Kitchener 
Events Description
Join St. Jaobs Village for the annual holiday shopping event amid thousands of twinkling lights in the village – a true holiday experience!
Enjoy The Village of St. Jacobs’ many unique shops and eateries.
Shop into the evening on select nights and take in the holiday festivities and entertainment!
Shop into the Evening
Thursdays until 8pm
Fridays & Saturdays until 9pm
*Shops follow their regular hours Sundays
Waterloo County Carollers
Thursdays 6-8pm | Fridays 5-8pm | Saturdays 4-7pm | Sundays 2-4pm
Wandering the Village of St. Jacobs
Free Horse and Wagon Rides
Fridays & Saturdays 6-8pm | Sundays 1-3pm
@ The TriSisters Art House 1370 King St N.
Santa
Thursday Evenings 6–8 PM @ TriSisters Art House 1370 King St.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making a special appearance on the TriSisters deck, ready to greet visitors and spread a little Christmas cheer. Make sure you check out Explore Waterloo’s Mistletoe Art Installation while your there!
Friday & Saturday Evenings | 6–8 PM @ Around the Village
Keep an eye out! Santa will be wandering through the Village, handing out candy canes, stopping for photos and spreading Christmas magic along the way.
Saturday & Sunday | 1–4 PM @ Home Hardware, 1420 King St.
Bring the kids for a classic Christmas visit with Santa! There will be time to share Christmas wishes, drop off letters and capture a special holiday photo.
*with support from The Optimist Club of St. Jacobs
Burn Barrels – St. Jacobs Fire Dept
Fridays 5-8pm
Parking Lot @ Living Fresh 1382 King St.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
November 12 – 15 & 19 – 22, 2026
Free Horse and Wagon Rides
Fridays & Saturdays 6-8pm
Sundays 1-3pm
Waterloo County Carollers
Thursdays 6-8pm
Fridays 5-8pm
Saturdays 4-7pm
Sundays 2-4pm
Visit with Santa
Fridays & Saturday Evenings 6-8pm
Wandering town
Saturday & Sundays 1-4pm
Home Hardware
Burn Barrels with the St. Jacobs Fire Department
Fridays 5-8pm
Venue: St. Jacobs Village Shops, Main Street, St. Jacobs
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