Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Elmira for 2026. The 70th Annual Downtown Elmira Holiday Parade steps off on Friday, November 27, Winterfare fills Wisner Park on December 11 and 12, and the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes plays its holiday concert at the Clemens Center on December 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New York Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Elmira
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Elmira
- Holiday Parade: Friday, November 27, 10 am, free
- Winterfare: December 11, 4 to 8 pm, and December 12, 11 am to 5 pm
- OSFL Holiday Concert: Saturday, December 12, 3 pm
- Kids under 18 free at the concert with an adult ticket
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Holiday paradeFree
70th Annual Downtown Elmira Holiday Parade
- When: Friday, November 27, 2026, 10 am
- Where: Downtown Elmira, Elmira, NY 14901 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Elmira’s holiday parade turns 70 this year, filling downtown with bands, floats, costumed community groups and holiday spirit on the morning after Thanksgiving.
Elmira Downtown Development is marking the milestone by collecting photos and stories from past parades, so grandparents may have their own memories to share from the curb.
Parent tip: Check the parade map on the Elmira Downtown Development site before you go and claim a curb spot early, since the day-after-Thanksgiving crowd is the biggest of the season.
- Host
- Elmira Downtown Development (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Elmira, Elmira, NY 14901 (opens in maps)
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Winter marketFree
Winterfare at Wisner Park
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 4 to 8 pm, and Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to 5 pm
- Where: Wisner Park, 200 North Main Street, Elmira, NY 14901 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to browse; Snow Globe Experience $50 per seat
- Ages: All ages
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The second annual Winterfare turns Wisner Park into a small holiday village of decorated vendor sheds selling local goods, handmade gifts and festive treats.
Families can browse the market, grab food and drinks and catch live entertainment, while grown-ups can book a seat in one of four cozy snow globes for a reserved charcuterie experience.
Parent tip: The snow globe seats come with wine pairings and are aimed at grown-ups, so families with kids can simply stroll the free market.
- Host
- Elmira Downtown Development (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Wisner Park, 200 North Main Street, Elmira, NY 14901 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Elmira
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Family holiday concert
OSFL Holiday Concert
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 3 pm
- Where: Clemens Center, 207 Clemens Center Pkwy, Elmira, NY 14901 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Adults $29 to $59; students $15; under 18 free with an adult ticket
- Ages: All ages
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The Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes brings its holiday concert to the Clemens Center stage for an afternoon of seasonal music.
The orchestra invites the audience to listen, sing along and celebrate together, and kids under 18 get in free with an adult ticket.
Parent tip: Make it a full Saturday downtown: Winterfare at Wisner Park opens at 11 am, a short walk from the 3 pm concert.
- Host
- Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Clemens Center, 207 Clemens Center Pkwy, Elmira, NY 14901 (opens in maps)
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- 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 New York Christmas train rides page.
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When each Elmira Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the 70th parade the morning after Thanksgiving, then save Saturday, December 12 for Winterfare in Wisner Park and the 3 pm orchestra concert at the Clemens Center.
- 70th Annual Downtown Elmira Holiday ParadeElmira · Nov 27
- Winterfare at Wisner ParkElmira · Dec 11 to Dec 12
- OSFL Holiday ConcertElmira · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our New York Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Endicott, Binghamton, Dansville and Syracuse. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Elmira Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Elmira this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Elmira for 2026: the 70th Annual Downtown Elmira Holiday Parade on November 27, Winterfare at Wisner Park on December 11 and 12, and the OSFL Holiday Concert on December 12.
When is the Elmira Holiday Parade in 2026?
Friday, November 27, 2026, at 10 am in downtown Elmira. It is the parade’s 70th year and it is free to watch.
When is Winterfare in Elmira?
Friday, December 11, 2026, from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday, December 12, from 11 am to 5 pm at Wisner Park, 200 North Main Street.
How much is the OSFL Holiday Concert?
Adult tickets run $29 to $59, students pay $15 and kids under 18 are free with an adult ticket. The concert is Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 3 pm at the Clemens Center.
Who do I contact about Elmira holiday events?
Elmira Downtown Development at sarah@elmiradowntown.com for the parade and Winterfare, and the orchestra at info@osfl.org for the concert.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New York?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New York 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 Elmira 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.