Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Woodstock for 2026, both on the City of Woodstock calendar. The Nutcracker takes the stage at the Woodstock Opera House on two December weekends, December 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, and Santa joins a buffet breakfast at the Moose Lodge on Sunday, December 13. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Woodstock
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Woodstock
- The Nutcracker: December 11 to 13 and 18 to 20, Woodstock Opera House
- Breakfast with Santa: Sunday, December 13, 9 or 10:15 am, $17
- Both are hosted by the City of Woodstock
- Every date checked on the City of Woodstock calendar on Nov 11
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Buffet breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
- When: Sunday, December 13, 2026, two seatings: 9 to 10 am or 10:15 to 11:15 am
- Where: Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St, Woodstock, IL 60098 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $17 per person; under 2 free
- Ages: All ages; register everyone 2 and up
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Woodstock Recreation sets out a buffet breakfast at the Moose Lodge on the Sunday before the holiday rush, with Santa making the rounds between plates.
Kids can pose for a photo or whisper a wish list in his ear, and families pick either the 9 am or the 10:15 am seating when they sign up.
Parent tip: Pre-registration is required and only children under 2 come in free, so count heads before you book. The early seating is the better bet for toddlers.
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- Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St, Woodstock, IL 60098 (opens in maps)
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Holiday ballet
The Nutcracker Ballet at the Woodstock Opera House
- When: December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2026; Fridays 7 pm, Saturdays 1 and 6 pm, Sundays 1 and 5 pm
- Where: Woodstock Opera House, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Friday shows $25; Saturday and Sunday $51 A seating or $31 B seating, fees included
- Ages: All ages
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Nutcracker 2026 fills the historic Woodstock Opera House with a cast of 80, from local children to seasoned adult dancers and visiting professionals.
Six performance days across two December weekends make it easy to fit in, and the Friday evening shows are the least expensive seats of the run.
Parent tip: Tickets go fast, so buy early. Friday nights cost $25, and the 1 pm weekend matinees suit younger kids who fade by evening.
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- Address
- Woodstock Opera House, 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098 (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 Illinois Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Woodstock Christmas event for kids happens
Book the Breakfast with Santa seating on Sunday, December 13, first, since registration is required. Then pick a Nutcracker show: the Friday evenings are the cheapest, and the weekend 1 pm matinees fit around naps.
- The Nutcracker Ballet at the Woodstock Opera HouseWoodstock · Dec 11 to Dec 20
- Breakfast with SantaWoodstock · Dec 13
Looking further afield? Our Illinois Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Crystal Lake, West Dundee, South Barrington and Lake Zurich. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Woodstock Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Woodstock this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Woodstock for 2026, both from the City of Woodstock: Breakfast with Santa at the Moose Lodge and The Nutcracker Ballet at the Woodstock Opera House.
When is Breakfast with Santa in Woodstock in 2026?
Sunday, December 13, 2026, at the Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay Street. Choose the 9 to 10 am or 10:15 to 11:15 am seating. It is $17 per person, under 2 free, and pre-registration is required.
When is The Nutcracker at the Woodstock Opera House?
December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, 2026. Shows are Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 1 and 6 pm, and Sundays at 1 and 5 pm.
How much are Nutcracker tickets in Woodstock?
Friday shows are $25. Saturday and Sunday shows are $51 for A seating or $31 for B seating, fees included, with group rates for 10 or more.
Who do I contact about Woodstock holiday events?
Woodstock Recreation at woodstockrecreationdept@woodstockil.gov for the breakfast, and the Opera House at operahouse@woodstockil.gov for Nutcracker tickets.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Illinois?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Illinois 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 Woodstock 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.