Holidays in Dunedin

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It’s the most wonderful time of year in the City in Dunedin! Check out our list of 2026 holiday events and festivities below.


Dunedin Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 3 | 5 p.m.
Dunedin City Hall
Free to attend

Kick off the holiday season with our beloved Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Dunedin City Hall. Click here for more info.

Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 5 | 9 a.m.
Dunedin Community Center
Early Bird Fee: $10 per person on or before Dec. 2
$15 per person Dec. 3 (if space allows)


Bring your wish list and join Santa for a pancake breakfast, crafts and entertainment.
Click here for tickets and more info. 

Holiday Boat Parade
Saturday, December 5 | 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Dunedin Marina
Free to attend

Join us for the return of Dunedin’s Holiday Boat Parade. Decorated and illuminated boats launch from Marker 1 Marina and parade along the intercoastal toward Dunedin Marina. Click here for more info.

Dunedin Community Chorus Concert
Sunday, December 6 | 3 p.m.
Dunedin Community Center
Free to attend; Donations accepted

Join the Dunedin Community Chorus for their annual holiday concert, filled with festive songs and timeless traditions. Click here for more info.

Santa’s Calling
Wednesday, December 9 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Free to participate; Recommended for children 3 and older

This is the North Pole calling! Register your child to receive a personalized live phone call from Santa’s Workshop. Click here for more info.

Holiday Parade & Old Fashioned Christmas
Saturday, December 12 | 3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Downtown Dunedin
Free to attend

Don’t miss Dunedin's annual downtown holiday parade featuring festive floats, bands, performers, and, of course, Santa Claus! Then stay downtown for the Old Fashioned Christmas festivities in Pioneer Park. Click here for more info.

Voices of Jazz Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 13 | 3 p.m.
Dunedin Community Center
Free to attend; Donations accepted

Sing along to beloved holiday favorites and spirited jazz arrangements during this festive holiday-themed concert at the Dunedin Community Center. Click here for more info.