Winter Lights Display in St. Marys

Winter Lights Display in St. Marys

Milt Dunnell Field, 1 Veterans Circle,

Nov 14 2025 to Jan 01 2026

Region : Southwestern Ontario     City: St.Marys

  •  Add to Calendar 2025-11-14 2026-01-01 America/Toronto Winter Lights Display in St. Marys Celebrate the holiday season in St. Marys! Join us for festive events and activities happening throughout November and December.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.Holiday Light Tour Map | November 28 – January 01The Holiday Light Tour map is the perfect way to enhance your WinterLights experience and explore the best-decorated homes in St. Marys!The map will also be available in hard copy at the following locations starting November 28th:St. Marys MuseumMunicipal Operations CentrePyramid Recreation CentreFriendship CentreSt. Marys Public LibraryHomes will be lit each evening until January 1, 2026Free Festive SkatesDates coming soon!Free Horse & Wagon RidesView 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 coming soon!Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade | Friday, November 21The 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.St. Marys Craft Show | Saturday, November 15Visit 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.Downtown St. Marys Merchants’ Open House | November 21 – 23Take part in this popular shopping experience: Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23. Participating downtown merchants will offer festive promotions and experiences!Giving Tuesday | December 2Check out what St. Marys businesses, groups and individuals are doing by following along at St. Marys Giving Tuesday.Holiday Events with the Friendship CentreJoin 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 7Join 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 – 6Join 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 displaysIntimate 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.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 visitThe St. Marys Kinsmen will be collecting toys and non-perishable food item donations for The Salvation ArmyStonetown Arts Show and SaleOpening 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.Tickets:By donationYou 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. Milt Dunnell Field, 1 Veterans Circle,
Nov 14
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Jan 01

Description

Celebrate the holiday season in St. Marys! Join us for festive events and activities happening throughout November and December.

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.

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!

The map will also be available in hard copy at the following locations starting November 28th:

  • St. Marys Museum
  • Municipal Operations Centre
  • Pyramid Recreation Centre
  • Friendship Centre
  • St. Marys Public Library

Homes will be lit each evening until January 1, 2026

Free Festive Skates

Dates coming soon!

Free Horse & Wagon Rides

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 coming soon!

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.

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.

Downtown St. Marys Merchants’ Open House | November 21 – 23

Take part in this popular shopping experience: Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23. Participating downtown merchants will offer festive promotions and experiences!

Giving Tuesday | December 2

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.
  • 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

Stonetown Arts Show and Sale

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.

Tickets:

By donation

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.