Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Collingwood for 2026, and both are free. Santa parks his sleigh on Hurontario Street every Saturday afternoon from November 28 to December 19, and the Collingwood Christmas Market fills the downtown sidewalks on December 11, 12, 18 and 19. We check every date on the Town of Collingwood and Collingwood Downtown BIA calendars and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Collingwood
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Collingwood
- Santa in his sleigh: Saturdays November 28 to December 19, 12 to 3 pm
- Christmas Market Fridays: December 11 and 18, 5 to 8 pm
- Christmas Market Saturdays: December 12 and 19, 12 to 3 pm
- Where: Hurontario Street, Downtown Collingwood
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Visit with Santa Claus in his Sleigh
- When: Saturdays, November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, 12 to 3 pm
- Where: Federal Building, Downtown Collingwood, 44 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa and his elves set up in a sleigh on Hurontario Street every Saturday afternoon from late November to the week before Christmas, so families have four chances to drop by.
The Town of Collingwood lists the visits as an outdoor walking event with treats for the kids, which makes it an easy add-on to a downtown shopping trip.
Parent tip: The Town calendar places the sleigh at the parkette across from Town Hall while the BIA lists the Federal Building, both on Hurontario Street, so walk the block between them if you do not spot it right away.
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- Federal Building, Downtown Collingwood, 44 Hurontario Street, Collingwood, ON (opens in maps)
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Collingwood Christmas Market
- When: Fridays December 11 and 18, 2026, 5 to 8 pm, and Saturdays December 12 and 19, 12 to 3 pm
- Where: Hurontario Street, Downtown Collingwood, Collingwood, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Ages: All ages
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Farmers’ Market vendors return to line the sidewalks of Hurontario Street for two December weekends, with Friday evening markets under the downtown holiday lights and Saturday afternoon sessions.
Kids can hunt for the festive selfie stations around downtown and see the CWOOD sign at Town Hall glowing red and green, and the Saturday markets line up with Santa’s sleigh visits.
Parent tip: Go on a Friday evening for the lights at their best, or pick Saturday December 12 or 19 to combine the market with a Santa visit.
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- Collingwood Downtown BIA (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Hurontario Street, Downtown Collingwood, Collingwood, 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 Collingwood Christmas event for kids happens
Saturday December 12 or 19 is the easy win in Collingwood: Santa is in his sleigh from noon to 3 pm and the Christmas Market runs at the same time on Hurontario Street. If your kids want lights, come back for a Friday evening market.
- Visit with Santa Claus in his SleighCollingwood · Nov 28 to Dec 19
- Collingwood Christmas MarketCollingwood · Dec 11 to Dec 19
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Barrie, Toronto, Mississauga and Kitchener-Waterloo. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Collingwood Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Collingwood this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Collingwood for 2026: Saturday visits with Santa in his sleigh from November 28 to December 19, and the Collingwood Christmas Market on December 11, 12, 18 and 19.
When can kids visit Santa in Collingwood?
Saturdays November 28 and December 5, 12 and 19, 2026, from noon to 3 pm, in Santa’s sleigh on Hurontario Street downtown. It is free and there are treats for the kids.
When is the Collingwood Christmas Market in 2026?
Friday December 11 and Friday December 18 from 5 to 8 pm, and Saturday December 12 and Saturday December 19 from noon to 3 pm, along Hurontario Street.
Is the Collingwood Santa Claus Parade still coming up?
The 2026 Christmas Season Launch and Santa Claus Parade ran on Saturday, November 21, so it has already passed by the time most families plan December outings. Santa’s Saturday sleigh visits start a week later.
Who do I contact about Collingwood holiday events?
The Collingwood Downtown BIA: info@collingwooddowntown.com or 705-445-5595. For the Santa visits, the Town listing names Sam Ball at sball@collingwooddowntown.com.
Are there more Christmas events near Collingwood?
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 Collingwood 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.