Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Terrell for 2026. The Lions Club hosts Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on December 4, downtown throws a candy crawl and tree lighting on December 11, and the Terrell Christmas Parade rolls down Moore Avenue the next morning, December 12. We check every date on an official source and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Texas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Terrell
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Terrell
- Cookies and Cocoa with Santa: Friday, December 4, 5 to 8 pm, $10
- Tree Lighting and Candy Crawl: Friday, December 11, 5 to 7 pm, free
- Terrell Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 12, 10 am
- Every date checked on the Terrell Chamber and CVB calendar on Nov 11
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Tree lighting and candy crawlFree
Christmas Tree Lighting and Candy Crawl
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Historic Downtown Terrell, Terrell, TX 75160 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free activities
- Ages: All ages
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Historic Downtown Terrell hosts a two-hour candy crawl with free family activities, entertainment and open shops along the way.
The night ends with the lighting of the City of Terrell Christmas tree on the lot at Moore Avenue and Rockwall Street.
Parent tip: Bring a small bag for candy and work your way toward Moore Ave and Rockwall St by 7 pm for the tree lighting.
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- Address
- Historic Downtown Terrell, Terrell, TX 75160 (opens in maps)
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Morning paradeFree
Terrell Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 10 to 11 am
- Where: Moore Ave (U.S. Hwy 80), from Ninth Street to Adelaide Street, Terrell, TX 75160 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch
- Ages: All ages
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The Terrell Chamber’s Christmas parade runs on a Saturday morning down Moore Avenue, from Ninth Street to Adelaide Street.
Expect antique cars, riding clubs and horses, Terrell ISD bands and drill teams, motorcycle clubs, fire trucks, tow trucks and floats.
Parent tip: A 10 am parade means no bedtime battles. Fire trucks line up on Ninth Street, so the start of the route is a good spot for truck fans.
- Host
- Terrell Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Moore Ave (U.S. Hwy 80), from Ninth Street to Adelaide Street, Terrell, TX 75160 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Terrell
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Santa photos with cocoa
Cookies and Cocoa with Santa
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5 to 8 pm
- Where: B&PW House, 200 Elm Drive, Terrell, TX 75160 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $10 at the door
- Ages: Kids and families
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The Terrell Lions Club opens the season with pictures with Santa at the B&PW House, with cookies and cocoa included.
It is a cozy indoor evening and an easy way to check the Santa photo off the list before the downtown tree lighting a week later.
Parent tip: Bring cash for the $10 door fee, and dress the kids in their photo outfits before you leave home.
- Host
- Terrell Lions Club (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- B&PW House, 200 Elm Drive, Terrell, TX 75160 (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 Texas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Terrell Christmas event for kids happens
Get the Santa photo on December 4, then make December 11 and 12 a Terrell weekend: the candy crawl and tree lighting Friday night and the parade Saturday morning.
- Cookies and Cocoa with SantaTerrell · Dec 4
- Christmas Tree Lighting and Candy CrawlTerrell · Dec 11
- Terrell Christmas ParadeTerrell · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Texas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Mesquite, Rowlett, Lancaster and Richardson. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Terrell Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Terrell this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 for 2026: Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on December 4, the Christmas Tree Lighting and Candy Crawl on December 11, and the Terrell Christmas Parade on December 12.
When is the Terrell Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 10 to 11 am. The route runs down Moore Ave (U.S. Hwy 80) from Ninth Street to Adelaide Street.
When is the Terrell tree lighting?
Friday, December 11, 2026. The downtown candy crawl runs 5 to 7 pm and ends with the City of Terrell Christmas tree lighting at Moore Ave and Rockwall St.
Where can kids see Santa in Terrell?
At Cookies and Cocoa with Santa, hosted by the Lions Club at the B&PW House, 200 Elm Drive, on December 4, 2026, from 5 to 8 pm. It costs $10 at the door.
Who do I contact about the Terrell Christmas parade?
The Terrell Chamber of Commerce at chamber@terrelltexas.com or 972-563-5703. Parade entries are due by December 9.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Texas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Texas 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 Terrell 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.