We confirmed 13 Christmas events for kids in Mississauga for 2026. The season starts on November 14 with Oakville Santa Claus Parade and runs until December 13 (Caitie's Countdown to Christmas!). 5 of them are free. Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Canada.
The short version
- 13 kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville
- First: Oakville Santa Claus Parade, Oakville, November 14
- Free events: Oakville Santa Claus Parade, Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026, presented by TD, 12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards, Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street and 12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards
Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included).
Mississauga Christmas events for kids at a glance
- Kids’ Christmas events
- 13 confirmed for 2026
- Cities and towns
- Mississauga, Brampton and Oakville
- Season
- November 14 to December 13
- Free events
- 5
- Last checked
Christmas events for kids in Mississauga
6 confirmed events in Mississauga, soonest first.
Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026, presented by TD
Santa Claus paradeFreeCity of Mississauga · Mississauga
- Host
- City of Mississauga (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga L5B 3C1
- When
- Sat, Nov 21, 4 to 7 pm (parade at 6 pm)
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade returns on Saturday, November 21, in downtown Mississauga. The City's calendar lists the celebration at Celebration Square from 4 pm to 7 pm, and the City news release says the parade itself steps off at 6 pm. Expect glowing, illuminated floats, family friendly activities, outdoor holiday cheer and Santa himself.
This year's theme, Sauga's Home for the Holidays, invites entries to share the traditions, cultures and stories that make the city feel like home. The evening also marks the opening of the City's largest outdoor ice rink and the lighting of the Christmas tree at Celebration Square, with Santa photos among the sponsored activities. Road closures will be in effect, and the City says route details will be shared closer to the date.
Parent tip: Road closures apply downtown, so check the City event page for the route and plan parking or transit ahead; bring skates if you want to try the newly opened rink.
See dates and details from City of Mississauga (opens in a new tab)Lighting Up Cooksville
Visit with SantaCooksville BIA · Mississauga
- Host
- Cooksville BIA (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Cooksville Four Corners, 10 Dundas Street, Mississauga L5A 1W2
- When
- Sat, Nov 28, 4 to 6 pm
- Cost
- Drop-in, free hot chocolate
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Cooksville BIA invites the community to Lighting Up Cooksville on Saturday, November 28, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Cooksville Four Corners, 10 Dundas Street. It is a festive late afternoon celebrating community spirit and the start of the holiday season, and it is listed on the City of Mississauga events calendar as a drop-in event.
Families can meet Santa Claus, enjoy free hot chocolate and take in festive music as the neighbourhood is lit up for the season. The organizers encourage everyone to bring family, friends and neighbours. It is a short, local event that pairs well with an early dinner nearby, and the timing means the lights come on as it gets dark.
Parent tip: It is outdoors at a busy intersection, so keep little ones close and dress for the cold; arrive near 4 pm for the shortest wait to see Santa.
See dates and details from Cooksville BIA (opens in a new tab)The Nutcracker
Christmas showLiving Arts Centre (saugaLIVE), City of Mississauga · Mississauga
- Host
- Living Arts Centre (saugaLIVE), City of Mississauga (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga L5B 4B8
- When
- Sat, Nov 28, 2 pm and 7 pm
- Cost
- Child (1 to 12) from $35, adult from $65, plus fees
- Ages
- All ages; children under 12 with an adult
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Nutcracker plays the Living Arts Centre on Saturday, November 28, with a 2 pm matinee and a 7 pm evening show, each running a little under two hours. This production from Classical Arts Entertainment features hand painted sets, more than 200 costumes and Tchaikovsky's score, with favourite scenes such as the Waltz of the Snowflakes and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dancers come from 12 countries.
Child tickets for ages 1 to 12 start at $35 and adult tickets start at $65, plus fees. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and each order needs at least one adult ticket. Infants under 12 months and support persons can get complimentary tickets through the Ticket Office. The production uses the Ukrainian Gopak in place of the Russian Dance.
Parent tip: The 2 pm matinee is the easier choice for younger children; all sales are final, and the LIVE Restaurant offers a 4 pm buffet with reservations recommended.
