Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Gravenhurst for 2026, and the biggest day is Saturday, November 28. The Santa Claus Parade rolls through downtown at 11 am, Light up the Wharf brings a tree lighting and fireworks to Muskoka Wharf that evening, and on December 5 the Gravenhurst Opera House hosts a Sharon, Lois and Bram holiday sing-along. We check every date on the Town of Gravenhurst’s Gateway to the Holidays guide and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 3 Christmas events for kids in Gravenhurst
- Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, November 28, 11 am, downtown
- Light up the Wharf: November 28, 5 to 7 pm, tree lighting at 6
- Fireworks: 6:40 pm over Muskoka Wharf
- Sharon, Lois and Bram sing-along: December 5, 2 pm
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Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 11 am
- Where: Downtown Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Gravenhurst has held a Santa Claus Parade since 1953, and the Chamber of Commerce brings it back through downtown on the last Saturday of November with the 2026 theme Candy Cane Lane.
It is a late-morning parade, so little ones who cannot stay up for an evening show still get floats, music and Santa at the end, and it lines up neatly with the tree lighting at the wharf that evening.
Parent tip: Arrive downtown a little before 11 am to find a curbside spot, then keep the day free for Light up the Wharf at 5 pm.
- Host
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- Address
- Downtown Gravenhurst, Gravenhurst, ON (opens in maps)
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Light up the Wharf
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 pm to 7 pm; tree lighting at 6 pm, fireworks at 6:40 pm
- Where: Cockburn Square, Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Town of Gravenhurst lights its Christmas tree at Muskoka Wharf with an evening built for families: a photo booth and DJ, ice fairies and LED ballerinas, and a one-dog sleigh story time with the Gravenhurst Public Library at 5 pm.
The Candy Cane Gals fire show starts at 5:30, the tree switches on at 6, a light-wand finale follows, and fireworks go up over the wharf at 6:40 pm.
Parent tip: Come for the 5 pm story time if you have small kids, and pick a fireworks spot near Cockburn Square before 6:30.
- Host
- Town of Gravenhurst (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Cockburn Square, Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst, ON (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Gravenhurst
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Family sing-along
Sharon, Lois and Bram’s Candles, Snow and Mistletoe
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 pm
- Where: Gravenhurst Opera House, Gravenhurst, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticketed through the Gravenhurst Opera House box office
- Ages: All ages
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The Gravenhurst Opera House screens the classic Sharon, Lois and Bram holiday special Candles, Snow and Mistletoe, then Sharon Hampson herself shares behind-the-scenes stories from the show.
There is a live sing-along with Sharon, Randi and Ethan, an audience Q and A, and a meet and greet with Sharon and Elephant, which makes it a rare treat for kids and the parents who grew up on Skinnamarink.
Parent tip: Buy tickets early from the Opera House box office, and bring the camera for the meet and greet with Elephant after the show.
- Host
- Gravenhurst Opera House (Town of Gravenhurst) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Gravenhurst Opera House, Gravenhurst, 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 Gravenhurst Christmas event for kids happens
Make November 28 a full Gravenhurst day: the parade downtown at 11 am, lunch in town, then Light up the Wharf from 5 pm for story time, the tree lighting and fireworks. Save December 5 for the Sharon, Lois and Bram show at the Opera House.
- Gravenhurst Santa Claus ParadeGravenhurst · Nov 28
- Light up the WharfGravenhurst · Nov 28
- Sharon, Lois and Bram’s Candles, Snow and MistletoeGravenhurst · 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 Barrie, Peterborough, Oshawa and Whitby. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Gravenhurst Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Gravenhurst this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Gravenhurst for 2026: the Santa Claus Parade and Light up the Wharf, both on November 28, and Sharon, Lois and Bram’s Candles, Snow and Mistletoe at the Gravenhurst Opera House on December 5.
When is the Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, at 11 am in downtown Gravenhurst. The theme is Candy Cane Lane, and the parade is run by the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce. It is free.
When is the Gravenhurst tree lighting?
At Light up the Wharf on Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Cockburn Square on Muskoka Wharf. Activities run 5 to 7 pm, the tree lights at 6 pm and fireworks start at 6:40 pm. It is free.
Is there a kids show at the Gravenhurst Opera House this Christmas?
Yes. Sharon, Lois and Bram’s Candles, Snow and Mistletoe plays on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 2 pm, with a screening of the holiday special, a live sing-along and a meet and greet with Sharon Hampson and Elephant. Tickets are sold by the Opera House box office.
Who do I contact about Gravenhurst holiday events?
For the parade, the Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce at info@gravenhurstchamber.com. For Light up the Wharf, the Town of Gravenhurst at info@gravenhurst.ca. For the Opera House show, operahouseboxoffice@gravenhurst.ca.
Are there more Christmas events near Gravenhurst?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across Canada, 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 town or tourism calendar. We last checked Gravenhurst 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.