Palmetto's Christmas in the Park 2026

About this event

Celebrate a Historic Hometown Christmas at the Manatee County Agricultural Museum and Palmetto Historical Park! Enjoy festive crafts, decorations, & fun for the whole family at this FREE holiday event! This event is from 3 PM - 7:30 PM on Friday, December 4th and Saturday, December 5th. Both days offer the same experience. Food will be available for purchase.

General admission is free and does NOT require reservations. General admission includes access to all crafts, games, and the exploration of six decorated buildings. Santa meet and greets are NOT included with general admission.

Visits with Santa are free but REQUIRE RESERVATIONS*. Santa's schedule is already full for both days at Palmetto's Christmas in the Park! You can join the waitlist online (find it available under each day) here or by clicking the green button below. Reservations are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. * Read ALL instructions carefully when making reservations. Incorrect or incomplete reservations will be contacted and then canceled if not fixed within 24 hours.

If you did not secure a spot with Santa, he will be down in Florida again at Florida Maritime Museum 's "Christmas in Cortez" on December 12th from noon - 3 PM (no reservations required) and at Soar in 4 Manatee 's event at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature on December 2nd from 5:30 - 7 PM (no reservations required).