Christmas 2026 in York Region
Santa Claus parades, markets and lights through Friday, December 25, 2026
Santa Claus parades, tree lightings, holiday markets and light shows across York Region.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
York Region's holiday season starts with the Santa Claus parades in late November and runs through tree lightings, holiday markets and light shows to Friday, December 25, 2026. This page lists each parade and event we have confirmed with its organizer, with dates, times and routes, then the holiday events in our calendar.
Browse events by city: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan.
Santa Claus Parades and Holiday Events
Confirmed from each organizer's 2026 announcement. Check the official link before you head out - parade times and routes can change with the weather.
Newmarket Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Eagle Street and Main Street, Newmarket
The parade starts at Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue, heads east on Eagle Street, then north on Main Street to Ontario Street.
Santa Under the Stars Parade
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Yonge Street, Aurora
A night-time parade southbound on Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive.
Stouffville Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Main Street, Stouffville
An evening parade on Main Street, from Ninth Line to Park Drive.
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Select nights, November 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027 · Evenings (see the official site for times)
Canada's Wonderland
1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON
The theme park's winter holiday season, on select evenings.
More Holiday Events: Markets, Tree Lightings and Santa Visits
From the York Happening events calendar, updated daily.
Georgina Holiday Market at Autism Unplugged Learning Centre
Autism Unplugged Learning Centre · 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
46 Victorian Tea
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum and Community Centre · 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Santa Claus Parade, Holiday Market, and Tree Lighting
TBD · 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Romantic Italian Tenors
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts · 3:00 PM
Markham Garden Club: Christmas Designs
Markham Village Community Centre · 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Family Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Georgina Public Library - Discovery Branch · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Family Gingerbread Cookie Decorating
Georgina Public Library - Discovery Branch · 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holiday Monogrammed Cards & Gift Tags with Liana
Rouge Woods CC · 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
RHCPA Presents - Men of the Deeps: Coal Miners Christmas
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts · 8:00 PM
Concert Series: A WonderPhil Christmas Magic Show
19 on the Park Theatre · 11:00 AM
Christmas in York Region: FAQ
When are the Santa Claus parades in York Region in 2026?
Newmarket and Aurora hold their parades on Saturday, November 21, 2026: Newmarket's runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Eagle Street and Main Street, and Aurora's Santa Under the Stars Parade runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Yonge Street. Stouffville's Santa Claus Parade is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 6 p.m. on Main Street. Dates for Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and the other towns are added once they are announced.
When is Hanukkah in 2026?
Hanukkah 2026 begins at sundown on Friday, December 4 and ends at sundown on Saturday, December 12. Menorah lightings and Hanukkah events are listed on this page once their organizers confirm them.
Are Santa Claus parades free?
Yes. The town Santa Claus parades are free to watch from the route.
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