Find your holiday joy in Brantford with our detailed event guide. Whether you're a native or exploring Brantford anew, our guide unveils all the holiday festivities.
Popular events this season include First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, where vibrant displays transport visitors back in time to celebrate the season with traditional heritage activities. A lively atmosphere awaits at the Parade After Party, featuring festive music and community camaraderie. And don't forget Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration, which promises an exciting countdown to the new year with various entertainment options. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Brantford
- Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
- Parade After Party
- First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons (Midland)
- River Lights Winter Festival (Amherstburg)
- Christmas Candlelight Tours
- Christmas Toy Bingo (Caledonia)
- Mrs. Bell’s Little Christmas Party
- Caledonia Breakfast With Santa (Caledonia)
- Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours (Caledonia)
- Ghost Walk at Pickering Museum (Pickering)
See these and even more events listed below!
Brantford Holiday Light Displays
River Lights Winter Festival
What to Expect:
Customized LED light displays in two main parks.
Description:
Hundreds of customized LED light displays illuminate King’s Navy Yard Park and Toddy Jones Park, featuring traditional and whimsical holiday displays. Enjoy festive music, family-friendly activities, and a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest.
Where: Amherstburg | More Info: River Lights Winter Festival
Brantford Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Bake Sale
What to Expect:
Freshly baked holiday treats available for purchase.
Description:
The Holiday Bake Sale at the Bell Homestead offers a variety of homemade cookies, squares, and biscuits for purchase. Volunteers from The Exchange Café are baking a storm to provide delicious treats for the holiday season.
Where: Brantford | More Info: Holiday Bake Sale
Brantford Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Candlelight Tours
What to Expect:
Historic home tour with seasonal activities and treats.
Description:
Explore the Bell Homestead decorated for a Victorian Christmas, featuring seasonal music, treats, and a children's Christmas scavenger hunt.
Where: Brantford | More Info: Christmas Candlelight Tours
Mrs. Bell’s Little Christmas Party
What to Expect:
Victorian-themed Christmas celebration with interactive activities.
Description:
Celebrate Christmas at the Bell Homestead with a tour, fresh-baked cookies, story time, and holiday games geared for kids ages 4 to 9.
Where: Brantford | More Info: Mrs. Bell’s Little Christmas Party
Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
What to Expect:
Live music and fireworks celebration.
Description:
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Brantford with free live music, a photo booth, and party favors at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts. The evening culminates in a spectacular firework display in Harmony Square at midnight.
Where: Brantford | More Info: Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
What to Expect:
Candlelit historical site with live musical performances and artisan market.
Description:
First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is an award-winning holiday event featuring live musical performances, family activities, and historical demonstrations amidst the glow of thousands of candles. Explore an extensive artisan market, enjoy take-home crafts, and wander through candlelit historical buildings and pathways.
Where: Midland | More Info: First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons
Scottish Gaelic Diaspora
What to Expect:
Celebrating Gaelic heritage through music and storytelling.
Description:
Camryn Ruthven explores the Gaelic lineage in this presentation, The Scottish Gaelic Diaspora: Healing Through Reclamation, unearthing local Grey-Bruce Gàidhlig heritage through story and song to honor ancient traditions in a modern era.
Where: Singhampton | More Info: Scottish Gaelic Diaspora
Brantford Other Holiday Activities
Parade After Party
What to Expect:
Tree lighting ceremony with free holiday activities.
Description:
Harmony Squirrel kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony at Harmony Square, featuring several free holiday activities for families of all ages.
Where: Brantford | More Info: Parade After Party
Christmas Toy Bingo
What to Expect:
Unique bingo event with high-value toy prizes.
Description:
Join the Caledonia Agricultural Society and Mary Poppins Cooperative Preschool for a wildly fun fundraiser featuring 10 games of bingo with prizes including an Xbox Series X, Kids Ride-On Vehicle, Bouncy Castle, and more. Purchase extra cards or raffle tickets for additional chances to win amazing gifts like a Nintendo Switch, AirPods Pro, and an Apple iPad. Enjoy specialty beverages and exclusive food at the event.
Where: Caledonia | More Info: Christmas Toy Bingo
Caledonia Breakfast With Santa
What to Expect:
Special visit and photo-op with Santa Claus.
Description:
Join us for a delicious eat-in breakfast in support of Senior Support Services and the Caledonia Agricultural Society, featuring Santa Claus. Enjoy a special visit and photo-op with Santa, and savor a freshly prepared breakfast cooked to order.
Where: Caledonia | More Info: Caledonia Breakfast With Santa
Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours
What to Expect:
Lantern-lit walking tour with local ghost stories and legends.
Description:
Join a lantern-lit walking tour of historic Caledonia, featuring local ghost stories, legends, and folklore. This guided tour is great for all ages and offers a unique look into the town's interesting ghostly history.
Where: Caledonia | More Info: Creepy Caledonia Ghost Tours
Cemetery Tours
What to Expect:
Spooky historical tour of the Poor House Cemetery.
Description:
Explore the burial sites of the former “Poor House” during this one-hour tour, where over 200 people were laid to rest. Walk through the Wellington County Museum grounds and hear unsettling stories about the people who called this place home.
Where: Wellington | More Info: Cemetery Tours
Ghost Walk at Pickering Museum
What to Expect:
Paranormal investigation and historical storytelling tour.
Description:
Embark on a spine-tingling tour through Pickering Museum Village, led by lantern-light, and uncover the paranormal investigations and tragic events that have shaped the village's past.
Where: Pickering | More Info: Ghost Walk at Pickering Museum
Trick or Treat at PMV
What to Expect:
Interactive Halloween activities in a historical setting.
Description:
Trick or Treat at PMV offers Halloween-themed activities and learning experiences throughout the village, suitable for all ages.
Where: Pickering | More Info: Trick or Treat at PMV
Spooky All Hallows' Eve
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with historical and contemporary elements.
Description:
Explore the origins of Halloween traditions at Lang Pioneer Village, where the historic village transforms into spooky fun scenes with fortune telling, tractor rides, and more.
Where: Keene | More Info: Spooky All Hallows' Eve
Oktoberfest Beer & Food Pairing
What to Expect:
Traditional Oktoberfest beer and food pairing with a selection of craft beers.
Description:
Join Creemore Springs Brewery at the Singhampton Community Centre for an Oktoberfest celebration featuring several beer samples, pretzels, and sausage. Presented by Drew Main, Prudhomme Master Beer Sommelier, this event offers a traditional Oktoberfest experience with beer and food pairing.
Where: Singhampton | More Info: Oktoberfest Beer & Food Pairing
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
What to Expect:
Immersive Halloween experience with thousands of artificial pumpkins and special effects.
Description:
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour is a Halloween event featuring over 5,000 artificial hand-carved pumpkins, lights, music, and activities. Visitors can explore Grim Reaper’s Grove, Scarecrow Alley, and the Macabre Mansion. The event includes roving buskers, a haunted ship display, and food options like glowing cotton candy and hot chocolate.
Where: Penetanguishene | More Info: Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
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