2026 Christmas in Childersburg

Celebrate the season at the 2026 Childersburg Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by the City of Childersburg, on Tuesday, December 1, at 6:00 PM at the Butler-Harris Rainwater House.

Gather your family and friends for an evening of Christmas festivities in Childersburg, Alabama! Enjoy a train ride to see Santa, a visit to Whoville, hot chocolate stations, a s’mores station, and carriage rides available by reservation. Food trucks will also be on-site with delicious options for purchase.

Whether you’re continuing a favorite family tradition or joining us for the first time, this community celebration is a wonderful way to begin the Christmas season.

All activities are free, except food purchased from food trucks. Carriage rides require reservations.

Experience the magic of Candy Cane Lane at the 2026 Childersburg Christmas Parade, presented by the Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, on Thursday, December 10, at 6:00 PM.

Bring your family and friends to Childersburg, Alabama, for an evening of festive floats, Christmas lights, and hometown holiday cheer. Local businesses, organizations, and community groups will help bring this year’s Candy Cane Lane theme to life as we celebrate the season together.

Of course, no Christmas parade would be complete without Santa! Santa’s appearance is proudly sponsored by Automation Robotic Control (ARC), helping make the evening even more magical for our community.

Want to be part of the celebration? We invite businesses, schools, churches, civic groups, and other organizations to enter the parade and share their Christmas spirit.

Click the button below to access the 2026 parade form. The deadline for parade entries is December 4, 2026.