Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Port Colborne for 2026, and all three are free. On Saturday, December 5 Santa arrives by tugboat on West Street at 1 pm and the Lighted Santa Claus Parade rolls through downtown at 6:30 pm, then on Sunday, December 6 the Historical and Marine Museum hosts its Grand Old Christmas Festival. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For more across the country, see our Canada Christmas events for kids guide.
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- 3 free Christmas events for kids in Port Colborne
- Tug Boat Santa: Saturday, December 5, 1 pm, West Street
- Lighted Santa Claus Parade: Saturday, December 5, 6:30 pm, downtown
- Grand Old Christmas Festival: Sunday, December 6, noon to 4 pm, museum
- Bring: a food donation for Port Cares at the parade
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Tug Boat Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, Santa arrives by tugboat at 1 pm (Seaway traffic pending), then photos and crafts at The Guild Hall
- Where: West Street near the Pilot House, then The Guild Hall, 72 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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In a canal town, Santa skips the sleigh: he and Mrs. Claus pull up by tugboat on West Street near the Pilot House on the Welland Canal, with the arrival set for 1 pm as long as Seaway traffic cooperates.
After the welcome, families follow the Clauses to The Guild Hall on Charlotte Street for photos, hot chocolate and crafts, all presented by the Downtown Port Colborne BIA.
Parent tip: Get to West Street a little before 1 pm, since the exact landing can shift with ship traffic on the canal, and keep everyone warm for the wait by the water.
- Host
- Downtown Port Colborne BIA (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- West Street near the Pilot House, then The Guild Hall, 72 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, ON (opens in maps)
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Lighted Santa Claus Parade
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
- Where: Downtown Port Colborne parade route (Steele, Clarence, West and Charlotte streets), Port Colborne, ON (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free; bring a non-perishable food donation for Port Cares
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Port Colborne’s Lighted Santa Claus Parade lights up the downtown core with glowing floats from local businesses, schools and community groups, starting from Elgin Street and looping along Steele, Clarence, West and Charlotte streets to finish near City Hall.
This year’s float from the city carries the winner of the Mayor’s Christmas Card Contest, and families can vote for a favourite entry in the People’s Choice Awards on the city’s Facebook page afterward.
Parent tip: Make a day of December 5: meet Tug Boat Santa at 1 pm, then grab a curb on Charlotte or West Street before 6:30 pm, and bring a canned good for the Port Cares collection.
- Host
- City of Port Colborne (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Downtown Port Colborne parade route (Steele, Clarence, West and Charlotte streets), Port Colborne, ON (opens in maps)
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Old-fashioned ChristmasFree
Grand Old Christmas Festival
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, noon to 4 pm
- Where: Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, 280 King St., Port Colborne, ON L3K 4H1 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission
- Ages: All ages
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On the first Sunday of December the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum turns its heritage village into an old-fashioned Christmas, with carriage rides, pioneer activities, warm chestnuts and Christmas shopping.
Santa is there too, admission is free for everyone, and Arabella’s Tea Room serves classic Christmas pudding and sauce for a warm break between activities.
Parent tip: Do the carriage ride first while the line is short, then warm up in Arabella’s Tea Room before visiting Santa.
- Host
- Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum (City of Port Colborne) (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, 280 King St., Port Colborne, ON L3K 4H1 (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 Port Colborne Christmas event for kids happens
Port Colborne packs its Christmas into one weekend: meet Santa off the tugboat at 1 pm on December 5, come back downtown for the lighted parade at 6:30 pm, then spend Sunday afternoon at the museum’s Grand Old Christmas Festival.
- Tug Boat SantaPort Colborne · Dec 5
- Lighted Santa Claus ParadePort Colborne · Dec 5
- Grand Old Christmas FestivalPort Colborne · Dec 6
Looking further afield? Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the country, and we have city guides for Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Hamilton and Mississauga. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Port Colborne Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Port Colborne this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 free Christmas events for kids in Port Colborne for 2026: Tug Boat Santa and the Lighted Santa Claus Parade on December 5, and the Grand Old Christmas Festival at the Historical and Marine Museum on December 6.
When is the Port Colborne Santa Claus Parade in 2026?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in downtown Port Colborne. The route runs along Steele, Clarence, West and Charlotte streets, finishing near City Hall.
When does Santa arrive by tugboat in Port Colborne?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1 pm on West Street near the Pilot House, Seaway traffic pending. Afterward Santa and Mrs. Claus host photos, hot chocolate and crafts at The Guild Hall, 72 Charlotte Street.
What is the Grand Old Christmas Festival?
An old-fashioned Christmas at the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, 280 King St., on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from noon to 4 pm, with carriage rides, pioneer activities, warm chestnuts and Santa. Admission is free.
Who do I contact about Port Colborne holiday events?
For the parade, the City of Port Colborne at customerservice@portcolborne.ca or 905-835-2900. For Tug Boat Santa, the Downtown Port Colborne BIA at downtownportcolborne@gmail.com. For the festival, the museum at museum@portcolborne.ca.
Are there more Christmas events near Port Colborne?
Yes. Our Canada Christmas events for kids guide lists confirmed events across the country, 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 municipal or tourism calendar. We last checked Port Colborne on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, washrooms and bad-weather plans.
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