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Holiday Events

*Come visit during the 2023 holiday season to learn about the many festive activities and events in CK.


Across Chatham-Kent, there are many festive activities and events that bring community together to celebrate and honour the holiday season. 

From holiday lights displays, Santa Claus parades, farmer and night markets, u-cut Christmas trees to toy and food drives like The Gift CK, it is a magical time of year to be living in CK.

Find a list of holiday events to explore and enjoy below:

Blenheim

  • Discover Art, Christmas Market  - November 12 from 9 am- 3 pm
  • Santa Claus Parade - December 2

Chatham

  • Downtown Chatham Santa Claus Parade -  November 18 at 6:30 pm 
  • Garden on King Christmas Market - November 19 from 3 pm - 9 pm 
  • Advent Pipe Organ Series at Holy Trinity-St. Paul's Anglican - December 1, 8, and 15 at 12:15 pm 
  • Canadian Pacific Holiday Train - December 1 at 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm 
  • Sons of Kent Christmas Market - December 2 from 3 pm to 11 pm
  • Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Kingston Park - December 11 from 1 pm - 3 pm 
  • The Armoury in Lights - Trouble at the North Pole - December 15-18 

Dresden - Southwestern Ontario's Christmas Town

Ridgetown

  • Christmas Night Market - November 12 from 5 pm - 9 pm
  • Kiwanis Christmas Parade - December 10 at 1:00 pm
  • Christmas at the Ridge House -  December 10 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thamesville

  • Christmas Fest - November 19, 2022 from 3 pm - 8 pm 
  • Santa Claus Parade  - December 16 

Tilbury 

  • Santa Claus Parade - November 25 at 7 pm
  • Tilbury Lions Christmas Light Festival - November 25, 2022 - January 6, 2023
  • Outdoor Christmas Market - November 26 from 4 pm to 10 pm
Wallaceburg

Wheatley 


You can find other community events taking place in Chatham-Kent on the following Community Event Calendars