Location
Town Dock (5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
2 Main Street
Penetanguishene, ON
Phone: (705) 549-7453
Penetanguishene Arena (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
61 Maria Street
Penetanguishene, ON
Phone: (705) 549-6957
Festival of Lights
This is a FREE community event
Event Date
December 4, 2026 from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm. (Tree Lighting at 5:30 pm sharp)
This event occurs in two locations.
The Penetanguishene Town Dock from 5:00 - 5:30 PM and then the Penetanguishene Arena from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Event Details
Join us for one of Penetanguishene's most magical nights of the year! Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with the Festival of Lights, featuring the community tree lighting, the enchanting Window Wonderland displays throughout the town, Santa, skating, our exciting new Glo-Ho-Ho Glow-in-the-Dark Kids Party, live entertainment and more. It's an evening filled with festive fun, holiday cheer, and memorable experiences for the whole family.
NEW THIS YEAR! Glo-Ho-Ho Glow-in-the-Dark Kids Party
Kids are invited to wear their brightest glow gear, LED accessories, and black-light reactive clothing and step into a high-energy glow party experience! Interactive performers will keep the excitement going with dancing, games, music, and plenty of holiday fun all evening long.
Prizes will be awarded to the 2 kids with the most creative glow-in-the-dark outfits!
Enjoy:
- Visits with Santa
- Glo-Ho-Ho Glow-in-the-Dark Kids Party with interactive performers leading dances, special hoops performance, games, and activities
- Public Skating
- Face Painting
- Photo Booth with Instant Prints
- A special live musical performance inspired by a Disney favourite
- Crafts & Goodies
- Strolling Christmas Performers
- Free Hot Chocolate and cookies
Mark your calendar for Friday, December 4 and join us as we light up Penetanguishene for the holidays!
Town of Penetanguishene
10 Robert Street West,
Penetanguishene, ON
L9M 2G2
T: 705-549-7453
F: 705-549-3743