Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Newtown, PA for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events, 1 of them free. They are Jingle Bell Rides (November 21), Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt (December 5) and Jingle Bell Rides (Residents Only) (December 6). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Pennsylvania Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Newtown
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Newtown
- 1 free event, including Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt
- Meet Santa: Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt (December 5)
- Season: November 21 (Jingle Bell Rides) to December 6 (Jingle Bell Rides (Residents Only))
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 to 11 am
- Where: Roberts Ridge Park, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, pre-registration required
- Ages: 3 to 7
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Thousands of candy canes are scattered around Roberts Ridge Park, divided into two age groups, and Santa gives the official signal to start hunting. Afterward the children are served holiday refreshments, and parents can take photos with Santa and his firemen elves. Bags go to the first 150 children registered.
The hunt is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Roberts Ridge Park, for children ages 3 to 7. It is free, but every participant has to pre-register, either online or by calling the recreation office. Because it is a Township event, the number of non-resident spots is limited.
Parent tip: Parents walk children down to their area but are not allowed inside the hunt zone, so prepare a shy 3-year-old for going in without you. Dress for the weather, bring your own camera for the Santa photos, and register early if you want one of the 150 bags.
- Host
- Newtown Township Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Roberts Ridge Park, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940 (opens in maps)
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Holiday event
Jingle Bell Rides
- When: Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 to 10:30 am (Arrive 15 minutes before the 10:00 am departure. A second ride on December 6 is for township residents only.)
- Where: Tyler State Park, Boat House Area, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $17 per person for residents, $23 for non-residents; children 2 and under free
- Ages: All ages; children 2 and under ride free on a lap
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This is an old-fashioned country wagon hayride pulled by huge Belgian draft horses from A Better Way Farm, all wearing brass sleigh bells. The wagon has seats, and the route crosses the meadow and winds through the woods at Tyler State Park. Families are encouraged to bring a blanket and cuddle up.
This ride leaves the Boat House Area of Tyler State Park at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 21, 2026 and lasts about 30 minutes. The price is per person, $17 for Newtown Township residents and $23 for non-residents, and children 2 and under ride free on a lap without registering. Registration closes one week before the ride, and no waitlist is kept once it fills.
Parent tip: Be at the Boat House Area 15 minutes before 10:00 am, because the wagon leaves on schedule, and pack a blanket for a late November morning outdoors. The listing showed only one seat left when it was checked, and no waitlist is taken, so sign up right away.
- Host
- Newtown Township Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Tyler State Park, Boat House Area, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940 (opens in maps)
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Holiday event
Jingle Bell Rides (Residents Only)
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 10 to 10:30 am (Newtown Township residents only. Arrive 15 minutes before the 10:00 am departure.)
- Where: Tyler State Park, Boat House Area, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $17 per person, residents only; children 2 and under free
- Ages: All ages; children 2 and under ride free on a lap
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Newtown Township sets aside this run of its Jingle Bell Rides for township residents. Belgian draft horses in brass sleigh bells pull a seated country hay wagon over the meadow and through the woods at Tyler State Park, and riders are invited to bring a blanket along.
The ride departs from the Boat House Area of Tyler State Park at 10:00 am on Sunday, December 6, 2026 and takes roughly 30 minutes. It costs $17 per person for residents, with children 2 and under free on a lap and not needing to be registered. Sign-up ends one week before the ride, and there is no waitlist.
Parent tip: Only Newtown Township residents can book this date, and the listing showed two seats left when it was checked, so register soon. Plan to be there by 9:45 am, since the wagon leaves at its scheduled time, and remember that a child 2 or under sits on a lap for the whole half hour.
- Host
- Newtown Township Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Tyler State Park, Boat House Area, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA 18940 (opens in maps)
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When each Newtown Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Jingle Bell Rides in Newtown on November 21; the last runs to December 6. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Jingle Bell RidesNewtown · Nov 21
- Santa's Great Candy Cane HuntNewtown · Dec 5
- Jingle Bell Rides (Residents Only)Newtown · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Pennsylvania Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for New Hope, Philadelphia, King of Prussia and Wayne. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Newtown
Newtown Township gets its name from William Penn, who bought 5,000 acres from the Lenape in 1683 and called the land "my New Township." Its Christmas season happens outdoors, with horse-drawn Jingle Bell Rides at Tyler State Park and a candy cane hunt with Santa at Roberts Ridge Park.
How Newtown celebrates
Newtown Township Parks and Recreation runs the holiday events on this page, and both take place in parks that sit within the township. Jingle Bell Rides are wagon hayrides pulled by Belgian draft horses in brass sleigh bells, leaving from the Boat House Area of Tyler State Park on Saturday, November 21, 2026 and, for residents only, on Sunday, December 6. Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt comes on Saturday, December 5 at Roberts Ridge Park, where Santa starts the hunt for children ages 3 to 7 and stays for photos with his firemen elves. The hunt is free with pre-registration, and the department calls it a Township event with limited non-resident spots.