See dates and details from Living Arts Centre (saugaLIVE), City of Mississauga (opens in a new tab)A Merry Little Christmas (family)
Christmas showMississauga Symphony Orchestra · Mississauga
- Host
- Mississauga Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga L5B 4B8
- When
- Sat, Dec 12, 4 to 5 pm
- Cost
- Tickets from $30 plus fees
- Ages
- Families
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
A Merry Little Christmas is a family friendly holiday concert on Saturday, December 12, from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Living Arts Centre. Musicians from the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra and the Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra share the stage as one large orchestra, playing beloved holiday favourites.
The program includes festive sing-alongs, which makes it a good first orchestra concert for children who might not sit through a longer evening show. At one hour, the length suits younger listeners. Tickets start at $30 plus fees and are sold through Ticketmaster, and the orchestra also offers flex packages for families who want to attend more than one concert. The concert is organized by the orchestra, an external group, and listed on the City's events calendar.
Parent tip: Choose this 4 pm family performance rather than the longer 7:30 pm evening concert if you are bringing younger children.
See dates and details from Mississauga Symphony Orchestra (opens in a new tab)Adaptive Concert: Chris McKhool: Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village
Christmas showsaugaLIVE with Xenia Concerts · Mississauga
- Host
- saugaLIVE with Xenia Concerts (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga L5B 4B8
- When
- Sun, Dec 13, 11 am to 12 pm
- Cost
- Tickets from $5 plus fees
- Ages
- Children and families
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Chris McKhool's Holidays of the Global Village is an adaptive concert on Sunday, December 13, from 11 am to 12 pm at the Living Arts Centre. Through engaging songs and interactive moments, children travel around the world to explore holidays and traditions such as Diwali, Ramadan, Chinese New Year, Christmas and Kwanzaa. The show runs up to 60 minutes and ends with a question and answer time with the artists.
This performance is designed to welcome neurodiverse children and people with disabilities. All expressions are welcome, so kids can make noise, get up or stim. Features include flexible seating, a separate break area, stretch breaks, a visual schedule, fidget toys and noise cancelling earmuffs on request, and accessible programs emailed ahead. Tickets start at $5 plus fees.
Parent tip: Request ASL interpretation from Xenia Concerts at least 10 days ahead if needed, and bring your own earmuffs or fidgets if you can.
See dates and details from saugaLIVE with Xenia Concerts (opens in a new tab)Caitie's Countdown to Christmas!
Christmas showSuper Simple · Mississauga
- Host
- Super Simple (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga L5B 4B8
- When
- Sun, Dec 13, 3:30 to 4:50 pm
- Cost
- Tickets from $29.66 plus fees
- Ages
- Families
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Caitie's Countdown to Christmas comes to the Living Arts Centre on Sunday, December 13, from 3:30 pm to about 4:50 pm. Caitie and Tobee from Super Simple, one of the most viewed children's YouTube channels, perform with a live band, singing Christmas classics and Super Simple holiday originals, including songs from the album Caitie's Countdown To Christmas.
Children are encouraged to sing along and dance. Tickets start at $29.66 plus fees. VIP Meet and Greet tickets add premium seating, a meet and greet moment and photos with Caitie before the show, a signed postcard and first access to the Super Simple pop-up shop. Infants under 12 months and support persons can get complimentary tickets through the Ticket Office. All sales are final, and the show is presented by an external group.
Parent tip: If a photo with Caitie matters to your child, buy the VIP Meet and Greet ticket, since the meet and greet happens before the show.
See dates and details from Super Simple (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Brampton
4 confirmed events in Brampton, soonest first.
Deck the Trails with Seeds and Berries (TRCA) (Brampton)
Christmas craftsBrampton Library with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority · Brampton
- Host
- Brampton Library with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Cyril Clark Branch, Brampton Library, 20 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton L6Z 1X9 (near Mississauga)
- When
- Wed, Nov 18, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
- Cost
- Registration through TRCA, fee not listed
- Ages
- School age children and families
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Brampton Library and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority team up for Deck the Trails with Seeds and Berries on Wednesday, November 18, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Cyril Clark Branch. The program celebrates the holiday season by making a special gift for winter birds, a nice twist on holiday crafting for nature loving kids.
