Christmas Events for Kids in Beaumont (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

Updated 3 min read

Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Beaumont for 2026, and both are free City of Beaumont events. Santa joins families on the ice at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre on Sunday, December 6, and Brighten Up Beaumont fills City Hall and the library with Santa and Mrs. Claus, carriage rides and ice carving on Saturday, December 12. Both dates come from the city’s own event calendar. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.

What Rally found in Beaumont

  • 2 free Christmas events for kids in Beaumont
  • Skate with Santa: Sunday, December 6, 12 to 2 pm
  • Brighten Up Beaumont: Saturday, December 12, 2 to 6 pm
  • Santa and Mrs. Claus: visits at Brighten Up Beaumont
  • Parking tip: free shuttle from the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre on December 12

Free Christmas events for kids in Beaumont

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Skate with Santa

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Santa laces up and joins Beaumont families on the ice at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre for a free two-hour holiday skate.

Players from the Beaumont Chiefs hockey club skate alongside him, and there is hot chocolate to warm up with between laps.

Parent tip: Bring helmets for young skaters and arrive near noon, since the first lap with Santa is the one kids remember. It is a short walk from City Hall if you are planning a day of it.

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Brighten Up Beaumont 2026

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Brighten Up Beaumont is the city’s signature winter celebration, filling the City Hall and library grounds with an afternoon of holiday activities for about 4,000 people.

Kids can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, ride a horse-drawn carriage, watch live ice carving, try maple taffy, do holiday crafts at the library and follow a story walk, with free hot chocolate and firepits to stay warm.

Parent tip: The City Hall lot is closed for the event, so park at the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre and take the free shuttle (1:45 to 6:15 pm) to the Ken Nichol centre, then walk over. Check beaumont.ab.ca/BUB on the day if it is very cold.

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Beaumont City Hall and Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library, 5600 49 Street, Beaumont, AB T4X 1A1 (opens in maps)
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Get the skates out for Santa at the Ken Nichol centre on December 6, then come back the next Saturday afternoon for carriage rides, crafts and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Brighten Up Beaumont.

Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary and Fort McMurray. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

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The story of Christmas in Beaumont

In December 2025, Beaumont moved its biggest Christmas party, Brighten Up Beaumont, to the heart of the city, and then a deep Alberta cold snap forced the city to cancel it with no make-up date. In 2026 it is back at City Hall and the library, with about 4,000 people expected for Santa, horse-drawn carriages and maple taffy on the snow.

Brighten Up Beaumont moves to City Hall and the library for December 13, 2025

Brighten Up Beaumont is what the city calls its signature winter celebration, an afternoon of Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides, live ice carving, free hot chocolate and maple taffy. On November 24, 2025, the city announced it was moving the event to the heart of the city, at Beaumont City Hall and the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library at 5600 49 Street, with earlier hours from 2 to 6 pm on Saturday, December 13.

"Kids can enjoy the activities earlier in the day, everyone can still experience the lights as dusk settles in, and families can finish close to Centre-Ville," said Jasmine Elniski, the city's arts and events team lead. The newly renovated library joined as a partner with winter crafts, and it became a drop-off point for new, unwrapped toys for the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves. For the first time, the city also planned a short on-site survey to ask families how to make its festivals better.

Extreme cold cancels Brighten Up Beaumont on December 13, 2025

Then the weather turned. On December 10, 2025, with extreme cold expected to continue, the city warned that Santa and Mrs. Claus, the horse-drawn carriages, live ice carving, maple taffy, firepits and even the library crafts might all be cancelled. Even indoor activities could not go ahead, the city explained, because of space limits, capacity and safety rules, and there would be no rescheduled date. A final decision came at noon that Friday, and the city's calendar now lists the 2025 event as cancelled due to extreme cold weather.

Other parts of the season carried on. A drop-in evening of Christmas carolling with hot chocolate and snacks was held the same night, December 13, from 7 to 9 pm. For 2026 the city has set out a clear rule: a forecast of minus 25 degrees Celsius or colder is one thing organizers weigh, but it does not mean an automatic cancellation, and families should check beaumont.ab.ca/BUB before travelling to Brighten Up Beaumont 2026 on December 12.

Candy canes at 50 Street and 52 Avenue and Christmas Elves hampers delivered on December 18

Two smaller customs show the city's Christmas spirit. Each December, Beaumont Fire Services, Municipal Enforcement and the RCMP hold their annual Candy Cane Check Stop, a drive-through at the corner of 50 Street and 52 Avenue where families meet the people who keep them safe, pick up a candy cane and hear a reminder about safe driving. In 2025 it ran on December 16 from 1 to 3 pm.

The Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves Society, a local non-profit, spends mid-November to mid-December collecting food, toys, pyjamas for children under 12, and toiletries and gift cards for teens, with donation bins in local businesses and schools. On December 18, volunteers and the Beaumont Fire Department deliver the hampers to families. Its 2025 online campaign drew 57 contributions and raised $10,019 toward a $15,000 goal, and the society says demand keeps growing.

