Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Mansfield, Ohio for 2026. Kingwood Center Gardens glows with Christmas at Kingwood on most evenings from November 28 to December 30, Santa reads a story by the Kingwood Hall tree on December 6, and kids build edible gingerbread houses on December 13. Every date comes from Kingwood Center Gardens’ own website. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Mansfield
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Mansfield
- Christmas at Kingwood: most evenings Nov 28 to Dec 30, 4 pm to 9 pm, timed tickets
- Storytime with Santa: Sunday, December 6, 1 pm to 2 pm
- Gingerbread House Decorating: Sunday, December 13, 2 pm to 3:15 pm
- Every date checked on kingwoodcenter.org on Nov 11
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Holiday lights
Christmas at Kingwood
- When: Most evenings from Saturday, November 28 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026, 4 pm to 9 pm (closed Nov 30, Dec 1, 4, 7, 8, 14, 15, 24 and 25)
- Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Timed entry tickets: $12 ages 19 and up, $6 ages 7 to 18, free for kids 6 and under. Walk-up tickets cost more and are limited.
- Ages: All ages
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Kingwood Center Gardens turns into a five-week light show, with sparkling lights across the grounds, a Community Tree Walk of trees trimmed by local businesses and festive displays in Roost Hall and the Carriage House.
Families can step inside Kingwood Hall, Mr. King’s historic mansion, to see three floors decorated for this year’s theme, Mr. King’s Christmas, then warm up among the tropical plants in the Display Greenhouse.
Parent tip: Reserve a timed entry ticket online before you go, because every guest needs one and walk-up spots are limited and pricier.
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- Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906 (opens in maps)
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Santa storytime
Storytime with Santa
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 1 pm to 2 pm
- Where: Kingwood Hall, Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $12 non-member child, $10 member child, one adult included per child ticket, extra non-member adults $5
- Ages: Young kids with an adult
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Kids gather around the Christmas tree inside Kingwood Hall while Santa reads a holiday story aloud.
Afterward there is a small treat and a craft that ties in with the story, and families are encouraged to bring a camera for pictures with Santa.
Parent tip: This is a separate daytime program, so it does not include evening Christmas at Kingwood admission. Register ahead because seats are limited.
- Host
- Kingwood Center Gardens (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Kingwood Hall, Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906 (opens in maps)
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Gingerbread workshop
Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 2 pm to 3:15 pm
- Where: Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $40 non-member, $30 member, covers one house for up to two children and one adult
- Ages: Kids with an adult
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Kids build a fully edible gingerbread house from real gingerbread, royal icing and a pile of candy, ready to take home as a centerpiece.
Each ticket covers supplies for one house shared by up to two children and one grown-up, and families can bring extra candy from home to personalize it.
Parent tip: Bring a box or tray to carry the finished house home, and pack any favorite candies your kids want to add.
- Host
- Kingwood Center Gardens (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906 (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 Ohio Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Mansfield Christmas event for kids happens
Book the daytime Storytime with Santa or the gingerbread workshop first, since seats are limited, then pick a timed entry evening to walk the lights at Christmas at Kingwood.
- Christmas at KingwoodMansfield · Nov 28 to Dec 30
- Storytime with SantaMansfield · Dec 6
- Children’s Gingerbread House DecoratingMansfield · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Milan, Bellevue, Granville and New Albany. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Mansfield Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Mansfield, Ohio this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Mansfield for 2026: Christmas at Kingwood from November 28 to December 30, Storytime with Santa on December 6 and Children’s Gingerbread House Decorating on December 13, all at Kingwood Center Gardens.
When is Christmas at Kingwood in 2026?
Most evenings from November 28 through December 30, 2026, 4 pm to 9 pm at Kingwood Center Gardens, 50 N. Trimble Rd. It is closed November 30, December 1, 4, 7, 8, 14, 15, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Do kids need tickets for Christmas at Kingwood?
Yes. Every guest, including children and members, needs a timed entry ticket. Kids 6 and under are free, ages 7 to 18 are $6 and adults are $12 when booked ahead.
Where can kids see Santa in Mansfield?
At Storytime with Santa on Sunday, December 6, 1 pm to 2 pm in Kingwood Hall. Santa reads a story, and kids get a treat and a craft. Child tickets are $12, or $10 for members.
Who do I contact about Kingwood holiday events?
Kingwood Center Gardens lists tickets@kingwoodcenter.org for event tickets and education@kingwoodcenter.org for programs like Storytime with Santa, or call 419-522-0211.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Ohio?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio 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 Mansfield 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.