Christmas Events for Kids in Wellington, FL (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated 4 min read

Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Wellington, FL for 2026, and here is what he found: 7 family events. The magic runs from November 13 (Giving Tree) through December 24, with Photos with Santa (from November 13), Santa's Arrival Pajama Party (November 14) and Sensory Santa (December 6) along the way. We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Florida Christmas events for kids guide.

What Rally found in Wellington

  • 7 Christmas events for kids in Wellington
  • Meet Santa: 4 chances, including Photos with Santa (from November 13) and Santa's Arrival Pajama Party (November 14)
  • Also on the list: 1 Christmas show, 1 story time and 1 craft workshop
  • Season: November 13 (Giving Tree) to December 24 (Photos with Santa)
  • Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10

Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Wellington

Admission, tickets or a fee apply. Where a host has not posted a price yet, the listing says so.

Holiday event

Giving Tree

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A tree hung with gift tags stands in front of the Santa Set at The Mall at Wellington Green, and each tag carries a wish from a local Veteran family. Families choose a tag, shop for that item, and bring the unwrapped present back to the Santa Set along with the tag. The mall runs the drive together with Stand Down.

The Giving Tree is up from Friday, November 13 through Sunday, December 13, 2026, with the mall's listing showing 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There is no sign-up. Gifts go back unwrapped, with the tag attached, to the Santa Set.

Parent tip: Let your child pick the tag and choose the gift, then drop it off on the same trip as your Santa photo, since both happen at the Santa Set. Leave the present unwrapped, as the mall asks.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, in front of the Santa Set, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
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Santa visit

Photos with Santa

  • When: Friday, November 13, 2026 to Thursday, December 24, 2026 (Daily from November 13 through Christmas Eve, except Thanksgiving Day when the mall is closed. Hours change by date: weekday afternoons of 2 to 7 p.m. early in the season, longer days from December 13, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 24. Santa takes a break from 3 to 4 p.m. on most days.), 2 to 7 pm
  • Where: The Mall at Wellington Green, Santa Set, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
  • Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
  • Ages: All ages
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Santa sits for photos at The Mall at Wellington Green every day the mall is open from November 13 until Christmas Eve. The same set also hosts two evening pet photo sessions and a quiet Sensory Santa hour held before the mall opens on December 6.

Hours shift through the season: from November 13 to 25 Santa is in from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, and by December 21 to 23 the set is open 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., closing at 4:00 p.m. on December 24. Walk-ins are welcome, but the mall strongly encourages booking through its reservation link. The page does not list photo prices.

Parent tip: Santa is off the set from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on most days, which is right when many families arrive after school, so plan around that hour. A reservation matters most in the final week, when the set is open its longest hours.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, Santa Set, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
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Santa's Arrival Pajama Party

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The mall's Kid's Club welcomes Santa for the season with a pajama party in District Court. Children come in their holiday PJs, watch a bubble show, pick up giveaway items, and have milk and cookies.

The party is on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The page does not mention a fee or registration. Milk, cookies and giveaways are handed out only while supplies last.

Parent tip: The treats and swag are limited, so arrive close to 5:00 p.m. if those matter to your child. Pajamas are the dress code, which makes this an easy last stop before bedtime.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, District Court, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
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Pet Photos with Santa

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On two Monday evenings Santa's set at the mall is given over to dogs, cats and other family pets. Families bring the animal along and pose together with Santa for a holiday picture.

Pet photos are listed for Monday, December 7, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and the mall's Santa schedule shows an earlier pet session on Monday, November 30 at the same hours. Every pet has to stay on a leash the whole time. The event page carries a reservation link and does not list a price.

Parent tip: The mall requires pets to be leashed at all times, so bring one even for a cat or a small dog you would normally carry. If your child is nervous around unfamiliar animals, pick a regular Santa photo time instead.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, Santa Set, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
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Sensory Santa

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For one hour before the stores open, Santa meets children with autism and other special needs in a quieter mall. Without the usual crowds and noise, each child can take the visit at a comfortable pace and tell Santa what they are hoping for.

Sensory Santa is on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The mall strongly encourages families to reserve a spot through the link on its event page so the hour runs smoothly. No price is listed.

Parent tip: There is only a single one-hour window all season, so reserve early instead of counting on a walk-in spot. Arriving a few minutes ahead gives your child time to settle before their turn.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, Santa Set, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
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Holiday crafts

Kid's Club Holiday Gift Workshop

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District Court turns into a small Santa's workshop where children make a handmade present for someone they love. Kids move between do-it-yourself craft stations, then wrap what they made so it is ready to go under the tree. Holiday treats are served along the way.

The workshop is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in District Court, across from H&M. It is for children 12 and under. The page does not mention a fee or registration.

