Holidays Events in Oakville 2024
Oakville comes alive each holiday season with a variety of festive events to enjoy before Christmas. Here’s a list of what’s happening around town, complete with dates, addresses, and other essential details.
Light Up the Night – November 15, 2024
Join the community for the annual tree lighting ceremony in Downtown Oakville. Enjoy live entertainment, horse and carriage rides, and a visit with Santa.
- Time: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Location: Towne Square, Oakville, ON
- Website: Light Up the Night
Oakville Santa Claus Parade – November 16, 2024
Kick off the holiday season with the 76th annual Oakville Santa Claus Parade. Join the community for a morning of festive cheer, creative floats, and holiday spirit.
- Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Location: Downtown Oakville
- Website: Oakville Santa Claus Parade
Hometown Holiday – Starting November 15, 2024
Experience the magic of Oakville’s Hometown Holiday with festive lighting, live music, Santa visits, and holiday shopping events in Downtown Oakville.
- Location: Downtown Oakville
- Website: Hometown Holiday
Winter Wonderland of Lights – November 17, 2024, to January 8, 2025
Stroll through Downtown Oakville’s beautifully lit displays from Towne Square to Centennial Square, creating a winter wonderland perfect for the entire family.
- Location: Centennial Square, 120 Navy St, Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4
- Website: Winter Wonderland of Lights
Pop-Up Christmas Market – November 23, 2024
Find unique holiday gifts at this charming Christmas market hosted by Taste of Colombia in the heart of Bronte.
- Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Taste of Colombia, 67 Bronte Rd, Oakville, ON L6L 3B7
- Website: Pop-Up Christmas Market
Rock'n Around - Silent Holiday Disco – November 23, 2024
Dance to classic holiday tunes at this silent disco under the festive tree lights in Towne Square.
- Location: Towne Square, Downtown Oakville
- Website: Rock'n Around - Silent Holiday Disco
Sip, Shop & Celebrate – November 30, 2024
Gather friends for a festive night out on George Street, transformed into a holiday market with sampling stations at participating boutiques. Tickets are $10 and include a souvenir glass.
- Location: George Street, Downtown Oakville
- Website: Sip, Shop & Celebrate
Live Holiday Music - The Candy Cane Carollers – November 30, 2024
Enjoy a cappella holiday music by The Candy Cane Carollers, bringing festive melodies to Towne Square in Downtown Oakville.
- Location: Towne Square, Downtown Oakville
- Website: Live Holiday Music - The Candy Cane Carollers
Horse and Carriage Rides – December 8, 2024
Take a scenic horse and carriage ride through Downtown Oakville’s historic neighbourhood, a perfect holiday experience for the family.
- Pick-Up Location: Robinson St., Downtown Oakville
- Website: Oakville Horse & Carriage Rides
Visit with Santa – December 22, 2024
Meet Santa in his cozy Downtown Oakville cottage. Santa will roam the streets from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. before settling in for photos and visits.
- Time: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Centennial Square, 120 Navy St, Oakville, ON L6J 2Z4
- Website: Visit with Santa
These events offer a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Be sure to mark your calendars, as Oakville brings a rich lineup of festive events to celebrate the season!
