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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 28 - January 01
The Holiday Light Tour map is the perfect way to enhance your WinterLights experience and explore the best-decorated homes in St. Marys!
Interested in having your home included in the tour?
Contact measton@town.stmarys.on.ca.
The map will be shared here as homes are confirmed.
Dates coming soon!
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.
WinterLights | November 14 - January 01
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 14, 2025 until January 1, 2026.
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.
Light the Way Sponsors
Large Display Sponsors
Medium Display Sponsors
Small Display Sponsors
Monetary Donations
Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade | Friday, November 21
The beloved traditional parade returns again on Friday, November 21! 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.
For information on how to enter a float or donate to the parade, please visit the Kinsmen Club of St. Marys website.
St. Marys Craft Show | Saturday, November 15
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.
The Craft Show takes place at the Pyramid Recreation Centre and admission is by donation. Non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army welcome.
Visit the St. Marys Craft Show event page for full details.
Downtown St. Marys Merchants' Open House | November 21 - 23
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
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.
Activities are TBA!
St. Marys Museum Holiday Open House | December 7
Join the St. Marys Museum for a fun afternoon of kicking off the holiday season on Sunday, December 7 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.
WinterLights Night Market | December 5-6
Join us for the WinterLights Night Market at Milt Dunnell Field from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an evening of festive fun and seasonal cheer!
WinterLights Light Displays:
Over 100 colourful holiday displays
Intimate Market:
Browse unique goods from local vendors and artisans.
Friday Night: Sunshine Cake Studio, Broken Rail, Stonetown Artisan Cheese, Aromatic Melts, Green Canoe Crochet, Cloth and Brush, John Muxlow Wood Turnings, Plush Toy Place, The Lucan Local, De Varenyk and Botanical Candles
Saturday: Sunshine Cake Studio, Broken Rail, Stonetown Artisan Cheese, Green Canoe Crochet, Son of Mine Co., Stonetown Tallow & Glassy Girl, Lone Art Woodworking, Grace & Greta Co., Permanent Jewelry by Kendyl MacIntyre, Dani | Elle Boutique and The Lavendar Whale
Horse & Wagon Rides:
Enjoy a cozy ride around the loop road (free of charge).
Firepit & Free S'mores Kits:
Warm up by the fire and roast your own s'mores.
Food Truck:
Savor delicious eats to satisfy your cravings.
Santa Shuttle:
Catch the free shuttle from Milt Dunnell Field to the King Family Christmas House (shuttles every half hour)
Bring your letters and deliver them straight to Santa during your visit
The St. Marys Kinsmen will be collecting toys and non-perishable food item donations for The Salvation Army
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Tremblett’s Your Independent Grocer, Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home and St. Marys Kinsmen
Come make memories, spread some holiday cheer, and enjoy the season with us!
Opening reception for the Stonetown Arts Show and Sale begins on November 21! Local artists will display their works at the Riverwalk Commons (84 Water St. S).
Friday, November 21: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 22: 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 23: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, November 28: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 29: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
For more details, check out Stonetown Arts Facebook page.
Contact Us
St. Marys Tourism Information
175 Queen Street East
P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
Phone: 519-284-2340
Fax: 519-284-2881
General tourism related requests and inquiries
Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Monday - Friday)
