Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Park Ridge for 2026, all from the Park Ridge Park District. The Grinch hides candy canes at Maine Park on December 5, families sing in their pajamas on December 11, the Santa Trail winds through the Leisure Center on December 12, and Santa skates at Oakton on December 20. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Park Ridge
- 4 Christmas events for kids in Park Ridge
- Grinch Candy Cane Hunt: Saturday, December 5, 11 am, ages 3 to 10
- Jammies and Jingles: Friday, December 11, 5 or 6:30 pm
- Santa Trail: Saturday, December 12, register by December 1
- Skate with Santa: Sunday, December 20, 1 pm, Oakton Sports Complex
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Grinchy candy cane hunt
Grinch Candy Cane Hunt
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11 am to noon
- Where: Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $6 resident, $10 nonresident
- Ages: Ages 3 to 10
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Kids step into Whoville at Maine Park for a candy cane hunt with a catch: the Grinch has sneaked in and swapped some of the canes for silly surprises.
The hunt runs outdoors through the park, or moves inside if the weather turns, and the Grinch himself prowls around stirring up mischief.
Parent tip: Register ahead and dress for outdoors, since the hunt only moves inside in bad weather. Bring a bag for the candy canes.
- Host
- Park Ridge Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
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Pajama sing-along
Jammies and Jingles: Holiday Pajama Party and Sing-Along
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, two sessions: 5 to 6 pm or 6:30 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $20 per family
- Ages: Birth to 3rd grade, with family
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Miss Jennifer from Kitty Orca Music and Piano leads a holiday pajama party at Maine Park, with Christmas favorites brought to life using instruments, scarves and jingle bells.
It is an interactive sing-along built for kids from babies through third grade, and the whole family comes in their jammies.
Parent tip: Pick the 5 pm session for toddlers who go to bed early. The fee covers the whole family, so bring siblings along.
- Host
- Park Ridge Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
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North Pole trail to Santa
Santa Trail
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, time slots 9 to 10 am, 10:15 to 11:15 am and 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Where: Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $20 resident, $30 nonresident per child
- Ages: Ages 2 and up with an adult
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The Park District turns the Maine Park Leisure Center hallways into a North Pole Trail, where kids make reindeer food, play games and craft along the way.
At the end of the trail Santa is waiting for a visit and a photo, and the whole walk takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Parent tip: Registration closes December 1 and the fee is per child. Arrive any time within your slot; the trail moves quickly.
- Host
- Park Ridge Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Maine Park Leisure Center, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
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Skate with Santa and elves
Skate with Santa
- When: Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1 to 2 pm
- Where: Oakton Sports Complex, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Public skating admission applies
- Ages: All ages
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Santa and his elves take a lap around the renovated rink at the Oakton Sports Complex during a Sunday public skate.
Every kid who comes gets a complimentary candy cane.
Parent tip: Pay regular public skate admission at the rink. An hour goes fast, so arrive a few minutes early to get skates laced.
- Host
- Park Ridge Park District (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Oakton Sports Complex, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (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? Those are on our Illinois Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Park Ridge Christmas event for kids happens
Register for the Santa Trail before the December 1 deadline, then add the Grinch hunt on December 5 for kids 3 to 10. Babies and preschoolers will love Jammies and Jingles, and everyone can skate with Santa on December 20.
- Grinch Candy Cane HuntPark Ridge · Dec 5
- Jammies and Jingles: Holiday Pajama Party and Sing-AlongPark Ridge · Dec 11
- Santa TrailPark Ridge · Dec 12
- Skate with SantaPark Ridge · Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Niles, Glenview, Skokie and Mount Prospect. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Park Ridge Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Park Ridge this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 4 Christmas events for kids in Park Ridge for 2026, all from the Park Ridge Park District: the Grinch Candy Cane Hunt, Jammies and Jingles, the Santa Trail and Skate with Santa.
When is the Park Ridge Santa Trail in 2026?
Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the Maine Park Leisure Center, with time slots at 9, 10:15 and 11:30 am. It is $20 per child for residents and $30 for nonresidents, and registration closes December 1.
When is the Grinch Candy Cane Hunt?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to noon at Maine Park, for ages 3 to 10. It costs $6 for residents and $10 for nonresidents.
When is Skate with Santa in Park Ridge?
Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 1 to 2 pm at the Oakton Sports Complex. Public skating admission applies, and kids get a free candy cane.
Who do I contact about Park Ridge holiday events?
The Park Ridge Park District at recreation@prparks.org or (847) 692-5127.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Illinois?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Illinois Christmas train rides page.
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 Park Ridge 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.