Palmetto's Christmas in the Park 2026

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*. Reservations to see Santa open at 10 AM on Saturday, November 7th and can only be made online 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.