St Catharines Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in St Catharines and surrounding areas
For Christmas 2025, St. Catharines fills the Welland Canal area and downtown with festive events, seasonal performances, and neighborhood holiday cheer. Enjoy Chorus Niagara Presents Handel's Messiah, A Niagara Christmas Carol, or Let it Glow - A Celebration of Light while exploring historic St. Paul Street and the Lakeside district. There are plenty of Christmas markets and family fun, with lights and activities set against familiar landmarks so visitors can shop, sip seasonal treats, and join community celebrations throughout the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
24 eventsFestive market supporting local children and youth.
Christmas Shows
22 eventsA classic holiday musical based on the beloved film.
Christmas Lights
17 eventsCanada's largest FREE outdoor light festival
Christmas Parties
11 eventsA trail of unique hot chocolate creations across Niagara Falls.
Other Christmas Activities
26 eventsOutdoor shopping experience with Winter Wonderland of Lights
Editor's Picks (6)
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Cavalcade of Lights
(Toronto)
Annual tree lighting and holiday festival
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Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
(Niagara Falls)
Canada's largest FREE outdoor light festival
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White Christmas Musical
(Buffalo)
A classic holiday musical based on the beloved film.
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The Original Santa Claus Parade
(Toronto)
Over 120 years of tradition
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Oakville Hometown Holiday
(Oakville)
Outdoor shopping experience with Winter Wonderland of Lights
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Burlington Festival of Lights
(Burlington)
Waterfront transformed into a winter wonderland with 60+ light displays.
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The biggest annual event is the Let It Glow festival, featuring extensive light displays and family activities across Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie, and downtown St. Catharines. It runs from late November through early January.
St. Catharines celebrates with community-focused events like Let It Glow, combining interactive light installations with cultural programming and local entertainment, creating a distinctive festive atmosphere.
Rennie Park in Port Dalhousie and downtown St. Catharines are the top neighborhoods for holiday lights, offering vibrant displays and interactive installations that attract families and visitors alike.
Local makers and Christmas markets are often found at community centers and seasonal artisan markets throughout St. Catharines and nearby areas, featuring vendor stalls with crafts, gifts, and food.
Visiting the free Let It Glow light displays, enjoying public skating sessions, and exploring neighborhood holiday lights are great budget-friendly ways to celebrate the season in St. Catharines.
Families can enjoy the interactive light displays at Let It Glow, holiday public skating, and special events like Santa photo stations and nostalgic carousel rides at Lakeside Park during the season.