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A list of Christmas and holiday-themed events in and around Kitchener-Waterloo Region – including children’s events, carols, theatre, and other holiday events.
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Contents
- Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades
- Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts
- Christmas Plays & Holiday Theatres
- Other Christmas Events
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I. Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parade in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
The Old Post Office, 12 Water St S, Cambridge
November 12, 2026 To January 7, 2027
Free
The City of Cambridge displays light shows on the facade of the Old Post Office building located at 12 Water Street South. »
Various Locations, Cambridge
November 14, 2026 To December 31, 2026
(519) 740-4681 ext 4277
Free
Cambridge Celebrates ‘Winterfest’ will feature many of the great seasonal events the community has come to know and love over the last 20 years. »
Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener
November 20, 2026 To January 2, 2027
$24.95 - $29.95
Experience the magic of Gift of Lights, Bingemans’ dazzling drive-thru holiday light attraction. Take in 300+ animated and static light displays, glowing light tunnels and a breathtaking 40-foot ... »
Waterloo Park, 50 Young St W, Waterloo
November 28, 2026 To January 2, 2027
Free
Over 100 colourful and fun displays with over 100,000 light bulbs light up Waterloo Park from Opening Night through all of December until midnight on New Year’s Day. »
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Hespeler Rd, Cambridge
November 14, 2026
519.221.7557
Free
Christmas parade puts a smile on each and every person's face with the meaning of peace, joy and happiness at this special time of year. See the ... »
Along Weber Street, from Frederick to Erb Street, Kitchener-Waterloo
November 21, 2026
Free
Join in the spirit of the season, delight in the Santa Run that starts at 9:45am, bring your letters to Santa for Canada Post to deliver, donate ... »
Downtown Ayr
November 28, 2026
519-632-7240
Free
The Ayr-North Dumfries Club is hosting a traditional Santa Claus Parade. »
Downtown Elmira
December 5, 2026
519-669-8117
Free
Come and join us at the annual Santa Claus parade. The parade is organised annually by the The Kiwanis Club of Elmira and winds its way through ... »
Down Queen Street, from Groh Avenue to Guelph Avenue, and end at Sheffield Street.
December 5, 2026
519-221-2851
Free
Join us as we welcome Santa to our Village and celebrate the best of the holiday season at the 46th Annual Hespeler Santa Claus Parade! »
Downtown Guelph
December 5, 2026
Free public event; Santa run $40
The holiday cheer is now before us and with that the anticipation of the Guelph Community Santa Claus Parade. Start the excitement-filled afternoon with the Annual Santa ... »
Starts from the South entrance of Norm Hill Park, New Hamburg
December 6, 2026
Free
Join the annual Santa Claus Parade. WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: Sunday, December 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Set-up and position allotment – 5:00 p.m. Venue: Start of the parade ... »
II. Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
Various locations, Southern Ontario
November 20, 2026 To November 30, 2026
donations to local food bank
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train program is returning to the rails in 2026 to raise money, food, and awareness for food banks and hunger issues ... »
Community Christian Reformed Church, 1275 Bleams Road, Kitchener
November 21, 2026
$30
Step into the holiday season with ‘Tis the Season to Sparkle Christmas Show’, a festive afternoon of harmony, laughter, and cheer! with special guest ‘Loo-Wops Quartet. Join ... »
Grace Bible Church, 2 Grand Ave S, Cambridge
November 27, 2026
$10 - $30 + HST
Kick off the holiday season with an evening of unforgettable music, festive cheer, and toe-tapping swing! »
St. Matthews Centre, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener
November 28, 2026
Register
Sing the choruses with us, or just sit with the music surrounding you! »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
November 28, 2026
$70.25 - $172
Jann Arden is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer-songwriter, actor and best-selling author, and one of Canada’s most beloved and distinctive artists. »
Melville United Church, 300 St Andrew Street West, Fergus
November 28, 2026
$5 - $20
Featuring special musical guests from The Mississauga Temple Salvation Army Band, there is always something for everyone at our annual Christmas concert. Think »
WMB Church, 245 Lexington Road, Waterloo
December 1, 2026 To December 9, 2026
