2025 Christmas & Holiday Activities in Sudbury

Christmas time in Greater Sudbury is a time where colourful lights illuminate the streets and the yards of houses in the neighbourhood, and the festive events and beauty of the outdoors are a wonderful reminder of the holiday season. Here are some exciting things to do during the Christmas season in the Sudbury area, including parades, markets, music events, and plays.

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Sudbury Santa Claus Parade & Holiday Lights

Sudbury Santa Claus Parade

Get ready for an AMAZING night filled with music, lights and festivities!! This year’s theme is: Christmas Movies. Come watch the parade of lights and sounds leading to our very special guests, Santa, Mrs. Claus and their reindeer. The parade begins at the intersection of Notre Dame Ave. and St. Anne’s Road and concludes on Notre Dame and Ste Annes. Details

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 5:30 PM

Starting on the corner of Notre Dame & St. Anne’s Rd, and proceeding around the Elm Place Mall down Elm St.

Festival of Lights

Every year, in partnership with Science North, the Sudbury Charities Foundation brings holiday cheer to Greater Sudbury by lighting up the shores of Ramsey Lake. Over the past 50 years, the Sudbury Charities Foundation has raised over 1.7 million dollars for underprivileged children in the Greater City of Sudbury. Details

 November 23  to ~ Early January | Nightly
Launch of the Festival Of Lights | November 23 | 5 PM – 7 PM

Science North, 100 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury

Free; Donations are greatly appreciated.

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the holiday season in downtown Sudbury! Join Mayor Lefebvre for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in the courtyard of Tom Davies Square.

Enjoy the sparkle of the season with festive lights and community cheer as we light up the city’s holiday tree.

Details

Friday, December 5, 2025 | 5:00 PM

Tom Davies Square Courtyard, 200 Brady St., Greater Sudbury

Free

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Christmas Carols/Holiday Concerts

Joey Niceforo in Concert: ‘A Little Bit Of Everything’

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music with Tenor Joey Niceforo, Soprano Sara Papini, Pianist Reuven Grajner and Violinist Alex Toskov at All Nations Church! Join us for a concert filled with a little bit of everything – from popular hits to classical tunes and some Holiday music! Joey and Sara’s versatile voices will leave you mesmerized. Don’t miss out on this exciting concert! Details

Sunday, November 30, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

All Nations Church, 414 Saint Raphael Street, Sudbury

$49.26

SSO – Christmas Spectacular

This December, the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra rings in the season with our sparkling Christmas Spectacular, with guest soprano Pamela Teed and narration by Alessandro Costantini!

From the cozy classics of Silver Bells and Deck the Halls! to the playful sparkle of March of the Toys, this concert is packed with music to delight every listener. Details

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Sheridan Auditorium, 154 College St., Greater Sudbury

$19 – $59 +HST

SERENA RYDER Merry Myths Tour 2025

KNOX HALL is thrilled to announce that SERENA RYDER will be performing her Merry Myths Tour on Wednesday Dec 10th 2025!! Details

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Knox Hall, 73 Larch Street, Greater Sudbury

$103.80 – $115.84

Bel Canto Chorus Christmas Concert

The Bel Canto Chorus’ Christmas program will feature a selection of songs to warm your heart this season. Details

December 4 – 5, 2025

St. Andrew’s Place, 111 Larch Street, Greater Sudbury

$25

GOOD LOVELIES – Christmas Concert 2025

The Good Lovelies much loved Christmas is coming to Knox Hall, bringing holiday classics, winter favourites and a sprinkle of the band’s original songs that you’ve come to love. Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough, and Susan Passmore are JUNO award winning songwriters and multi instrumentalists, known for their rich harmonies and nostalgic sound.

