Saint John 
Credit: Uptown Saint John
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and there are a lot of fun things to do around Saint John this holiday season. Spend some quality-time with friends and family at one of these great events. To make the holidays a little easier, here is a list of holiday events taking place this year in Saint John.
Santa Claus Parades & Light Displays
Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony
His Worship, Don Darling, and members of Saint John Common Council invite everyone to the 34th Annual Mayor and Council Christmas Tree Lighting at Loyalist Plaza, next to Market Square.
Enjoy carol singing and a visit from Santa Claus as the City tree is lit. Details
Friday, December 4, 2020 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Loyalist Plaza, 1 Market Square, Saint John
Free
Uptown Sparkles
A little extra to celebrate Uptown Saint John this holiday season! More details TBA. Details
December 1 – 21, 2020
Uptown Saint John
Carleton’s Winter Wonderland
Daily from December 11, 2020 | After dusk
Carleton Community Centre, 120 Market Place, Saint John
Free
Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts
Hawksley Night in Canada at Christmastime on December 11 – 12, 2020
Foy Vance – Hope in the Highlands on Saturday, December 12, 2020
Songs of the Season
Saturday, December 05, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
Adults: $35, Subscribers: $30
Thane Dunn: Christmas with The King
Get the whole family together to witness the Elvis experience of a lifetime. Thane Dunn is known Worldwide as one of the absolute best Elvis tributes on the planet. Join the two-time World Champion along with his amazing Cadillac Kings as they bring you “Christmas with the King”.
The new show features all your favourite Elvis Christmas, Gospel and Rock classics plus he will be joined onstage by singing sensation Melly Dunn for duets that will blow your mind. Details
Sunday, December 06, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$50
CP Holiday Train at Home
Celebrate the holidays with us and listen to great music! Serena Ryder and The Trews are headlining CP’s 2020 “Holiday Train at Home” concert with special guests JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott. Details
Saturday, December 12, 2020 | 9:00 PM
Online
Free
Winter Delights
With Christmas on its way, SNB presents a real treasure chest of sounds and ideas.
Soloists that you have been asking us to present for years and some rich and historical orchestral finery. With Guest Conductor Mélanie Léonard and soloists Rob Dutton, Trumpet; and Andrew George, Clarinet. Details
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$42 / $99 for all 3 in Series
A Down Home Christmas with Tomato Tomato
December 19 – 20, 2020
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$45 adults / $40 subscribers
Live Theatre
Retro Films at Imperial Theatre
Home Alone Double Bill (1990 + 1992) | Sunday, November 22, 2020 | 1:00 PM
White Christmas (1954) | Monday, December 07, 2020 | 7:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
Double Bill $15; Single Ticket $10
$35
Rockin’ Round the Christmas Tree
December 19, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Online
$25 + HST
Other Holiday-Themed Events
HOHOHoliday 5k
The HoHoHoliday 5K is the most festive FUN run in Canada! This 5km run/walk combines the magic of the Holidays with community engagement and fitness. Be apart of a holiday movement and join 10,000 Santa’s virtually across Canada who are spreading cheer in their local community while choosing to raise funds to support Make-A-Wish Canada. Details
November 25 – December 31, 2020
Wherever You are
$40 – $55
Crosby’s Gingerbread Trail at Market Square
Find sweet creations by our Market Square tenants along the Gingerbread Trail! Vote for your favourite Gingerbread creation by visiting the Market Square Facebook page, where you can view the entries and cast your ballot by “liking” your favourite Gingerbread House.
Details
November 27 – December 24, 2020
Market Square
Free
Santa’s Uptown Workshop
Throughout December, Santa will be in his Uptown Workshop at 17 Canterbury Street!
Although you won’t be able to sit on his knee this year, you can still peek in the window and watch Santa working away as he gets ready for the big day! Stop by and wave hello and make sure you take lots of pictures from the street! Details
Thursday – Sunday, December 3 – 20, 2020
17 Canterbury Street, Saint John
There is no charge to see Santa, but we do ask that you consider bringing a non-perishable food item that will be distributed through Pulse.
Santa Shuffle Fun Run & Elf Walk
The Santa Shuffle is an annual 5km Fun-Run and 1km Elf Walk to fundraise for local Salvation Army initiatives which provide hope and support to those in need across Canada. This year’s Santa Shuffle will be a week-long event full of fun surprises and cool prizes! Details
December 5 – 12, 2020
Anywhere
$10 – $25
Christmas Beer Garden
The City Market will be dressed for Christmas and filled with holiday vendors selling food and gifts. Between shopping, visit the North Market Street Beer Garden. Make sure to dress warmly so you can enjoy a pint or two on the patio under the propane heaters.
COVID protocols will be in place. Please follow all guidelines and any requests made by staff. Please wear your community mask any time you are not seated in the Beer Garden or any time while shopping in the City Market. Details
Saturday, December 5, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
47 Charlotte Street, Saint John
Free
The Winter Lupine
Local vendors offering unique and sustainably made products to celebrate the joy of gift-giving during the winter holiday. There will be a bar serving local drinks, vendors selling traditional treats and there will be a sustainable gift-wrapping service available. Details
December 12 – 13, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Lupine Market, 918 Route 850, Long Point
The entrance to the event will be $2/person and the proceeds will go towards a local charitable organization (to be announced).Market Square
Five Festive Fridays from Fridays, November 13 – December 13, 2020
A Holiday Musical Mashup
Friday, December 11, 2020 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$25 adults / $20 subscribers / $15 youth
Spirit of Christmas – Holiday Tasting Event
On December 18th, celebrate the Spirit of Christmas with a tasting event featuring 15 DrinkNB tasting stations.
Uncorked is excited to welcome producers from around the province to the Market After Dark, to celebrate the holidays and to sample their hard work with you. 19+. Details
Friday, December 18, 2020 | 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
47 Charlotte Street, Saint John
Tickets are per bubble, and each ticket offers admission for up to 4 guests.
A Country Christmas
Join us for a Christmas celebration with a country flair! We will have events throughout the week as well as all of your Christmas shopping needs. Details
December 9 – 12, 2020
Peyton Junction Marketplace, Front St