Participants learn to identify common backyard birds, make a pinecone feeder and help decorate a tree with the tasty treats. It is listed for school age children and families. Registration opens through TRCA one month before the event, so families should sign up ahead rather than dropping in. The pinecone feeder is something kids can hang at home to watch for visiting birds over the winter.
Parent tip: Registration opens through TRCA one month before the program, so it should already be open; sign up soon to secure a spot.
See dates and details from Brampton Library with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (opens in a new tab)12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards (Brampton)
Christmas craftsFreeBrampton Library · Brampton
- Host
- Brampton Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Mount Pleasant Village Branch, Brampton Library, 100 Commuter Drive, Brampton L7A 0G2 (near Mississauga)
- When
- Sat, Nov 28, 10:30 am to 12 pm
- Cost
- Free, pick up tickets 30 minutes before
- Ages
- Families, children
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
On Saturday, November 28, from 10:30 am to noon, the Mount Pleasant Village Branch hosts a Holiday Cards session in Brampton Library's 12 Days of Creativity series. Children and their families decorate their own cards with different materials, adding homemade charm to holiday greetings for relatives, teachers and friends.
The weekend morning time is convenient for families who cannot make weekday evening programs. The workshop is free, but space is limited, and families need to pick up free tickets 30 minutes before it starts. It also pairs nicely with the City of Brampton's downtown tree lighting festival later the same day, if you want to make a full holiday Saturday of it. The finished cards are ready to sign and send.
Parent tip: Pick up free tickets at the branch from 10 am, half an hour before the start.
See dates and details from Brampton Library (opens in a new tab)Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street (Brampton)
Visit with SantaFreeCity of Brampton · Brampton
- Host
- City of Brampton (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Brampton City Hall and downtown Main Street, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton L6Y 4R2 (near Mississauga)
- When
- Sat, Nov 28, 4 to 8 pm
- Cost
- Free
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The City of Brampton's Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street takes over downtown on Saturday, November 28, with activities from 4 pm to 8 pm. Inside City Hall, kids can visit Santa Claus and take home a free photo keepsake, and get a free holiday themed airbrush tattoo. On Wellington Street there are free amusement rides, including a Ferris wheel, teacup spinners and a classic carousel.
Families can also meet goats, ponies, llamas, alpacas and even a camel at the petting zoo, watch strolling characters and performers, roast marshmallows in Gingerbread Square at Garden Square and skate on the Gage Park trail. Free parking is available at several downtown garages. Visitors are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Miracle on Main Toy Drive.
Parent tip: Use the free downtown garages such as the City Hall garage at 2 Wellington St. W., and expect Main Street closures from 1 pm.
See dates and details from City of Brampton (opens in a new tab)12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards (Brampton)
Christmas craftsFreeBrampton Library · Brampton
- Host
- Brampton Library (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Cyril Clark Branch, Brampton Library, 20 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton L6Z 1X9 (near Mississauga)
- When
- Tue, Dec 1, 6 to 7:30 pm
- Cost
- Free, pick up tickets 30 minutes before
- Ages
- Families, children, all ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Brampton Library's 12 Days of Creativity series brings a Holiday Cards workshop to the Cyril Clark Branch on Tuesday, December 1, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Families decorate their own holiday cards using a variety of materials, adding some homemade charm to the season's greetings for grandparents, teachers or friends.
The program is listed for families, children and all ages, and the evening time makes it easy to come after work and school. It is free, but space is limited, and families should pick up their free tickets 30 minutes before the program begins. The same Holiday Cards workshop also runs at other Brampton branches on different dates in late November and early December, so check the library calendar if this date does not suit.
Parent tip: Arrive by 5:30 pm to collect free tickets, since space is limited.
See dates and details from Brampton Library (opens in a new tab)Christmas events for kids in Oakville
3 confirmed events in Oakville, soonest first.
Oakville Santa Claus Parade (Oakville)
Santa Claus paradeFreeTown of Oakville · Oakville
- Host
- Town of Oakville (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Downtown Oakville parade route, Oakville (near Mississauga)
- When
- Sat, Nov 14, 9 to 11 am
- Cost
- Free to watch
- Ages
- All ages
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
Santa Claus is coming to Oakville on Saturday, November 14. The Town of Oakville runs the parade with a volunteer committee and the business community, and this year's theme is North Pole Sweets and Treats. The Kerr Village BIA lists the parade from 9 am to 11 am. Expect bands, floats and walking groups from local schools, community groups and businesses.
