Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Westminster, California for 2026. Breakfast with Santa opens the season on Saturday, December 5, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony with photos with Santa follows in the Civic Center Sunken Gardens on Monday, December 7. 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 Westminster
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Westminster
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, registration open
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Monday, December 7, Civic Center, free
- Photos with Santa at the tree lighting
- Every date checked on the City of Westminster’s site on Nov 11
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Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Monday, December 7, 2026, evening (last year started 5:30 pm)
- Where: Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, food for purchase
- Ages: All ages
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Westminster lights its 34-foot holiday tree in the Civic Center Sunken Gardens on the first Monday evening in December.
The ceremony brings youth performances, carols, activities, food vendors and photos with Santa, then a countdown to the lighting.
Parent tip: Bring a jacket and come right after work or school. Last year the program began at 5:30 pm.
- Host
- City of Westminster Community Services and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, morning (last year 9 to 10:30 am)
- Where: Westminster Community Services Building, 8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration required, see the city page for the fee
- Ages: Ages 2 and up
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Santa makes a special trip to Westminster for the city’s traditional Breakfast with Santa at the Community Services Building.
Families share breakfast, then kids work on holiday crafts and activities before their turn to visit with Santa. Registration is open now through the City of Westminster.
Parent tip: Register online ahead of time. Last year the breakfast ran from 9 to 10:30 am, so plan on an early start.
- Host
- City of Westminster Community Services and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Westminster Community Services Building, 8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
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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 Westminster Christmas event for kids happens
Book Breakfast with Santa for Saturday, December 5, then head to the Civic Center on Monday evening, December 7, for the tree lighting.
- Breakfast with SantaWestminster · Dec 5
- Tree Lighting CeremonyWestminster · Dec 7
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Anaheim, Long Beach, Irvine and Lomita. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Westminster Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Westminster this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Westminster for 2026, both from the City of Westminster: Breakfast with Santa on December 5 and the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 7.
When is the Westminster tree lighting in 2026?
Monday, December 7, 2026, in the Westminster Civic Center Sunken Gardens, 8200 Westminster Boulevard. Last year it started at 5:30 pm.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Westminster?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the Community Services Building, 8200 Westminster Boulevard. Registration is required.
Is Santa at the Westminster tree lighting?
Yes. The ceremony includes photos with Santa along with performances and activities.
Who do I contact about Westminster holiday events?
The Community Services and Recreation Department at csronline@westminster-ca.gov or (714) 895-2860.
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 Westminster 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.