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A list of Christmas events in and around Windsor – Essex including children’s events, Santa Claus Parade, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events.
- 2019 Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades
- 2019 Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts
- Page 2: 2019 Christmas Theatre & Other Events
I. Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades in Windsor Area
Kingsville Santa Claus Parade
The theme for the 15th Annual Kingsville Santa Claus Parade is Heritage Christmas. More details
Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Parade Route: Starts at the corner of Main Street and Jasperson Street and will head east to Division Street then south to Lakeside Park
Kingsville Fantasy of Lights
The Fantasy of Lights Festival has something to do for the whole family! Come out and join us for all of the activities. Dinner with Santa is hosted by Eat Drink and Dine Kingsville. You can also colour, do a craft and visit with Santa during the dinner.
The Opening Ceremonies will begin right after the Santa Claus Parade on November 16, 2019. Santa and Mrs. Claus will Flick the Switch to illuminate hundreds of lighted displays throughout Lakeside Park. Following the “flicking of the switch” spectators will be dazzled by the outstanding fireworks show presented in part by WFCU. Fireworks, Hot chocolate, The Scouts BBQ.
Gingerbread Gazebo and Fantasy Express Train – You can ride the mini trackless train through Lakeside Park and see the light displays. The Christmas Gingerbread Gazebo is open during the train rides. Join us inside to purchase your train tickets and a hot beverage.
Sip and Shop Holiday Nights – Join us at the Lakeside Park Pavilion and do some of your Christmas shopping. Local vendors will have one of a kind gifts for sale. You can also purchase a glass of local wine or one of our craft beers to enjoy while you shop!
Carnegie Holiday Social – Join us for Music, Vendors, Holiday Entertainment and licensed beverages at Lakeside Park as part of Fantasy of Lights. This holiday celebration has something for everyone in the same spirit as the Summer’s Carnegie Socials. Details
Dinner with Santa hosted by Eat Drink and Dine Kingsville | Saturday, November 16 | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | $4 – $8 (Under 3 Free)
Opening Ceremonies | November 16, 2019 | After the Parade; Fireworks follows “flicking of the switch”
Fireworks (Rain date: Sunday, November 17)
Kingsville Gazebo and Fantasy express train | Saturdays & Sundays, November 17 – December 22 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sip and Shop Holiday Nights | November 30 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM & December 1 | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Free
Photos with Santa | Sunday, December 1 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Paws and Claus Family Event | Tuesday December 10 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Amherstburg River Lights Winter Festival
Opening Night and Tree Lighting Ceremony | Saturday, November 16 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Life Sized Gingerbread House | Friday – Sunday | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Story time at the Gingerbread house | Sundays | 6:00 PM
Holiday & Victorian Doll Exhibit | Monday – Friday, November 4 – January 17
Kings Navy Yard Park, and Toddy Jones Park, Downtown Amherstburg
Ignite the Night: Amherstburg’s Town Square – Richmond & Dalhousie Sts, Amherstburg
Kingsville Christmas House Tour
Visit some of Kingsville’s most spectacular homes, decorated for the holiday season. 13+. This year there will be a Vendors Market at Migration Hall on Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm. Be sure to stop by and make a few early Christmas present purchases from area artisans and businesses. Admission to the Vendors Market is free! More details
Saturday – Sunday, November 16 – 17, 2019 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Migration Hall, 170 Main Street E, Kingsville, ON
Each ticket holder is required to bring their ticket to Migration Hall on either Saturday or Sunday to receive their Kingsville Christmas House Tour Bookley. This booklet contains the locations of each of the participating homes and is your key to entering both these homes and the refreshment area at the Pelee Island Winery.
Tickets are $25.00
Essex Town Hall Tree Lighting
Tree lighting ceremony and Essex Salvation Army Kettle Kick Off. In front of Essex Municipal Building. Join in caroling by the tree. Hot drinks available. Meet and greet Santa and Mrs. Claus! Everyone welcome! Details
In front of Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex, ON
Christmas in Tecumesh & Santa Parade
Christmas in Tecumseh comes to Town Friday, November 22, and the community is invited to help kick off the holiday season at the annual celebration. There will be a number of FREE activities including: Horse & Carriage Rides, Christmas Caroling, Outdoor Marshmallow Roast, Free Public Skating, Balloon Twisting, Outdoor Christmas Movie with popcorn and so much more! Throughout the evening, volunteers from the Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach will be serving BBQ hotdogs and warm refreshments.
Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus invite children to visit them in Santa’s Village at the Tecumseh Arena building. Details
Friday, November 22, 2019 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Parade Route: Downtown Tecumseh
Santa Parade starting at 6:00 PM – 6:15 PM will travel southbound along Lacasse Boulevard to Tecumseh Road, continuing westbound on Tecumseh Road to Lesperance Road, and will make a final turn northbound travelling on Lesperance Road to Tecumseh Town Hall.
