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.
Credit: Uptown Saint John
To make the holidays a little easier, here is a list of holiday events taking place this year in Saint John.
Christmas Lights & Santa Claus Parades
Holiday Dreamland Light Display
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive light display at the Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park! Bring your skates for some extra winter fun, or enjoy a walk through the wonderful LED display.
November 20, 2025 to January 2, 2026
Quispamsis Arts and Culture Park, 12 Landing Court, Quispamsis
Free
Lights at Hampton’s Town Square
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive light display in the Hampton Town Square! The light display will be on from December 5th until January 2nd.
December 5, 2025 to January 2, 2026
Hampton Town Square, 625 Main Street, Hampton
Free
Saint John Santa Claus Parade
72nd annual parade. Santa is coming to Saint John for one night only and hopes to see all the children’s faces.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:00 PM
Parade Route: Starts at the Cruise Ship Terminals on Water St, and continue to St. Partick St, across the viaduct to Main St. N, and Lansdowne Avenue
Remember to bring non-perishable food items and your letters for Santa
Saint John Santa Claus Parade route
Fundy-St. Martins Christmas Parade
Hosted by the Village of Fundy-St. Martins. Tree lighting in the Harbour Park at 8:00 pm, following the parade, with activities between parade end and tree lighting to allow time for everyone to make their way down.
Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Christmas at the Harbour Tree Lighting | Following the parade
Parade Route: Main Street, St. Martins (Starting at St. Martins Harbour, ending at 4 Seasons Complex)
Free
Quispamsis Tree Lighting
Kick off your holiday season at the Quispamsis Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Arts & Culture Park. You are sure to enjoy the unveiling of the Holiday Dreamland LED light display for the 2025-2026 season. Bring Your Mug from home to enjoy a hot beverage at the event. Light refreshments and a special visit from Santa and others are also part of this magical evening.
Details
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Quispamsis Arts & Culture Park, 12 Landing Ct, Quispamsis
Free
KV Santa Claus Parade
The 26th Annual KV Santa Claus Parade hosted by the Towns of Rothesay and Quispamsis. This year’s parade theme is “Christmas Treasures”.
Details
Saturday November 29, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parade Route: The parade starts from KVHS and travels along Hampton Road to Clark Road
Free
Uptown Saint John Sparkles
Step into a world of twinkling lights and holiday cheer at Uptown Sparkles! This magical, one-night celebration on the first Friday of December brings Uptown Saint John to life with dazzling displays, live music, cozy firepits, and festive surprises around every corner. While most of the activities happen in the evening, some special deals and offers from local shops, restaurants, and galleries start earlier that day. Details
Uptown Sparkles Night | Friday, December 5, 2025
Uptown Saint John
Christmas Carols & Holiday Concerts
A Coast to Coast Cowboy Christmas
The Ennis Sisters are a JUNO award-winning trio hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. They have been captivating audiences worldwide for over 25 years with their seamless harmonies and compelling songwriting. Flavoured by Celtic and CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their coast to coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart topping songs, as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season. Details
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$65 adult | $60 member
Christmas with The Ennis Sisters
The Ennis Sisters are a JUNO award-winning trio hailing from St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador. They have been captivating audiences worldwide for over 25 years with their seamless harmonies and compelling songwriting. Flavoured by Celtic and traditional Newfoundland influences, their music offers a broad mix of original songs as well as uniquely interpreted tunes and ballads. Details
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
Advance $53.00 | Door $58.00
Men of the Deeps – Coal Miner’s Christmas
Cape Breton’s Men of the Deeps chorus invite you to a Coal Miner’s Christmas performance. Featuring selections from their brand-new 2025 Christmas compilation, December Coal and their much-loved Christmas in the Mine album. The jolly miners are excited to deliver two uplifting hours of songs and stories, belly laughs and maybe even a step or two. You’ll hear new renditions of old songs, original compositions never heard before and more! Make North America’s
only coal miners’ chorus part of your holiday season. Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$50 adult | $45 member | $25 youth | $40 adult upper | $35 member upper
Songs of the Season: Spirito Strings Holiday Recitals
