Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Tamarac for 2026. Santa rides through town with the Mayor on Saturday, December 5, before the Holiday Lighting at Caporella Park that evening, and Tamarac Park hosts a free Grinch movie night with a holiday train ride on Friday, December 11. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Tamarac
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Tamarac
- Santa’s Community Ride: Saturday, December 5, from 2 pm
- Holiday Lighting: December 5, 6 to 8:30 pm, Caporella Park
- Grinch Movie in the Park: Friday, December 11, movie at 8 pm
- Holiday train ride and a sensory hour at the movie night
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Santa’s Community Ride and Holiday Lighting
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, Santa’s ride from 2 pm, Holiday Lighting 6 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa rides through Tamarac neighborhoods with the Mayor and Commissioners starting at 2 pm, spreading holiday cheer before the evening celebration.
The community then gathers at Caporella Park for festive entertainment, a visit from Santa and the lighting of Tamarac’s official Christmas tree, menorah and kinara.
Parent tip: Watch for Santa’s ride passing near home in the afternoon, then head to Caporella Park before 6 pm for the lighting.
- Host
- City of Tamarac (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Rd, Tamarac, FL 33321 (opens in maps)
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Winter Wonderland Movie in the Park: The Grinch
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, sensory hour 5:30 to 6:30 pm, movie at 8 pm
- Where: Tamarac Park, 7501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Tamarac Park shows The Grinch on a giant outdoor screen, with a DJ, a bounce house, food trucks and a holiday-themed train ride before the movie.
Families with kids who prefer a quieter setting can come for the sensory hour from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
Parent tip: Ride the holiday train early, before the 8 pm movie draws the full crowd. Bring a blanket for the lawn.
- Host
- City of Tamarac (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Tamarac Park, 7501 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321 (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 Florida Christmas train rides page.
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When each Tamarac Christmas event for kids happens
Spend Saturday, December 5 with Santa’s ride and the lighting, then come back Friday, December 11 for the train ride and The Grinch.
- Santa’s Community Ride and Holiday LightingTamarac · Dec 5
- Winter Wonderland Movie in the Park: The GrinchTamarac · Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach and Miami. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Tamarac Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Tamarac this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Tamarac for 2026, both from the City of Tamarac: Santa’s Community Ride and Holiday Lighting on December 5 and the Winter Wonderland Movie in the Park on December 11.
When is the Tamarac holiday lighting in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 6 to 8:30 pm at Caporella Park, 5200 Prospect Rd. Santa’s Community Ride through town starts at 2 pm that day.
Is there a holiday train ride in Tamarac?
Yes. The Winter Wonderland Movie in the Park on Friday, December 11, 2026, at Tamarac Park includes a holiday-themed train ride, a bounce house and The Grinch at 8 pm.
Is there a sensory-friendly holiday event in Tamarac?
Yes. The Winter Wonderland Movie in the Park has sensory hours from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on December 11.
Who do I contact about Tamarac holiday events?
The City of Tamarac Public Information Office at PIO@Tamarac.gov, or Tamarac Parks and Recreation at (954) 597-3690.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Florida?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida 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 Tamarac 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.