Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Martinsburg for 2026. The nighttime Martinsburg Christmas Parade lights up North Queen Street on Tuesday, December 1, and Christmas on Main brings Santa, carriage rides and kids activities downtown on Saturday, December 5. We check every date on the host’s own website or the official tourism calendar and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our West Virginia Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Martinsburg
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Martinsburg
- Martinsburg Christmas Parade: Tuesday, December 1, 6 pm, free
- One of the area’s few nighttime parades
- Christmas on Main: Saturday, December 5, 11 am to 5 pm, Santa and carriage rides
- Every date checked on official sites on Nov 11
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Martinsburg Christmas Parade
- When: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Downtown Martinsburg, North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Main Street Martinsburg sends its annual Christmas Parade up North Queen Street after dark, one of the few nighttime parades in the area.
Lit-up floats look their best against the evening sky, which is exactly what makes it a hit with kids who rarely get to stay out on a school night.
Parent tip: It is a weeknight, so pack a warm drink, pick a curbside spot on North Queen Street early and plan a quick exit once the last float passes.
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- Downtown Martinsburg, North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (opens in maps)
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Christmas on Main
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to 5 pm
- Where: Downtown Martinsburg, 142 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to attend; food, market and some activities cost extra
- Ages: All ages
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Main Street Martinsburg fills downtown with a full day of holiday fun, from live Christmas music, food trucks and a Christmas market to kids activities and carriage rides.
Santa Claus is on hand, and the day includes the 2026 tree lighting ceremony, so families can shop, ride and visit Santa without leaving the downtown blocks.
Parent tip: Make the carriage ride your first stop before lines build, then work in Santa and the market as the afternoon goes on.
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- Downtown Martinsburg, 142 North Queen Street, Martinsburg, WV 25401 (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 West Virginia Christmas train rides page.
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When each Martinsburg Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the lit-up parade on the evening of December 1, then spend Saturday, December 5 downtown for Santa, carriage rides and the market.
- Martinsburg Christmas ParadeMartinsburg · Dec 1
- Christmas on MainMartinsburg · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our West Virginia Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Wheeling, Charleston, Princeton and Huntington. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Martinsburg Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Martinsburg this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Martinsburg for 2026: the Martinsburg Christmas Parade on December 1 and Christmas on Main on December 5, both presented by Main Street Martinsburg.
When is the Martinsburg Christmas Parade in 2026?
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 6 pm in downtown Martinsburg along North Queen Street.
When is Christmas on Main in Martinsburg?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 5 pm in downtown Martinsburg, with Santa Claus, carriage rides, kids activities, a Christmas market and the tree lighting.
Can kids see Santa in Martinsburg?
Yes. Santa Claus is part of Christmas on Main downtown on December 5, 2026.
Who do I contact about Martinsburg holiday events?
Main Street Martinsburg at director@mainstreetmartinsburg.com or 304.262.4200.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in West Virginia?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s West Virginia 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 Martinsburg 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.