Fantasy of Lights

The Fantasy of Lights Festival has something to do for the whole family! The festival starts November 18, 2017 and ends January 8, 2018. 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 18, 2017. The dinner runs from 3:30pm until 5:50pm. Visits with Santa run from 4:00pm until 5:30pm. Dinner is pasta, salad, and a bun. You can also colour, do a craft and visit with Santa during the dinner.

You can call and purchase tickets at the Parks and Recreation office at 519-733-2123. There may not be tickets left to purchase at the door. A list of ticket prices is below:

Santa Claus Parade

Join us for the 13 annual Santa Claus Parade! You can enjoy the parade on November 18, 2017 at 6pm. The parade is presented by

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

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

If you would like to enter a float in the parade, you can fill out a Float Entry Form

The deadline for parade forms is October 27, 2017

Opening Ceremonies

The opening ceremonies will take place at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street. The ceremonies will begin right after the Santa Claus Parade. The flick of the switch will happen and the park lights will be turned on for the season. There will also be

• Fireworks
• Hot chocolate
• The Scouts BBQ

The event is free. The rain date for the fireworks is November 19, 2017.

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 19, 2017 until December 23, 2017 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. If you would like to book an appointment for a large group, we can book Fridays starting November 24, 2017 until December 22, 2017. To book an appointment you can call us at 519-733-2123.

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 December 2, 2017 from 2:00pm until 9:00pm, and December 3, 2017 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm. Local vendors will have one of a kind gifts for sale. You can also purchase a glass of local wine to enjoy while you shop! Admission is free.

Some local 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 you can fill out a Vendor Form.

The deadline for vendors is November 10, 2017

Children's Christmas Activities

Join us at the Lakeside Park Pavilion, 315 Queen Street for some Children's activities! Sunday December 10, 2017 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm children can enjoy crafts, games, treats and a visit with Santa. Admission is free.

Raise a Reader Book Tree

Bring your new and gently used books to the Kingsville Arena at 1741 Jasperson Lane from November 18, 2017 until January 8, 2017. Your books will be added to our large Raise a Reader tree display until January 8, 2017 when all of the books are packaged and donated to the local Raise a Reader Program.