Rally the corgi has sniffed out two Santa sightings among the Christmas events for kids in Woodland for 2026, and one of them welcomes dogs. Bring the family pup to Cocoa with Santa Paws on December 2, then watch Santa ride through the neighborhoods with Woodland PD on December 9, 10 and 11. 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 Woodland
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Woodland
- Cocoa with Santa Paws: Wednesday, December 2, 4:30 to 6 pm, $1 per family
- Neighborhood Santa: December 9, 10 and 11 from 6 pm, free
- Live Santa tracker on the city website
- Every date checked on City of Woodland pages on Nov 11
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Neighborhood Santa
- When: Wednesday, December 9 to Friday, December 11, 2026, starting at 6 pm each night
- Where: Woodland neighborhoods (Blue, Green and Red Sleigh Routes), Woodland, CA 95695 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Woodland Police Department brings Santa through town on three evenings, riding a special sleigh along the Blue Sleigh Route on December 9, the Green on December 10 and the Red on December 11.
Santa waves from the sleigh with holiday music and Christmas lights, and a live tracker map shows where he is in real time. Families watch from the sidewalk near the closest route, or follow along on the Santa Cam on Facebook Live.
Parent tip: Open the Santa tracker on the city page around 6 pm and head to the sidewalk when the flashing light gets close to your street.
- Host
- Woodland Police Department (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Woodland neighborhoods (Blue, Green and Red Sleigh Routes), Woodland, CA 95695 (opens in maps)
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Santa for families and dogs
Cocoa with Santa Paws
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4:30 pm to 6 pm
- Where: Woodland Dog Park, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA 95776 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $1 per family, pre-registration
- Ages: All ages, dogs welcome
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Woodland Community Services invites families and their dogs to the Woodland Dog Park for Cocoa with Santa Paws, a holiday party where the whole household, four-legged members included, can get a photo with Santa.
Kids can make Christmas crafts alongside their pups, and there are snacks for both people and dogs. A Festive Fido costume contest gives prizes to the best-dressed dogs and families.
Parent tip: Pre-register online for the $1 family fee, and dress the kids to match the dog for a shot at the costume prize.
- Host
- City of Woodland Community Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Woodland Dog Park, 2001 East St, Woodland, CA 95776 (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 Woodland Christmas event for kids happens
Book Cocoa with Santa Paws for December 2, then check which sleigh route is closest to home and plan for that evening between December 9 and 11.
- Cocoa with Santa PawsWoodland · Dec 2
- Neighborhood SantaWoodland · Dec 9 to Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our California Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Sacramento, Vacaville, Napa and El Dorado Hills. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Woodland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Woodland this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Woodland for 2026: Cocoa with Santa Paws at the Woodland Dog Park and the Woodland Police Department’s Neighborhood Santa.
When does Neighborhood Santa visit Woodland in 2026?
Wednesday, December 9 (Blue Sleigh Route), Thursday, December 10 (Green Sleigh Route) and Friday, December 11 (Red Sleigh Route), starting at 6 pm each night.
Can kids meet Santa one on one during Neighborhood Santa?
No. Santa waves from his sleigh as it passes, and families are asked to stay on the sidewalk. For photos with Santa, try Cocoa with Santa Paws.
Can we bring our dog to see Santa in Woodland?
Yes. Cocoa with Santa Paws on December 2 at the Woodland Dog Park, 2001 East Street, is built for families and their dogs. Pre-registration is $1 per family.
Who do I contact about Woodland holiday events?
For Cocoa with Santa Paws, Woodland Community Services at woodlandcsd@cityofwoodland.gov or (530) 661-2000. For Neighborhood Santa, the Woodland Police Department at WPD@cityofwoodland.gov or (530) 661-7800.
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 Woodland 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.