$20 - $45 + fees
Sounds of Christmas is a multi-performer musical journey through the many styles of Christmas music. From traditional to country to gospel, you will tap your toes and ... »
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge
December 3, 2026
$13.48
Plan to join us at McDougall Cottage for an evening of traditional Christmas music featuring musicians, Brad McEwen (cittern and vocals) Gwen Potter (viola d'amour and vocals) ... »
Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Road, St. Jacobs
December 5, 2026
$15 - $20
Twin City Harmonizers Christmas concert. »
Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St Andrew St W, Fergus
December 5, 2026
$45 + fees
Step back in time with The Rogersons and Friends - A Cozy Cabin Christmas, a heartfelt tribute to the simple, rugged beauty of an early Christmas in ... »
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
December 6, 2026
Pay What You Can at the Door
An evening of seasonal story and song with some of your favourite actors. »
St John the Evangelist Church, 23 Water St, Kitchener
December 6, 2026
$10 - $45
The warmth of candlelight, the beauty of Bach, and the joy of the Christmas season. Join us on December 6th for Bach’s Christmas Oratorio performed in ... »
Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, 28 Norfolk Street, Guelph
December 6, 2026
226-384-9300
$15 - $50
With a splendid choir, outstanding soloists and orchestra and performed amid the beauty and acoustic perfection of Guelphs Basilica of our Lady Immaculate, this is a Messiah ... »
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in front of Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
December 7, 2026
$35.50
Join us in the Christkindl tent at Kitchener City Hall's Carl Zehr Square for a festive concert featuring the timeless music of the Eagles, combining legendary hits ... »
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
December 8, 2026
$50
Celebrate Christmas with an unforgettable concert tribute to a Rocky Mountain Christmas with John Denver and Glen Campbell. »
Bingemans Conference Centre, 425 Bingemans Centre Dtrive, Kitchener
December 8, 2026
$79.95 + taxes and fees per person
This holiday season, revisit country music’s golden era with A Cozy Country Christmas! Enjoy remarkably lifelike live tributes to iconic country voices of the 1950s to ... »
in front of Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
December 8, 2026
$35.50
Join us in the Christkindl tent at Kitchener City Hall's Carl Zehr Square to celebrate Christmas the East Coast way with Signal Hill. »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 9, 2026
$86.25 - $285.75
Celebrate the magic of the holidays with The Tenors: Season of Hope Tour, a heartwarming concert experience filled with joy, wonder, and connection. »
in front of Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
December 9, 2026
$35.50
Join us in the Christkindl tent at Kitchener City Hall's Carl Zehr Square to shake, shimmy, and celebrate the season at Disco All the Way! »
The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
December 10, 2026
$20 - $35
Celebrate the holiday season with the soulful sounds of Quisha Wint! »
The Registry Theatre 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
December 12, 2026 To December 13, 2026
$40
If it’s December, it’s the BBT charity fundraiser. The region’s best musicians return for a jazzy Christmas, with special guest vocalist Heather Bambrick. »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 12, 2026
$12 - $100
From the iconic “Hallelujah” to intimate arias and profoundly stirring choruses, this seasonal favourite takes us on a timeless journey of hope and renewal. Handel’s masterpiece ... »
Basadi (from Tim Hortons Entrance), 465 Phillip Street, Waterloo
December 12, 2026
Free
Join us in person for a cozy gathering filled with comfort, joy, and good company! Featuring a band of 6 Christian singer song writer friends, they will be ... »
Knox Presbyterian Church, Erb Street West, Waterloo
December 13, 2026
$14.33 - $25.04
Join us for an incredible afternoon of music as the talented Waterloo Regional Police Chorus, raise their voices and funds for Ontario First Responders. Be serenaded with ... »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 15, 2026
$55.24 - $89.74
Get ready for a lively holiday celebration as Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy bring A Celtic Family Christmas to the stage. »
St. John's Anglican Church, 36 Henderson Street, Elora
December 15, 2026 To December 16, 2026
$10 - $62
A cherished Elora tradition, Festival of Carols returns to St. John’s Anglican Church with music that shines with the wonder, warmth, and beauty of the season. ... »
The Jazz Room at the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. North, Waterloo