Parent tip: Have your child decide who the gift is for before you arrive, since the whole activity is built around making and wrapping one present. Bring a bag to carry the wrapped gift home safely.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, District Court (across from H&M), 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (opens in maps)
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Holiday story time

Storytime with Mrs. Claus

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Mrs. Claus reads Christmas stories to the mall's youngest visitors at a parent-and-child morning in City Home Court. After the reading, little ones decorate their own Cinnabon rolls and share holiday treats.

Storytime is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, starting at 10:30 a.m., and the mall's listing runs to 11:30 a.m. It is planned for children 5 and under with a grown-up. The page does not mention a fee or registration.

Parent tip: Decorating a Cinnabon is sticky work for toddlers, so pack wipes and skip the outfit you are saving for photos. It falls on a weekday morning, so it suits children who are not yet in school.

Host
The Mall at Wellington Green (opens in a new tab)
Address
The Mall at Wellington Green, City Home Court, 10300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington, FL 33414 (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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Plan your December

When each Wellington Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Giving Tree in Wellington on November 13; the last runs to December 24. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

Looking further afield? Our Florida Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

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The story of Christmas in Wellington

Wellington's holiday parade is older than the Village of Wellington itself. It first rolled down Forest Hill Boulevard in 1983, when Wellington was still an unincorporated community of about 6,000 people.

How Wellington celebrates

The season centers on the Wellington Holiday Parade, held on a Sunday afternoon in December along Forest Hill Boulevard. Dennis Witkowski, a founding member of what was then the Palms West Chamber of Commerce, proposed it in 1983 as a signature event for the western communities, and the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce still presents it with the Village. Around it, the Village holds a Holiday Cultural Celebration and tree lighting at the Wellington Amphitheater, lights the Town Center Promenade through December, and collects gifts in its Hometown Holiday Toy Drive. A Holiday Boat Parade crosses Lake Wellington on a Saturday evening, and Winterfest brings a free concert night.

Christmas last year in Wellington

In 2025 the Village opened the season on Thursday, December 4 with its Holiday Cultural Celebration and Tree Lighting at the Wellington Amphitheater. The tree was lit at 6 p.m., Santa was scheduled to appear, and local groups presented Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Three Kings Day and the Christmas story. The Holiday Boat Parade was set for Saturday, December 13, with about 40 decorated boats on Lake Wellington. The 41st annual Wellington Holiday Parade followed on Sunday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. with the theme Celebrating the Season Through the Years and more than 100 entries expected.

Fun facts about Christmas in Wellington

The first few parades drew about 3,000 spectators and had two marching bands; by 2018 the crowd was put at about 20,000, with 10 bands and roughly 3,000 participants. The parade route covers about two miles of Forest Hill Boulevard, from Wellington Trace to Ken Adams Way. The Town-Crier counted more than 50 decorated boats in the December 2024 Holiday Boat Parade. Wellington also holds a Children's Holiday Fishing Classic at Village Park, which reached its 33rd year in 2023.

Traditions today

  • Wellington Holiday Parade: Floats, marching bands, dance troupes and holiday characters travel Forest Hill Boulevard on a Sunday afternoon in December, a tradition traced to 1983.
  • Holiday Park at the Amphitheater: During the parade afternoon, the Wellington Amphitheater hosts photos with Santa, craft vendors and school choir performances.
  • Holiday Cultural Celebration and Tree Lighting: The Village lights its tree at the Wellington Amphitheater on a Thursday evening in early December, with presentations on several winter holidays.
  • Holiday Boat Parade: Dozens of decorated boats circle Lake Wellington after dark, and families watch from the Town Center Promenade behind the Community Center.
  • Hometown Holiday Toy Drive: Residents drop new, unwrapped toys at Village sites such as Village Hall, Village Park and the Community Center.
  • Holiday Jingle Bell Run 5K: Runners at Village Park dress in holiday gear, wear jingle bells and bring a toy for the toy drive.

A fact for kids

In Wellington, the Christmas parade has a version that floats. Around 40 to 50 boats covered in lights cruise across Lake Wellington each December while families watch from the shore.

Questions about Christmas in Wellington

When did the Wellington Holiday Parade start?

Wellington The Magazine traces the parade to 1983, when chamber member Dennis Witkowski proposed it as a signature event for the western communities. Wellington was still unincorporated then. The 2025 parade was billed as the 41st annual, a count that does not quite match a 1983 start, and the sources do not explain why.

Who started the Wellington Holiday Parade?

Dennis Witkowski, a founding member of the Palms West Chamber of Commerce, came up with the idea and pitched it to the chamber board. He went on to organize the parade for decades. In 2018 the parade committee named him grand marshal, voting on the honor at a meeting he missed.