Santa on skates with the Beaumont Chiefs and a 4,000-guest afternoon planned for 2026

Beaumont's Santa is a skater. At Skate with Santa on Sunday, December 6, 2026, he joins families on the ice at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre, 5303 50 Street, from noon to 2 pm, alongside players from the Beaumont Chiefs hockey club, with hot chocolate between laps. Admission is free.

Six days later, Brighten Up Beaumont returns to City Hall and the library on Saturday, December 12, from 2 to 6 pm, and the city expects about 4,000 people. Along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, the carriages, the ice carvers and maple taffy, there will be firepits, roving entertainment, a story walk, games, crafts at the library and a toy donation drop-off, with hot chocolate sponsored by Tim Hortons. The City Hall lot becomes part of the party, so a free shuttle runs from the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre to the Ken Nichol centre from 1:45 to 6:15 pm.

Traditions today

  • Brighten Up Beaumont: The city's signature winter celebration, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn carriages, ice carving and maple taffy around City Hall and the library.
  • Skate with Santa: A free afternoon skate with Santa and Beaumont Chiefs players at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre.
  • Candy Cane Check Stop: Fire, enforcement and RCMP officers hand out candy canes at a drive-through stop at 50 Street and 52 Avenue each December.
  • Christmas Elves hampers: The Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves Society gathers food, toys and pyjamas and delivers hampers with the fire department on December 18.
  • Free tree drop-off in January: The City of Beaumont takes Christmas trees free of charge at its Operations yard each January.

A fact for kids

In Beaumont, Santa skates! Every December he laces up and does laps on the ice with players from the Beaumont Chiefs hockey team.

Questions about Christmas in Beaumont

What is Brighten Up Beaumont?

Brighten Up Beaumont is the city's signature winter celebration, a free December afternoon of holiday activities. Families can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, ride a horse-drawn carriage, watch live ice carving, try maple taffy, sip free hot chocolate, warm up at firepits and do holiday crafts at the library. In 2026 it is Saturday, December 12, from 2 to 6 pm.

Why was Brighten Up Beaumont cancelled in 2025?

It was cancelled because of extreme cold. On December 10, 2025, the city warned that with the cold expected to continue, all indoor and outdoor activities on December 13 might be called off, since indoor spaces could not safely hold everyone. A final decision was announced at noon that Friday, and the event was cancelled with no rescheduled date.

Where is the Brighten Up Beaumont winter festival held now?

Since 2025 the event has been at Beaumont City Hall and the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library at 5600 49 Street. The city moved it to the heart of the city with earlier hours based on feedback from families and for better accessibility, so families can finish the afternoon close to Centre-Ville, where food, drinks and local shopping are a few steps away.

Will the Brighten Up Beaumont winter festival be cancelled if it is too cold in 2026?

Maybe, but not automatically. The city says that if extreme weather or unsafe conditions are expected, organizers will assess them, and a forecast of minus 25 degrees Celsius or colder is one thing they consider. Before driving over on December 12, 2026, check beaumont.ab.ca/BUB and the city's social media for the latest update.

How many people go to Brighten Up Beaumont?

The city expects about 4,000 people at Brighten Up Beaumont on December 12, 2026, and warns that lineups may form at popular activities like the carriage rides and the visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Arriving early in the 2 to 6 pm window, while it is still light, is a good plan for families with small children.

Where do I park for the Brighten Up Beaumont winter festival?

The City Hall parking lot is closed on event day because it is used for activities. Park at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre or École J.E. Lapointe School, or use the free Park and Ride shuttle, which runs from 1:45 to 6:15 pm between the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre and the Ken Nichol centre, then walk to City Hall.

Who explained the move of the Brighten Up Beaumont winter festival to City Hall?

Jasmine Elniski, the City of Beaumont's arts and events team lead, said hosting it in the heart of the city with new hours gave families the best of both worlds and allowed more programming with the library. Kids could enjoy activities earlier, everyone could still see the lights at dusk, and families could finish near Centre-Ville.

Can I donate toys at Brighten Up Beaumont?

Yes. Since 2025 the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library has served as a drop-off spot for new, unwrapped toys during Brighten Up Beaumont, in partnership with the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves. The 2026 event again includes a toy donation drop-off, so bring a gift along with your mittens.

Was there anything else on in Beaumont the night Brighten Up Beaumont was cancelled?

Yes. The city calendar listed a drop-in evening of Christmas carolling on December 13, 2025, from 7 to 9 pm, with cheerful singing, hot chocolate, snacks and visiting. A few days later, on December 16, the annual Candy Cane Check Stop went ahead from 1 to 3 pm at 50 Street and 52 Avenue.

What is the Candy Cane Check Stop in Beaumont at Christmas?

It is an annual drive-through stop where Beaumont Fire Services, Municipal Enforcement and the RCMP greet drivers at the corner of 50 Street and 52 Avenue, hand out candy canes and promote safe holiday driving. In 2025 it ran on December 16 from 1 to 3 pm. Families drive through to say hi to the local protective services team.