December 18, 2026 To December 19, 2026
$20 - $35
With their always-irreverent but always-relevant takes on Christmas music, the Tom Nagy Christmas Experience always brings the hits and then some! »
Tapestry Hall, 11 Fraser St, Cambridge
December 18, 2026
$45.50 - $100
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cambridge. Get your tickets now to discover the ... »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 19, 2026
$49.25
Celebrate the season with the warmth, swing and unmistakable style of Michael Bublé in Feeling Bublé Christmas. »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 19, 2026
$73.75 - $107.75
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony celebrates the joy of the season with Yuletide Pops, a festive concert filled with holiday favourites, orchestral sparkle, and warm seasonal cheer. »
Maxwell's Concerts & Events, 35 University Avenue East, Waterloo
December 19, 2026
$35 + fees
Canada’s biggest rock artists is back to Maxwell’s for a special holiday-season performance. »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 21, 2026
$48 - $72
Step into the magic of the holiday season with Under The Lights: A Tribute to the Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring acclaimed pianist Thompson Egbo-Egbo. »
Knox Presbyterian Church, 51 Church Street, Elora
December 21, 2026
$10 - $45
Join us for a wonderfully warm celebration of the music of Christmas --- from the carols you’ve known and loved all your life and some in ... »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 22, 2026
$57.50 - $86.25
Direct from London’s West End, a spectacular cast of singers and an incredible live band bring your favourite Christmas hits to life in an unforgettable evening ... »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 22, 2026
$34.50 - $92
Celebrate the wonder and light of Christmas with And There Was Light, a moving cantata filled with rich orchestrations, soaring choral writing, and moments of joyful audience ... »
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
December 23, 2026
$50
Hometown Christmas show promises cozy vibes and an unforgettable evening filled with great music and holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on this must-see holiday event! »
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III. Christmas Plays & Holiday Theatre in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave S, Cambridge
November 18, 2026 To December 27, 2026
$38- $62 + hst
This is the story your entire family knows and loves, but as you have never seen before. Disney's Frozen is an awe-inspiring production that brings the magic, ... »
St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo
November 19, 2026 To January 10, 2027
$38 - $62 + taxes and fees
A beloved tradition imported from the UK, pantomimes mix fairy tales with fabulous fun: chart-topping hits, dazzling dance, outrageous costumes, pop-culture gags, and cheeky humour for kids ... »
Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St Andrew St W, Fergus
November 20, 2026 To November 22, 2026
$35 - $44
This delightful musical follows Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they team up with sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to put on a Christmas spectacular and ... »
Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre St. Jacobs, 11 Albert St W, St. Jacobs
November 24, 2026 To January 3, 2027
$38 - $62
Crowned “One of the top live events for Christmas in North America” by BBC Music Magazine, All Is Calm will take you on a journey to parts ... »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
November 25, 2026
$86.08 - $178.08
From the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story - The Musical brings the beloved 1983 holiday classic to ... »
425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener
November 26, 2026
$50.25 - $108.25
Step into a world of enchantment with Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland, a dazzling celebration of music, marvels, and festive fun. »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
November 29, 2026
$57 - $91.50
Step into the magical world of Cinderella, one of the most beloved fairytales of all time, brought to life in a dazzling ballet production filled with beauty, ... »
The Jazz Room, 59 King Street North, Waterloo
November 29, 2026
$20 - $35
A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS is an Emmy Award-winning holiday movie tradition, enjoyed by children and grownups everywhere. The 1965 soundtrack ranks among the best-selling jazz albums of all ... »
The Registry Theatre, 122 Frederick Street, Kitchener
December 3, 2026
$30
Drag star Sasha Tease presents her first ever holiday special! Sasha and friends weave together heartfelt & heart racing entertainment, as she attempts to capture the holiday magic ... »
