Erin & Guelph Santa Parades 2026: Wellington Holiday Guide

by Ana Bastas

2026 Santa Claus parade season — Ana Bastas Real Estate

HOLIDAYS & LOCAL EVENTS · WELLINGTON COUNTY: ERIN, HILLSBURGH & GUELPH

Wellington County offers a mix of village parades, evening celebrations and farm visits. For families in Erin, Hillsburgh and Belfountain, the season can be enjoyed through several smaller outings rather than one crowded day.

Confirmed 2026 parade dates

Event	2026 date	Start (ET)
Erin	November 28	11:00 a.m.
Arthur	November 28	7:00 p.m.
Guelph	December 5	5:30 p.m.

Meet Santa & Take Photos

Erin Hill Acres, 5837 3 Line: the farm advertises a Magical Santa Experience and Cookies & Cocoa with Claus. The private Santa experience has limited remaining availability; the cocoa event is a separate product with farm admission included. Compare the official Santa experiences and booking calendars.

Confirm the selected experience’s photo arrangements, group size, available dates and full price before purchasing. General farm admission and a dedicated Santa experience should not be assumed to be interchangeable.

Hillsburgh and Belfountain families

Discover Erin lists Hillsburgh’s tree lighting for November 21. It is a separate community celebration, not a second confirmed parade. Erin’s morning parade and Guelph’s later evening date offer different options depending on your family’s schedule.

A country outing needs a little flexibility

Check the forecast and road conditions, allow time for rural travel and choose footwear suited to the venue. A farm booking may involve outdoor time even when part of the Santa experience takes place inside.

Plan your next holiday outing

Official Wellington County: Erin, Hillsburgh & Guelph parade information and latest updates

See the complete 2026 Santa Claus Parade Guide across Halton, the GTA, Hamilton, Niagara, Wellington County and Ottawa.

Explore the community beyond parade day

Local traditions are one part of finding a place that feels like home. Explore Wellington County: Erin, Hillsburgh & Guelph and the communities we serve, or tell us about your next chapter.

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Event details checked November 12, 2026. All times are local Eastern Time. Confirm routes, accessibility arrangements, weather updates and road closures with the organizer before attending. This guide is maintained for annual updates; the information above is for 2026.