Blending folk roots, old time swing, bluegrass, pop, and soul, their music is a perfect fit for the season. Details

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Knox Hall, 73 Larch Street, Greater Sudbury

$67.70 – $79.73

A Sam & Ale Christmas Spectacular

Join us for the holiday extravaganza of the year – with Alessandro and Sam Primack (hot off his stunning performance as JUDAS in this summer’s JCS). This annual holiday tradition will warm your heart and get you ready for Santa. Glorious vocals & music while decorating the tree here at the STC! Details

December 14 – 15, 2025

Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury

$45.00

Holiday Theatre

Annie

1933. New York City. In the grip of the “Great Depression” a spirited orphan has a dream of escaping the Hudson Street Orphanage and finding her real parents. Based on the popular syndicated comic strip, Annie is a hero who’s super power is ingenuity and guts. It’s a musical about the necessity and perils of optimism, with an eye on realities and a gear for change. Featuring unforgettable songs like, “Tomorrow” and “It’s A Hard Knock Life” – this new production delivers joy, edge and inspiration. Directed by award-winning Peter Hinton-Davis (Shaw Festival, Canadian Opera Company, National Arts Centre) Its gonna be an ANNIE like no other! Details

November 20 – December 21, 2025

Sudbury Theatre Centre, 170 Shaughnessy Street, Sudbury

By Donation

Stars on Ice

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Stars on Ice has the ultimate holiday gift – figure skating legend Elvis Stojko is coming to town and he’s bringing friends! Canada’s premier figure skating show is bringing its dazzling, award-winning show to fans across Canada. The special holiday-themed edition of Stars on Ice, featuring some of the most accomplished figure skaters in the world, is set to visit Sudbury on December 13th for a 7pm performance at the Sudbury Community Arena. Details

Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM

Sudbury Community Arena, 240 Elgin Street, Greater Sudbury

$58

Other Holiday-Themed Events

Handmade Holiday Market

Discover an incredible lineup of handmade-only makers, with their unique, beautifully crafted goods just in time for the holiday season.

Come for the shopping, stay for the great food, incredible community, and live performances from talented local musicians curated by Sudbury based singer songwriter Jessy Brunette. Details

November 15 – 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

College Boreal, Greater Sudbury

Entry by donation

Crosscut Holiday Pop-Up Market

The Makers North Handmade Holiday Market is a curated winter event featuring a variety of high quality handmade goods focused on artists and makers from Northern Ontario. Details

Saturdays, November 29 – December 20, 2025 | 12 PM – 4 PM

Crosscut Distillery, 1347 Kelly Lake Road, Greater Sudbury

Downtown Sudbury Holiday Market

November 14 – 16, 2025

Durham Street running from the YMCA to Larch Street, Sudbury

Free Admission

HOHOHoliday 5k

The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with community engagement and fitness. Be apart of a holiday movement and join 10,000 Santa’s virtually across Canada who are spreading cheer in their local community while choosing to raise funds to support Make-A-Wish Canada. Details

November 29 – December 31, 2025

Nationwide/Virtual Run

Register

Tree lighting Social

Crafts activities, Face painting, Music, Film presentation, Outdoor fire and marshmallows, Treats, and Hot chocolate. Details

December 6, 2025 | 6 PM – 8 PM

459 Antwerp Club House, Ice Rink, Sudbury

Free

Christmas In The Park

Join us for two magical days of holiday fun at Christmas in the Park! Enjoy a free photo with Santa at our festive photobooth, write your letter to Santa, get creative at the craft and cookie decorating stations, and cozy up with s’mores by the fire. Sip on adult holiday beverages, shop the holiday market with local vendors, and experience the park come alive with twinkling Christmas lights each evening. Details

December 6 – 7, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Kivi Park, Sudbury

Free

Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk

Every year, the Santa Shuffle brings passionate individuals from across the country to support vulnerable Canadians and the work of The Salvation Army. This year will be no exception. We look forward to bringing everyone together for a meaningful fun run/walk on Saturday, December 6th!! Details

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Delki Dozzi Playground, Sudbury

$34 – $435

Little Kickers Wonderland

Santa, shopping, and holiday fun — all for a great cause!! Details

Sunday, November 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Cambrian College – Gymnasium 1400 Barrydowne Road, Sudbury

$5 – $10

We do try to make the listings as accurate as possible, but there may be typographical/oversight errors or events may be cancelled or postponed without any notice. Verify all details from concerned event Websites/officials.

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