm, free); Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park (Sat, Dec 12, 6 to 7:30 pm, free); Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park (Sun, Dec 13, 5:30 to 8 pm, free); Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center (Sat, Dec 19, 2:30 to 6 pm, free, registration required); Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center (Sat, Dec 19, 10 am to 2 pm, free, registration required); The Nutcracker, 40th Anniversary (Dec 19 and 20, morning abbreviated shows plus evening and matinee, ticketed, see host page). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Tallahassee section of this page.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Tallahassee?
Yes. 11 of the 12 events here are free: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee, No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch) in Tallahassee, 40th Annual Winter Festival in Tallahassee, Candy Cane Lane in Tallahassee, Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition in Tallahassee, No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch) in Tallahassee, Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center in Tallahassee, Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park in Tallahassee, Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee, Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center in Tallahassee and Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center in Tallahassee. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Tallahassee this December?
Santa appears at Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center in Tallahassee (December 11), Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee (December 13), Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center in Tallahassee (December 19) and Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center in Tallahassee (December 19). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.
Are there kids' Christmas events in Tallahassee on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?
Yes: Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee (through January 1).
How much is Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee?
Free. Holiday Light Display at Dorothy B. Oven Park is on Thursday, November 26, 2026 to Friday, January 1, 2027 (nightly, weather permitting; weekdays 6 to 10 pm, weekends 5:30 to 11 pm) at Dorothy B. Oven Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch) in Tallahassee?
Free. No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Eastside Branch) is on Thursday, December 3, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm at Eastside Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is 40th Annual Winter Festival in Tallahassee?
Free. 40th Annual Winter Festival is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 to 10 pm at Downtown Tallahassee. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Candy Cane Lane in Tallahassee?
Free. Candy Cane Lane is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 to Sunday, December 20, 2026 (nightly; Dec 5 from 3 pm; Dec 6 to 10 and 13 to 17 and 20 from 6 to 9 pm; Dec 11, 12, 18, 19 from 6 to 11 pm) at McCarty Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition in Tallahassee?
Free to view. Eighth Annual Community Gingerbread House Competition is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 1 to 4 pm at LeRoy Collins Leon County Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch) in Tallahassee?
Free. No-Bake Gingerbread House Workshop (Fort Braden Branch) is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 3:30 pm at Jane G. Sauls Fort Braden Branch Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center in Tallahassee?
Free. Cookies with Santa at Jack McLean Community Center is on Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 to 8:30 pm at Jack McLean Community Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park in Tallahassee?
Free. Holiday Stroll at Cascades Park is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 6 to 7:30 pm at Cascades Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee?
Free. Elf Night at Dorothy B. Oven Park is on Sunday, December 13, 2026, 5:30 to 8 pm at Dorothy B. Oven Park. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center in Tallahassee?
Free, registration required. Soul Santa at LeVerne Payne Community Center is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2:30 to 6 pm at LeVerne Payne Community Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center in Tallahassee?
Free, registration required. Soul Santa at Walker-Ford Community Center is on Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm at Walker-Ford Community Center. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
How much is The Nutcracker, 40th Anniversary in Tallahassee?
Ticketed, see host page. The Nutcracker, 40th Anniversary is on Sat December 19 (10:30 am to 7:30 pm) and Sun December 20 (10:30 am to 2:30 pm), 2026 at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Tallahassee?
Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Tallahassee 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.
