Illustration of a snowy street at dusk with glowing string lights on houses and trees and a family and snowman by a fence (Light the Lights Downtown)
Christmas Lights

Light the Lights Downtown

Visitors can watch community lighting ceremonies at Victoria Park and City Hall while exploring event hubs across downtown Regina. The celebration features visits with Santa Claus and the Grinch, live performances from local entertainers, and seasonal programming at participating downtown locations. Guests can also take horse-drawn wagon rides connecting the hubs, browse a holiday farmers' market in the City Hall cafeteria, and enjoy hot chocolate.

Thu, Nov 19, 2026 Free.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

5 to 8 p.m.; Victoria Park Tree Lighting Ceremony – 6 p.m.; City Hall Lighting Ceremony – 6:30 p.m.

Food & Drink

The event includes a holiday Regina Farmers’ Market in the City Hall cafeteria and free hot chocolate.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and visitors exploring downtown

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Review the event schedule and map when available, then choose hubs to visit; six downtown locations host activities and entertainment.
  • Dress warmly for the evening, especially for the Victoria Park ceremony and horse-drawn rides connecting downtown hubs.
  • Use the complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides between event hubs to cut down on walking across downtown.
  • Arrive before the ceremonies begin if you want to catch both the Victoria Park lighting at 6 p.m. and City Hall lighting at 6:30 p.m.
  • Children ages 12 and under can email a downloaded colouring page or drop it at City Hall by December 11 to enter the prize draw.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Free event.
  • Children ages 12 and under can enter the virtual colouring contest for a chance to win one of two City of Regina prize baskets.
  • New for 2026: the City’s Light the Lights celebration and RDBID’s Holiday Tree Lighting are combined into Light the Lights Downtown.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which characters will be available to meet during the event?

Visitors can meet Santa Claus and the Grinch.

What entertainment and activities are planned for the celebration?

The event includes tree lighting ceremonies, live local entertainment, a holiday farmers' market, seasonal downtown programming, horse-drawn wagon rides, and hot chocolate.

Who is eligible to participate in the colouring contest?

The virtual colouring contest is open to children ages 12 and under.

How can colouring contest entries be submitted?

Entries can be downloaded, coloured, and emailed to Lights@regina.ca, or dropped off in person at the Ambassador’s Desk at City Hall.

What prizes are offered for the colouring contest?

Submitted entries are entered into a draw to win one of two City of Regina prize baskets.

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