Kimmswick Holiday 2026: Your Guide to Christmas Events, Shopping & Family Fun
Make room on your holiday calendar for a little small-town Christmas charm! Kimmswick’s 2026 holiday season brings festive shopping, visits with Santa, sweet treats, and family activities to our historic town.
Whether you’re planning a shopping day with friends or starting a new Christmas tradition with your family, here’s what’s happening in Kimmswick this November and December.
Christmas Parade & Holiday Open House
Saturday, November 21, 2026 | 10 AM–8 PM
Start the season with a full day of Christmas fun! Our Christmas Parade & Open House brings together holiday shopping, festive music, and plenty of reasons to stay into the evening. Shops will remain open until 8 PM, and local restaurants will offer extended hours.
Catch the Christmas Parade at 11 AM, then spend the afternoon browsing shops and enjoying the festivities:
- Christmas Parade: 11 AM
- Santa House: 1–8 PM
- Free Trolley Rides: 2–8 PM
- River Town Sound Quartet: 11 AM–5:30 PM
- Christmas Tree Lighting at the Visitor Center: 4:45 PM
Bring your gift list and stay for the tree lighting—a festive way to welcome the season in Kimmswick!
Small Business Saturday
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10 AM–7 PM
Give your holiday shopping a personal touch on Small Business Saturday. Explore more than 25 local merchants for thoughtful gifts, seasonal finds, and special offers.
Santa will be in Kimmswick from 3–7 PM! Bring the kids for a visit and make it a festive family outing.
Make a day of it with friends: browse the shops, stop for lunch, and find something special for the people on your list. Every purchase is a chance to support the small businesses that make Kimmswick such a welcoming place to visit.
Kimmswick Stocking Stroll — Ticketed Event
Saturday, November 28, 2026 | 10 AM–7 PM
Add a little extra fun to Small Business Saturday with the second annual Kimmswick Stocking Stroll!
Visit 17 participating shops and collect a special stocking stuffer at each stop. The experience includes more than $100 worth of gifts—perfect for filling stockings or treating yourself while exploring town.
Tickets are $35 and are required to participate in the Stocking Stroll.
View Stocking Stroll details and purchase tickets.
Kimmswick Cookie Walk — Ticketed Event
December 3–6, 2026
Holiday shopping is even sweeter during the Kimmswick Cookie Walk! This favorite Christmas tradition invites you to collect sweet treats from participating merchants as you explore town.
Your ticket includes a festive gift bag, a map, and a holiday cookbook featuring shop owners’ favorite sweet recipes.
Cookie Walk hours:
- Thursday, December 3: 10 AM–4 PM
- Friday, December 4: 10 AM–9 PM
- Saturday, December 5: 10 AM–9 PM
- Sunday, December 6: 10 AM–5 PM
Check in at the Apple Butter Pavilion across from the Visitor Center on Market Street. Bring your ticket receipt to receive your bag, cookbook, and map.
Tickets are $38 and are required to participate in the Cookie Walk. The Christmas Festival happening December 4–6 is free to attend and does not require a Cookie Walk ticket.
View Cookie Walk details and purchase tickets.
Old-Fashioned Christmas Festival
December 4–6, 2026 | Free to Attend
Enjoy the charm of an old-fashioned Christmas in Kimmswick! Decorated historic buildings, carolers, and glowing luminaries set the scene for a weekend of holiday memories.
Browse local shops, enjoy a meal, and bring the children to visit Santa.
Santa House hours:
- Friday, December 4: 3–8 PM
- Saturday, December 5: 2–8 PM
- Sunday, December 6: Noon–4 PM
The River Town Sound Quartet will provide festive music on Sunday, December 6, from noon–3 PM.
You can also add a little history to your visit with a tour of the Historic Burgess-How Home, offered Friday and Saturday from 5–9 PM and Sunday from 1–4 PM.
The Christmas Festival is free to attend. The Cookie Walk is a separate, ticketed activity.
Kimmswick Elf Hunt — Ticketed Event
December 12–13 and December 19–20, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM
Little explorers have a holiday mission: find the elves hiding throughout Kimmswick!
Children receive a Kimmswick gift bag, an Elf Guide, and an activity book filled with riddles. Follow the clues to discover an elf in each participating store, then visit the merchant’s register to collect a small prize.
Families can also give back during their visit. Donate a toy during the event and receive a $5 gift card redeemable at participating Kimmswick merchants. Collected toys will benefit families in need in Jefferson County.
The Elf Hunt is a ticketed event. Visit the event page for participation details.
Learn more about the Kimmswick Elf Hunt.
Plan Your Holiday Visit to Kimmswick
From a parade and tree lighting to cookies, stocking stuffers, and hidden elves, there are plenty of ways to make Kimmswick part of your Christmas season.
Gather your favorite people, choose your events, and leave time to enjoy the shops and restaurants along the way. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Explore all upcoming events and ticket information at GoKimmswick.com.
