Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Woodbridge, New Jersey for 2026, and one of them is right up a train dog’s alley. The Barron Arts Center runs its 36th holiday model train show for a whole month from November 30, opening with a tree lighting, and Santa takes to the ice at the Woodbridge Community Center on December 5. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Woodbridge
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Woodbridge
- Holiday Model Train Show: November 30 to December 30, free, Barron Arts Center
- Tree lighting and opening reception: Monday, November 30 at 6 pm
- Skate With Santa: Saturday, December 5, 2 to 4 pm, Woodbridge Community Center
- Every date checked on the Township of Woodbridge calendar on Nov 11
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BAC Holiday Model Train Show
- When: Monday, November 30 to Wednesday, December 30, 2026 (closed December 24 and 25); weekdays 11 am to 4 pm, weekends 2 to 4 pm; tree lighting and opening reception November 30 at 6 pm
- Where: Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free admission, donations welcome, no reservations needed
- Ages: All ages
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The Barron Arts Center fills its gallery with a holiday model train layout every December, and 2026 marks the show’s 36th year. The setup and design are by Mike Gelesky, and the trains run for a full month from November 30 to December 30.
The season opens with a tree lighting and reception on Monday, November 30 at 6 pm. After that, drop in any weekday from 11 am to 4 pm or on weekend afternoons from 2 to 4 pm; admission is free and no reservation is needed.
Parent tip: Weekend viewing is only two hours, so weekday afternoons during school break are the calmest time for little train fans to get right up to the layout.
- Host
- Barron Arts Center, Township of Woodbridge (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (opens in maps)
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Skate with Santa
Skate With Santa
- When: Saturday, December 5, 2026, 2 to 4 pm
- Where: Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Check with the Woodbridge Community Center for rink admission and skate rental
- Ages: All ages
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Santa laces up at the Woodbridge Community Center ice rink for a two-hour Saturday afternoon skate on December 5.
It is a chance for kids to glide a lap alongside Santa rather than wait in a photo line, and the township lists it on its main community calendar.
Parent tip: Arrive near 2 pm if your kids are new to skating. The ice tends to be less crowded early, which makes it easier to catch Santa for a slow lap.
- Host
- Woodbridge Community Center, Township of Woodbridge (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (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 New Jersey Christmas train rides page.
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When each Woodbridge Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the November 30 tree lighting at the Barron Arts Center, skate with Santa on December 5, and save a weekday afternoon over winter break for a second look at the trains.
- BAC Holiday Model Train ShowWoodbridge · Nov 30
- Skate With SantaWoodbridge · Dec 5
Looking further afield? Our New Jersey Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Rahway, Westfield, Newark and Middletown. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Woodbridge Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Woodbridge this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Woodbridge for 2026: the free Barron Arts Center Holiday Model Train Show from November 30 to December 30, and Skate With Santa at the Woodbridge Community Center on December 5.
When is the Woodbridge holiday train show in 2026?
November 30 to December 30, 2026, at the Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue. It is closed December 24 and 25. Hours are 11 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 2 to 4 pm on weekends.
Is the Barron Arts Center train show free?
Yes. Admission is free, donations are welcome and no reservation is needed.
When is Skate With Santa in Woodbridge?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2 to 4 pm at the Woodbridge Community Center, 600 Main Street.
Who do I contact about Woodbridge holiday events?
The Barron Arts Center at barronarts@twp.woodbridge.nj.us or 732-634-0413 for the train show, and the Woodbridge Community Center at njwcc@twp.woodbridge.nj.us or 732-596-4100 for Skate With Santa.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in New Jersey?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s New Jersey 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 Woodbridge 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.