Kingston 
Events Description
The River of Lights is a free holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights, flood lights, and other lighting effects set to music.
Starting Saturday, November 29, 2025 join us every night on Blockhouse Island for the free light and sound show, the River of Lights presented by Canarm Ltd. Show runs nightly until January 4, 2026.
Nightly Schedule:
Every night until Sunday January 4, 2026 (weather permitting). Join us at this FREE, family friendly, daily event throughout December.
- Full light and sound show 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm (daily). Set your car radio to the frequency indicated on signs on site to pick up the music.
- Lights only (no music) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. These hours are sensory-friendly and feature softy glowing lights that slowly change from one colour to the next. No strobing or flashing lights, and no accompanying music or effects.
Description:
The River of Lights is a holiday light display on Blockhouse Island which includes thousands of twinkle lights and flood lights set to music. The show is approximately 40 minutes in length before repeating the Set. Find a parking space facing the show, tune your car radio to the show frequency, and enjoy the show from the comfort of your vehicle. The first and final hours each night display a static light show (no music), while between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm each night the light and sound show will run in a loop, making the trees dance with lights as a mix of contemporary music and classic holiday tunes entertain you.
Try a different way to see the show: hop on the Aquatarium Holiday Train. Starting at the tunnel parking area on Blockhouse Island Parkway, the train will do 2 laps of Blockhouse to see the River of Lights.
Tickets are now FREE (thanks to a generous donation to the Aquatarium) and can be reserved in advance. Hot chocolate is available for purchase at the starting location.
The holiday train operates on select nights
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets: Free
free, nightly event.
How to get tickets?
At the door: Free event. No tickets required.
Parking spots to watch the show available on site.
Driving loop always available
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025 to Sunday January 4, 2025
Venue & Address
Blockhouse Island, 30 Blockhouse Island Parkway, Brockville ON
Wheelchair accessible
Free Parking
Street Parking
Accessible by Public Transport
