Rally the corgi has sniffed out the best Christmas events for kids in Reynoldsburg for 2026, and here is what he found: 3 family events. They are Story Time with Mrs. Claus (December 2), Santa Breakfast (December 5) and Holiday Gingerbread House (December 16). We check every date on the host’s own website, and each listing links straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Reynoldsburg
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Reynoldsburg
- Meet Santa: Santa Breakfast (December 5)
- Also on the list: 1 story time and 3 craft workshops
- Season: December 2 (Story Time with Mrs. Claus) to December 16 (Holiday Gingerbread House)
- Every date checked on the host’s own site on Nov 10
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Holiday story time
Story Time with Mrs. Claus
- When: Wed December 2 (5 to 6 pm) and Wed December 2 (6:15 to 7:15 pm), 2026 (Two one-hour sessions on the same evening.)
- Where: Livingston House, Livingston House Park, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $5 per person for residents, $7 for non-residents
- Ages: Best for children 12 and younger
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Mrs. Claus settles in at Livingston House to read holiday stories to children, with a craft table and cookies to go with them. Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation runs the evening as two one-hour sessions, back to back.
Both sessions are on Wednesday, December 2, 2026: the first from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. and the second from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. The fee is $5 per person for residents and $7 for non-residents, and it applies to adults as well as children, so everyone attending needs to be registered. The department says the program suits children 12 and younger best.
Parent tip: Register yourself along with the kids, because the fee is charged per person and adults need a spot too. The 5:00 p.m. session is the safer pick for early bedtimes on a school night.
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- Livingston House, Livingston House Park, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (opens in maps)
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Breakfast with Santa
Santa Breakfast
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9 to 11 am
- Where: Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $6 for residents, $9 for non-residents, registration required
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Santa joins families for a morning meal of pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center. Treats and craft activities fill the rest of the two hours, and the Parks and Recreation listing promises Santa will bring some friends along.
The breakfast is Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $6 for residents and $9 for non-residents, and every person who comes through the door has to be registered. Seating is capped, and the registration page shows how many seats remain.
Parent tip: Count every adult and child in your group when you register, since nobody gets in without a spot. Seats are limited and the page tracks the number left, so sign up well before the first weekend of December.
- Host
- Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (opens in maps)
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Holiday crafts
Holiday Gingerbread House
- When: Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
- Where: Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $13 for residents, $20 for non-residents
- Ages: Ages 5 and up; under 12 with a parent or guardian
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Children build and decorate a gingerbread house of their own design at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center, then carry it home. Parks and Recreation supplies all the materials, so families only need to bring ideas.
The class meets on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is open to ages 5 and up at $13 for residents and $20 for non-residents, with registration through the department. Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them, and the page shows a small number of seats.
Parent tip: There is only one hour to build, so arrive a few minutes early and agree on a design in the car. Plan to stay in the room if your child is under 12, and bring a box or tray for the trip home.
- Host
- Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 (opens in maps)
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When each Reynoldsburg Christmas event for kids happens
The first is Story Time with Mrs. Claus in Reynoldsburg on December 2; the last runs to December 16. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.
- Story Time with Mrs. ClausReynoldsburg · Dec 2
- Santa BreakfastReynoldsburg · Dec 5
- Holiday Gingerbread HouseReynoldsburg · Dec 16
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every event we have found in the state, and we have city guides for Pickerington, New Albany, OH, Columbus, OH and Granville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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The story of Christmas in Reynoldsburg
Reynoldsburg calls itself the Birthplace of the Tomato, on the claim that the first commercial variety of tomato was bred here in the 19th century. In December the attention moves from tomatoes to cookies, pancakes and gingerbread, with a short run of family programs from the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
How Reynoldsburg celebrates
The Christmas programs found for Reynoldsburg all come from the city's Parks and Recreation Department, which the Wikipedia article says looks after 275 acres of parkland including nine major parks. Story Time with Mrs. Claus opens the month on December 2 at Livingston House in Livingston House Park, with crafts, cookies and two evening sessions. Santa Breakfast follows on December 5 at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center with pancakes, sausage and fruit. Holiday Gingerbread House returns to the Senior Center on December 16, where children ages 5 and up build a house to take home. All three need registration.
Fun facts about Christmas in Reynoldsburg
James and Margaret Crawford first settled the area in 1802. The town was platted in 1831 as Frenchtown, after surveyor John French, and later took the name of local merchant James C. Reynolds. A post office spelled Reynoldsburgh opened in 1833 and dropped the final letter in 1893. The Tomato Festival has been held every year since 1965, and the 2020 census counted 41,076 residents.
Traditions today
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus: Mrs. Claus reads to children at Livingston House in Livingston House Park on December 2, with crafts and cookies in two evening sessions.
- Santa Breakfast: Families share pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit with Santa at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center on the morning of December 5.
