Rally the corgi has sniffed out 2 Christmas events for kids in Ukiah for 2026. The Ukiah on Ice rink opens in Alex Thomas Plaza on Monday, November 30 and runs through mid-January, and the Parade of Lights lights up downtown on Saturday, December 5. 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 Ukiah
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Ukiah
- Ukiah on Ice: daily, November 30, 2026 to January 17, 2027, Alex Thomas Plaza
- Parade of Lights: Saturday, December 5, 6 pm
- Skating is $15 per session with skates included; the parade is free
- Both are part of the City of Ukiah’s Hometown Holidays
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Ukiah Parade of Lights
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Ukiah, Ukiah, CA 95482 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch
- Ages: All ages
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Decorated trucks, trailers, vehicles and bike groups light up for Ukiah’s Parade of Lights, the centerpiece of the city’s Hometown Holidays season.
An announcer reads a short message from each entry as it rolls past, so kids hear who built each float while they wave from the curb.
Parent tip: It starts right at 6 pm on a Saturday, so pair it with an early skate session at Ukiah on Ice in Alex Thomas Plaza.
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- Downtown Ukiah, Ukiah, CA 95482 (opens in maps)
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Holiday ice rink
Ukiah on Ice Downtown Skating Rink
- When: Daily from Monday, November 30, 2026 through Sunday, January 17, 2027; weekdays 4 to 7 pm, with longer weekend and winter break hours
- Where: Alex Thomas Plaza, corner of School St. and Clay St., 310 S School St., Ukiah, CA 95482 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $15 per skate session including skates; $40 four-session punch pass; $5 skate seal rental
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Ukiah and the Greater Ukiah Business and Tourism Alliance set up a real ice rink in Alex Thomas Plaza for the holidays, open daily from the end of November into mid-January.
Little skaters can rent a skating seal to hold onto for balance, and over winter break the rink opens at noon with extra sessions, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Parent tip: Each time block is a separate $15 session, so arrive at the start of a block, and sign the waiver online at home to skip the line.
- Host
- City of Ukiah Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Alex Thomas Plaza, corner of School St. and Clay St., 310 S School St., Ukiah, CA 95482 (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 Ukiah Christmas event for kids happens
Make December 5 your big night: skate an afternoon session at Ukiah on Ice, grab dinner downtown, then find a curb spot for the 6 pm Parade of Lights. The rink stays open through winter break for more skating days.
- Ukiah on Ice Downtown Skating RinkUkiah · Nov 30 to Jan 17
- Ukiah Parade of LightsUkiah · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Napa and Chico. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Ukiah Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Ukiah this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Ukiah for 2026: the Ukiah on Ice downtown skating rink and the Ukiah Parade of Lights.
When does Ukiah on Ice open in 2026?
Monday, November 30, 2026. The rink is open daily through December 20, then on winter break hours through January 4, and again January 5 to January 17, 2027.
How much is skating at Ukiah on Ice?
$15 per person per session, including skate rental. A four-session punch pass is $40, and skating seals for balance rent for $5.
When is the Ukiah Parade of Lights in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm.
Who do I contact about Ukiah holiday events?
For Ukiah on Ice, the City of Ukiah at recreation@cityofukiah.com or (707) 463-6231. For the Parade of Lights, Marianne Aranda at maranda@cityofukiah.com.
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 Ukiah 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.