Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Upland for 2026, three in ten days from the city’s recreation team. Santa’s Workshop opens at the downtown Tree Lighting Celebration on December 3, Breakfast with Santa follows on December 5, and the 49th Hometown Holiday Parade rolls through Historic Downtown Upland on 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 Upland
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Upland
- Santa’s Workshop at the Tree Lighting: Thursday, December 3, 5 pm to 8 pm, $10 per elf
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, 8 am to 10:30 am, $7
- Hometown Holiday Parade: Saturday, December 12, parade at 10 am, free
- Every date checked on the City of Upland’s site on Nov 11
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Hometown Holiday Parade
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 am to 2 pm, parade begins at 10 am
- Where: Historic Downtown Upland, 201 N 2nd Ave, Upland, CA 91786 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The 49th annual Hometown Holiday Parade steps off at 10 am in Historic Downtown Upland, one of the longest-running holiday traditions in the city.
The city’s listing runs the downtown festivities from 9 am to 2 pm, so there is time to stay and explore after the last entry passes.
Parent tip: Arrive by 9:30 am to find parking and a curb spot before the 10 am start.
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- City of Upland Recreation and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
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- Historic Downtown Upland, 201 N 2nd Ave, Upland, CA 91786 (opens in maps)
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Tree lighting and workshop
Santa's Workshop at the Tree Lighting Celebration
- When: Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm
- Where: Historic Downtown Upland, Upland, CA 91786 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $10 per elf for the workshop, ages 5 to 13
- Ages: Workshop ages 5 to 13; celebration all ages
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Upland’s Tree Lighting Celebration fills Historic Downtown Upland on a Thursday evening, and this year Santa opens his workshop there for young creators.
Kids ages 5 to 13 sign up as elves for $10 and spend the evening on hands-on holiday projects, then join the rest of the family downtown for the lighting of the tree.
Parent tip: Register your elf ahead with Upland Recreation at (909) 931-4280, since workshop spots are limited by age group.
- Host
- City of Upland Recreation and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Historic Downtown Upland, Upland, CA 91786 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 8 am to 10:30 am
- Where: Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W 15th St, Upland, CA 91786 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $7 per person
- Ages: All ages
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Santa Claus sits down to a holiday breakfast with Upland families at the Magnolia Recreation Center on the first Saturday in December.
Tickets are $7 a person, and the Magnolia Recreation Center is also the drop-off address for the city’s Letters to Santa program through December 7, so kids can bring theirs along.
Parent tip: Bring your child’s letter to Santa. The city accepts letters at this address until Monday, December 7.
- Host
- City of Upland Recreation and Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 W 15th St, Upland, CA 91786 (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 Upland Christmas event for kids happens
Book the workshop for December 3 and the $7 breakfast for December 5, then keep December 12 free for the downtown parade.
- Santa's Workshop at the Tree Lighting CelebrationUpland · Dec 3
- Breakfast with SantaUpland · Dec 5
- Hometown Holiday ParadeUpland · 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 Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Chino Hills and Fontana. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Upland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Upland this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Upland for 2026, all from the City of Upland: Santa's Workshop at the Tree Lighting Celebration on December 3, Breakfast with Santa on December 5 and the Hometown Holiday Parade on December 12.
When is the Upland tree lighting in 2026?
Thursday, December 3, 2026, from 5 pm to 8 pm in Historic Downtown Upland, with Santa's Workshop for kids ages 5 to 13 at $10 per elf.
How much is Breakfast with Santa in Upland?
$7 per person, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 8 am to 10:30 am at the Magnolia Recreation Center, 651 West 15th Street.
When is the Upland Hometown Holiday Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026. Festivities run 9 am to 2 pm in Historic Downtown Upland and the parade starts at 10 am. It is the 49th annual parade.
Who do I contact about Upland holiday events?
Upland Recreation at (909) 931-4280 or uplandrecreation@uplandca.gov.
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 Upland 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.