Fun facts about Christmas in Newtown
Newtown Township is in Bucks County and had 19,895 residents at the 2020 census. Newtown served as the Bucks County seat from 1726 until 1813, when the court moved to Doylestown. In 1838 the commercial center and a number of homes were incorporated as Newtown Borough, and today the township surrounds the borough, each with its own government. Core Creek, Neshaminy Creek and Newtown Creek all run through the township's 12 square miles.
Traditions today
- Jingle Bell Rides: Belgian draft horses from A Better Way Farm, wearing brass sleigh bells, pull a seated hay wagon over the meadow and through the woods for about 30 minutes.
- Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt: Santa officially starts a hunt for thousands of candy canes scattered around Roberts Ridge Park for children ages 3 to 7.
- Photos with Santa and his firemen elves: After the hunt, parents take their own photos of the children with Santa and his firemen elves while holiday refreshments are served.
- Tyler State Park: The Boat House Area of Tyler State Park, one of the parks within the township, is the starting point for the Jingle Bell Rides.
A fact for kids
William Penn called this land "my New Township," and over the years those words slowly turned into the name Newtown Township.
Questions about Christmas in Newtown
How did Newtown Township get its name?
William Penn purchased 5,000 acres from the Lenape Indian tribe in 1683 and named the land "my New Township." Over time that phrase gradually evolved into Newtown Township, the name the community still carries.
When was Newtown the county seat of Bucks County?
Newtown served as the county seat of Bucks County from 1726 until 1813. In 1813 the court was moved to Doylestown, which ended Newtown's time as the center of county government after nearly ninety years.
What is the difference between Newtown Township and Newtown Borough?
In 1838 the area that made up the commercial center, along with a number of homes, was incorporated as Newtown Borough. Today the township surrounds the borough, and each one has its own form of government. The township is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors.
How many people live in Newtown Township?
The population was 19,895 at the 2020 census. The township covers a total area of 12.0 square miles, all of it land, and includes the census-designated place of Newtown Grant. Core Creek, Neshaminy Creek and Newtown Creek are among its natural features.
What happens at Christmas in Newtown?
Newtown Township Parks and Recreation offers Jingle Bell Rides, a horse-drawn wagon hayride at Tyler State Park, on November 21 and December 6, 2026. It also holds Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt for children ages 3 to 7 at Roberts Ridge Park on December 5.
Where do the Jingle Bell Rides take place?
The rides leave from the Boat House Area of Tyler State Park, which is among the parks within Newtown Township. Each ride lasts about 30 minutes and crosses the meadow and the woods. Riders are asked to arrive 15 minutes before their reserved time.
Who organizes Newtown's Christmas events?
Both events are programs of the Newtown Township Parks and Recreation Department, and registration goes through its online program site or the recreation office. The horses for the Jingle Bell Rides come from A Better Way Farm.
What is free at Christmas in Newtown?
Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, December 5, 2026 is a free program, though pre-registration is required and bags are limited to the first 150 registered children. Jingle Bell Rides charge per person, with children 2 and under riding free on a lap.
Which parks does Newtown Township have?
The township's parks and recreation areas include Chandler Fields, Clark Nature Center, Helen Randle, Roberts Ridge, Carl Sedia, Silver Lake Park, Tyler State Park, Newtown Skate Park and Veterans Park. Roberts Ridge and Tyler State Park host this season's holiday programs.
Sources
- Newtown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Wikipedia
- Jingle Bell Rides (all ages) - 2026, Newtown Township Parks and Recreation Department
- Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt (Ages 3-7), Newtown Township Parks and Recreation Department
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Newtown Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What is the best Christmas event for kids in Newtown to start with?
For ages 3 to 7, Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at Roberts Ridge Park is the one to plan around, with Santa starting the hunt at 10:00 am. For mixed ages, the Jingle Bell Rides hayride at Tyler State Park on November 21 welcomes everyone.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Newtown?
Yes. Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt on December 5, 2026 is free for children ages 3 to 7, though pre-registration is required. On the Jingle Bell Rides, children 2 and under ride free on a lap, while everyone else pays the per-person price of $17 for residents or $23 for non-residents.
Where can kids meet Santa in Newtown?
Santa is at Roberts Ridge Park for Santa's Great Candy Cane Hunt on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. He starts the hunt, and afterward parents can take photos of their children with Santa and his firemen elves. Bring your own camera.
Do Newtown's Christmas events need registration?
Both do. The Candy Cane Hunt requires pre-registration online or by phone with the recreation office. Jingle Bell Rides are booked by seat, registration closes one week before each ride, and no waitlist is taken once a ride is full, so sign up early.
Can families who live outside Newtown Township take part?
Partly. The Jingle Bell Rides trip on Saturday, November 21, 2026 is open to non-residents at $23 per person, but the Sunday, December 6 ride is for residents only. The Candy Cane Hunt on December 5 is a Township event with a limited number of non-resident spots.
What should we bring to the Jingle Bell Rides and the Candy Cane Hunt?
For the Jingle Bell Rides at Tyler State Park, the township suggests a blanket to cuddle under during the 30-minute wagon ride, and asks riders to arrive 15 minutes early. For the Candy Cane Hunt at Roberts Ridge Park, dress for the weather and bring a camera for photos with Santa.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Newtown?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Pennsylvania Christmas train rides guide. This Newtown 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.
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