Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Mahwah for 2026. The township’s Winter Fest parade and tree lighting fills Commodore Perry Field on Sunday, December 6, and the library stages a Holidays Around the World show for grade schoolers on December 16. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Mahwah
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Mahwah, both free
- Winter Fest Parade and Tree Lighting: Sunday, December 6, 4 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Commodore Perry Field, 70 East Ramapo Avenue
- Holidays Around the World Show: Wednesday, December 16, 4 pm, grades K to 5
- Every date checked on the township and library calendars on Nov 11
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Winter Fest Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 4 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Commodore Perry Field, 70 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Mahwah Recreation’s Winter Fest brings the township together on the first Sunday evening of December for a holiday parade and the lighting of the township Christmas tree.
Everything centers on Commodore Perry Field on East Ramapo Avenue from 4 to 7:30 pm, so families can watch the parade roll in and stay for the tree to glow as night falls.
Parent tip: The event starts at 4 pm, right around sunset in early December. Bring a flashlight or glow stick so little ones are easy to spot in the crowd.
- Host
- Mahwah Recreation Department (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Commodore Perry Field, 70 East Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (opens in maps)
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Holidays Around the World Show
- When: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 4 to 5 pm; registration opens November 18 at 4 pm
- Where: Mahwah Public Library, Winter Room, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, registration required
- Ages: Grades K to 5
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The Mahwah Public Library hosts a live holiday show for kindergarten through fifth graders, where actors whisk the audience into a family’s holiday party and act out traditions from different cultures.
Expect songs that run from “Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel” to “Auld Lang Syne” and plenty of silliness. Registration opens November 18 at 4 pm, and Mahwah cardholders get priority.
Parent tip: Set a reminder for 4 pm on November 18. Library shows for school-age kids tend to fill quickly once registration opens.
- Host
- Mahwah Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Mahwah Public Library, Winter Room, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah, NJ 07430 (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 New Jersey Christmas train rides page.
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When each Mahwah Christmas event for kids happens
Bundle up for Winter Fest on December 6, then register early for the library’s December 16 show, which opens sign-ups on November 18.
- Winter Fest Parade and Holiday Tree LightingMahwah · Dec 6
- Holidays Around the World ShowMahwah · Dec 16
Looking further afield? Our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Hawthorne, Paramus, Maywood and Bergenfield. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Mahwah Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Mahwah this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Mahwah for 2026: the Winter Fest Parade and Holiday Tree Lighting on December 6, and the Holidays Around the World Show at the Mahwah Public Library on December 16.
When is the Mahwah tree lighting in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, as part of Winter Fest, from 4 to 7:30 pm at Commodore Perry Field, 70 East Ramapo Avenue.
Is there a holiday parade in Mahwah?
Yes. The Winter Fest parade runs the same evening as the tree lighting, December 6, 2026, hosted by Mahwah Recreation.
Do I need to register for the library holiday show?
Yes. The Holidays Around the World Show is free for kids in kindergarten to 5th grade, and registration opens November 18, 2026 at 4 pm. Mahwah cardholders get priority.
Who do I contact about Mahwah holiday events?
Mahwah Recreation Director Mary Beth Duffy at mduffy@mahwahtwp.org for Winter Fest, and the Mahwah Public Library at info@mahwahlibrary.org for the show.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New Jersey?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Jersey 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 Mahwah 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.