Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Floyd for 2026, and here is what he found: 4 family events. The magic runs from December 1 (Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie Land) through December 16, with Floyd Christmas Parade (December 5) and Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus (December 6) along the way. We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Virginia Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Floyd
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Floyd
- Parades and tree lightings: Floyd Christmas Parade (December 5)
- Also on the list: 1 story time and 2 craft workshops
- Season: December 1 (Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie Land) to December 16 (Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie Land)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday event
Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie Land
- When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 to Wednesday, December 16, 2026 (Listed as an all-day activity daily through December 16; the page gives no hours)
- Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W Main St, Floyd, VA 24091 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Families, teens and adults
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The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library puts up a Curiosity Board with a holiday question: if you could spend a week inside the world of a holiday book or movie, which would you choose? Ideas on the listing range from Bedford Falls and Whoville to the Griswold and Cratchit households. Visitors add their own answer and read what others have posted.
The board is listed as an all-day activity each day from Tuesday, December 1 through Wednesday, December 16, 2026. The page lists no price or sign-up, and the audience is given as families, teens and adults.
Parent tip: This is a quick drop-in stop rather than a program, so pair it with a library visit or one of the gingerbread events in the meeting room. Talk over favorite holiday movies on the way so kids arrive with an answer ready.
- Host
- Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Jessie Peterman Memorial Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, 321 W Main St, Floyd, VA 24091 (opens in maps)
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Holiday crafts
Gingerbread Houses
- When: Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4:30 to 5:30 pm
- Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, Floyd Library Meeting Room, 321 W Main St, Floyd, VA 24091 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: All ages
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Kids build their own gingerbread houses in the Floyd Library Meeting Room, using graham crackers for the structure and sweets and treats for decoration. The library lists it for all ages and files it under crafts, food, holiday events and STEM.
It takes place Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. The page lists no price or registration, and it warns that supplies are limited.
Parent tip: Supplies are limited and the page mentions no sign-up, so arrive at or before 4:30 p.m. to be sure of materials. It is a one-hour after-school session built around candy, so plan dinner with that in mind.
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Holiday parade
Floyd Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 5 to 6 pm
- Where: Main Street viewing area, Main St at S Locust St, Floyd, VA 24091 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Children, families and adults
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Floyd's Christmas parade steps off on South Locust Street and flows onto Main Street, where the main viewing area will be. The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library's Mobile Library joins the lineup, decked out in holiday decorations.
The library lists the parade for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. Its page gives the route and viewing area but no price, and it does not name the parade's overall organizer.
Parent tip: The main viewing area is on Main Street, so claim a curb spot there before the 5 p.m. start rather than near the Locust Street lineup. It is an evening parade in December, so dress kids in warm layers.
- Host
- Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, Jessie Peterman Memorial Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Main Street viewing area, Main St at S Locust St, Floyd, VA 24091 (opens in maps)
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Holiday story time
Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 2:30 to 3:45 pm
- Where: Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, Floyd Library Meeting Room, 321 W Main St, Floyd, VA 24091 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: Children
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Mrs. Claus, visiting from Wonderland Events, leads a holiday workshop built around Jan Brett's picture book Gingerbread Baby. Children hear the story, enjoy some silly antics and then make a Gingerbread Baby ornament of their own to take home.
It runs Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. in the Floyd Library Meeting Room. The page lists no price or registration and notes that craft supplies are limited.
Parent tip: Craft supplies are limited and no sign-up is listed, so arrive a little before 2:30 p.m. to be sure your child gets an ornament to make. The 75-minute session mixes a story with a craft, which suits children who can sit through a picture book.
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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 Virginia Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Floyd Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie Land in Floyd on December 1; the last runs to December 16. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie LandFloyd · Dec 1 to Dec 16
- Gingerbread HousesFloyd · Dec 2
- Floyd Christmas ParadeFloyd · Dec 5
- Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. ClausFloyd · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Virginia Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Shawsville, Christiansburg, Blacksburg and Roanoke. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Floyd
Floyd was first called Jacksonville, because its county was formed while Andrew Jackson was president, and it was later renamed for Virginia governor John Floyd. In December this small county seat gathers for a Christmas parade that starts on South Locust Street, the same street known for its Friday night music, and for gingerbread programs at the library.
How Floyd celebrates
Christmas in Floyd, as far as the organizer pages show, revolves around the parade and the library. The Floyd Christmas Parade on December 5, 2026, starts on South Locust Street and flows onto Main Street, where the main viewing area is, with the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library's Mobile Library decorated for the occasion. The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, the system's Floyd branch, hosts Gingerbread Houses on December 2 and Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus, presented with Wonderland Events, on December 6, both in its meeting room. From December 1 to 16 it also keeps a holiday Curiosity Board for visitors to add to.
Fun facts about Christmas in Floyd
Floyd is the county seat of Floyd County and had 448 residents at the 2020 census, in a town that covers about half a square mile. It was originally named Jacksonville and was later renamed for Virginia governor John Floyd. The Floyd Historic District and Floyd Presbyterian Church are on the National Register of Historic Places, and the Floyd Country Store's Friday Night Jamboree features local and area bands every Friday night.