A night of music from the Spirito Strings Studio, featuring violin and piano students of all ages! Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 6:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street, Saint John
Pay what you can, proceeds go to the studio scholarship fund
Candlelight: Christmas Classics
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Saint John. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Stone Church under the gentle glow of candlelight. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM
Stone Church, 87 Carleton Street, Saint John
$46.50 – $77
A Holly Jolly Jill Barber Christmas
Jill Barber is a three-time Juno Award-nominated singer-songwriter with an unforgettable voice once heard, never forgotten. Her critically acclaimed repertoire spans a transformative spectrum from folk, to vocal jazz, to pop, and includes songs in both French and English. Details
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$40 adult | $35 member
Gabriel’s message
On Saturday Dec 6, at 7 pm, a stunning program of Christmas Choral Music will be performed by Cantores Celestes Maritimes and Saint John Men’s Chorus under the direction of Artistic Director, Kelly Galbraith. These highly trained choristers will sing music from all eras that will delight and inspire. They will be joined by the Cantores Celestes String Quartet, and fabulous collaborative accompanists Emily Shute and Dr. Kevin Langford. Details
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Stella Maris Church, 201 Bayside Drive, Saint John
General Admission $25
Carleton Choristers Christmas Concert: Christmas Memories
Enjoy the songs of the season at this holiday performance. Details
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Portland United Church, Portland United Church
Adult $20, Student $10, 11 and under Free
Stadacona Band: Sleighbells in the Sun
Celebrate the season with a tropical twist at the Stadacona Band’s holiday concert, Sleighbells in the Sun! This year’s performance brings the warmth of the tropics to the Maritimes with Juno award nominee Jah’Mila, one of Canada’s leading voices in reggae music. Blending festive favourites with island rhythms, this concert promises a joyful fusion of tradition and sunshine. Details
Thursday, December 04, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
Complimentary admission [tickets required, complete checkout]
COUNTRY BOYS: CHRISTMAS EDITION – A Tribute to Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Brad Paisley and George Strait
Imagine a Christmas show with these 4 Country Music icons together on one stage. The Country Boys Christmas show will take you there! Featuring Scott Delhunty, Gerald Delhunty, Marc Babin, and Daniel Goguen, along with 5 other musicians, this show will put you in the Christmas spirit with Traditional Country Christmas songs and Holiday classics. Celebrate the Holiday Season with this one of a kind show! Details
Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$50
La Virée en route pour Noël
With original songs, a sound that appeals to a wide audience and an infectious energy, La Virée gets Acadians, francophones, francophiles and anglophones dancing and singing along wherever the group goes. Theirs wishes are to brings people together. For this holiday season show, get ready for music that moves! A return to their roots with some great Acadian tunes, reels, songs of their own and Christmas carols. Details
Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Théâtre Louis Vermeersch – TLV, 67 Ragged Point Rd, Saint John
$10 – $25
Christmas from the Heart
Music from the Heart presents “Christmas from the Heart”! A festive choral collaboration featuring Raise Your Voice Ladies Choir, winners of the National Music Festival. Directed by Elaine Boulanger. Special guests include Dynamics, Janet Kidd’s Valley Girls Choir and Lift Community Choir directed by David Caird. This musical extravaganza will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit! Details
Sunday, December 7, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$33.75
Choir! Choir! Choir! Unsilent Night
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
A $60.00 | B $55.00 | C $45.00
Barras MacNeils East Coast Christmas 25th Anniversary
The Barra MacNeils live concert experience brings so much more to the stage than most live acts ever can. Multiple lead vocalists, beautiful sibling harmonies, top drawer instrumental prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments blended with dancing, storytelling, Gaelic songs and a journey through an ancient culture; it is family entertainment at its highest level. Details
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$60 adult | $55 member
Imperial Holiday Sing Along
An Annual event – bring the whole family and sing holiday favourites with the help of Janet & Richard Kidd and their wonderful choir! Song sheets provided and everyone is welcome! Details
Friday, December 19, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
Free
Kenny & Dolly’s Christmas Tribute
