Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Sidney, Ohio for 2026. Santa and old-fashioned crafts fill the Ross Historical Center at Christmas of Yesteryear on December 5, the Historic Sidney Theatre shows The Grinch for free on December 12, and the same stage presents A Christmas Carol from December 18 to 20. Every date comes from the Sidney Alive downtown events calendar. For the rest of the state, see our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Sidney
- 3 Christmas events for kids in downtown Sidney
- Christmas of Yesteryear: Saturday, Dec 5, 11 am to 4 pm, free, Santa photos
- The Grinch, free film: Saturday, Dec 12, 2 pm, reservations required
- A Christmas Carol: Dec 18 to 20, matinees Dec 19 and 20 at 2 pm
- Every date checked on sidneyalive.org on Nov 11
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Christmas of Yesteryear
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm
- Where: Ross Historical Center, 201 N. Main Ave., Sidney, OH 45365 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission, first photo with Santa free
- Ages: All ages
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The Shelby County Historical Society’s 27th Christmas of Yesteryear turns the Ross Historical Center into an old-fashioned holiday house with twinkling lights, vintage decorations, popcorn and roasted chestnuts.
Kids make gingerbread houses and ornaments, watch demonstrations of traditional holiday skills and tell Santa their wishes, with the first photo free.
Parent tip: Go early in the day for the craft tables, then walk the downtown square while you are there.
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- Shelby County Historical Society (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Ross Historical Center, 201 N. Main Ave., Sidney, OH 45365 (opens in maps)
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Free Holiday Film: The Grinch
- When: Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 2 pm
- Where: Historic Sidney Theatre, Sidney, OH 45365 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, reservations required, concessions for sale
- Ages: All ages
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The Historic Sidney Theatre closes its 2026 Free Holiday Film Series with Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, the 2018 animated version.
Admission costs nothing, but every seat needs a reservation, and the concession stand is open for snacks.
Parent tip: Reserve seats as soon as you can, since free holiday matinees fill quickly.
- Host
- Historic Sidney Theatre (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Historic Sidney Theatre, Sidney, OH 45365 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Sidney
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Holiday stage show
A Christmas Carol at the Historic Sidney Theatre
- When: Friday, December 18 at 7 pm, Saturday, December 19 at 2 pm and 7 pm, and Sunday, December 20, 2026 at 2 pm
- Where: Historic Sidney Theatre, Sidney, OH 45365 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Advance $20 adults, $18 students and seniors; at the door $22 and $20
- Ages: Families
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The Historic Sidney Theatre stages its annual production of A Christmas Carol over four performances on the last weekend before Christmas.
The Saturday and Sunday 2 pm matinees are the easiest fit for younger kids who are new to Scrooge’s story.
Parent tip: Buy online ahead of time to save $2 a ticket over the door price.
- Host
- Historic Sidney Theatre (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Historic Sidney Theatre, Sidney, OH 45365 (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 Ohio Christmas train rides page.
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When each Sidney Christmas event for kids happens
All three events sit within a few blocks of the courthouse square. Start with Santa and crafts on December 5, then plan two theater trips for the Grinch and A Christmas Carol.
- Christmas of YesteryearSidney · Dec 5
- Free Holiday Film: The GrinchSidney · Dec 12
- A Christmas Carol at the Historic Sidney TheatreSidney · Dec 18 to Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our Ohio Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Dayton, Middletown, Dublin and Powell. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Sidney Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Sidney, Ohio this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Sidney for 2026: Christmas of Yesteryear on December 5, a free screening of The Grinch on December 12 and A Christmas Carol from December 18 to 20.
Where can kids see Santa in Sidney?
At Christmas of Yesteryear at the Ross Historical Center, 201 N. Main Ave., on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free and the first photo with Santa is free.
Is the Grinch movie in Sidney free?
Yes. The Historic Sidney Theatre shows Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch for free on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 2 pm, but reservations are required.
How much are tickets for A Christmas Carol in Sidney?
Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. At the door they are $22 and $20. Shows are December 18 at 7 pm, December 19 at 2 and 7 pm, and December 20 at 2 pm.
Who do I contact about Sidney holiday events?
The Shelby County Historical Society is at info@shelbycountyhistory.org, and the Historic Sidney Theatre is at office@sidneytheatre.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Ohio?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Ohio 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 Sidney 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.