Preston Commons Studio Theatre, 810 King St East. Cambridge
December 4, 2026 To December 6, 2026
$25 - $35
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. »
Guelph Little Theatre (The), 176 Morris Street Guelph
December 4, 2026 To December 13, 2026
$20 - $30 + fees and taxes
A humorous, family‑friendly play inspired by the real challenges Charles Dickens faced while racing to write A Christmas Carol. As Dickens battles writer’s block and ... »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 8, 2026
$38.50 - $78.25
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic ... »
Fergus Grand Theatre, 244 St Andrew St W, Fergus
December 13, 2026 To December 20, 2026
$18 - $30 + fees and taxes
Santa Claus has a polar opposite living in the South Pole, Geoffrey Frost, known to the world as Jack Frost. Geoffrey has never received a present from ... »
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IV. Other Christmas / Holiday Events in Kitchener-Waterloo Region
Michaels Craft Stores, Canada
November 8, 2026 To December 19, 2026
Free
Slow down, get cozy and start a new holiday tradition with Michaels and Hallmark. This season, Michaels stores across Canada will host Hallmark-inspired crafting activities that invite ... »
Main St, St. Jacobs
November 12, 2026 To November 22, 2026
Free
Join us for our annual holiday shopping event amid thousands of twinkling lights in the village - a true holiday experience! »
Various Locations, Cambridge
November 14, 2026 To December 31, 2026
(519) 740-4681 ext 4277
Free
Cambridge Celebrates ‘Winterfest’ will feature many of the great seasonal events the community has come to know and love over the last 20 years. »
TBD, St. Jacobs
November 14, 2026 To November 22, 2026
By Donation
Come and visit Santa and bring your letters! Santa is looking forward to seeing everyone and is happy to have his picture taken. »
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
November 14, 2026
$60 + HST per person.
Make your own outdoor winter wreath using natural greenery harvested from Doon Heritage Village! »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
November 18, 2026 To January 3, 2027
519-634-8444
$5.50 - $9.75
An enchanting, lavish and magical! Christmas at the Castle is the most wonderful time of the year to visit. Warm yourself in the glow that emanates from ... »
Various locations, Southern Ontario
November 20, 2026 To November 30, 2026
donations to local food bank
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train program is returning to the rails in 2026 to raise money, food, and awareness for food banks and hunger issues ... »
WCR Farmers’ Market Station, 330 Farmers Market Road, Waterloo
November 20, 2026 To December 19, 2026
$59.91 - $81.31
Join Santa for All aboard for a holiday night out like no other. Santa’s Night Cap – The Last Call Limited is an adults-only experience where festive ... »
Weber Street South and Erb Street East
November 21, 2026
$17 - $71
This is a 3k & 1k festive run that takes place before the Kitchener-Waterloo Santa Claus Parade! »
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
November 22, 2026
$5 - $10 + HST
Celebrate the magic of the season with a heartwarming afternoon of festive fun! Join the FRIENDS of Waterloo Region Museums for a cozy fundraising event filled with ... »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
November 28, 2026
519-634-8444
$6.91 – $10.12
Come celebrate Christmas, history, and a little Victorian splendour with us! »
Boston Pizza Kingpin Bowlounge, 425 Bingemans Centre Dr, Kitchener
November 28, 2026
$64.85 per person, includes Turkey Dinner Buffet
Boston Pizza Kingpin Bowlounge is proud to be the home of Yuk Yuk’s On Tour in the Waterloo Region as a show venue! »
Snyder's Family Farm, 936685 Blenheim Rd, Bright
November 28, 2026 To December 20, 2026
TBA
Bring the whole family for some Holiday Cheer. »
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge
November 28, 2026 To November 29, 2026
$43.47
Come celebrate the holidays with our gluten-free version of McDougall Cottage’s ever-popular Tea by the Grand. Looking for a break from the holiday hustle? Grab a ... »
On the grounds of African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Cambridge
November 29, 2026 To December 13, 2026
$25.99 - $44.99 plus taxes
Make this holiday season unforgettable with Brunch with Santa, hosted by Classic Catering on the grounds of African Lion Safari! »
Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West, Kitchener
December 3, 2026 To December 13, 2026
Free
Christkindl Market is an annual holiday market in downtown Kitchener. »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
December 3, 2026 To December 10, 2026
519-634-8444
$15 adults/$7 child
