Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in New Philadelphia for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events. They are After Parade Party (December 4), The Branch Church Christmas Party (December 6) and Christmas Workshop for Kids (December 12). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in New Philadelphia
- 3 Christmas events for kids in New Philadelphia
- Meet Santa: After Parade Party (December 4)
- Also on the list: 2 craft workshops
- Season: December 4 (After Parade Party) to December 12 (Christmas Workshop for Kids)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Santa visit
After Parade Party
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Tuscarawas County Public Library, Main Library, 121 Fair Avenue Northwest, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed on the organizer's page; no registration needed
- Ages: Families
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Once the parade is over, the Main Library opens for a family party with Santa. Children can snack on cookies and work on crafts while they wait for their turn to see him.
The party is Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Main Library, 121 Fair Avenue Northwest. The library says no registration is required. The page does not mention a price.
Parent tip: The party begins at 6:30 pm, straight after the parade, so children coming in from the curb can warm up with cookies and a craft. Expect a wait for Santa and let them start a craft first, and keep in mind that it runs until 8:30 pm if bedtime matters.
- Host
- Tuscarawas County Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Tuscarawas County Public Library, Main Library, 121 Fair Avenue Northwest, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (opens in maps)
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The Branch Church Christmas Party
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 5 to 7 pm (Held at both church locations, Baltic and New Philadelphia.)
- Where: The Branch Church, New Philadelphia location, 140 W High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (opens in maps)
- Cost: No price listed; adults bring a finger food to share and a $10 gift for the exchange
- Ages: Families; children have their own party
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The Branch Church holds an evening of fun and games at both of its locations, Baltic and New Philadelphia. Everyone eats together from a table of shared finger foods, and then the children head back to the Kid's area for a party of their own while the adults hold a gift exchange.
The party is Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Adults are asked to bring a finger food or hors d'oeuvre to share and a $10 gift for the exchange, which the church points out is not a white elephant swap. Children do not need to bring anything, and the page mentions no sign-up or admission charge.
Parent tip: Children split off to their own party after the food, so tell younger ones ahead of time that they will be in the Kid's area while you stay with the adults. The event page does not print a street address, so confirm the location with the church before you set out with your dish and wrapped gift.
- Host
- The Branch Church (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- The Branch Church, New Philadelphia location, 140 W High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (opens in maps)
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Holiday crafts
Christmas Workshop for Kids
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 1 to 4 pm
- Where: MWCD Headquarters, 1800 Tech Park Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration required; no price listed on the organizer's page
- Ages: 8 to 14
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Children ages 8 to 14 spend the afternoon making presents for their parents and siblings. Each child gets instruction and a helping hand with the projects, and the finished gifts go home already wrapped and ready to give.
The workshop is Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District headquarters, 1800 Tech Park Dr NE. Registration is required and is handled through TicketLeap from a link on the event page. The page itself does not show a price.
Parent tip: This one is for ages 8 to 14 and lasts three hours, so it suits older children who can stick with a project for a full afternoon. The gifts come home wrapped, which makes them a real surprise, so try not to ask what is inside.
- Host
- Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- MWCD Headquarters, 1800 Tech Park Dr NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 (opens in maps)
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When each New Philadelphia Christmas event for kids happens
The first is After Parade Party in New Philadelphia on December 4; the last runs to December 12. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- After Parade PartyNew Philadelphia · Dec 4
- The Branch Church Christmas PartyNew Philadelphia · Dec 6
- Christmas Workshop for KidsNew Philadelphia · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Canton, Akron, Boardman and Youngstown. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia was laid out in 1804 on the same street grid as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its two main streets, High Avenue and Broadway, were named after streets in that city. In December the season here includes a Santa party at the main library after the parade and a gift-making workshop for older kids.
How New Philadelphia celebrates
The Christmas events we found in New Philadelphia are small indoor gatherings run by local institutions. The Tuscarawas County Public Library, whose main branch is in the city, holds an After Parade Party at the Main Library on Fair Avenue Northwest on Friday, December 4, 2026, with Santa, cookies and crafts once the parade is over. The Branch Church hosts a Christmas party on Sunday, December 6, with a separate party for children. On Saturday, December 12, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District opens its headquarters on Tech Park Drive for a Christmas Workshop for Kids, where children ages 8 to 14 make and wrap presents for their families.
Fun facts about Christmas in New Philadelphia
New Philadelphia is the seat of Tuscarawas County and its largest city, with 17,677 residents in the 2020 census, and it lies along the Tuscarawas River. In 1772 Moravian missionaries founded Schoenbrunn about two miles to the southeast, the first settlement of the Northwest Territory. John Knisely of Pennsylvania came back in 1804 with his family and 33 other pioneers and hired surveyor John Wells to plot the city. Tuscora Park, built as a Works Progress Administration project, has a 1928 carousel with 36 carved wooden horses.
Traditions today
- After Parade Party at the Main Library: After the parade, families gather at the Main Library for a visit with Santa, cookies and crafts.
