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Celebrate the holiday season in St. Marys! Join us for festive events and activities happening throughout November and December.
For additional information about the events listed below, email events@town.stmarys.on.ca.
For more community events or to submit your event, see our Events Calendar.
Holiday Light Tour Map | November 29 - January 01
The Holiday Light Tour map is a fun way to add to your WinterLights experience and see the best-dressed homes in St. Marys!
Click the map below to view a full version:
The map will also be available in hard copy at the following locations starting November 29th:
Homes will be lit each evening until January 1, 2025.
December 8, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
December 22, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 23, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 24, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 27, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 28, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 29, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 30, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
December 31, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by Quadro Communications
January 2, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
January 3, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Downie
January 5, 2025 | 1:00 - 2:20 pm
Sponsored by the St. Marys Healthcare Foundation
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.
Friday, December 06 and Saturday, December 07:
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Saturday, December 14, Saturday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 24:
6:00 - 8:00 pm
WinterLights | November 15 - January 01
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 15, 2024 until January 1, 2025.
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. Thank you to all of our donors!
Light the Way Sponsors
Large Display Sponsors
Medium Display Sponsors
Small Display Sponsors
Monetary Donations
Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade | Friday, November 15
The beloved traditional parade returns again on Friday, November 15! 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.
St. Marys Craft Show | Saturday, November 16
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.
Downtown St. Marys Merchants' Open House | November 23 - 24
Giving Tuesday | Tuesday, December 03
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.
Date: Wednesday, December 4
3 options:
Cost: $25 each. Call the Friendship Centre at 519-284-3272 to sign up, or register online through the option links above. Please register by Friday, November 22.
St. Marys Museum Holiday Open House | December 01
Join the St. Marys Museum for a fun afternoon of kicking off the holiday season on Sunday, December 1 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 06 - 07
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!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Tremblett’s Your Independent Grocer
Andrew L. Hodges Funeral Home
St. Marys Kinsmen
Come make memories, spread some holiday cheer, and enjoy the season with us!
Opening reception for the Stonetown Arts Show and Sale begins on November 22! Local artists will display their works at the Riverwalk Commons (84 Water St. S).
For dates/times and more details, check out Stonetown Arts Facebook page.
Contact Us
St. Marys Tourism Information
175 Queen Street East
P.O Box 998
St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6
Phone: 519-284-2340
Fax: 519-284-2881
General tourism related requests and inquiries
Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Monday - Friday)
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