Traditions today
- Floyd Christmas Parade: The parade starts on South Locust Street and flows onto Main Street, where families gather in the main viewing area.
- The Mobile Library in the parade: The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library dresses its Mobile Library in holiday decorations for the parade.
- Gingerbread Houses: Children of all ages build gingerbread houses from graham crackers, sweets and treats in the Floyd Library Meeting Room.
- Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus: Mrs. Claus from Wonderland Events shares a story inspired by Jan Brett's Gingerbread Baby and helps children make an ornament to take home.
- South Locust Street: The parade's starting street is also where banjo and fiddle jam sessions gather on fair-weather Friday nights during the Floyd Country Store's Jamboree.
A fact for kids
Only 448 people lived in Floyd at the 2020 census, and the whole town fits in about half a square mile. On Friday nights in good weather, banjo and fiddle players jam in driveways along South Locust Street.
Questions about Christmas in Floyd
What was Floyd, Virginia originally called?
Floyd was originally named Jacksonville. The surrounding county was formed during the presidency of Andrew Jackson, and the town took his name. It was later renamed Floyd in honor of Virginia governor John Floyd.
Is Floyd a county seat?
Yes. Floyd is the county seat of Floyd County, Virginia. It is a small town, with 448 residents at the 2020 census and a total area of about half a square mile, all of it land.
What is Floyd known for?
Floyd is becoming known as a regional destination for bluegrass and old-time music. The Floyd Country Store's Friday Night Jamboree features local and area bands every Friday, and in fair weather banjo and fiddle jam sessions spill into driveways and seating areas along South Locust Street.
Does Floyd have historic sites?
The Floyd Historic District, Floyd Presbyterian Church, Glenanna, Phlegar Farm and Oakdale are all listed on the National Register of Historic Places, according to the town's Wikipedia article. The National Music Festival, focused on classical music, also held its first season in Floyd in 2011.
What happens at Christmas in Floyd?
The Floyd Christmas Parade is listed for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. Around it, the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library offers Gingerbread Houses on December 2, Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus on December 6 and a holiday Curiosity Board from December 1 to 16.
What is the Floyd Christmas Parade route?
According to the library's listing, the parade route starts on South Locust Street and flows into Main Street, where the main viewing area will be. The Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library's Mobile Library takes part, decorated for the holidays.
Who organizes Christmas events in Floyd?
The library programs are run by the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library, the Floyd branch of the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library, with Mrs. Claus visiting from Wonderland Events. The library's parade listing describes its own Mobile Library entry and does not name the organizer of the parade as a whole.
Where are the library's Christmas programs held?
Both gingerbread programs take place in the Floyd Library Meeting Room at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library. Gingerbread Houses is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., and Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus is on Sunday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m.
Which Floyd Christmas events are free?
The library's listings do not state prices or use the word free, and none mention tickets or registration. Two programs, Gingerbread Houses and Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus, note that supplies are limited, so it is worth asking the library about cost and arriving early.
Sources
- Floyd, Virginia, Wikipedia
- Floyd Christmas Parade, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
- Gingerbread Houses, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
- Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
- Curiosity Board: Holiday Movie Land, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library
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Floyd Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Floyd, VA to start with?
Start with the Floyd Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m., which runs from South Locust Street onto Main Street. For younger children, add Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus at the Jessie Peterman Memorial Library the next afternoon, Sunday, December 6, at 2:30 p.m.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Floyd?
None of the listings state a price or use the word free. All four are on the Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library calendar with no cost, tickets or registration mentioned, including Gingerbread Houses on December 2, 2026, and the Curiosity Board from December 1 to 16. Contact the library if you want to confirm.
Where can kids meet Santa in Floyd?
No listing here mentions Santa himself. Mrs. Claus, from Wonderland Events, visits the Floyd Library Meeting Room on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. for storytelling and a Gingerbread Baby ornament craft. The library's page for the December 5 parade describes only its decorated Mobile Library.
When and where is the Floyd Christmas Parade?
The Floyd Christmas Parade is listed for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 5 to 6 p.m. The route starts on South Locust Street and flows into Main Street, where the main viewing area will be. Watch for the library's Mobile Library in holiday decorations.
Which Floyd Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?
No event on this list mentions tickets or registration. Two library programs do warn that supplies are limited: Gingerbread Houses on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. and Gingerbread Magic with Mrs. Claus on Sunday, December 6 at 2:30 p.m. Arriving early is the best way to be sure of materials.
Where can kids make gingerbread houses in Floyd?
The Jessie Peterman Memorial Library hosts Gingerbread Houses on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Floyd Library Meeting Room. Kids build with graham crackers, sweets and treats, and all ages are welcome. Four days later, on December 6, children make a Gingerbread Baby ornament with Mrs. Claus.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Floyd?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Virginia Christmas train rides guide. This Floyd guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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