Even though it may be cold outside, the weather does not have to stop you from having a lot of winter fun around St. John’s. So, bundle up and enjoy the winter holidays with your friends and family while checking out the list below of 15 things to do during the Christmas and Winter Holidays in St. John’s.
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Magical Christmas Light Displays
The holiday season has come to Newfoundland and homes across this beautiful province are being lit up with dozens to thousands of lights. From musical masterpieces to brightly lit-up houses, go on a Christmas light tour of the best light displays that you can visit in and around St. John’s.
Christmas Dinner Take-Out
This holiday season, take some time to relax when you skip cooking and support local eateries. Your will definitely enjoy the great offerings from local restaurants and caterers in St. John’s.
Feast of Cohen
Vicky Hynes presents annual concert A Feast of Cohen: The Songs of Leonard Cohen by Newfoundland Artists with The Beautiful Losers Band: Sandy Morris, Paddy Byrne, Maria Cherwick, Andrew McCarthy, Dave Panting, Geoff Panting and The Cohenettes: Jill Porter and Lori Cooper with performances by regular troupe and Special Guests. Details
January 4 – 7, 2024
LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria Street, St. John’s
$54.50
The Irish Descendants Christmas with Aaron Collis and Mark Manning of Rum Ragged
Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 8:00 PM
Arts & Culture Centre, 95 Allandale Road, St. John’s
$40
2nd Annual Tibb’s Eve at Slàinte
Join us as we celebrate Tibb’s Eve in style at Slàinte. Katie and Brad will be providing live music from 7-10pm. A stunning venue, great tunes, delicious drinks and a garenteed night to remember. Details
Saturday, December 23, 2023 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sláinte Whisky Piano Bar, 115 Duckworth Bar, St. John’s
The Elf on the Shed
November 16, 2023 to January 8, 2024
Gower Street Theatre, 208 Gower Street, St. John’s
Dinner & Show $89.50
Billy and the Bruisers Tibbs Eve Dance
Come join us for a night of groovy tunes and wild moves at the Billy and the Bruisers Tibs Eve Dance! Get ready to dance the night away. Details
Saturday December 23, 2023 | 9:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Bella Vista Events Venue, 26 Torbay Road, St. John’s
$27.96
The House of the Wooden Santas
Celebrate the season with a festive display from The Rooms collection of the original 24 wooden Santas carved by the artist Imelda George and featured in this classic children’s story written by Kevin Major. Details
On display until January 7, 2024
The Rooms – Level 3 Entrance to the Reference Room, 9 Bonaventure Avenue St. John’s
Adult $12 (+HST), Child/Youth $6 (+HST).
Free for Rooms Members.
Christmas Tea and Land and Sea
Enjoy an afternoon gathering of friends old and new as we feature one of our favourite CBC Land and Sea episodes, The Mummers Show, featuring the music of Simani. A cup of tea and piece of Christmas cake are included in the cost. Details
December 21, 2023 | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
The Rooms – Theatre, 9 Bonaventure Avenue St. John’s
$12 + HST (Free for Members), A cup of tea and piece of Christmas cake are included in the cost of admission.
Visit Attractions/ Game & Entertainment Centres
Explore St. John’s, with attractions like the Johnson GEO Centre, Breakout NL, and the Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Museum. Immerse yourself in culture at The Rooms, enjoy thrilling activities at Frontline Action, and have fun at The Rec Room. Whether you’re into bowling, bouncing, or axe throwing, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in this lively city.
- Johnson GEO Centre
- Breakout NL
- Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Museum– By appointment
- The Rooms
- Frontline Action
- The Rec Room
- Plaza Bowl
- St. Pat’s Bowling Lanes
- Get Air
- Holiday Lanes Bowling Alley
- Mad Catter Cafe
- Trapped
- Jack Axes
- Tee Box Indoor Golf
- Wallnuts Climbing Centre
Winter Fun at Pippy Park
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Pippy Park
Go Skating at The Loop
Grab your skates and helmet and head to Bannerman Park to go skating on the Loop. The skating trail is open daily as long as the temperatures are low enough to make and maintain the ice surface.
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Bannerman Park
Go Sliding At Bowring Park
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305 Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s
Children’s Activities
Keep your child engaged at home with these fun activities.
Go Bird Watching
Birding is a fun activity to do in winter. What are the popular winter birds that you can spot? Can you notice any winter adaptation changes in them? Grab a pair of binoculars, download a bird ID app, and try to name all the birds that you can spot. Do a Christmas Bird Count. If you don’t want to venture outside do an unofficial count of the birds that visit your bird feeder.