Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Maple Grove for 2026. Breakfast and Lunch with Santa kicks off the month on Saturday, December 5, Santa at the Loop brings skating and free Santa photos to Central Park on Saturday, December 12, and Sensory Santa offers quiet private visits on Sunday, December 13. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Maple Grove
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Maple Grove
- Breakfast and Lunch with Santa: Saturday, December 5, tickets required
- Santa at the Loop: Saturday, December 12, 4 to 7 pm, free
- Sensory Santa: Sunday, December 13, 1 to 5 pm, free with registration
- Every date checked on the City of Maple Grove site on Nov 11
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Santa at the Loop
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 to 7 pm
- Where: Central Park, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Santa comes down from the North Pole to Central Park for an evening of skating on the Loop, holiday music and seasonal cheer.
Families can stroll under the Maple Grove Rotary holiday lights and take free photos with Santa.
Parent tip: Bring skates if you have them, and plan your Santa photo before 7 pm when the evening wraps up.
- Host
- Maple Grove Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Central Park, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (opens in maps)
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Rally’s Christmas research
Rally the corgi has 2 more Maple Grove events researched for you.
- New events every week We research new events daily and send you one email a week with the new ones we find in Maple Grove.
- Exclusive access to free events Find the free Christmas events in Maple Grove before they fill up.
- Unlock the filters Find Santa visits, free events and weekend plans in one tap.
- Rally’s Christmas Eve Express and a free advent calendar Get early access to Rally the corgi’s Christmas Eve tracker, plus a free digital advent calendar to count down to Christmas.
- One-tap add to calendar Save any event to your Google, Apple or Outlook calendar so you never miss it.
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Sensory Santa
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 1 to 5 pm, 10-minute registered visits
- Where: Town Green Meeting Room, 7991 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, pre-registration required
- Ages: Kids who find crowds overwhelming
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Sensory Santa gives children who find a busy Santa line overwhelming a calm, private 10-minute visit with no lines and no crowds.
Families book a slot through Maple Grove Parks and Recreation and can share any accommodations ahead of time so the visit fits their child.
Parent tip: When you register, mention anything that helps your child, like dimmer lights or a quiet greeting, so Santa can be ready.
- Host
- Maple Grove Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Town Green Meeting Room, 7991 Main St N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Maple Grove
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Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast and Lunch with Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, breakfast 8:30 to 10:30 am, lunch 11 am to 1 pm
- Where: Maple Grove Arboretum (location listed on the city calendar), 9400 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Tickets through the Maple Grove Community Organization
- Ages: All ages
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The Maple Grove Community Organization teams up with Santa for a morning and midday of holiday fun, with breakfast or lunch served by the Maple Grove Lions and community volunteers.
After eating, kids move on to family games and crafts, and guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the CROSS Food Shelf.
Parent tip: Registration is required for either the breakfast or the lunch seating, and a can of soup for CROSS makes a good job for the kids to carry in.
- Host
- Maple Grove Community Organization (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maple Grove Arboretum (location listed on the city calendar), 9400 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove, MN 55369 (opens in maps)
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
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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 Minnesota Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Maple Grove Christmas event for kids happens
Pick the Santa that suits your kids: a sit-down meal on December 5, skating and lights on December 12, or a quiet private visit on December 13.
- Breakfast and Lunch with SantaMaple Grove · Dec 5
- Santa at the LoopMaple Grove · Dec 12
- Sensory SantaMaple Grove · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Minnesota Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Minneapolis, Delano, Saint Paul and Big Lake. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
A story for the drive home
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Maple Grove Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Maple Grove this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Maple Grove for 2026: Breakfast and Lunch with Santa on December 5, Santa at the Loop on December 12 and Sensory Santa on December 13.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Maple Grove in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at the location the city lists, the Maple Grove Arboretum, 9400 Fernbrook Lane N. Breakfast runs 8:30 to 10:30 am and lunch 11 am to 1 pm. Tickets are through the Maple Grove Community Organization.
When is Santa at the Loop?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 4 to 7 pm at Central Park, 12000 Central Park Way. It is free and includes skating, holiday music, the Rotary holiday lights and free photos with Santa.
Is there a sensory friendly Santa in Maple Grove?
Yes. Sensory Santa is Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 1 to 5 pm in the Town Green Meeting Room, with free private 10-minute visits. Pre-registration with Parks and Recreation is required.
Who do I contact about Maple Grove holiday events?
The City of Maple Grove at info@maplegrovemn.gov or Parks and Recreation at 763-494-6500.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Minnesota?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Minnesota 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 Maple Grove 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.