Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Burlington for 2026. The Santa Claus Parade rolls out on a new route from Guelph Line and Prospect Street on Sunday afternoon, December 6, and Royal Botanical Gardens lights up Hendrie Park for Winter Wonders on Thursday to Sunday evenings from November 26 to January 3, 2027. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Burlington
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Burlington
- Santa Claus Parade: Sunday, December 6, 2 pm, new route
- Parade start: Guelph Line and Prospect Street
- Winter Wonders at RBG: Thursday to Sunday evenings, November 26 to January 3
- Bonus: the Botanical Train Display inside RBG Centre
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Burlington Santa Claus Parade
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 2 pm
- Where: Parade start at Guelph Line and Prospect Street, near Burlington Centre, Burlington, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Burlington’s Santa Claus Parade takes a brand new route in 2026, stepping off at Guelph Line and Prospect Street near Burlington Centre on a Sunday afternoon.
Floats, community groups, the Burlington Teen Tour Band, the Junior Redcoats and other marching bands lead the way, and Santa closes it out as the grand finale, so kids should have their letters for Santa ready.
Parent tip: The route is new this year, so check the city’s road closures page the week before and plan to park away from Guelph Line.
- Host
- City of Burlington Festivals and Events (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Parade start at Guelph Line and Prospect Street, near Burlington Centre, Burlington, ON (opens in maps)
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Light display
Winter Wonders at Royal Botanical Gardens
- When: Thursday to Sunday evenings, November 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027 (some exceptions)
- Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park and RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Timed-entry tickets required, see rbg.ca/winterwonders
- Ages: All ages
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Royal Botanical Gardens turns Hendrie Park into a glowing evening walk for its Winter Wonders season, with light displays, festive music, campfires and returning favourites like The Singing Tree and Lantern Alley.
The ticket also opens RBG Centre, where kids can watch the Botanical Train Display wind through miniature Canadian landscapes surrounded by more than 2,500 plants, and an artisan market rotates local vendors through the season.
Parent tip: Tickets are timed and capacity is limited, so book an early slot for younger kids and save the train display inside RBG Centre for when little hands get cold.
- Host
- Royal Botanical Gardens (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park and RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, 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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Plan your December
When each Burlington Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the free daytime parade on December 6, then book a Winter Wonders evening at RBG on a Thursday or Friday, when timed slots are usually easier to get than weekends.
- Winter Wonders at Royal Botanical GardensBurlington · Nov 26 to Jan 3
- Burlington Santa Claus ParadeBurlington · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Hamilton, Mississauga, Kitchener-Waterloo and Brantford. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Burlington Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Burlington this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Burlington for 2026: the Burlington Santa Claus Parade on December 6 and Winter Wonders at Royal Botanical Gardens, open Thursday to Sunday evenings from November 26, 2026 to January 3, 2027.
When is the Burlington Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, at 2 pm. The parade follows a new route this year, starting at Guelph Line and Prospect Street near Burlington Centre. It is free.
Is there a train display at Royal Botanical Gardens?
Yes. Winter Wonders tickets include RBG Centre, where the Botanical Train Display runs model trains through miniature Canadian-inspired landscapes surrounded by more than 2,500 plants.
Do you need tickets for Winter Wonders?
Yes. Timed-entry tickets are required and capacity is limited. Book through rbg.ca/winterwonders.
Who do I contact about Burlington holiday events?
For the parade, City of Burlington Festivals and Events at festivalsandevents@burlington.ca or 905-335-7738. For Winter Wonders, Royal Botanical Gardens at info@rbg.ca.
Are there more Christmas events near Burlington?
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 Burlington on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, washrooms 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.