Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Emporia for 2026. Saturday, December 5 is the big day: Breakfast with Santa and a free book for every child at the Emporia Public Library in the morning, then the Emporia Area Christmas Parade downtown at 6 pm. 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 Emporia
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Emporia
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 5, 9 to 11 am, free
- Every child gets a free book
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6 pm downtown
- Every date checked on the Visit Emporia calendar on Nov 11
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Breakfast with SantaFree
Breakfast with Santa at the Emporia Public Library
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 to 11 am
- Where: Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Emporia Public Library hosts a festive morning with Santa, Mrs. Claus and its storybook tree, with breakfast and live holiday music.
Families can snap holiday photos, and every child who comes goes home with a free book.
Parent tip: Pair it with the Christmas parade the same evening for a full Emporia holiday Saturday.
- Host
- Emporia Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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Christmas paradeFree
Emporia Area Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Emporia, Emporia, KS 66801 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce brings floats, twinkling lights, local groups and performers through downtown for its annual Christmas parade.
The 2026 theme, 250 Years Under the Christmas Tree, gives the night a patriotic twist for America’s 250th birthday, and Santa makes a special appearance.
Parent tip: The parade caps Winter Wonder Week downtown, so come early for the carriage rides and holiday shopping before the floats arrive.
- Host
- Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Emporia, Emporia, KS 66801 (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? Those are on our Kansas Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Emporia Christmas event for kids happens
Start December 5 with breakfast at the library, take an afternoon break, and head downtown before 6 pm to claim a curb spot for the parade.
- Breakfast with Santa at the Emporia Public LibraryEmporia · Dec 5
- Emporia Area Christmas ParadeEmporia · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our Kansas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Topeka, Manhattan, Emporia and Wichita. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Emporia Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Emporia this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Emporia for 2026, both on December 5: Breakfast with Santa at the Emporia Public Library and the Emporia Area Christmas Parade.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Emporia?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9 to 11 am at the Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Ave. It is free, and every child receives a free book.
When is the Emporia Christmas parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm in downtown Emporia. The theme is 250 Years Under the Christmas Tree, and Santa makes an appearance.
What else is happening downtown that week?
Winter Wonder Week runs from November 28 to December 5 with carriage rides, the downtown tree lighting, ice skating and holiday movies, ending with the parade.
Who do I contact about Emporia holiday events?
The Emporia Public Library at epl@emporialibrary.org for the breakfast, and the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce at chamber@emporiakschamber.org for the parade.
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 Emporia 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.