- Holiday Gingerbread House: Children ages 5 and up build a gingerbread house to take home at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center on December 16.
- Blacklick Woods in winter: Blacklick Woods, the first Franklin County Metro Park, opened in Reynoldsburg and includes a winter sledding hill among its trails and nature center.
A fact for kids
Reynoldsburg holds a Tomato Festival every August, and each year the festival crowns a Tomato Festival Queen.
Questions about Christmas in Reynoldsburg
When was Reynoldsburg founded?
The area was first settled in 1802 by James and Margaret Crawford. The town itself was platted in 1831, and a post office followed in 1833. Today Reynoldsburg is a suburban city in the Columbus metropolitan area, spread across Fairfield, Franklin and Licking counties.
How did Reynoldsburg get its name?
When it was platted in 1831 the town was called Frenchtown, after its surveyor, John French. The present name honors James C. Reynolds, a local merchant who played a key part in founding the village. The post office spelled it Reynoldsburgh until 1893.
Why is Reynoldsburg called the Birthplace of the Tomato?
The city claims that the first commercial variety of tomato was bred in Reynoldsburg in the 19th century. It has celebrated that claim with a Tomato Festival every year since 1965. The festival takes place in August and names a Tomato Festival Queen each year.
How many people live in Reynoldsburg?
The 2020 census counted 41,076 people in Reynoldsburg, which made it the 30th most populous city in Ohio. About a quarter of residents were under 18. The city covers a little over 11 square miles, and Blacklick Creek flows through it.
What happens in Reynoldsburg at Christmas for kids?
Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation lists three family programs for December 2026: Story Time with Mrs. Claus on December 2, Santa Breakfast on December 5 and Holiday Gingerbread House on December 16. Each one is a registered program with a resident and a non-resident fee.
Where are Reynoldsburg's holiday programs held?
Story Time with Mrs. Claus takes place at Livingston House in Livingston House Park. Santa Breakfast and Holiday Gingerbread House are both held at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center. The registration pages list the venue for each program, so check yours when you sign up.
Who organizes Christmas events in Reynoldsburg?
The three programs in this guide are run by the City of Reynoldsburg's Parks and Recreation Department. According to the Wikipedia article, the department is responsible for 275 acres of parkland, including nine major parks. Registration for its holiday programs is handled through the department's online activity pages.
Is there a place to go sledding in Reynoldsburg?
Blacklick Woods has a winter sledding hill. The park opened in Reynoldsburg as the first Franklin County Metro Park and covers 643 acres, with multi-purpose trails, a nature center, a golf course and one of the oldest beech-maple forests in central Ohio.
Sources
- Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Wikipedia
- Story Time with Mrs. Claus, Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation
- Santa Breakfast, Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation
- Holiday Gingerbread House, Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation
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Reynoldsburg Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Reynoldsburg in 2026?
Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation runs three family programs. Story Time with Mrs. Claus is on Wednesday, December 2, at Livingston House. Santa Breakfast follows on Saturday, December 5, at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center, and Holiday Gingerbread House is on Wednesday, December 16, also at the Senior Center. Start with whichever fits your child's age and bedtime.
Where can kids meet Santa in Reynoldsburg?
Santa Breakfast on Saturday, December 5, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center is the place. Families eat pancakes, sausage and fresh fruit with Santa and do crafts. For Mrs. Claus, book Story Time with Mrs. Claus on December 2 at Livingston House in Livingston House Park.
Are there free Christmas events for kids in Reynoldsburg?
None of the three Parks and Recreation programs in this guide is free. The lowest fee is for Story Time with Mrs. Claus on December 2, at $5 per person for residents and $7 for non-residents. Santa Breakfast on December 5 costs $6 for residents and $9 for non-residents.
Do Reynoldsburg holiday events need registration?
Yes, all three are registered programs through Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation. For Story Time with Mrs. Claus on December 2, adults and children each need a registration. Everyone entering Santa Breakfast on December 5 must be registered too. Holiday Gingerbread House on December 16 also has a limited number of seats.
Is there a holiday craft event for kids in Reynoldsburg?
Holiday Gingerbread House on Wednesday, December 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Reynoldsburg Senior Center is built around crafting. Supplies are provided and each house goes home with its builder. It is for ages 5 and up, and children under 12 need a parent or guardian with them.
Do non-residents pay more for Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation holiday programs?
Yes. Each program lists a resident and a non-resident fee. Story Time with Mrs. Claus is $5 or $7 per person, Santa Breakfast is $6 or $9, and Holiday Gingerbread House is $13 or $20. Families from neighboring communities can still register at the non-resident rate.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids near Reynoldsburg?
Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio Christmas train rides guide. This Reynoldsburg guide covers Santa visits, story times, light shows and other events off the rails.
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 every listing on November 10, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.
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