Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in High River for 2026, and all three are free. The 41st Santa Claus Parade and the switch-on of the George Lane Park lights fill downtown on Friday, December 4, the Town’s Santa’s Snow Day brings polaroids with Santa and skating on December 12, and fireworks light up George Lane Park at 8:30 pm on New Year’s Eve. Dates come from the Town of High River and the volunteer High River Christmas committee. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 3 free Christmas events for kids in High River
- Santa Claus Parade: Friday, December 4, parade at 6:30 pm
- George Lane Park lights: switched on December 4, nightly 4:30 to 11 pm
- Santa’s Snow Day: Saturday, December 12, from 5 pm
- New Year’s Eve fireworks: December 31, 8:30 pm, George Lane Park
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High River Santa Claus Parade and Light Up George Lane Park
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026: entertainment from 5 pm, hot chocolate at 5:30 pm, George Lane Park lights switched on in the early evening and the parade at 6:30 pm
- Where: Downtown High River and George Lane Park, High River, AB (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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High River’s 41st annual Santa Claus Parade rolls through downtown on Friday, December 4, with the 2026 theme Home for the Holidays and an evening of entertainment, hot chocolate and Lions’ hot dogs beforehand.
The same night the volunteer-built light displays in George Lane Park are switched on, and they stay lit every evening from 4:30 to 11 pm into January, with a pop-up outdoor skating rink in the park’s northwest corner once it is cold enough. After the parade Santa heads to the Museum of the Highwood to meet kids.
Parent tip: Come early for a spot along the route, then walk or drive through George Lane Park once the crowds thin. Pack skates for the pop-up rink if the ice is in.
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Santa’s Snow Day
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 5 pm
- Where: High River (see the Town event page for the location), High River, AB (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, with donations for Jumpstart and the local food bank welcome
- Ages: All ages
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The Town of High River hosts a free family evening built around Santa, with a polaroid photo with him, skating on the ice rink, hot chocolate, seasonal treats and a Christmas ornament for kids to make and take home.
A local photographer offers a complimentary family photo through the evening, and guests are invited to bring donations for Jumpstart and the High River food bank.
Parent tip: Bring skates and helmets, and a bag of food bank donations. If you want the free family photo, go early before the line builds.
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- High River (see the Town event page for the location), High River, AB (opens in maps)
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Early New Year’s Eve fireworksFree
High River New Year’s Eve Fireworks
- When: Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8:30 pm
- Where: George Lane Park, High River, AB (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Town of High River sets off New Year’s Eve fireworks over George Lane Park at 8:30 pm, early enough for young kids to watch before bedtime.
With the park’s holiday light displays still glowing, it makes a fitting last stop of the season. The town says more details are still to come.
Parent tip: Dress warmly and bring a thermos. Check the town event page in late December for any added activities.
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- Town of High River (opens in a new tab)
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- George Lane Park, High River, AB (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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When each High River Christmas event for kids happens
Kick off the season at the December 4 parade and light up, meet Santa again at the Town’s Snow Day on December 12, and save a cold clear night for the George Lane Park lights before ending the year with the 8:30 pm fireworks.
- High River Santa Claus Parade and Light Up George Lane ParkHigh River · Dec 4
- Santa’s Snow DayHigh River · Dec 12
- High River New Year’s Eve FireworksHigh River · Dec 31
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Calgary, Red Deer, Medicine Hat and Edmonton. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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High River Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in High River this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 free Christmas season events for kids in High River for 2026: the Santa Claus Parade and Light Up George Lane Park on December 4, Santa’s Snow Day on December 12 and New Year’s Eve fireworks on December 31.
When is the High River Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Friday, December 4, 2026. Entertainment starts at 5 pm, hot chocolate and Lions’ hot dogs at 5:30 pm and the parade at 6:30 pm. The 2026 theme is Home for the Holidays.
When are the George Lane Park Christmas lights on?
The displays are switched on during parade night, December 4, 2026, and stay on each evening from 4:30 to 11 pm into January. You can walk or drive through.
Where can kids see Santa in High River?
Santa rides in the December 4 parade and then visits the Museum of the Highwood, and he is the star of the Town’s free Santa’s Snow Day on December 12, with polaroid photos.
Who do I contact about High River holiday events?
For the parade and park lights, the High River Christmas volunteers at info@highriverchristmas.ca. For Santa’s Snow Day and the fireworks, Town of High River Leisure Services at leisureservices@highriver.ca or 403-652-4042.
Are there more Christmas events near High River?
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 High River on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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