Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Tustin for 2026. The Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll fills Old Town on Friday, December 4, and Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus follows at the Tustin Community Center at The Market Place on Saturday, 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 Tustin
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Tustin
- Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll: Friday, December 4, Old Town, free
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 9 am to 12:30 pm
- Breakfast is $30 adults, $20 kids 2 to 10, under 2 free
- Every date checked on the City of Tustin’s site on Nov 11
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Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, evening (last year ran 6 to 8:30 pm)
- Where: Old Town Tustin, El Camino Real and 3rd St, Tustin, CA 92780 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Tustin Parks and Recreation lights the city Christmas tree in Old Town at El Camino Real and 3rd Street, with a holiday stroll around it.
Recent years have brought a snow village, photos with Santa, kids activities, stage performances, food trucks and a Dreamers Market vendor area that opens an hour before the main event.
Parent tip: Old Town is under construction for the Enhancement Project, so allow extra time to park and walk in.
- Host
- City of Tustin Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Old Town Tustin, El Camino Real and 3rd St, Tustin, CA 92780 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 am to 12:30 pm
- Where: Tustin Community Center at The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Adults $30, kids 2 to 10 $20, under 2 free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa and Mrs. Claus join Tustin Parks and Recreation for Breakfast with Santa at the Tustin Community Center at The Market Place.
The morning includes breakfast, photos with Santa, activities and a dance party, so even the wiggliest guests have something to do between bites.
Parent tip: Children under 2 eat free, which makes this a good first Santa visit for babies.
- Host
- City of Tustin Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Tustin Community Center at The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92782 (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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Plan your December
When each Tustin Christmas event for kids happens
Light the tree in Old Town on December 4, then book Breakfast with Santa for the following Saturday, December 12.
- Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday StrollTustin · Dec 4
- Breakfast with SantaTustin · 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 Irvine, Anaheim, Chino Hills and Ladera Ranch. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Tustin Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Tustin this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Tustin for 2026, both from Tustin Parks and Recreation: the Christmas Tree Lighting on December 4 and Breakfast with Santa on December 12.
When is the Tustin tree lighting in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026, in Old Town Tustin at El Camino Real and 3rd Street. It is free. Last year it ran from 6 to 8:30 pm.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Tustin?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9 am to 12:30 pm at the Tustin Community Center at The Market Place, 2961 El Camino Real.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Tustin?
$30 for adults and $20 for kids ages 2 to 10. Children under 2 are free.
Who do I contact about Tustin holiday events?
Tustin Parks and Recreation at TPRD@tustinca.org or (714) 573-3326.
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 Tustin 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.