Fantasy of Lights
Visitors can stroll through holiday light displays installed across local town parks. Guests can tour the light displays aboard the Kingsville Express train ride while enjoying hot chocolate and cookies. Live musical performances are also presented inside the Lakeside Park Pavilion on select evenings.
What to Expect
Holiday light displays set across Lakeside Park and Cottam Rotary Park.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Kingsville
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate and cookies are available by donation on Kingsville Express evenings, the market features food vendors, and Breakfast with Santa requires pre-registration.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Accessibility: The first New Year's Eve skate is sensory-friendly, with no music, reduced lights and a 50-skater limit.
- Pets: Pets are welcome at Paws and Claus on December 1 for photos with Santa.
Tips & Advice
- Plan your Kingsville Express ride for a Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening and keep a backup night, since the volunteer-run train only operates in good weather.
- Subscribe to Town of Kingsville email updates so you hear the moment Breakfast with Santa registration opens in November, because pre-registration is required.
- Bring your pet and a camera to Paws and Claus at Lakeside Park Pavilion for a photo with Santa, and browse the pet-friendly vendors.
- For New Year's Eve skating, pick up skate tags ahead of your session, as the second and third sessions are each limited to 150 skaters.
- Bring a little extra for donations, which pay for the hot chocolate and cookies and help cover the cost of the Fantasy of Lights events.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fantasy of Lights Parade on November 21, followed by Flip the Switch at Lakeside Park.
- Paws and Claus on December 1 at Lakeside Park Pavilion: pet photos with Santa and pet-friendly vendors.
- Fantasy of Lights Market at Lakeside Park Pavilion on December 5 and 6, with local vendors selling handmade gifts and food.
- Breakfast with Santa on December 12 at Lakeside Park Pavilion; pre-registration required.
- New Year's Eve at Kingsville Arena: free skating, including a sensory-friendly session, with hot chocolate, crafts and fireworks.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the Kingsville Express train rides work?
Volunteers run the train, which tours the light displays at Lakeside Park while you sip hot chocolate. It runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from November 27 to December 20, but only in good weather. You pay per person or per family, or by donation.
Can I bring my pet to any of the events?
Yes. Paws and Claus on December 1 at Lakeside Park Pavilion invites you to bring your pet and a camera for a photo with Santa. Pet-friendly vendors are on site too.
How do I get into Breakfast with Santa?
Breakfast with Santa is on December 12 at Lakeside Park Pavilion, and you must pre-register. Registration opens in November, and subscribing to Town of Kingsville updates gets you an email when it opens. The Fantasy of Lights committee cooks breakfast, and kids can tell Santa their wish list and get a photo with him.
What happens on New Year's Eve?
Kingsville Arena hosts free skating, hot chocolate, cookies, crafts and games. The first skate session is sensory-friendly, and the later sessions use skate tags handed out before each one. Fireworks close out the Fantasy of Lights season if the weather allows.
How can I get involved?
Local businesses and groups can register a float for the Fantasy of Lights Parade. Musicians can apply to play the Concert Series through the Entertainer Application Form. Volunteers can help run the Kingsville Express, which needs at least five people per evening. Email specialevents@kingsville.ca for details.
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