Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Clarence-Rockland for 2026, and both are free. The Christmas Parade of Lights brings glowing floats and Santa to Rockland on Sunday evening, November 29, and over the winter break the city opens its arenas for free holiday skating and shinny, December 21 to 23 in Clarence-Creek and December 28 to 30 in Rockland. We check every date on the City of Clarence-Rockland’s own calendar and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Clarence-Rockland
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Clarence-Rockland
- Christmas Parade of Lights: Sunday, November 29, evening
- Holiday skate, Clarence-Creek: December 21 to 23, 1 to 4 pm
- Holiday skate, Rockland: December 28 to 30, 1 to 4 pm
- Shinny for kids 12 and under: 2 to 3 pm each day
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Christmas Parade of Lights
- When: Sunday, November 29, 2026; the city lists the evening from 4:30 to 9:30 pm
- Where: Rockland parade route, Clarence-Rockland, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Clarence-Rockland’s Christmas Parade of Lights is a night parade, and the city requires every float to be lit up and decorated, so the whole route glows from the first truck to Santa at the very end.
Families, businesses and community groups all take part, and the city promises local entertainment and seasonal treats along with the floats, which makes it the big holiday kickoff for Rockland and the surrounding villages.
Parent tip: It is a Sunday evening in late November in the Ottawa Valley, so dress kids in snow pants and bring a thermos; items are handed out by walkers, so little ones should stay back from the floats.
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Free Holiday Skate and Shinny
- When: December 21 to 23, 2026 at Clarence-Creek Arena and December 28 to 30, 2026 at the Desjardins Centre in Rockland, 1 to 4 pm
- Where: Clarence-Creek Arena (December 21 to 23) and Desjardins Centre, Rockland (December 28 to 30), 418 Lemay Street, Clarence-Creek, Clarence-Rockland, ON K0A 1N0 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages; shinny split by age
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Over the holiday break, the city opens the ice for free afternoons: the first hour is public skating for everyone, then 2 to 3 pm is shinny hockey for kids 12 and under and 3 to 4 pm is shinny for 13 and older.
It runs three days at Clarence-Creek Arena before Christmas and three more at the Desjardins Centre, the former Clarence-Rockland Arena at 60 Canadian Lane in Rockland, between Christmas and New Year’s.
Parent tip: Children 10 and under must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet on city rinks, so pack one along with the skates, and check the board at the arena for your locker room.
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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 Clarence-Rockland Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the Christmas Parade of Lights on November 29 to start the season, then use the free holiday skates in Clarence-Creek and Rockland to fill the winter break days.
- Christmas Parade of LightsClarence-Rockland · Nov 29
- Free Holiday Skate and ShinnyClarence-Rockland · Dec 21 to Dec 30
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Ottawa, Kingston, Belleville and Peterborough. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Clarence-Rockland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Clarence-Rockland this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Clarence-Rockland for 2026, both on the city’s event calendar: the Christmas Parade of Lights on November 29 and free holiday skating and shinny at Clarence-Creek Arena and the Desjardins Centre over the winter break.
When is the Clarence-Rockland Christmas Parade of Lights in 2026?
Sunday, November 29, 2026. The city lists the evening from 4:30 to 9:30 pm. It is free, and every float is lit up because the parade runs after dark.
When is free holiday skating in Clarence-Rockland?
December 21, 22 and 23, 2026 at Clarence-Creek Arena, 418 Lemay Street, and December 28, 29 and 30, 2026 at the Desjardins Centre, 60 Canadian Lane in Rockland, from 1 to 4 pm each day.
Do kids need a helmet at the holiday skate?
Yes. Children 10 and under must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet on all City of Clarence-Rockland rinks, and the city recommends helmets for everyone.
Who do I contact about Clarence-Rockland holiday events?
The city’s Community and Cultural Activities Coordinator: culture@clarence-rockland.com or 613-446-6022 extension 2237.
Are there more Christmas events near Clarence-Rockland?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across Canada, including nearby Ottawa, 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 Clarence-Rockland 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.