Kingsville's Fantasy of Lights Parade, presented by SK Cornerstone, was held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, with the annual Fantasy of Lights Parade at 5:00 pm, followed by Flip the Switch at Lakeside Park. 

We are so appreciative of all our volunteers, float entry participants, and spectators for making this event possible!

Train Rides

Take a ride on the Kingsville Express to tour the light displays, and sip hot chocolate. The Kingsville Express is run by volunteers and requires good weather conditions to operate.

Train rides will run from November 21, 2025 to December 21, 2025, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at Lakeside Park.

To help offset the cost of the event, Kingsville Express train rides cost $2 per person, $5 per family of four, or a donation. 

If you are interested in volunteering to run the Kingsville Express Train Ride, please contact us at specialevents@kingsville.ca. It takes a minimum of four people to operate the train and give away hot chocolate.

Sponsored Train Ride Dates

• Sunday, November 30 - Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore
• Saturday, December 13 - Random Acts of Kindness
• Sunday, December 14 - Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore
• Friday, December 19 - Random Acts of Kindness
• Sunday, December 21 - Rotary Club of Kingsville Southshore

On these evenings, train rides will be free! We thank our sponsors for their support.

Hot Chocolate and Cookies

Hot chocolate and cookies are available by donation.

November 14, 15, 16 - Sweet Memories

November 21, 22, 23 - Toasted Meringue

November 28, 29, 30 - Sweet Memories

December 5, 6, 7 - Miller's Bakery

December 12, 13, 14 - Momma Bear's Bakery

December 19, 20, 21 - Miller's Bakery

Concert Series

On select evenings, live musical entertainment will be featured inside the Lakeside Park Pavilion from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

• Friday, November 21 - Ivory Vows
• Saturday, November 22 - Windsor-Essex Warblers
• Sunday, November 23 - Petals of Gold
• Friday, November 28 - Jon Brett
• Saturday, November 29 - Border City Brass Band
• Sunday, November 30 - Carl Bull
• Friday, December 12 - Back 2 Back Band
• Saturday, December 13 - Sweetwood Mac
• Sunday, December 14 - Emily Staley
• Friday, December 19 - Midlife Jazz
• Saturday, December 20 - The Coffee House Combo
• Sunday, December 21 - Kingsville Essex Associated Band

Check out the Fantasy of Lights displays at these locations from November 21 to the first week of January

• Lakeside Park
• Cottam Rotary Park

Paws and Claus will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at Lakeside Park Pavilion, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Bring your pet and camera to have a photo taken with Santa Claus! There will be pet-friendly vendors on site.

Donations are welcomed to help offset the cost of the Fantasy of Lights events. If interested in being a vendor, please email us at specialevents@kingsville.ca.

Come out to the Fantasy of Lights Market at Lakeside Park Pavilion on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Support local vendors selling handmade gifts, food, and so much more.

Our vendor application form is open for 2026. Interested vendors can fill out that form here.

We are offering a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 12, at Lakeside Park Pavilion.

Pre-registration is required. 

Join us for a delicious breakfast made by the Fantasy of Lights committee and get the chance to tell Santa Claus your wish list and get a photo with him.

There are three sessions available:

• 9:00 am to 9:45 am
• 10:00 am to 10:45 am
• 11:00 am to 11:45 am

The cost is $10.00 per person; ages two years and younger dine for free.

The breakfast will include:

• Pancakes and syrup
• Sausage
• Juice boxes
• Coffee and tea