Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Mission for 2026, and both are free. The 40th annual Candlelight Parade lights up downtown on Saturday, December 5 at 6 pm with Santa’s sleigh and fireworks, and Holiday Magic fills the Mission Leisure Centre on Sunday, December 13 with Santa, pancakes, crafts and free skating and swimming. Both dates are on the City of Mission’s event pages. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Mission
- Candlelight Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6 pm
- Fireworks return after the parade
- Holiday Magic: Sunday, December 13, 10 am to 3 pm
- Santa, skating and swimming at the Leisure Centre
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Evening parade with fireworksFree
40th Annual Mission Candlelight Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6 pm
- Where: Downtown Mission parade route, Mission, BC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free to watch
- Ages: All ages
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Mission’s Candlelight Parade turns 40 this year and draws crowds of more than 12,000 from across the Lower Mainland and beyond for an evening of glowing floats through downtown.
Santa’s sleigh brings up the rear, towed by a local tow truck crew, and after last year’s first-ever fireworks show the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is bringing the fireworks back for 2026.
Parent tip: With this many spectators, arrive downtown by 5 pm, bring a blanket for the curb and keep little ones close when the fireworks start.
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- Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Mission parade route, Mission, BC (opens in maps)
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Santa, skating and swimmingFree
Holiday Magic Free Community Event
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, 10 am to 3 pm
- Where: Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand St, Mission, BC (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Mission Leisure Centre opens up for a free holiday day: a pancake breakfast from 10 am to 1 pm, Santa visits from 10 am to 2 pm, and a North Pole Workshop with crafts, games and a scavenger hunt.
Free public swims and holiday skates run in sessions all day, with festive lights on the ice, reindeer games and pond hockey with foam pucks, plus free skate, cleat and helmet rentals while sizes last.
Parent tip: Pack swimsuits and warm layers so you can do a skate session and a swim, and see Santa before 2 pm when his visit ends.
- Host
- City of Mission Leisure Services (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand St, Mission, BC (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? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists Santa trains and holiday rides across the country.
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When each Mission Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the Candlelight Parade on December 5, then spend the next Sunday morning at Holiday Magic, starting with pancakes and Santa before a free skate or swim.
- 40th Annual Mission Candlelight ParadeMission · Dec 5
- Holiday Magic Free Community EventMission · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Abbotsford, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Mission Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Mission this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Mission for 2026: the 40th Annual Candlelight Parade on December 5 and Holiday Magic at the Mission Leisure Centre on December 13.
When is the Mission Candlelight Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 6 pm in downtown Mission. It is the 40th parade, led by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce, with fireworks again this year.
Where can kids see Santa in Mission?
At Holiday Magic, Mission Leisure Centre, 7650 Grand St, on Sunday, December 13, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm. Santa also rides in the Candlelight Parade on December 5.
Is Holiday Magic in Mission free?
Yes. Admission, the pancake breakfast, crafts, public swims and skates are free, with free skate, ice cleat and helmet rentals in limited sizes.
Who do I contact about Mission holiday events?
For the Candlelight Parade, email events@missionchamber.bc.ca or call 604-286-0181. For Holiday Magic, email leisureservices@mission.ca or call 604-820-5350.
Are there more Christmas events near Mission?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and the national search sorts events by distance from your town.
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 Mission on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, washrooms 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.