Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Wheaton for 2026. Garden of Lights glows across Brookside Gardens from November 20 to January 3, and local figure skaters put on a free Winter Ice Show at the Wheaton Ice Arena on Sunday, December 20. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Maryland Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Wheaton
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Wheaton
- Garden of Lights: November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027, timed tickets
- Kids 4 and under free at Garden of Lights
- Winter Ice Show: Sunday, December 20, 1:15 to 3:45 pm, free
- Every date checked on the Montgomery Parks site on Nov 11
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Winter Ice Show at Wheaton Ice
- When: Sunday, December 20, 2026, 1:15 pm to 3:45 pm
- Where: Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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Local figure skaters put on a seasonal show at the Wheaton Ice Arena, performing their winter programs for families watching from inside the rink.
Admission is free, which makes this an easy Sunday afternoon outing for young kids who love to watch skaters spin and jump.
Parent tip: Bring a jacket for everyone, because you sit inside the cold rink area to watch the show.
- Host
- Montgomery Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 (opens in maps)
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Half-mile light walk
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
- When: Nightly from Friday, November 20, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027; closed November 23 to 26, December 24 and 25, and January 1
- Where: Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Timed-entry tickets per person; ages 4 and under free with no ticket needed
- Ages: All ages
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Montgomery Parks fills Brookside Gardens with a half-mile outdoor walk of twinkling lights and one-of-a-kind light displays set into the flowerbeds and garden grounds.
Every ticket is for a specific night and entry time, the walk runs rain or shine, and kids 4 and under get in free without a ticket.
Parent tip: Book a timed slot before you go and check the closed dates, since the garden is dark Thanksgiving week and on December 24, 25 and January 1.
- Host
- Montgomery Parks (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902 (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 Maryland Christmas train rides page.
See every event on a December calendar
Plan your December
When each Wheaton Christmas event for kids happens
Reserve a Garden of Lights entry time early in the season, then pair a free afternoon at the December 20 ice show with an evening stroll through Brookside.
- Garden of Lights at Brookside GardensWheaton · Nov 20 to Jan 3
- Winter Ice Show at Wheaton IceWheaton · Dec 20
Looking further afield? Our Maryland Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Gaithersburg, Laurel, Columbia and Bowie. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Wheaton Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Wheaton this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Wheaton for 2026, both from Montgomery Parks: Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens and the Winter Ice Show at the Wheaton Ice Arena.
When is Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in 2026?
November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027, at 1800 Glenallan Avenue. It is closed November 23 to 26, December 24 and 25, and January 1.
Do kids need a ticket for Garden of Lights?
Tickets are timed and sold per person, but children 4 and under are free and do not need a ticket. The walk is outdoors and runs rain or shine.
When is the Wheaton Ice Arena Winter Ice Show?
Sunday, December 20, 2026, from 1:15 to 3:45 pm at 11717 Orebaugh Avenue. Admission is free.
Who do I contact about Wheaton holiday events?
For Garden of Lights, Brookside Gardens at Gardens@MontgomeryParks.org. For the ice show, Wheaton Ice at wheatonice@montgomeryparks.org.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Maryland?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Maryland 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 Wheaton 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.