The Holiday Season in St. Marys

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 until January 1, 2027.

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. 

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.

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.

The Holiday Light Tour map is the perfect way to enhance your WinterLights experience and explore the best-decorated homes in St. Marys!

This is a self-guided tour. Dates and tour locations will be announced at a later date. 

Check out what St. Marys businesses, groups and individuals are doing by following along at St. Marys Giving Tuesday.

Join the St. Marys Museum for a fun afternoon of kicking off the holiday season.

There is no cost for admission to the Holiday Open House, but donations are always welcome.

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. 

Dates TBA

The beloved traditional parade returns again on Friday, November 20! 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.

Take part in this popular shopping experience: Friday, November 20 to Sunday, November 22. Participating downtown merchants will offer festive promotions and experiences!

Follow Downtown St. Marys on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on this holiday shopping experience!

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!

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.