From markets to parades to unique events galore! Christmas events are on every weekend in the region and I wanted to make a go to list for all to go enjoy events you may know or not know about! Some are new as well so make sure to check them out!
The Cordova Loft in Cambridge Ontario will be having their Queer Christmas market on November 21st at 6-8pm!
The Córdova Loft (@cordovaloft)
This years Santa Claus parade in on November 15th this year!
Santa Claus Parade
open on Thursdays to sunday through the holidays and there is so many homemade goodies, vintage antiques and the famous apple fritter! Defo giving holiday vibes
St. Jacobs Farmers' Market
Snyders family farm is a hit in the fall but did you know they have relaxing Christmas fire and chill times? Book now as they are bound to book up quick!
Snyder's Family Farm
The gift of lights is a beautiful display of over 300 lights and only 25.00 a car! Bonus is its about 2.5 kms, its awe inspiring and the kids love it
Gift Of Lights
selfies with Santa or the Grinch are on this November 22nd at noon! This is at the Museum and only 8.00 a ticket- great for trying out younger children to see if they are a fan or not for Santa and affordable!
Selfies with Santa
This Saturday November 22nd will be christmas as well at the musem in KW!
Events
Langdon hall has wreath making this Sunday November 16th; very pricey (214 pp)
Upcoming Events at Langdon Hall
just outside the region in Paris, Ontario is the paris christmas market with lots of stocking stuffers! On Dec 6th at the agricultural society
Christmas in Paris 2025 – Hosted by Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris
this years winterfest is on for December 5-7th! Definitely checking this out
Winterfest
a merry Grinchmas market has more lovely christmas goodies and is on saturday December 13th in Cambridge!
A Merry GRINCHMAS Market
Sunset villa is having the nordic market with family fun on sunday december 7th from 10-3 in puslinch ontario!
Sunset Villa Association
The Christkindl Market is through December 4-7 in the kitchener market on 200 king st w this year
Kitchener Market
the official Preston Candyland will be in Central park starting december 13th this year! Adorable small little venue with (weather dependent) free small skate park in the park!
Winterfest returns bringing the sweet charm of Candyland and more!
on Decmeber 1st will be the preston official tree lighting!
Winterfest
the wonderful holiday train will be back on novemeber 21st this year in the cambridge area!
Holiday Train
also on november 15th is the kitchener santa parade! I believe this one is in the day time where the cambridge one is night
KW Santa Claus Parade
waterloo park has a lovely display of christmas lights that I love to take my son to yearly!
Wonders of Winter
the first annual tree lighting event in Galt ontario is on this year on November 27th at 7pm on Queens square!
Downtown Galt Christmas tree lights up Queen's Square
this is a great source for finding events in the cambridge sector!
Downtown Cambridge (@downtowncambridge)
this is another resource for finding KW area events and food!
