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 | December 4 - 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! The Holiday Light Tour map can be viewed here, through Google Maps, or by email request to events@town.stmarys.on.ca. The map is also made available in hard copy at the following locations:
Homes will be lit each evening until January 1, 2024. |
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| Free Festive Skates | ||||||||||
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Enjoy a free, festive skate at the Pyramid Recreation Centre! Please pre-register online or at Guest Services upon arrival (pending capacity). Helmets are required for skaters under 16. Sunday, December 24, 2023 (Sponsored by Petals & Foliage) 1:00 - 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 27 (Sponsored by the Downie Optimist Club) 12:00 -1:00 pm Thursday, December 28, 2023 (Sponsored by Avon Maitland Elementary Teachers Union) 1:00 - 3:00 pm Friday, December 29 (Sponsored by the Downie Optimist Club) 12:00 - 1:00 pm Sunday, December 31, 2023 (Sponsored by the Town of St. Marys) 1:00 - 3:00 pm Tuesday, January 2 (Sponsored by the Downie Optimist Club) 1:00 - 2:00 pm 1:45 - 2:45 pm Friday, January 5 (Sponsored by the Downie Optimist Club) 2:00 - 3:00 pm |
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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 15 and Saturday, December 16 5:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, December 23 and Sunday, December 24 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
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| Free Festive Swims | ||||||||||
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Enjoy a free, festive swim sponsored by the Downie Optimist Club at the Pyramid Recreation Centre! Enjoy deep and shallow ends as well as an attached leisure pool. A ramp and wide steps into the pool make it accessible for all. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please pre-register online or at Guest Services upon arrival (pending capacity). Wednesday, December 27 2:15 - 4:00 pm Thursday, December 28 2:15 - 4:00 pm Saturday, December 30 1:00 - 2:45 pm Tuesday, January 2 2:15 - 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 3 2:15 - 4:00 pm Thursday, January 4 2:15 - 4:00 pm Friday, January 5 2:15 - 4:00 pm |
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| WinterLights | November 17 - 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. Following the annual Santa Claus parade, Santa himself will light the WinterLights to start the festival on Friday, November 17. 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 sponsors. Thank you 2023 sponsors!
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Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade | Friday, November 17 |
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The beloved traditional parade returns again on Friday, November 17! 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 18 |
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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 24 - 26 |
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Take part in this popular shopping experience for three days this year: Friday, November 24 to Sunday, November 26. Participating downtown merchants will offer festive promotions and experiences! |
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Giving Tuesday | Tuesday, November 28 |
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Say farewell to the pink walls of Town Hall! St. Marys Town Hall will be open prior to its up-coming renovation for the community to explore. Come and view spaces the public doesn't get to see and take in the "before" of one of St. Marys most treasured buildings! Town Hall will open its doors from 3:00 - 6:00 PM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Entry is by donation of a non-perishable food item to support the Library food pantry or monetary donation to the Salvation Army St. Marys Food Bank.
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| Holiday Fun at the Friendship Centre | November 30 - December 15 |
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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. |
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St. Marys Museum Holiday Open House | December 03 |
| Join the St. Marys Museum for a fun afternoon of kicking off the holiday season on Sunday, December 3 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Stay tuned for more details. Enjoy children's crafts, festive treats, door prizes and a silent auction. There is no cost for admission to the Holiday Open House, but donations are always welcome. |
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WinterLights Night Market | December 15 - 16 |
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Join us for the first WinterLights Night Market at Milt Dunnell Field from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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