Since its release in 1984, Kenny & Dolly’s holiday masterpiece Once Upon A Christmas has become more than just an album — it’s a cherished holiday tradition. With five-times platinum sales in Canada, its songs have filled homes with warmth, joy, and togetherness for generations. This December, that magic comes alive on stage in an unforgettable holiday concert event! Join Kylie Fox and Josh Bravener, alongside an all-star band of New Brunswick’s finest musicians, for a dazzling recreation of this iconic Christmas classic. Details
Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$45.25
Christmas Plays & Holiday Theatre
SJTC: A Christmas Carol
Experience the timeless magic of A Christmas Carol! Join us for a heartwarming journey with Ebenezer Scrooge as he discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Filled with unforgettable characters and a powerful message of hope and redemption, this classic tale is perfect for the whole family. Details
November 19 – 22, 2025
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$55 regular | $50 senior | $30 student
Family Sparkles Film Festival
An evening of free holiday short films for the whole family. Drop in, warm up and fuel up for SJ Sparkles. Happy Holidays Saint John!! Details
Friday, December 05, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
Free
Retro Film – Muppet Christmas Carol
The Muppets perform the classic Dickens holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Other Muppets — Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Sam the Eagle — weave in and out of the story, while Scrooge receives visits from spirits of three Christmases — past, present and future. They show him the error of his self-serving ways, but the miserable old man seems to be past any hope of redemption and happiness. Details
Monday, December 08, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$10
The Nutcracker
Gala Ballet Productions Inc. and Rothesay Ballet School present “The Nutcracker”, a cherished holiday story by E.T.A. Hoffman. Professional guest artists join local dancers in this classic ballet! The Nutcracker Soldier will battle the Mouse King to protect Clara, while the Sugarplum Fairy, her beloved Cavalier Prince, and all the dolls and candies will come to life on stage! This is a holiday tradition for all ages. Details
December 12 – 14, 2025
Imperial Theatre, 12 King Square South, Saint John
$38 adults | $33 member/senior | $25 student
Other Christmas / Holiday Events
Rhoda’s Christmas Festival
Come experience the taste, sights and sounds of Christmas
Vendors join us from Quebec, Nova Scotia, PEI and New Brunswick
Get all your shopping done under one roof. Details
November 14 – 16, 2025
IRVING OIL FIELD HOUSE, 129 McAllister Drive, Saint Joh
Weekend Pass: Adult $8, Senior $7
Bobby’s Hospice Christmas Market
With 175 tables showcasing incredible local vendors, you’ll find unique gifts, delicious treats, and so much more! Don’t miss out on the chance to snag some amazing finds while supporting our local community. Details
November 21 – 22, 28 – 29, 2025
111 McAllister Drive, Saint John
Dolly and Friends: A Holiday Drag Show
Come experience all the Dolly Parton classics with a sprinkling of other Christmas-time favourites – drag style!! Details
December 6, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Haven Music Hall, 201 Union Street, Saint John
$15 Advance | $20 Door
Dirt Road Christmas Parade
Don’t miss the after parade party back at the 4 Corners. There will be snacks, drinks, and a chance to meet Santa and sing Christmas songs! Details
November 23, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
4 Corners to Brittain Road, Grand Bay-Westfield
Food Bank Donations
Christmas at the Public Gardens
Hosted by the Saint John Horticultural Association. Local vendors, Santa, mulled wine, food & more! Details
November 21 – 23, 28 – 30, December 5 – 7, 2025
Saint John Public Gardens, 48 Seely Street, Saint John
$3.99 – $5
Christmas Tea at the Museum
Enjoy a festive tea at the Kings County Museum.Details
November 29, December 6, 2025 | 12 PM & 1:45 PM
Kings County Museum, 27 Centennial Road, Hampton
Two sittings with limited space – be sure to purchase tickets in advance.
4th Annual Outdoor European Style Christmas Market
This is a very popular event, described by many of our customers as “like being in a Hallmark Christmas Movie”. The farm is converted into a magical Christmas wonderland with overhead lights, wooden stalls for vendors decorated with fir boughs and lights, approximately 40 vendors selling beautiful hand made goods, food trucks, mulled red wine (Gluhwein is traditional in European markets), beer and other spirits, hot chocolate, coffee and tea and you can still visit our animals while getting your Christmas shopping done. Don’t forget to grab a photo with Mr and Mrs Claus for your kids, your family or friend group for no extra charge. Details
November 21 – 22, 28 – 29 December 5 – 6, 12 – 13, 2025
Belding Hill Farms, 404 Ravine Road, Hampton
Admission is $12.17 plus tax ($14) for anyone 13 years old or older and $7.83 plus tax ($9) for anyone 4-12 years old and children 3 and under are free.