Castle Kilbride invites you to soak up the old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere and let the music and magic whisk you away to Christmases past! »
Elmira Branch Library, 65 Arthur Street S, Elmira
December 4, 2026
Free admission
Join us this holiday season in Downtown Elmira for a festive celebration of local shopping and community spirit! Discover unique gifts and enjoy holiday treats as you ... »
Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener
December 4, 2026 To December 20, 2026
Included with admission
A Victorian Christmas for the whole family. Explore the historic house while it is decorated for this festive season. »
Woodside National Historic Site, 528 Wellington Street North, Kitchener
December 4, 2026 To December 5, 2026
$19.84 (includes admission and processing fee)
Step into the glow of lamplight and the spirit of Christmas Past as you journey through a 1-hour guided Victorian holiday like no other. This evening tour ... »
St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market, 878 Weber St N, Waterloo
December 5, 2026 To December 12, 2026
$25 - $26 + fees and tax
Join us on December 5th and 12th, were families can gather for a special event with Santa. Santa, with his jolly spirit, will read a heartwarming christmas ... »
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge
December 5, 2026 To December 13, 2026
$43.47
Grab a friend, or two, and plan to join us for one of McDougall Cottage's Holiday Teas by the Grand. »
Centre In The Square, 101 Queen Street N., Kitchener
December 5, 2026
$19.25 - $30.75
The Pinch Holiday FamJamboree is a festive, fun and energetic delight of improv comedy, kids & holiday songs, featuring LIVE participation for audiences of all ages! »
McDougall Cottage, 89 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge
December 5, 2026 To December 12, 2026
$31.53
Explore Doon Heritage Village by lantern light this Holiday Season! Sample treats in our historic buildings, enjoy horse drawn wagon rides. »
Castle Kilbride, 60 Snyder's Road West, Baden
December 6, 2026 To December 13, 2026
519-634-8444
$25 p.p.
Step into the holiday spirit with a delightful tour of our beautifully decorated Victorian mansion, led by a costumed guide who’ll bring the season to life! »
in front of Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
December 6, 2026
$19.50 - $35.50
oin us in the Christkindl tent at Kitchener City Hall's Carl Zehr Square for a magical Pancake Breakfast! Enjoy a delicious meal and special table visits from ... »
rare's administrative Office (Lamb's Inn), 1679 Blair Road, Cambridge
December 9, 2026
Register; Free with a donation of food to the Cambridge Food Bank
Led by our instructor, Chai, this beginner-friendly, all-levels class will be a gentle anchor to the land and our breath. »
Calvary United Church, 48 Hawkesville Road, St. Jacobs
December 12, 2026
By Donation
One of our annual favourites – Breakfast with Santa. Breakfast includes Eggs, Hashbrowns, Sausage, Pancakes. Come see Mr. and Mrs. Claus and enjoy some Christmas atmosphere! HOW MUCH ... »
in front of Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
December 13, 2026
$19.50 - $35.50
Join us in the Christkindl tent at Kitchener City Hall's Carl Zehr Square and gather the family for a magical morning of holiday cheer! »
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener
December 18, 2026 To December 19, 2026
$15 - $28 + HST
Take a leisurely stroll through the lantern-lit village and drift back to Christmases long ago. Wander the quaint street or ride along in a horse-drawn wagon, visit ... »
Pick-up at Bingemans culinary facility at 40 Shirley Ave, Kitchener
December 24, 2026 To December 25, 2026
$65.95 per 2 people + add-ons
Make your Christmas celebration truly magical with our Christmas @Home catering. Whether you prefer a cozy dinner with immediate family or a larger gathering with friends, our ... »
TRIO, 40 King St. South, Waterloo
December 24, 2026
$165.00 per person
Christmas Eve will be a night to remember at TRIO Restaurant. »
Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Drive, Kitchener
December 25, 2026
$24.95 - $65
Gather with family and loved ones for Bingemans’ Grand Christmas Day Buffet, featuring a festive holiday meal, indulgent desserts and a warm Christmas atmosphere. »
Attaching the website for each event would be so helpful.
Click on the event title, the image or >>. You will directed to the event details which have a website/ticket link and phone number(if applicable).
Under Christmas Plays, you have the title of ‘Honk!” but the description is “Beauty and the Beast”. The details are correct for “Beauty…”. “Honk!” is playing at St Jacobs Country Playhouse and is the story of the ugly duckling.
Thank you – Corrected.
The Holiday Train reads Dec 29 – should be Nov 29