Name: Simcoe Christmas Panorama
Start: 2026-11-28
End: 2027-01-01
Location: Wellington Park

Events Description

Experience the charm of the original light festival in Ontario during the annual Simcoe Christmas Panorama and start your journey in a world of wonder as twinkling lights glimmer throughout the night.

The festival begins Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 6:00PM with the official light up in the park and Santa’s arrival on the Bickle firetruck. Opening Ceremonies will be hosted by Robyn Beazley, and one local child will help Santa switch on the lights to start the season.

HOW MUCH

Free admission.

Please consider making a donation to support the festival!

E-transfers: simcoechristmaspanorama@gmail.com

GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/531b3d52

Trolley Rides: ticketed

WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

November 28, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM every day.

Lights are on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, etc.

Lightup: Saturday, November 28th at 6:00 PM

Horse Drawn Trolley Rides in the park – TBA

Venue:

Wellington Park – 50 Bonnie Drive, Simcoe, ON

Bonnie Drive is closed to vehicles, as is the parking lot for Wellington Park access from Bonnie Drive.

Parking is permitted on the streets surrounding the park. This includes Norfolk St N, Colborne St, Windham St., Crescent Blvd, McCall St. and Alligator Lane.

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