Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Courtenay for 2026, and they land on the same Saturday. The Children’s Christmas Party fills the Lewis Centre with crafts, games and photos from 11 am on December 5, and that evening the Comox Valley Christmas Parade rolls down 5th Street at 6 pm. 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 Courtenay
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Courtenay, both on December 5
- Children’s Christmas Party: 11 am to 1 pm, Lewis Centre
- Admission: a non-perishable food bank donation
- Comox Valley Christmas Parade: 6 pm on 5th Street
- Parade route: Harmston Avenue to Cliffe Avenue
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Children’s Christmas Party
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
- Where: Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay, BC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free with a non-perishable food bank donation
- Ages: Children and families
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Courtenay Recreation hosts its annual Children’s Christmas Party at the Lewis Centre on a Saturday late morning, with music, photos, crafts and games set up for kids and their families.
Admission is free with a non-perishable food item for the local food bank, and the city says more details on special guests are coming closer to the date.
Parent tip: Pack a can or two for the food bank donation, and come right at 11 am so the craft tables are still fresh before the midday rush.
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- City of Courtenay Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Highway, Courtenay, BC (opens in maps)
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Comox Valley Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, parade starts at 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Courtenay, 5th Street from Harmston Avenue to Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association puts the Comox Valley Christmas Parade on 5th Street, rolling from Harmston Avenue down to Cliffe Avenue at 6 pm.
This year’s optional theme borrows the elf idea from Moonlight and Magic, so expect plenty of pointy hats on the floats, with prizes for categories like Best Children and Youth Entry.
Parent tip: Pick a curb spot on 5th Street near Cliffe Avenue for the finish, and dress for a damp December evening on the Island.
- Host
- Downtown Courtenay Business Improvement Association (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Courtenay, 5th Street from Harmston Avenue to Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC (opens in maps)
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When each Courtenay Christmas event for kids happens
Make Saturday, December 5 your Courtenay Christmas day: the Children’s Christmas Party at the Lewis Centre at 11 am, a slow afternoon downtown, then the parade on 5th Street at 6 pm.
- Children’s Christmas PartyCourtenay · Dec 5
- Comox Valley Christmas ParadeCourtenay · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Nanaimo, Vancouver, Victoria and Abbotsford. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Courtenay Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Courtenay this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Courtenay for 2026: the Children’s Christmas Party at the Lewis Centre and the Comox Valley Christmas Parade downtown, both on Saturday, December 5.
When is the Comox Valley Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 6 pm. It travels along 5th Street from Harmston Avenue to Cliffe Avenue in downtown Courtenay and is free to watch.
When is the Courtenay Children’s Christmas Party?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Lewis Centre, 489 Old Island Highway. Admission is free with a non-perishable food item for the local food bank.
Is the Courtenay Children’s Christmas Party free?
Yes. The City of Courtenay asks families to bring a non-perishable food item for the food bank instead of paying admission.
Who do I contact about Courtenay holiday events?
For the Children’s Christmas Party, the City of Courtenay at info@courtenay.ca or Courtenay Recreation at 250-338-5371. For the parade, the Downtown Courtenay BIA at info@downtowncourtenay.com.
Are there more Christmas events near Courtenay?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event 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 Courtenay on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, washrooms and bad-weather plans.
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