Aylmer Other Christmas Activities 2026

Spectators line the street to kick off the holiday season with a community parade. The procession showcases a variety of floats, specialized vehicles, marching bands, and an appearance by Santa Claus.

Participants create homemade holiday gift packaging together in an intergenerational workshop setting. All necessary project supplies are provided for attendees to collaborate and craft.

Participants create handcrafted clay ornaments under the guidance of experienced instructors. Attendees shape their pieces and choose six ornaments to be fired for later pickup. Children may attend when accompanied by a supervising guardian.

Participants learn to carve a wooden Santa through step-by-step instruction led by a Customer Advisor. The session focuses on building tool-handling skills, and all required materials and hand tools are supplied. Some prior carving experience is recommended for attendees.

Spectators line the streets to watch holiday-themed floats, marching bands, inflatables, and an appearance from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The procession travels from the Woodstock Fairgrounds down McKenzie Street, heads west along Dundas Street, and finishes at Victoria Park. Attendees...

Visitors gather along the tracks to see a brightly decorated holiday train covered in festive lights. Crowds can take in live outdoor musical performances from featured touring artists. Guests can also contribute food or monetary donations to help support local...

Spectators can watch a lively procession of community floats, vehicles, horses, and walking groups, accompanied by live performances from marching bands. The procession features appearances by Santa Claus, the Parade Grand Marshall, and local leaders, kicking off with the Santa...

Visitors gather to view the arrival of a brightly decorated train that transforms into a performance venue. Professional musicians play live musical concerts directly from the train's built-in stage. The event supports local community food banks, inviting attendees to contribute...

Visitors can celebrate the holiday season with musical entertainment, choir performances, and a community tree lighting ceremony. Activities include festive crafts, complimentary hot chocolate, and desserts available for purchase. Guests can also meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Willy Melt for...

Visitors tour the decorated rooms of the Castle Kilbride museum amidst a Victorian holiday setting. Costumed guides are stationed throughout select rooms, and the event also commemorates the birthday of original owner James Livingston.

Visitors tour Castle Kilbride, decorated for the season with Victorian Yuletide decor. The evening includes warm cider to drink alongside performances of Christmas classics sung by the Local Vocals.

Visitors can tour the Bell Homestead decorated for a Victorian Christmas and sample freshly baked shortbread cookies in Mrs. Bell’s kitchen. The afternoon features a reading of a classic Christmas story in the Homestead library and live festive fiddle music...

Families have their portraits taken by a professional photographer against a festive holiday backdrop. Each group receives both a physical photo print and a digital file to take home. The gathering also features holiday music along with complimentary snacks and...

Participants develop tool-handling skills while being guided step by step through carving a Santa figure. The session provides the use of hand tools alongside all necessary carving materials.

Participants handbuild a ceramic Christmas tree luminary from scratch by shaping a cone form, carving cutout patterns to let tea light shine through, and adding a hand-shaped star topper. Attendees are served complimentary coffee during the workshop. Each piece is...

Guests travel along the Winter Line on a vintage-inspired heritage train ride filled with festive music and holiday spirit. Throughout the journey, a lively cast of railway and woodland characters share humorous stories and interact with passengers. The experience features...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Santa's Parade of Lights in Stratford. This beloved community tradition features a dazzling procession of decorated floats and walking groups. Spectators can enjoy the festive spectacle along William Street and Lakeside Drive,...

Join the festive New Hamburg Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, December 7th, 2025. Participants and floats gather at Norm Hill Park for set-up starting at 5:00 p.m., with the parade kicking off at 6:00 p.m. This cherished community event, organized...

Get ready for the 14th Annual Holiday Show featuring the Steve Strongman Band, a beloved hometown tradition that blends world-class blues, soul, and holiday cheer. This year, they welcome special guest Colin Linden, a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist, for...

A New Year's Levee takes place at Kitchener City Hall with a carnival theme. The free event includes games, prizes, live music, magic shows, face painting, and balloon twisting from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.