Celebrate the holiday season in St. Marys! Join us for festive events and activities happening throughout November and December.
For additional information about the events listed below, email events@town.stmarys.on.ca.
For more community events or to submit your event, see our Events Calendar.
| Holiday Light Tour Map | November 29 - January 01 | ||||||||||
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The Holiday Light Tour map is a fun way to add to your WinterLights experience and see the best-dressed homes in St. Marys! Click the map below to view a full version:
The map will also be available in hard copy at the following locations starting November 29th:
Homes will be lit each evening until January 1, 2025. |
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| Free Festive Skates | ||||||||||
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December 8, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm December 22, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 23, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 24, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 27, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 28, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 29, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 30, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie December 31, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm January 2, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie January 3, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie January 5, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm Sponsored by the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation
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| Free Horse & Wagon Rides | ||||||||||
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View the 100+ WinterLights displays from a free horse and wagon ride around the loop road at Milt Dunnell Field. Catch the wagon beside the WinterLights sponsor sign at the North end of the park. Friday, December 06 and Saturday, December 07: 5:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 14, Saturday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 24: 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
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| WinterLights | November 15 - January 01 | ||||||||||
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Enjoy over 100 colourful holiday displays at the FREE St. Marys WinterLights! Located at Milt Dunnell Field, this must-see festive experience is one that everyone can enjoy as you can choose to either walk or enjoy the displays by car. The displays will then be lit each evening from 5:00 to 11:00 pm from November 15, 2024 until January 1, 2025. You can support the WinterLights by sponsoring a display or making a donation using our online form. Cash donations are also welcome at Waving Santa as you exit Milt Dunnell Field or at the sponsor wall. Please use the online form if you wish to receive a tax receipt for your donation. WinterLights would not be possible without all of its generous donations. Thank you to all of our donors!
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Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade | Friday, November 15 |
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The beloved traditional parade returns again on Friday, November 15! The parade will leave the Pyramid Recreation Centre at 7:00 p.m. and will follow the route travelling north on James and West on Queen through the downtown, it will turn south onto Water where the parade will end. |
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St. Marys Craft Show | Saturday, November 16 |
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Visit the St. Marys Craft Show, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., to shop for treasures from over 100 local and regional artisans. |
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Downtown St. Marys Merchants' Open House | November 23 - 24 |
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Take part in this popular shopping experience: Saturday, November 23 to Sunday, November 24. Participating downtown merchants will offer festive promotions and experiences! |
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Giving Tuesday | Tuesday, December 03 |
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Check out what St. Marys businesses, groups and individuals are doing by following along at St. Marys Giving Tuesday. |
| Holiday Events with the Friendship Centre |
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Join in on the holiday fun at the St. Marys Friendship Centre! You can register online by clicking the links below or by calling the Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272.
Friendship Centre Christmas LunchDate: Wednesday, December 4
Cost: $25 each. Call the Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272 to sign up, or register online through the option links above. Please register by Friday, November 22. |
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St. Marys Museum Holiday Open House | December 01 |
| Join the St. Marys Museum for a fun afternoon of kicking off the holiday season on Sunday, December 1 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy children's crafts, festive treats, door prizes and music. There is no cost for admission to the Holiday Open House, but donations are always welcome. |
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WinterLights Night Market | December 06 - 07 |
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Stonetown Arts Show and Sale |
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Opening reception for the Stonetown Arts Show and Sale begins on November 22! Local artists will display their works at the Riverwalk Commons (84 Water St. S). For dates/times and more details, check out Stonetown Arts Facebook page. |