The tradition dates back to 1948, when the first parade was organized to bring people downtown, and last year marked the 77th parade. The event goes ahead rain or shine, so dress for the weather. The Town's Attend the Parade page explains what to wear and bring, where to go and how to reach the route, and there is also a colouring contest for kids.
Parent tip: The parade runs rain or shine; check the Town's Attend the Parade section for the route and transit details before you head out.
See dates and details from Town of Oakville (opens in a new tab)Christmas and Craft Tour (Parented) (Oakville)
Christmas craftsOakville Museum · Oakville
- Host
- Oakville Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy Street, Oakville L6J 2Y5 (near Mississauga)
- When
- Fri, Nov 27, 10:30 am, 1:30 pm or 3 pm
- Cost
- Registration required, fee not listed
- Ages
- Ages 4 to 12 plus adults
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
On Friday, November 27, the Oakville Museum offers a Christmas and Craft Tour for children ages 4 to 12 with their adults, with three start times at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Families tour Erchless Estate, which is decorated for the season, and learn about Christmas traditions from the past.
Along the way, kids can see classic toys on display, which often sparks good conversations about how holidays used to look. The tour ends with a festive craft to take home. This is a parented program, so an adult stays with the child throughout. Registration is required through the Town, and the fee is not listed on the program page, so check the registration link for cost before booking.
Parent tip: Pick the time slot that fits your child's routine and register ahead; an adult must attend with each child.
See dates and details from Oakville Museum (opens in a new tab)Visit with Santa (Parented) (Oakville)
Visit with SantaOakville Museum · Oakville
- Host
- Oakville Museum (opens in a new tab)
- Where
- Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy Street, Oakville L6J 2Y5 (near Mississauga)
- When
- Sat, Nov 28, 9 am to noon (30-minute sessions)
- Cost
- Registration required, fee not listed
- Ages
- Ages 3 to 10 plus adults
- Sign-up
- Required ahead of time
- Confirmed
- On the host’s page, checked
The Oakville Museum hosts Santa's special visit on November 28, from 9 am to noon, in booked 30 minute sessions. The program is for children ages 3 to 10 with their adults. Kids start by writing a letter to Santa at the Old Post Office in Lakeside Park, then tour Erchless Estate, which is decorated for Christmases past.
Next comes some holiday magic in the Coach House before children meet Santa in his cozy sitting room. Because each family books a specific 30 minute slot, it is a calmer alternative to a busy mall line. Registration is required through the Town, and the listing does not show the fee on the program page, so check the registration link for cost and availability.
Parent tip: Book early through the registration link, since sessions are limited to 30 minute time slots during a single morning.
See dates and details from Oakville Museum (opens in a new tab)A story for the trip home
Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is hand-painted in watercolour. It is a cozy five-minute read after a big day out.
A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolour. Ages 0 to 8.
Buy on Amazon.ca (opens in a new tab)Mississauga Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What Christmas events for kids are in Mississauga in 2026?
We confirmed 13 Christmas events for kids in Mississauga for 2026, each on its host’s own page, including Oakville Santa Claus Parade (Oakville), Deck the Trails with Seeds and Berries (TRCA) (Brampton), Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026, presented by TD, Christmas and Craft Tour (Parented) (Oakville), 12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards (Brampton), Lighting Up Cooksville, The Nutcracker, Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street (Brampton), Visit with Santa (Parented) (Oakville), 12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards (Brampton), A Merry Little Christmas (family) and Adaptive Concert: Chris McKhool: Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Mississauga?
Yes. 5 of the 13 events here are free, including Oakville Santa Claus Parade (Oakville), Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026, presented by TD, 12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards (Brampton), Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street (Brampton) and 12 Days of Creativity: Holiday Cards (Brampton). Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.
Where can kids see Santa in Mississauga this year?
Santa appears at Oakville Santa Claus Parade (Oakville), Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026, presented by TD, Lighting Up Cooksville, Tree Lighting and Miracle on Main Street (Brampton) and Visit with Santa (Parented) (Oakville). Times and booking rules are in each listing above.
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, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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.
