Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Portage, Indiana, for 2026. Mistletoe on Main Street brings Santa’s Parade of Toys and the city tree lighting to Founders Square on Saturday, December 5, and the Portage Branch Library throws its Winter Wonderfest with crafts and games on Friday, December 11. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Indiana Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Portage
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Portage
- Mistletoe on Main Street: Saturday, December 5, 4:30 to 7 pm, Founders Square, free
- Santa’s Parade of Toys plus the annual tree lighting
- Winter Wonderfest: Friday, December 11, 5 to 7 pm, Portage Branch Library
- Every date checked on City of Portage and library sites on Nov 11
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Mistletoe on Main Street featuring Santa's Parade of Toys
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 4:30 to 7 pm
- Where: Founders Square, 6300 S Founders Square, Portage, IN 46368 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Portage’s big holiday night at Founders Square pairs Santa’s Parade of Toys with the city’s annual Christmas tree lighting.
The Portage Kiwanis Club runs the parade with the city’s events team, and the city calendar says themes and entertainment will be announced closer to the date, so check back before you go.
Parent tip: Pick a curb spot along the parade route early, then walk over to Founders Square for the tree lighting once Santa rolls by.
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- Address
- Founders Square, 6300 S Founders Square, Portage, IN 46368 (opens in maps)
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Winter Wonderfest at the Portage Branch Library
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
- Where: Porter County Public Library, Portage Branch, 2665 Irving St., Portage, IN 46368 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free library program
- Ages: All ages
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The Portage Branch of the Porter County Public Library System throws its annual Winter Wonderfest on a Friday evening in December.
Families can expect crafts, games, refreshments and winter fun for every age, which makes it an easy indoor outing on a cold night.
Parent tip: Come right at 5 pm so the kids have time for every craft table before the party wraps at 7.
- Host
- Porter County Public Library System (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Porter County Public Library, Portage Branch, 2665 Irving St., Portage, IN 46368 (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 Indiana Christmas train rides page.
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When each Portage Christmas event for kids happens
Wave at Santa during the Parade of Toys on December 5, then save the following Friday evening for crafts and games at the library’s Winter Wonderfest.
- Mistletoe on Main Street featuring Santa's Parade of ToysPortage · Dec 5
- Winter Wonderfest at the Portage Branch LibraryPortage · Dec 11
Looking further afield? Our Indiana Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Valparaiso, Crown Point, South Bend and Notre Dame. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Portage Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Portage this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Portage, Indiana, for 2026: Mistletoe on Main Street featuring Santa's Parade of Toys and the tree lighting, and Winter Wonderfest at the Portage Branch Library.
When is the Portage Christmas parade in 2026?
Santa's Parade of Toys is part of Mistletoe on Main Street on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 4:30 to 7 pm, at Founders Square, 6300 S Founders Square, together with the annual Christmas tree lighting.
What is Winter Wonderfest at the Portage library?
A free all-ages evening at the Porter County Public Library Portage Branch, 2665 Irving St., on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 5 to 7 pm, with crafts, games, refreshments and winter fun.
Is there a cost for Portage holiday events?
No. Mistletoe on Main Street and the library Winter Wonderfest are both free to attend.
Who do I contact about Portage holiday events?
The City of Portage events contact Norma Laboy at nlaboy@portage-in.com or 219-764-5741, the Portage Kiwanis Club at kiwanisclubofportage@gmail.com for parade entries, and the library at events@pcpls.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Indiana?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Indiana 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 Portage on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
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