Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Fergus for 2026. On Saturday, November 28 the Wellington County Museum and Archives Christmas Market brings free visits with Santa and horse-drawn sleigh rides, and on Saturday, December 5 the Fergus Santa Claus Parade rolls through downtown at 1:30 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 Fergus
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Fergus
- WCMA Christmas Market: Saturday, November 28, noon to 5 pm, Santa and sleigh rides
- Fergus Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, December 5, 1:30 pm, downtown
- Cost: parade free, market admission by donation
- Market tip: free shuttle from Grand River Raceway
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WCMA Christmas Market, Santa Saturday
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, noon to 5 pm (the market also opens Friday, November 27, 4 to 9 pm)
- Where: Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Admission by donation; Santa visits, sleigh rides and box hockey are free; candle making is $2 per candle
- Ages: All ages
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The Wellington County Museum and Archives, on the edge of Fergus, fills its historic building with more than 50 artisan vendors, live music and food trucks for its annual Christmas Market.
Saturday is the day for kids: Santa takes wish lists for free, Windy Acres runs free horse-drawn sleigh wagon rides, there is box hockey to play, and kids can pour and decorate their own candle for $2 to give as a gift.
Parent tip: Use the free shuttle from the north lot of the Grand River Raceway instead of hunting for parking, and bring cash and a card for the vendors.
- Host
- Wellington County Museum and Archives (County of Wellington) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Wellington County Museum and Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3 (opens in maps)
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Fergus Santa Claus Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, parade starts at 1:30 pm
- Where: Downtown Fergus, Fergus, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Lions, Optimist, Kinsmen and Rotary clubs of Fergus team up to bring Santa through the historic stone streets of downtown Fergus on the first Saturday in December.
It is an early afternoon parade, starting at 1:30 pm, so little ones can see every float in daylight and still be home for supper and an early bedtime.
Parent tip: Floats line up at 12:30 pm, so arrive by about 1 pm to claim a curb spot downtown, and pack a thermos of hot chocolate for the wait.
- Host
- Lions, Optimist, Kinsmen and Rotary Clubs of Fergus (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Fergus, Fergus, 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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Plan your December
When each Fergus Christmas event for kids happens
Start the season at the museum on November 28 for Santa and a sleigh ride, then come downtown on the afternoon of December 5 for the Santa Claus Parade.
- WCMA Christmas Market, Santa SaturdayFergus · Nov 28
- Fergus Santa Claus ParadeFergus · 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 Kitchener-Waterloo, Mississauga, Brantford and Hamilton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Fergus Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Fergus this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Fergus for 2026: the WCMA Christmas Market with Santa and sleigh rides on November 28 and the Fergus Santa Claus Parade on December 5.
When is the Fergus Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 1:30 pm in downtown Fergus, with floats assembling at 12:30 pm. It is presented by the Lions, Optimist, Kinsmen and Rotary clubs of Fergus.
Where can kids meet Santa in Fergus?
At the Wellington County Museum and Archives Christmas Market, 0536 Wellington Rd 18, on Saturday, November 28, 2026, between noon and 5 pm. The visit with Santa is free, and admission to the market is by donation.
How do I get to the WCMA Christmas Market?
The museum runs a free shuttle on both market days from the north parking lot of the Grand River Raceway, which saves looking for parking on site.
Who do I contact about Fergus holiday events?
For the parade, email fergus.Santa.parade@gmail.com. For the museum Christmas Market, Museum Programming Supervisor Katie Clarke at katiec@wellington.ca or 519-846-0916 x5231.
Are there more Christmas events near Fergus?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across the country, 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 municipal or tourism calendar. We last checked Fergus on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, washrooms and bad-weather plans.
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