Fantasy of Lights

The Fantasy of Lights Festival has something to do for the whole family! The festival starts November 16, 2019 and ends January 7, 2020. Come out and join us for all of the activities. If you have questions, you can call the Parks and Recreation office at 519-733-2123.

Dinner with Santa

Dinner with Santa is hosted by Eat Drink and Dine Kingsville on November 16, 2019. The dinner runs from 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Visits with Santa run from 4:00pm until 5:30pm. Dinner is pasta, salad, and a roll. You can also colour, do a craft and visit with Santa during the dinner.

Tickets can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation office at 519-733-2123. Ticket sales at the door will be limited, so don't delay.

Santa Claus Parade

Join us for the 15th  Annual Kingsville  Santa Claus Parade!  The parade takes place  on November 16, 2019 at 6pm and is presented by:

• The Town of Kingsville
• Ernie's TV and Appliance
• Harold Remark/Royal LePage Binder Real Estate

The theme for this year's parade is Heritage Christmas, and  there will be awards for the following:

Best Community Entry

Best Corporate Entry

Best Musical Entry

Special Award:  The Mary MacDonald-Bosse Memorial Award for most creative entry

If you are a band and would like to enter the parade please fill out the  Band Entry Form

If you would like to enter a float/community group  in the parade, please fill out the  Float Entry Form

The deadline for parade forms is October 25, 2019

Opening Ceremonies

The opening ceremonies will take place at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. The ceremonies will begin right after the Santa Claus Parade on November 16, 2019. Santa and Mrs. Claus will Flick the Switch to illuminate hundreds of lighted displays throughout Lakeside Park.  Following the "flicking of the switch" spectators will be dazzled by the outstanding fireworks show.

• Fireworks
• Hot chocolate
• The Scouts BBQ

The event is free. The rain date for the fireworks is November 17, 2019.

Gingerbread Gazebo and Fantasy Express Train

You can ride the mini trackless train through Lakeside Park and see the light displays. Lakeside Park is at 315 Queen Street in Kingsville. The train runs Saturdays and Sundays from November 17, 2019 until December 22, 2019from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. If you would like to book an appointment for a large group, we can book Fridays starting November 22, 2019 until December 20, 2019. To book an appointment you can call us at 519-733-2123. Friday nights are only available by appointment.

The Christmas Gingerbread Gazebo is open during the train rides. Join us inside to purchase your train tickets and a hot beverage.

Sip and Shop Holiday Nights

Join us at the Lakeside Park Pavilion at 315 Queen Street and do some of your Christmas shopping. The event takes place November 30, 2019 from 2:00pm until 9:00pm, and December 1, 2019 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. Santa will be available on Sunday from 4:00pm until 6:00pm for free visits and photographs with children. Local vendors will have one of a kind gifts for sale. You can also purchase a glass of local wine or one of our craft beers  to enjoy while you shop! Admission is free.

Local Artisan Vendors include:

• Handmade jewelry
• Paintings
• Greeting cards
• Beach art
• Christmas ornaments and wreaths
• Woodworking
• Desserts

If you would like to become a vendor for our Sip and Shop Holiday Nights please  fill out a Vendor Form and return it to the arena. 

The deadline for vendors is November 8, 2019

Breakfast with Santa and Children's Christmas Activities

Join us at the Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen Street for a breakfast with Santa and children's activities! Sunday November 24, 2019, breakfast is served from 9:30am until 11:00am children can enjoy crafts, games, and treats from 9:30am until 2:00pm. This is the perfect place to make those last minute Christmas gifts! Breakfast tickets are available in advance at the Kingsville Arena for $5.00, tickets will be available at the door only while quantities last.

Community Christmas Giving  Tree

New for 2019 bring in non perishable food items or canned goods and help us to fill our Community Giving Tree located in the front foyer of the Kingsville Arena.  Canned Goods and non perishable food items will be donated to the local food bank prior to Christmas.  Help us to ensure that everyone has what they need this holiday season.