What route does the Wellington Holiday Parade follow?

The parade runs along Forest Hill Boulevard from Wellington Trace to Ken Adams Way, a route described as about two miles. In 2025 the Village closed Forest Hill Boulevard to traffic from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. Organizers have said the route and staging have changed little over the years.

Who puts on the Wellington Holiday Parade?

The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce presents the parade in partnership with the Village of Wellington. The 2025 edition also listed the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County as a presenter. The chamber was known as the Palms West Chamber of Commerce when the parade began.

How big is the Wellington Holiday Parade?

A 2018 Wellington The Magazine article put the crowd at about 20,000 people, up from roughly 3,000 at the earliest parades, with about 3,000 participants and 10 marching bands. The 2025 preview said more than 100 entries were expected, with thousands of people watching along the route.

Does Wellington have a tree lighting?

Yes. The Village lights its tree during the Holiday Cultural Celebration at the Wellington Amphitheater, 12100 Forest Hill Boulevard. In 2025 it was held on Thursday, December 4, with the tree lit at 6 p.m. In 2024 it was Thursday, December 5, with the lighting at 6:30 p.m.

What is the Wellington Holiday Boat Parade?

It is a parade of decorated boats on Lake Wellington, usually held on a Saturday evening in December. Boats pass behind the Wellington Community Center around 6:30 p.m., and the Town Center Promenade is the main viewing spot. The 2025 parade was set for December 13 and was free to watch.

What themes has the Wellington Holiday Parade used?

Each year has its own theme. Recent ones include Holiday in Paradise in 2018, Holidays Around the World in 2023, Rockin' in the Holidays for the 40th parade in 2024, and Celebrating the Season Through the Years for the 41st parade in 2025.

What is Wellington Winterfest?

Winterfest is a free evening of live music and family activities presented by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce with the Village. In both 2023 and 2024 it was held at the Wellington Amphitheater on a Friday in early December with Vanilla Ice as headliner, plus dance performances, food vendors, pet adoptions and kids' activities.

Where are Wellington's holiday lights?

The Village sets up holiday light displays along the Town Center Promenade at 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, on the Lake Wellington waterfront. In 2023 they were listed from December 1 to 31, and in 2025 the Palms West Journal reported them lit nightly through December 31.

Sources

  1. A Festive Tradition Marches On: Don't Miss Wellington's 41st Annual Holiday Parade, Wellington The Magazine
  2. Wellington Holiday Parade To Honor Longtime Organizer Dennis Witkowski As Grand Marshal On Sunday, Dec. 9, Wellington The Magazine
  3. Wellington's Holiday Magic, Wellington The Magazine
  4. Trove Of Family-Friendly Holiday Events Planned In Wellington, Town-Crier Newspaper
  5. Holiday Boat Parade Lights Up Lake Wellington, Town-Crier Newspaper
  6. Wellington tree lighting kicks off holiday season, Palms West Journal
  7. Wellington Holiday Boat Parade To "Light Up The Lake" On Dec. 13, Boca Post

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Wellington Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What is a good first Christmas event for kids in Wellington?

Start with Santa's Arrival Pajama Party at The Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Children come in holiday pajamas for a bubble show, giveaways, and milk and cookies in District Court. It is short, indoors, and built for small children.

Where can kids meet Santa in Wellington?

Santa is at The Mall at Wellington Green for photos every day the mall is open from November 13 through December 24, 2026. Hours change through the season and he takes a break from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. on most days. Walk-ins are welcome, though the mall strongly encourages reservations.

Is there a sensory-friendly Santa visit in Wellington?

Yes. Sensory Santa takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at The Mall at Wellington Green, before the mall opens. It is meant for children with autism and other special needs, and the mall strongly encourages families to reserve a spot in advance.

Are there holiday crafts or story times for young children?

Two Kid's Club mornings fit that. The Holiday Gift Workshop on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. lets children 12 and under make and wrap a present. Storytime with Mrs. Claus on Wednesday, December 16 at 10:30 a.m. is for children 5 and under and includes Cinnabon decorating.

Which Wellington holiday events need a reservation?

None of the mall's listings require tickets. Reservations are strongly encouraged for Photos with Santa and for Sensory Santa on December 6, and the Pet Photos with Santa page also carries a reservation link. The pajama party, gift workshop and Mrs. Claus story time list no sign-up.

How can kids give back during the holidays in Wellington?

The Giving Tree at The Mall at Wellington Green runs from November 13 through December 13, 2026. Families take a tag from the tree in front of the Santa Set, buy the gift written on it for a local Veteran family, and return it unwrapped. The mall runs it with Stand Down.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Wellington?

Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Florida Christmas train rides guide. This Wellington guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.

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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

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.

Kelsey Cecil
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