Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Derby for 2026. The Storybook Christmas parade rolls from Panther Stadium on Saturday, December 5, Breakfast with Santa opens Christmas in the Park on Saturday, December 12, and Santa’s Workshop brings crafts and a candy cane hunt on Friday, December 18. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Kansas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Derby
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Derby
- Derby Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6 pm, free
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 12, 9 to 11 am, $7
- Santa’s Workshop: Friday, December 18, 6:30 pm, free
- Every date checked on official calendars on Nov 11
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Derby Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 pm
- Where: Panther Stadium start and finish, route along Madison, Georgie and Market, 925 E Madison Ave, Derby, KS 67037 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Derby Chamber of Commerce runs this year’s parade on the theme A Storybook Christmas, with floats bringing Rudolph, Frosty and The Polar Express to life.
The loop leaves Panther Stadium, heads west on Madison, south on Georgie and east on Market before returning to the stadium, and Santa Claus arrives at the very end to open the Christmas season in Derby.
Parent tip: Kids who love The Polar Express should watch for that float, and families should stay to the finale since Santa comes last.
- Host
- Derby Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Panther Stadium start and finish, route along Madison, Georgie and Market, 925 E Madison Ave, Derby, KS 67037 (opens in maps)
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Rally the corgi has 2 more Derby events researched for you.
- New events every week We research new events daily and send you one email a week with the new ones we find in Derby.
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- Unlock the filters Find Santa visits, free events and weekend plans in one tap.
- Rally’s Christmas Eve Express and a free advent calendar Get early access to Rally the corgi’s Christmas Eve tracker, plus a free digital advent calendar to count down to Christmas.
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Holiday craftsFree
Santa’s Workshop
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 6:30 to 7:15 pm
- Where: Oaklawn Activity Center, Derby, KS 67037 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: Kids and families
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Derby Rec turns the Oaklawn Activity Center into a holiday workshop for an evening of festive crafts and hot chocolate.
The night ends with a candy cane hunt by flashlight, so it suits younger kids who want a short, busy outing.
Parent tip: Bring a flashlight for each child, which the organizers ask for the candy cane hunt.
- Host
- Derby Recreation Commission (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Oaklawn Activity Center, Derby, KS 67037 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Derby
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa at Christmas in the Park
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9 to 11 am, part of the all-day Christmas in the Park
- Where: Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave., Derby, KS 67037 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $7 per person, register with Derby Recreation
- Ages: All ages
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The Derby Recreation Commission serves a pancake breakfast with plenty of toppings, and every child can get a photo taken with Santa Claus.
It opens Christmas in the Park, a full day at Madison Avenue Central Park that also includes Santa’s Village from the Derby Public Library and horse-drawn carriage rides.
Parent tip: Register ahead through Derby Rec, then plan to stay for Santa’s Village and a carriage ride after breakfast.
- Host
- Derby Recreation Commission (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Madison Avenue Central Park, 512 E. Madison Ave., Derby, KS 67037 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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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? Those are on our Kansas Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Derby Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the parade on December 5, book breakfast for December 12 and spend the morning at Christmas in the Park, then finish with the free workshop on December 18.
- Derby Christmas ParadeDerby · Dec 5
- Breakfast with Santa at Christmas in the ParkDerby · Dec 12
- Santa’s WorkshopDerby · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our Kansas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Wichita, Manhattan, Topeka and Derby. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Derby Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Derby this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Derby for 2026: the Derby Christmas Parade on December 5, Breakfast with Santa at Christmas in the Park on December 12 and Santa’s Workshop on December 18.
When is the Derby Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm. It starts and ends at Panther Stadium, the theme is A Storybook Christmas, and Santa arrives at the finale.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Derby?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 9 to 11 am at Madison Avenue Central Park. It costs $7 per person and includes a pancake breakfast and a photo with Santa.
What else happens at Christmas in the Park?
The same day brings Santa’s Village from the Derby Public Library and horse-drawn carriage rides at Madison Avenue Central Park.
Who do I contact about Derby holiday events?
The Derby Chamber of Commerce at lindsi@derbychamber.com for the parade, and the Derby Recreation Commission at ashlynn@derbyrec.com for the breakfast and workshop.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Kansas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Kansas Christmas train rides page.
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 Derby 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.