Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Niagara-on-the-Lake for 2026, and both are free. Glowing farm tractors parade out of the Virgil arenas on Thursday, December 10, and the Christmas Parade fills Old Town on Saturday morning, December 12, with public skating in Virgil right after. We check every date on the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s own pages and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- 2 free Christmas events for kids in Niagara-on-the-Lake
- Tractor Parade: Thursday, December 10, 6 to 8 pm, from the Virgil arenas
- Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 12, 11 am, Old Town
- After the parade: public skating in Virgil, 1:30 to 3 pm
- Parking: Queen Street closed to parking until 2 pm on parade day
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Free Christmas events for kids in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Lit-up tractorsFree
Niagara-on-the-Lake Tractor Parade
- When: Thursday, December 10, 2026, 6 to about 8 pm
- Where: Starts and ends at the Meridian Credit Union and Centennial Arenas, Virgil, 1565 Four Mile Creek Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Farm country does Christmas its own way in Niagara-on-the-Lake: tractors wrapped in holiday lights roll out from the Virgil arenas on a December weeknight and loop through the town before heading back.
The town lists it as an annual tradition running from 6 to about 8 pm, and for kids who love big machines it is hard to beat a parade where every float has giant tires and a horn.
Parent tip: It is a Thursday night in December, so bundle up, bring a thermos of hot chocolate and find a spot along the route near Virgil early.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm
- Where: Old Town, starting at King Street and Centre Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The Christmas Parade winds through Old Town on a Saturday late morning, starting at King and Centre Streets and following its traditional route along Castlereagh, Wellington, Byron and Prideaux, Simcoe and Queen Streets.
Because it runs in daylight, little ones can see every float, and the town suggests making a day of it with public skating at the Virgil Arenas from 1:30 to 3 pm and a stop at the NOTL Museum on Castlereagh Street.
Parent tip: Queen Street is closed to parking until 2 pm, so arrive early and park on the edge of Old Town; the Christmas Parade Committee sells $3 buttons, cash only, to support the parade.
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- Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade Committee (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Old Town, starting at King Street and Centre Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (opens in maps)
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When each Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas event for kids happens
Catch the lit-up Tractor Parade on Thursday night, December 10, then come back Saturday, December 12, for the Old Town Christmas Parade at 11 am and an afternoon skate at the Virgil Arenas.
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Tractor ParadeNiagara-on-the-Lake · Dec 10
- Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas ParadeNiagara-on-the-Lake · Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Toronto and Mississauga. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Niagara-on-the-Lake this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 free Christmas events for kids in Niagara-on-the-Lake for 2026, both on the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake calendar: the Tractor Parade on December 10 and the Christmas Parade in Old Town on December 12.
When is the Niagara-on-the-Lake Christmas Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11 am to 1 pm. It starts at King and Centre Streets in Old Town and follows Castlereagh, Wellington, Byron and Prideaux, Simcoe and Queen Streets. It is free.
When is the Niagara-on-the-Lake Tractor Parade?
Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 6 to about 8 pm. It starts and ends at the Meridian Credit Union and Centennial Arenas, 1565 Four Mile Creek Road in Virgil.
Is there skating after the Christmas Parade?
Yes. The town runs public skating at the Virgil Arenas, 1565 Four Mile Creek Road, from 1:30 to 3 pm on parade day, December 12.
Who do I contact about Niagara-on-the-Lake holiday events?
The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake: communications@notl.com for the Christmas Parade, or info@notl.com and 905-468-3266 for general questions.
Are there more Christmas events near Niagara-on-the-Lake?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across Canada, including nearby Niagara Falls, 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 Niagara-on-the-Lake 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.