55 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Atlanta for Kids

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Sparkle Sandy Springs puts on a free parade and beautiful display of lights on December 7, 2025. Photo courtesy City of Sandy Springs

Atlanta is jam-packed with tons of free Christmas events and holiday activities, so don't let the winter holidays put a crimp in your wallet! Mommy Poppins wants you to experience the magic of the season without worrying about pricetags with our list of the best FREE holiday events in Atlanta. Our guide covers everything from holiday lightings and festivals to Christmas parades and holiday markets, as well as free places to pose with Santa, lighting displays, and even carriage rides! 

61 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Orlando for Kids

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The holidays have arrived at Disney Springs! Stroll through the Tree Trail and enjoy nightly snow flurries...all for free! Photo courtesy of Disney

Take a break from holiday spending with FREE Christmas events in Orlando! The holidays in Orlando are absolutely magical, with nice weather and festive decor all over town, and sometimes no money is needed. From tree lightings and holiday parades to Christmas movies and holiday festivals, get in the spirit with these free Orlando events suitable for all ages. Read on for all the details about these awesome free holiday activities and Christmas events in Orlando!

38 Free Holiday and Christmas Events in Los Angeles for Kids

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DTLA sparkles each night during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of The Bloc

Merrily, there are loads of free holiday and Christmas events in Los Angeles for when you've blown your budget on rare Labubus and a home Skee-Ball game but still need fun, festive things to do with the family. 

Christmas in Los Angeles is dazzling, magical, and frankly a little overwhelming. There are more light displays, Christmas parades, tree lightings, immersive experiences, holiday walk-throughs, and Santas to visit than any reasonable family can handle. Don't get your tinsel in a tangle, though. Before you tap your Apple Pay for every Christmas experience in the county, check out our list of totally free holiday and Christmas events. You'll be shouting "joy to the world" for these free parades on land and water, tree lightings, Santa Claus visits, and that's before we even start with the menorahs and gelt drops for Hanukkah celebrations. 

Save your cash for the stocking stuffers for kids by filling your festive days and evenings with these fun, free holiday and Christmas events, and visit these free neighborhood light displays in LA. If you need even more ideas for holiday events, check out our Guide to Holiday and Christmas Activities for Los Angeles Families. 

Exploring New River Gorge with Kids: Top Things To Do in America's Newest National Park

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Take a refreshing dip in the New River during a white water rafting trip.

New River Gorge in West Virginia has long been a favorite of outdoorsy families because of its unique beauty (that iconic bridge!) and recreational offerings, from hiking to white water rafting and mountain biking. In 2020, the area was elevated to national park status, making it an even more popular travel destination. 

Spanning over 72,000 acres of protected land that includes 53 miles of the New River, New River Gorge National Park (located in the small town of Fayetteville) is the perfect place for families looking to unplug in nature. My kids and I couldn't wait to explore America's newest national park, both by boat and by foot!

Read on for our guide to visiting New River Gorge with kids, including the best things to do in New River Gorge National Park, New River Gorge hotels and camping, family-friendly hikes in New River Gorge, and more. Check out our US National Parks Family Travel Guide for more national parks to visit with kids, including our top-ten list of family-friendly national parks.

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