Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Orillia for 2026. The 121st Orillia Santa Claus Parade brings more than 100 floats downtown on Saturday, November 28, and the Orillia Public Library throws a Family Grinchmas party with pizza, games and crafts on Friday, December 4. We check every date on the organizer’s own website and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Orillia
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Orillia
- Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, November 28, 5 to 7 pm, free
- Parade size: 100+ floats, bands and vehicles
- Family Grinchmas: Friday, December 4, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Grinchmas sign-up: library card and registration required
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Orillia Santa Claus Parade
- When: Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Downtown Orillia parade route, Orillia, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The 121st Orillia Santa Claus Parade bills itself as the largest Christmas parade north of Toronto, with more than 100 floats, bands and vehicles leading Santa through downtown.
It starts at 5 pm so the floats can show off their lights, and the Chamber says it goes ahead in rain or snow, so dress the kids for the weather rather than waiting on the forecast.
Parent tip: Mississaga Street and the area near Orillia City Hall are the popular viewing spots, so claim a curb early and bring a thermos for the one to two hour show.
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- Orillia District Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Orillia parade route, Orillia, ON (opens in maps)
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Grinch party
Family Grinchmas at the Orillia Public Library
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Orillia Public Library, Library Program Rooms, 36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 3A6 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Registration with a current library card required; space is limited
- Ages: All ages
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The Orillia Public Library stays open after hours for a Grinch-themed family party with a Whoville pizza feast, Grinch trivia, games and crafts.
Kids are encouraged to come in holiday pyjamas or their best Whoville outfit, and families register ahead with a current library card because space is limited.
Parent tip: Register as soon as you can, and if plans change email the children and youth team so another family can take your spot.
- Host
- Orillia Public Library (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Orillia Public Library, Library Program Rooms, 36 Mississaga Street West, Orillia, ON L3V 3A6 (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 Orillia Christmas event for kids happens
Watch the Santa Claus Parade on Mississaga Street on November 28, then register early for Family Grinchmas at the library on December 4, since spots are limited.
- Orillia Santa Claus ParadeOrillia · Nov 28
- Family Grinchmas at the Orillia Public LibraryOrillia · Dec 4
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Barrie, Whitby, Oshawa and Peterborough. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Orillia Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Orillia this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Orillia for 2026: the Orillia Santa Claus Parade on November 28 and Family Grinchmas at the Orillia Public Library on December 4.
When is the Orillia Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, 5 to 7 pm in downtown Orillia. It is free and goes ahead in rain or snow.
Where is the best place to watch the Orillia parade?
The Chamber points to Mississaga Street and the area near Orillia City Hall as the most popular viewing spots.
How do I sign up for Family Grinchmas?
Register through the Orillia Public Library with a current library card. The party runs Friday, December 4, 2026, 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Library Program Rooms at 36 Mississaga Street West, and space is limited.
Who do I contact about Orillia holiday events?
For the parade, the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce at info@orillia.com. For Family Grinchmas, the library’s children and youth team at cys@orilliapubliclibrary.ca or 705-325-2559.
Are there more Christmas events near Orillia?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across Canada, 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 Orillia 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.