Christmas 2026 in Halton Region

Oakville Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 9:00 a.m. start

Downtown Oakville and Kerr Village

A morning parade through Downtown Oakville and Kerr Village that ends at about 10:30 a.m. Several downtown streets close from 6 a.m. to noon.

Milton Santa Claus Parade

Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 1:30 p.m. start

Milton (the committee posts the route on its website)

An afternoon community parade run by a volunteer committee, with floats and entries from Milton groups.

Light Up The Night

Friday, November 20, 2026 · 5:00 p.m.

Towne Square, Downtown Oakville

Downtown Oakville's annual tree lighting in Towne Square, with holiday lights to walk past, a visit from Santa and shops open late.

Acton Santa Claus Parade

Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Downtown Acton

The parade leaves the Acton GO Station lot, follows Mill Street East and Main Street and ends at Prospect Park. Firefighters collect food and cash for the Acton Food Bank along the route.

Georgetown Santa Claus Night Parade

Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 5:00 p.m. start

Guelph Street and Downtown Georgetown

An evening parade of lit floats, now in its 95th year. It forms up on Sinclair Avenue, travels west on Guelph Street and through downtown Georgetown, and ends at Georgetown Fairgrounds Park.

Lights ON: Burlington Festival of Lights Tree and Park Lighting

Friday, November 27, 2026 · 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Spencer Smith Park

1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON

Opening night of the waterfront light festival, with a countdown to light a new 35-foot tree, live music and a visit with Santa.

Kerr Village Holiday Market and Tree Lighting

Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 1:00 p.m.

Westwood Park, Kerr Village

Kerr Village's long-running afternoon holiday market, ending with the lighting of the neighbourhood Christmas tree.

Light Up the Hills: Ignition Night

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · Lights on at 7:00 p.m.

Dominion Gardens Park, Georgetown

135 Maple Avenue, Georgetown, ON

The 18th Light Up the Hills festival switches on. The displays at Dominion Gardens Park and Shelagh Law Parkette in Glen Williams then glow from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day until January 10, 2027.

Downtown Georgetown Holiday Market

Saturday, December 5, 2026 · 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Main Street and Knox Presbyterian Church, Downtown Georgetown

More than 70 artisans, food makers and craftspeople on Main Street and inside Knox Presbyterian Church, with trackless train rides and photos with Santa in a vintage sleigh.

Burlington Santa Claus Parade

Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Burlington (the City posts the route and road closures before the parade)

The City's afternoon parade, the last Santa Claus parade of the season in Halton, with floats, bands and walking groups from across Burlington.

Christmas Market in the Glen

Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Main Street, Glen Williams

An outdoor village market of more than 120 booths from local makers, artisans and young entrepreneurs, with a visit from Santa. Free shuttles run from the back lot of the Mold-Masters SportsPlex, 221 Guelph Street, Georgetown.