Keswick Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Keswick and surrounding areas
Keswick welcomes the holiday season with dazzling Holiday lights, festive things to do and lively parades along the lakeshore and main street. Seasonal celebrations fill local halls and parks with market stalls, live entertainment and opportunities for Santa visits, drawing families to the waterfront and town square. From cozy markets to evening light displays and community parades, Keswick’s winter celebrations blend scenic lakeside charm with heartwarming activities for visitors and residents throughout the festive season.
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Christmas Markets
29 eventsOver 300 local Canadian businesses
Christmas Lights
24 eventsAnnual tree lighting and holiday festival
Christmas Shows
15 eventsClassical Christmas concert with choir and brass ensemble
Christmas Parties
5 eventsLive funk music for the holidays
Christmas Activities
26 events76th annual Santa Claus Parade with "Toyland" theme
Editor's Picks (6)
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Cavalcade of Lights
(Toronto)
Annual tree lighting and holiday festival
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The Original Santa Claus Parade
(Toronto)
Over 120 years of tradition
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Milton Santa Claus Parade
(Milton)
Cartoon-themed parade and food bank drive
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Barrie Santa Claus Parade
(Barrie)
76th annual Santa Claus Parade with "Toyland" theme
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Oakville Hometown Holiday
(Oakville)
Outdoor shopping experience with Winter Wonderland of Lights
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WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
(Vaughan)
Immersive holiday experience with millions of lights.
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Keswick Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Keswick is the Christmas Lights Switch On, held in mid-November, featuring festive entertainment, markets, and the lighting of the town’s holiday displays.
Keswick’s holiday traditions include a community-driven Christmas lights display inspired by Danish heritage, with local businesses contributing to the festive decorations, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere unique to the town.
The town center around Market Square and nearby residential neighborhoods are the best areas to enjoy Christmas lights in Keswick, featuring both public displays and beloved neighborhood decorations.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found in Keswick’s town center during the festive season, as well as at nearby venues like Yew Tree Barn and Hawkshead, which host artisan markets and craft fairs.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting the town’s illuminated displays, attending the free Christmas Lights Switch On event, and exploring neighborhood light displays and local markets with no admission fees.
Families with kids can enjoy the Christmas Lights Switch On event, festive markets with crafts and food stalls, and nearby attractions like Santa’s Secret Grotto at Ho-Ho-Honister for a magical holiday experience.