Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Beloit for 2026. The Grand Lighted Holiday Parade, tree lighting and fireworks fill downtown the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 27, and the Hot Cocoa Crawl and Tree Walk bring families back on Saturday, December 5. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Wisconsin Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Beloit
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Beloit
- Lighted Parade: Friday, November 27, 5 to 8 pm, free
- Santa arrives and lights the tree, then fireworks
- Hot Cocoa Crawl: Saturday, December 5, 10 am to 2 pm
- Every date checked on the Downtown Beloit Association site on Nov 11
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Lighted paradeFree
Grand Lighted Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026, 5 to 8 pm (Santa and tree lighting about 6 pm, parade about 6:15 pm)
- Where: Bank First Plaza and Grand Avenue, downtown Beloit, Grand Ave, Beloit, WI 53511 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The day after Thanksgiving, downtown Beloit starts with live music at Bank First Plaza, then Santa arrives around 6 pm to light the tree, followed by fireworks over ABC Supply Stadium.
The lighted parade rolls along Grand Avenue from 3rd Street to Horace White Park at about 6:15 pm, and from 7 pm kids can get photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus back at the plaza.
Parent tip: All times are approximate, so stake out a spot near Bank First Plaza early to see Santa arrive, the tree light up and the fireworks without moving.
- Host
- Downtown Beloit Association (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Bank First Plaza and Grand Avenue, downtown Beloit, Grand Ave, Beloit, WI 53511 (opens in maps)
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Cocoa crawlFree
Hot Cocoa Crawl and Downtown Tree Walk
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
- Where: Downtown Beloit businesses, E Grand Ave, Beloit, WI 53511 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to walk; cocoa priced by each business
- Ages: All ages
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During Holidazzle weekend, downtown Beloit businesses compete for the best hot cocoa, and families walk from shop to shop to taste and vote for a favorite.
The same morning the Winter Crafter and Farmers Market stays open late with free family activities, and decorated trees from the downtown Tree Walk are on display at the Downtown Beloit Association office and in shop windows for kids to judge.
Parent tip: Bring your own mug, which the organizers encourage, and grab a Tree Walk map so the kids can vote for the People’s Choice tree.
- Host
- Downtown Beloit Association (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Beloit businesses, E Grand Ave, Beloit, WI 53511 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Wisconsin Christmas train rides page.
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When each Beloit Christmas event for kids happens
Head downtown the night after Thanksgiving for Santa, the tree and the parade, then come back December 5 to sip cocoa and vote in the Tree Walk.
- Grand Lighted Holiday Parade and Tree LightingBeloit · Nov 27
- Hot Cocoa Crawl and Downtown Tree WalkBeloit · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Wisconsin Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Janesville, Madison, Middleton and Delafield. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Beloit Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Beloit this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Beloit for 2026, both from the Downtown Beloit Association: the Grand Lighted Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on November 27 and the Hot Cocoa Crawl and Tree Walk on December 5.
When is the Beloit holiday parade in 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving. Music starts at 5 pm, Santa lights the tree about 6 pm and the parade follows on Grand Avenue at about 6:15 pm.
Can kids get photos with Santa in Beloit?
Yes. After the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos at Bank First Plaza starting around 7 pm.
What is the Beloit Hot Cocoa Crawl?
On Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, downtown businesses compete for the best hot cocoa and visitors vote for their favorite. Bringing your own mug is encouraged.
Who do I contact about Beloit holiday events?
The Downtown Beloit Association at darcy@downtownbeloit.com or shauna@downtownbeloit.com, 608-365-0150.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Wisconsin?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Wisconsin Christmas train rides page.
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 city or tourism calendar. We last checked Beloit 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.