Burlington has plenty of fun holiday activities for residents to enjoy. Some are free while others require a $5 or $10 fee. Canadians can sample gourmet treats, get a carriage ride, and sing Christmas carols. There are also shops with unique gift items, cafes with decorative window displays, and plenty of places to see Christmas lights. Learning a new craft, mingling with the neighbors, and visiting with Santa are some of the favorite activities during the Burlington holiday celebrations.

Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights is the longest annual Christmas festival in Burlington. This is the 20th anniversary of the event. See Santa, sing Christmas carols, and eat hot maple taffy. There are more than 60 lighting displays in the event this year. The lights will be on from dusk until dawn every night until January 7, 2106. The display is popular for waterfront photo opportunities.

Winterfest Weekends in Burlington, ON

Kids will get to make various Christmas crafts. Every week will have a different set of traditional holiday activities as well. Children can be dropped off since this is a supervised event. The contact person at the Brant Museum is Briane Crites.

Springridge Farm Christmas

At Springridge Farm Christmas there is crafts and baking activities with music and refreshments. Pick up unique gift items for Christmas or have fun making gourmet treats. There is also glass ornament decorating. Kids can visit with Santa too.

50th Annual Santa Claus Parade

There will be almost one hundred floats and bands in the parade. Children can grab candy and pick their favorite float to win a prize. This is located at Prospect Street and Guelph Line near the Burlington mall.

Christmas Collage Ice Show

Admission is free for all guests. Visitors can bring blankets and chairs to the celebration. Mercedez-Benz is presenting a show with curling, figure skating, speed skating, and much more. More information can be found by visiting their website.

Christmas centerpiece instruction classes

Guests will learn how to create a different kind of Christmas centerpiece for their holiday parties. The first class will help with birch vases and candles. The second features flowering plants and the final one teaches visitors how to make a centerpiece from greenery. To find out how to sign up visit this website.

Christmas Camp for kids in Burlington, ON

Kids will spend time making Christmas crafts and baking cookies. There will be games. All children can participate in traditional Christmas activities too. Children are supervised during the event. There will also be games for kids to enjoy. For information on registration visit their website.