Christmas 2026 in Santa Rosa Beach: lights, parades, Santa and holiday events
Christmas is Friday, Dec. 25, 2026. We track 4 holiday events in Santa Rosa Beach through Jan. 1, from official and organizer sources. Next up: The Nutcracker Ballet Act II (Sun., Nov. 22, 5 p.m.).
- Christmas lights
- Christmas parades
- Photos with Santa
- Christmas shows and concerts
- Holiday markets
- New Year's Eve
Holiday events in Santa Rosa Beach
- The Nutcracker Ballet Act II
- Central Square Cinema – Holiday Movie Night
- Seaside® Holiday Parade & Turn on the Town
Holiday gift picks
Books worth wrapping this year
For Dad and every New Yorker at heart.
The Night We Came Back
A father, a son and the Knicks' 2026 championship run. Five Finals games, five lessons for life.
Get the hardcoverFor her: an improbable encounter. An inevitable love.
Desire and the Thaw
An unplanned stop in Iceland, a man who sees who she could be, and a love that burns slowly.
Get it on Kindle- Local author
For the young fantasy fan.
Beneath the Song
A dark epic fantasy written by a Freeport dad and his 6-year-old son. Book One of the Chronicles of the Forgotten Truth.
Preorder on Kindle
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Questions visitors ask
What day is Christmas in 2026?
Christmas Day 2026 is Friday, Dec. 25. New Year's Eve is Thursday, Dec. 31.
When are the Christmas parades in Santa Rosa Beach?
Seaside® Holiday Parade & Turn on the Town (Sat., Nov. 28, 3 p.m., Santa Rosa Beach).
What is there to do on New Year's Eve in Santa Rosa Beach?
Seaside® New Year’s Eve Celebration (Thu., Dec. 31, 4 p.m., Santa Rosa Beach).