Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Brockville for 2026, and both are free. The City of Brockville Santa Claus Parade rolls down King Street on Saturday, November 28, and that same night the River of Lights switches on at Blockhouse Island with fireworks, then glows nightly until January 3. We check every date on Brockville Tourism’s own pages and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Brockville
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Brockville
- Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, November 28, 5 to 7 pm
- Parade theme: Christmas Through the Looking Glass
- River of Lights: nightly November 28 to January 3, 6 to 10 pm
- Opening night: fireworks on Blockhouse Island, November 28
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City of Brockville Santa Claus Parade
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Downtown Brockville parade route, North Augusta Road to King Street at Perth Street, Brockville, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa rolls into Brockville on the last Saturday of November, with the parade starting at North Augusta Road and finishing downtown at King Street and Perth Street.
The 2026 theme is Christmas Through the Looking Glass, so expect oversized toys, enchanted forests and a few upside down Christmas trees on the floats before Santa brings up the rear.
Parent tip: The parade starts at 5 pm after dark, so grab a curb spot on King Street early and dress kids in warm layers and something reflective.
- Host
- Brockville Tourism (City of Brockville) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Brockville parade route, North Augusta Road to King Street at Perth Street, Brockville, ON (opens in maps)
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River of Lights on Blockhouse Island
- When: Nightly, November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027, 6 to 10 pm
- Where: Blockhouse Island, Brockville, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Blockhouse Island turns into a light show on the St. Brockville River every night from parade day until January 3, with displays synchronized to holiday music.
You can walk the island or stay warm and drive through, admission is free, and the opening night on November 28 kicks off with fireworks.
Parent tip: Pair opening night with the parade: watch Santa on King Street, then head down to the waterfront for the fireworks and the first look at the lights.
- Host
- Brockville Tourism (City of Brockville) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Blockhouse Island, Brockville, ON (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? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists Santa trains and holiday rides across the country.
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When each Brockville Christmas event for kids happens
November 28 is the big night in Brockville: catch the Santa Claus Parade downtown at 5 pm, then walk to Blockhouse Island for the River of Lights opening fireworks. Come back on a quieter weeknight in December to drive through the lights again.
- City of Brockville Santa Claus ParadeBrockville · Nov 28
- River of Lights on Blockhouse IslandBrockville · Nov 28 to Jan 3
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Kingston, Ottawa, Belleville and Peterborough. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Brockville Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Brockville this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Brockville for 2026: the City of Brockville Santa Claus Parade on November 28 and the River of Lights on Blockhouse Island, nightly from November 28 to January 3.
When is the Brockville Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm. The parade starts at North Augusta Road and ends at King Street and Perth Street. It is free.
What is the 2026 Brockville parade theme?
Christmas Through the Looking Glass, a whimsical theme with enchanted forests, oversized toys and upside down Christmas tree farms.
When is the River of Lights open?
Nightly from November 28, 2026 to January 3, 2027, 6 to 10 pm, on Blockhouse Island. Admission and parking are free, and you can walk or drive through.
Who do I contact about Brockville holiday events?
Brockville Tourism, which runs the parade and River of Lights for the City of Brockville: info@brockvilletourism.com or 613-342-4357.
Are there more Christmas events near Brockville?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across Canada, 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 city or tourism calendar. We last checked Brockville 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.