Gingerbread Trail
A special kind of magic comes to life in Uptown Saint John every December, the Gingerbread Trail. Picture yourself wandering down snow-dusted streets, discovering gingerbread houses and creative wonders tucked into windows and doorways. For those who’ve visited before, it’s like stepping into a storybook, each with a chapter in a festive tale that winds its way through the heart of Uptown. Details
December 1 – 24, 2025
Various businesses in Uptown Saint John
Free
Holiday in the Heights
Join Lakewood Heights School for a Magical Winter Wonderland! Details
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Lakewood Heights School, 56 Lensdale Crescent, Saint John
By Donation
Olde Tyme Christmas Market
Join Bates Barn for a fun family day out and an artists’ craft fair, where everything is made locally. Come enjoy some time with us as you make your way around the local markets! Santa will be dropping by from 12:30 to 1:30. Details
Saturday, November 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Visit with Santa | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Bates Barn, 918 Route 850, Long Point
Admission is $3 at the door and accepting non-perishable food items for the Hampton Food Bank.
Kings County Museum Annual Christmas Tea
Join the Kings County Museum for their Annual Christmas Tea. Details
Saturdays, November 29 & December 6, 2025 | 12:00 PM & 1:45 PM
Kings County Museum, 27 Centennial Rd, Hampton
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased by calling the Museum at 506-832-6009 or emailing kingscountymuseumnb@gmail.com
Christmas in the Village
Join the Village of St Martins’ businesses for a unique holiday shopping experience. The businesses will transform to offer a selection of beautiful hand-crafted, locally-made gifts, food and fun for everyone on your list. Stop to see vendors at various businesses. Visits with Santa at the Caves Restaurant from 10 am until 5 pm. Details
November 29 – 30, 2025
Village of St. Martins
Free
BGC Holiday Market
The Boys and Girls Club Greater Saint John is back to host their annual Holiday Market as part of Uptown Sparkles! Check out 40+ vendors and support local this holiday season. Details
December 5, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Market Square Atrium, 1 Market Square, Saint John
Entry is a suggested donation of $2.00
Sparkle by the sea
Join us for our 6th annual Sparkle by-the-Sea celebration November 28th and 29th. Participating businesses are open until 8pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday noon to 5pm. The merchants of St. Andrews present an evening of shopping with special promotions, snacking, specials, and sights. Storefronts and the town will be decorated for the holiday season. Details
November 28 – 29, 2025
Water Street, Saint Andrews
Free
Christmas By-the-sea Fest
Indulge in a delightful shopping spree or savor the delectable offerings at our restaurants. Unwind by the fireplaces nestled in Market Square. Sip on the warmth of hot chocolate and mulled cider served in exclusive Christmas by-the-Sea Mugs as you relish in delectable treats.
Let the melodies of holiday tunes fill the air while the Carollers weave a tapestry of magic and cheer. Details
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Water Street, Saint Andrews
Free
Cosy Christmas Cottage Retreat
A wonderous day of yoga, community, and the delights of the season.
Step into a warm, twinkle-lit cottage for a full day of comfort, connection, and deep rest. Wrapped in the scent of pine, cinnamon, and freshly baked vegan treats, this retreat blends gentle therapeutic yoga, restorative practices, and mindful holiday joy. It’s the perfect way to pause, recharge, and truly savour the magic of the season—without the stress. Details
December 6, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Savage Yoga, 213 Lancaster Street, Saint John
Entry is a suggested donation of $2.00
Lovely Little Holiday Market
The 2nd Annual Lovely Little Holiday Market with 30 local vendors! Details
December 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Bill McGuire Centre, 95 James Renforth Dr, Rothesay, NB
HOHOHoliday 5k
November 29 – December 31, 2025
Nationwide/Virtual Run
Register
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