- Christmas Workshop for Kids: At the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District headquarters, children ages 8 to 14 make presents for parents and siblings and take them home wrapped.
- The Branch Church Christmas Party: The Branch Church brings families together for finger foods, games and a gift exchange, with the children moving to a party of their own.
- The Main Library: The Tuscarawas County Public Library in New Philadelphia is the main branch of its library system and the setting for the Santa party on parade night.
A fact for kids
Tuscora Park in New Philadelphia has a carousel made in 1928 with 36 carved wooden jumping horses, two chariots and 428 lights. The park has a miniature railroad too.
Questions about Christmas in New Philadelphia
When was New Philadelphia founded?
The modern city dates to 1804, when John Knisely returned to Ohio from Pennsylvania with his family and 33 other pioneers. He hired surveyor John Wells to plot out New Philadelphia. An earlier Moravian mission, Schoenbrunn, had been founded nearby in 1772 and closed in 1777.
How did New Philadelphia get its name and layout?
The city was plotted in the same grid style as Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its design was based on that city. Its two main streets, High Avenue and Broadway, were both named after main streets in Philadelphia. Founder John Knisely was himself from Pennsylvania.
What was Schoenbrunn?
Schoenbrunn, meaning beautiful spring, was a Moravian Church mission to the Delaware Indians founded in 1772 under David Zeisberger, about two miles southeast of present-day New Philadelphia. It grew to 60 dwellings and more than 300 inhabitants and was the first settlement of the Northwest Territory.
How big is New Philadelphia?
New Philadelphia had a population of 17,677 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Tuscarawas County and the county's largest city. It covers about 8.39 square miles along the Tuscarawas River, roughly 70 miles south of Cleveland.
What is Tuscora Park?
Tuscora Park is a municipal park with a carousel, Ferris wheel, miniature railroad, roller coaster and kiddie rides, along with miniature golf and a swimming pool. It was originally built as a Works Progress Administration project, and its original stone gates, paths and retaining walls remain.
Did passenger trains ever run through New Philadelphia?
Yes. Into the early 1950s, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ran a passenger train six days a week from Wheeling, West Virginia, through New Philadelphia on its way to Akron and Cleveland. Today Tuscora Park has a miniature railroad among its rides.
What happens at Christmas in New Philadelphia?
The events we found for 2026 are an After Parade Party with Santa at the Main Library on December 4, a Christmas party at The Branch Church on December 6, and a Christmas Workshop for Kids at the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District headquarters on December 12.
Where does Santa visit in New Philadelphia?
Santa comes to the Main Library of the Tuscarawas County Public Library, 121 Fair Avenue Northwest, for the After Parade Party on Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Cookies and crafts are set out for children while they wait.
Who organizes the Christmas events in New Philadelphia?
Each event on this page has a different host. Main Library staff organize the After Parade Party, The Branch Church runs its own Christmas party, and the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District puts on the Christmas Workshop for Kids at its headquarters.
Do any New Philadelphia Christmas events require registration?
The Christmas Workshop for Kids on December 12, 2026 requires registration through TicketLeap. The library states that no registration is required for its After Parade Party on December 4. None of the three organizer pages lists an admission price.
Sources
- New Philadelphia, Ohio, Wikipedia
- Main - After Parade Party (Family), Tuscarawas County Public Library
- Christmas Party, The Branch Church
- Christmas Workshop for Kids, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
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New Philadelphia Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What is the best Christmas event for kids in New Philadelphia to start with?
The After Parade Party at the Main Library is an easy first stop. It is Friday, December 4, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at 121 Fair Avenue Northwest, with a Santa visit, cookies and crafts. No registration is required, so families can walk in once the parade ends.
Where can kids meet Santa in New Philadelphia?
Santa visits the Tuscarawas County Public Library's Main Library during the After Parade Party on Friday, December 4, 2026. The party runs from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and children can have cookies and make crafts while they wait for their turn with him.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in New Philadelphia?
None of the organizer pages states a price or says outright that an event is free. The library's After Parade Party on December 4 needs no registration, and The Branch Church party on December 6 asks adults to bring a dish and a $10 exchange gift. Check with each host to be sure.
Which New Philadelphia Christmas events need tickets or sign-up?
The Christmas Workshop for Kids on Saturday, December 12, 2026 requires registration through TicketLeap, using the link on the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District's event page. The library's After Parade Party on December 4 needs no registration, and The Branch Church lists no sign-up for its December 6 party.
Is there a Christmas activity for older kids in New Philadelphia?
Yes. The Christmas Workshop for Kids is for ages 8 to 14. On Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the MWCD Headquarters, children get instruction and help making presents for parents and siblings, and they bring the gifts home wrapped.
Is there a Christmas party in New Philadelphia where kids have their own activities?
The Branch Church holds a Christmas party on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at its Baltic and New Philadelphia locations. Children join the adults for food, then move to the Kid's area for their own party. Kids do not need to bring anything.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near New Philadelphia?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio Christmas train rides guide. This New Philadelphia guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 10, 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.