Who are the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves?

The Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves Society is a local non-profit that gives holiday help to families who are struggling. It packs hampers of non-perishable food and grocery gift cards, toys and pyjamas for children under 12, and toiletries and gift cards for teens. Donations are collected in bins at local businesses and schools from mid-November to mid-December.

When are Christmas hampers delivered in Beaumont?

Volunteers with the Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves deliver hampers to families on December 18, working with the Beaumont Fire Department. The hampers serve families with children, youth, teens and seniors. The society's 2025 online campaign raised $10,019 from 57 contributions toward a $15,000 goal, and it says demand is growing.

When is Skate with Santa in Beaumont in 2026?

Skate with Santa is Sunday, December 6, 2026, from noon to 2 pm at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre, 5303 50 Street. Santa skates alongside members of the Beaumont Chiefs hockey club, and there is hot chocolate. Admission is free, so bring skates for the whole family.

Are there horse-drawn carriage rides in Beaumont at Christmas?

Yes. Horse-drawn carriage rides are one of the favourite parts of Brighten Up Beaumont, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live ice carving and maple taffy. In 2026 they run during the event on Saturday, December 12, from 2 to 6 pm around City Hall and the library. Expect lineups, since about 4,000 people are expected.

Where can kids try maple taffy in Beaumont?

Maple taffy is served at Brighten Up Beaumont each December, along with free hot chocolate, which Tim Hortons sponsors in 2026. The 2026 event is Saturday, December 12, from 2 to 6 pm at City Hall and the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library. If extreme cold forces a cancellation, the city says activities will not be moved to another date.

What is the story walk at Brighten Up Beaumont?

The 2026 Brighten Up Beaumont includes a story walk, along with holiday crafts and programming at the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library, games and roving entertainment. The library became a partner in 2025, when the event moved next door to it at 5600 49 Street, adding more activities for young children earlier in the day.

Can I set off fireworks in Beaumont at New Year's?

No. Beaumont Fire Services says lighting fireworks in the city is not allowed and can bring large fines under the Fire Services Bylaw, unless a licensed pyrotechnician has a city permit. For holiday sparkle, the fire service suggests glowsticks, LED wands, party poppers, a glow-in-the-dark bubble party, a balloon drop or LED light displays instead.

What does Beaumont do with Christmas trees after the holidays?

The City of Beaumont offers free Christmas tree drop-off at its Operations yard every January. Until then, Beaumont Fire Services reminds families to water a real tree daily, keep any tree at least one metre from heat sources, use certified lights and unplug trees and decorations before leaving home or going to bed.

Does Beaumont honour neighbours who decorate for Christmas?

Beaumont's Good Neighbour program recognizes residents who make their community friendlier. In September 2025 it honoured Willy and Bev Peters, whose neighbour wrote that the children on their cul-de-sac adore them, especially for their beautifully decorated home during the holidays, along with shovelling snow and helping neighbours.

Does the RCMP run holiday check stops in Beaumont?

Yes. Each holiday season Beaumont RCMP and Municipal Enforcement run check stops throughout the season to look for impaired drivers, and the friendlier Candy Cane Check Stop hands out candy canes to drivers. In a December 3, 2025 post, the city urged families to plan safe rides home from Christmas parties and to offer non-alcoholic drinks.

Sources

  1. Brighten Up Beaumont Returns in a New Location, City of Beaumont
  2. Brighten Up Beaumont: Weather Update, City of Beaumont
  3. Holidays events calendar, December 2025, City of Beaumont
  4. Brighten Up Beaumont, City of Beaumont
  5. Skate with Santa, City of Beaumont
  6. Celebrate Safely This Holiday Season, City of Beaumont
  7. Celebration Season is Here, City of Beaumont
  8. Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves Society, Crowdfunding Alberta
  9. Good Neighbour Award Winners, Willy and Bev Peters, City of Beaumont

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What are the best Christmas events for kids in Beaumont this year?

Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Beaumont for 2026, both run by the City of Beaumont: Skate with Santa on December 6 and Brighten Up Beaumont on December 12.

When is Brighten Up Beaumont 2026?

Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 2 to 6 pm at City Hall and the Bibliothèque de Beaumont Library, 5600 49 Street. Expect Santa and Mrs. Claus, horse-drawn carriage rides, ice carving, maple taffy and crafts.

Where can kids see Santa in Beaumont?

Santa skates with families at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre on December 6 from noon to 2 pm, and Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Brighten Up Beaumont on December 12.

Where do I park for Brighten Up Beaumont?

The City Hall lot is closed during the event. Park at the Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre or École J.E. Lapointe School, or use the Park and Ride shuttle from the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre between 1:45 and 6:15 pm.

Who do I contact about Beaumont holiday events?

The City of Beaumont events team at events@beaumont.ab.ca.

Are there more Christmas events near Beaumont?

Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across the country, and the national search sorts events by distance from your town.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official municipal or tourism calendar. We last checked Beaumont on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

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