Activities are scheduled in and around the Tecumseh Arena and Town Hall
Leamington Light Up The Night Christmas Parade
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Parade Route: Parade travels from Georgia Ave North through town to the Fairgrounds.
Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, November 23, 2019 | 6:00 PM
Parade Route: William Street to Sandwich to Richmond to Dalhousie finishing at Toddy Jones Park
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train – Windsor
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train program is returning to the rails for a 19th year to raise money, food, and awareness for food banks and hunger issues across Canada and the United States. Holiday Train is about 1,000 feet in length with 14 rail cars decorated with hundreds of thousands of technology-leading LED lights and a modified boxcar that has been turned into a traveling stage for performers (Sam Roberts Band and JoJo Mason). Details Show: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
CP Yard at Erie Street West and Janette Street, Windsor
Windsor Santa Claus Parade
51st annual parade. The Windsor, Amherstburg, Kingsville, and Essex Santa Claus Parades are produced each year by the Windsor Parade Corporation. This non profit, volunteer driven organization is responsible for creating lasting memories and family traditions through the production of the Santa Claus Parades. More details
Saturday, November 30, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Parade Route: Starts at Ernest Atkinson Park along the Riverside Drive and ends at Block Street
Bright Lights Windsor
A spectacular backdrop of thousands of lights and stunning displays, a wonderland to share with family and friends – Bright Lights Windsor is back for another year!! Giant illuminated tree in the Queen Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens, Thousands of lights and a host of iconic holiday characters throughout the park, WE Made It: Holiday Market, food vendors and festive performances on special programming dates. Details
December 6, 2019 – January 7, 2020 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Jackson Park, 125 Tecumseh Rd. East, Windsor
Essex Santa Claus Parade
Produced by the Windsor Parade Corporation. More details
Saturday, December 14, 2019 | 6:30 PM
Meet Santa | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM @ Essex United Church from
Parade Route: Starts at Fairview Avenue and ends at Maidstone Ave
II. Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts in Windsor
Ultimate Beatles Tribute Music’n Arts
You’ll be grooving to the best of the Beatles played by the nation’s best-awarded musicians, all while watching huge canvases being created in just minutes in weird & unusual ways. Imagine a large image of the Fab Four completed while Murray is blindfolded. This world-caliber performance will have you at the edge of your seats with wonder and dancing in the isles with the great beat of the Beatles. Details
WSYO Winter Concert
Come join the students of the Windsor Symphony Youth Orchestras and Conductor Daniel Wiley as they put on their Winter Concert. Daniel Wiley, Conductor. Details
The Capitol – Pentastar Theatre, 121 University Avenue, West Windsor, ON
Handel’s Messiah
A WSO Annual Tradition: Handel’s timeless classic featuring four outstanding soloists and the WSOC. Details
Sunday, December 8, 2019 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
December 8 @ St. Anne’s Church, 12233 Tecumseh Road East, Tecumseh
Festival of Christmas
Enjoy Festival of Christmas performed by the University of Windsor Chamber Choir and University Singers directed by Dr. Bruce J.G. Kotowich. Details
Heritage Auditorium, Assumption Hall, 400 Huron Church Rd, Windsor, ON
Christmas Concert – Celebrate Old Things
By Greater Windsor Concert Band. Our band brings you some great holiday music to get you into the Christmas spirit. We are also usually visited by a certain Jolly Old Elf!!! What a great way to spend time with family and friends. Kids of all ages will love it! Details
2018 – General $10; Senior/Students $8; Family $30
WSCO Holiday Concert: Tis the Season
Get in the Holiday Spirit by joining the WSCO for night of classic holiday music! Daniel Wiley, Conductor. Details
The Tenors: Wonder of Christmas Tour
The Tenors, Clifton, Fraser, and Victor, have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful songs, outstanding harmonies and undeniable charm. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the award winning and multi-platinum selling band have achieved international success, performing over 1000 live shows and hundreds of TV appearances on five continents. Details
Toldo Holiday Pops
The WSO Holiday favourite returns, featuring the Windsor Symphony Orchestra Chorus, crooner Ken de los Santos singing holiday favourites, and a special guest straight from the North Pole. Details
Sunday, December 22| 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM
The S’aints: A Holiday Celebration
Windsor’s favourite philanthropic super-group, The S’Aints is once again joining forces with St. Clair College and Caesars Windsor to sleigh hunger with an ALL AGES, annual fundraising concert.
A great holiday tradition for the entire family, theholiday show will showcase The S’Aints band featuring local and world-renowned talents: lead vocalist Jody Raffoul; Tea Party drummer, Jeff Burrows, Wes Buckley, Kelly “Mr. Chill” Hoppe, David Cyrenne, Kelly Authier, Marty Bak, Liz Robinson and Stephanie Baker. The show also features special guests ‘The Sinners’ choir, ‘The Horns of a Dilemma’, and ‘The Twisted Sisters’. Details
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Hi I will be visiting for my 18th wedding anniversary from 1/11-14/18 and would like to know if it would be possible to obtain a brochure of the activities you have listed?