Fantasy of Lights

The Fantasy of Lights Festival has something to do for the whole family! The festival starts November 17, 2018 and ends January 7, 2019. 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 17, 2018. 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 bun. 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 14 Annual Kingsville  Santa Claus Parade!  The parade takes place  on November 17, 2018 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 new this year 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 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 26, 2018

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 17, 2018. 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 18, 2018.

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 18, 2018 until December 23, 2018 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. If you would like to book an appointment for a large group, we can book Fridays starting November 23, 2018 until December 21, 2018. 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 December 1, 2018 from 2:00pm until 9:00pm, and December 2, 2018 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 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 and return it to the arena. Our vendor spaces are full for this event, thank-you for your interest.

The deadline for vendors is November 9, 2018

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 25, 2018, 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.

Raise a Reader Book Tree

Bring your new and gently used books to the Kingsville Arena at 1741 Jasperson Lane from November 17, 2018 until January 8, 2019. Your books will be added to our large Raise a Reader tree display until January 8, 2019 when all of the books are packaged and donated to the local Raise a Reader Program. We will also be collecting hats and mittens for our mitten tree to be donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association.