Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Howard for 2026. Howard Commons hosts a Whoville pancake Breakfast with the Grinch on December 12, and the first Winter Rock the Commons brings skating, lights and fire pits on December 5. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Wisconsin Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Howard
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Howard
- Breakfast with the Grinch: Saturday, December 12, three seatings from 8:30 am
- Kids 4 to 11 $12, adults $16, under 4 free
- Winter Rock the Commons: Saturday, December 5, 3 to 6 pm, free
- Dates checked on the Village of Howard calendar on Nov 11
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Winter Rock the Commons
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 pm to 6 pm
- Where: Howard Commons Activity Complex, 550 Commons Place, Howard, WI 54303 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission; skating and rentals may cost extra
- Ages: All ages
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Howard brings its summer Rock the Commons series indoors to winter for the first time, with live music from Spark Spark Bang, ice skating on the Commons rink, holiday lights and fire pits on the first Saturday of December.
It is pitched as the after-party for the area Christmas parade, so families can lace up skates and warm their hands by the fire while the band plays.
Parent tip: Bring skates if you have them and plan to warm up at the fire pits between laps, since it is an outdoor winter afternoon.
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- Address
- Howard Commons Activity Complex, 550 Commons Place, Howard, WI 54303 (opens in maps)
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Whoville pancake breakfast
Breakfast with the Grinch at Howard Commons
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, seatings at 8:30 to 9:30 am, 10 to 11 am and 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Where: Howard Commons Activity Complex, 550 Commons Place, Howard, WI 54303 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Adults (12+) $16, kids 4 to 11 $12, ages 3 and under free with a reserved ticket; plus fees
- Ages: Families
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The Village of Howard serves a Whoville-themed breakfast at Howard Commons, with pancakes and toppings, sausage, fruit and juice, and a chance to pose for a photo with the Grinch himself.
Each of the three seatings is capped at 65 people, and the Commons ice rink opens at 2 pm the same day if the family wants to skate off the pancakes.
Parent tip: Reserve a free ticket for any little Who 3 and under, since seats are counted, and book early because each seating holds only 65.
- Host
- Village of Howard Leisure Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Howard Commons Activity Complex, 550 Commons Place, Howard, WI 54303 (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 Wisconsin Christmas train rides page.
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When each Howard Christmas event for kids happens
Skate and warm up by the fire pits at Winter Rock the Commons on December 5, then come back to Howard Commons a week later for pancakes with the Grinch.
- Winter Rock the CommonsHoward · Dec 5
- Breakfast with the Grinch at Howard CommonsHoward · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Wisconsin Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Green Bay, Appleton, Manitowoc and Oshkosh. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Howard Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Howard, WI this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Howard for 2026: Breakfast with the Grinch and Winter Rock the Commons, both at Howard Commons.
When is Breakfast with the Grinch in Howard?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Howard Commons Activity Complex, 550 Commons Place. Seatings are 8:30, 10 and 11:30 am.
How much is Breakfast with the Grinch?
Adults 12 and up are $16, kids 4 to 11 are $12, and ages 3 and under are free with a reserved ticket, plus fees. Each seating is limited to 65 people.
What is Winter Rock the Commons?
A free holiday afternoon at Howard Commons on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 to 6 pm, with live music, ice skating, holiday lights and fire pits.
Who do I contact about Howard holiday events?
Village of Howard Leisure Services, director Jon Rupno, at jrupno@villageofhoward.com.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Wisconsin?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Wisconsin 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 Howard 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.