2026 Christmas for the kids
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🎄 Christmas for the Kids!
A Magical Holiday *Weekend* for the Whole Family
Get ready for an unforgettable festive celebration! Christmas for the Kids is back and bigger than ever, and our community is already buzzing with excitement.
With months of anticipation and tons of local enthusiasm, this year’s event promises to be our most magical yet and it's happening over TWO days at Kawartha Downs this year.
Bring the whole family for a weekend filled with holiday fun, shopping, and special moments designed especially for kids!
**HUGE EVENT NEWS COMING**
Admission will be increasing this year as we are adding a bunch of experiences for the whole family!!
Saturday Dec 12
12pm-8pm
Sunday Dec 13
10am-4pm
ADMISSION
$5 PER CHILD
$10 PER ADULT
**FAMILY RATE $25** (group of 4-6)
(Admission for this event directly pays for the services and materials that are hired for this event)
ELF GIFT SHOP-
All proceeds from the elf gift shop are donated directly towards grocery store gift cards for holiday hampers in our local schools.
⭐ What to Expect
🎁 Free Activities for Kids
FREE Holiday-Themed Crafts
FREE Cookie Decorating
While supplies last
Selfies with Santa
Parents are welcome to take their own photos—no photographer on site.
FREE Petting Zoo with Adorable Critters
FREE Face Painting (Sunday only)
Holiday Photo Booths for festive family snapshots
**NEW THIS YEAR**
BRUNCH WITH SANTA (ticketed event before the event opens on Saturday)
BOOK SIGNING WITH THE GRINCH! (Get your copy of How the grinch stole christmas signed by the green dude himself!!)
TREE LIGHTING Happening Saturday evening
SLEIGH RIDES Ride around the track with a Reindeer!
MORE TO COME...
🧝 Elf Gift Shop – A Kid-Friendly Shopping Experience.
Our popular Elf Gift Shop features donated items from generous community members and local small businesses.
Kids can shop independently for special gifts—no matter their budget—making this an inclusive experience for the kids.
Please note this is run based on donations. If you have the means to donate more in lieu for those who can't, we truly appreciate it. To make sure there is enough inventory in the elf gift shop for all the kids to have access to, they will only be allowed to shop for a max of two people in the elf gift shop.
This will also help us reduce long lines and wait times for other kiddos and their families.
(Please note: This is separate from vendor shopping.)
🛍️ Holiday Shopping with Local Vendors
Browse a fantastic selection of local vendors—perfect for holiday gifting!
Just like our year-round markets, you’ll find handmade goods, seasonal treats, unique crafts, and more.
This is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, so spread the word and bring everyone!!
Volunteers!
We need volunteers to help us with cookie decorating, holiday crafts and gift wrapping.
If you know someone that can help out please email us
[email protected]
Great idea for students needing volunteer hours as this is a fundraising event!!
Bakers! We need your help!
If you can donate a tray or two of Sugar cookies for the kiddos to decorate we would appreciate you immensely!
Please reach out via email
[email protected]
A Magical Holiday *Weekend* for the Whole Family
Get ready for an unforgettable festive celebration! Christmas for the Kids is back and bigger than ever, and our community is already buzzing with excitement.
With months of anticipation and tons of local enthusiasm, this year’s event promises to be our most magical yet and it's happening over TWO days at Kawartha Downs this year.
Bring the whole family for a weekend filled with holiday fun, shopping, and special moments designed especially for kids!
**HUGE EVENT NEWS COMING**
Admission will be increasing this year as we are adding a bunch of experiences for the whole family!!
Saturday Dec 12
12pm-8pm
Sunday Dec 13
10am-4pm
ADMISSION
$5 PER CHILD
$10 PER ADULT
**FAMILY RATE $25** (group of 4-6)
(Admission for this event directly pays for the services and materials that are hired for this event)
ELF GIFT SHOP-
All proceeds from the elf gift shop are donated directly towards grocery store gift cards for holiday hampers in our local schools.
⭐ What to Expect
🎁 Free Activities for Kids
FREE Holiday-Themed Crafts
FREE Cookie Decorating
While supplies last
Selfies with Santa
Parents are welcome to take their own photos—no photographer on site.
FREE Petting Zoo with Adorable Critters
FREE Face Painting (Sunday only)
Holiday Photo Booths for festive family snapshots
**NEW THIS YEAR**
BRUNCH WITH SANTA (ticketed event before the event opens on Saturday)
BOOK SIGNING WITH THE GRINCH! (Get your copy of How the grinch stole christmas signed by the green dude himself!!)
TREE LIGHTING Happening Saturday evening
SLEIGH RIDES Ride around the track with a Reindeer!
MORE TO COME...
🧝 Elf Gift Shop – A Kid-Friendly Shopping Experience.
Our popular Elf Gift Shop features donated items from generous community members and local small businesses.
Kids can shop independently for special gifts—no matter their budget—making this an inclusive experience for the kids.
Please note this is run based on donations. If you have the means to donate more in lieu for those who can't, we truly appreciate it. To make sure there is enough inventory in the elf gift shop for all the kids to have access to, they will only be allowed to shop for a max of two people in the elf gift shop.
This will also help us reduce long lines and wait times for other kiddos and their families.
(Please note: This is separate from vendor shopping.)
🛍️ Holiday Shopping with Local Vendors
Browse a fantastic selection of local vendors—perfect for holiday gifting!
Just like our year-round markets, you’ll find handmade goods, seasonal treats, unique crafts, and more.
This is one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, so spread the word and bring everyone!!
Volunteers!
We need volunteers to help us with cookie decorating, holiday crafts and gift wrapping.
If you know someone that can help out please email us
[email protected]
Great idea for students needing volunteer hours as this is a fundraising event!!
Bakers! We need your help!
If you can donate a tray or two of Sugar cookies for the kiddos to decorate we would appreciate you immensely!
Please reach out via email
[email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Kawartha Downs Events, Player's Lounge & Cafè at Kawartha Downs, 1382 CR-28, Fraserville, ON K0L 1V0, Canada, Peterborough
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