Kitchener 
Events Description
Sparkles In The Park will be open for public viewing at Riverside Park from December 13th to December 31st, 2025 – 18 nights in all, with two 2-hour volunteer shifts per evening.
Sparky the Train returns
Walk or Drive-through the park
Fireworks on New Year’s Eve ( Sponsored by Tim Hortons )
Join us for early, family friendly celebrations as we ring-in 2026 with fireworks presented by Tim Hortons starting at 8:00 PM! Free carousel rides run from 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM New Year’s Eve too.
HOW MUCH
Tickets: Free;Donations can be made in advance or anytime online through our partnership with Canada Helps. Volunteers will be at the entrance to the park during Sparkles with contactless terminals as well for tap-based debit and credit card transactions.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
December 13 – 31, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Festive Light Displays Open nightly from 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Free Carousel Rides ( Sponsored by Wood Development Group )December 13, 20, 24 – 27 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- New Years Eve (December 31) from 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Fireworks on New Year’s Eve at 8:00 PM ( Sponsored by Tim Hortons )
Venue: Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich St, Guelph
