Contacts
Friday, November 15 & Saturday, November 16
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Esplanade Park & Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
Proudly sponsored by Elexicon Energy.
Funded in part by Experience Ontario.
Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive decor and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, a new art installation, Instagram-worthy photo ops, artisan markets, and more.
St. Paul’s on the Hill Food Bank will be collecting Food & Toy Donations.
Free parking is available at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. Parking is limited - if possible, please walk, take transit, or ride share.
Dogs are welcome but must be leashed at all times.
Gazebo Stage Schedule
5:30 pm ❄ Hitmen Drumline
6:00 pm ❄ Tree Lighting & Fireworks
6:15 pm ❄ Bumbling Bert Magician
7:00 pm ❄ Isabella Hoops
7:45 pm ❄ Drome Duo & Christa
Holiday Market
Aboot Canada Eh!
AW Crafty Creations (Saturday only)
Crafts by Carmen
Curry People Candle Co (Friday only)
Ishkode
Khloe’s Gifts
MacKay’s Bakery
Phantom Creations Jewelry
Sally's Baubles
Sugar and Crumbs
Vintage Wool and Craft Creations
Woolyn
Food Vendors
BeaverTails
Born2Eat
BWOOD Coffee (Friday only)
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Hotdogs & More
Taco Cats
Sanctus Church Pickering (Free Hot Chocolate, Friday Only)
Pefferlaw Creek Farms (Free Maple Taffy)
Art Illuminations
Migizi (Bald Eagle) Saves The World is a new temporary public artwork by Nyle Miigizi Johnston to be installed on the balcony (facing Esplanade Park) of City Hall. The work is to be unveiled on November 15, and it will remain on site until January 31, 2025. This work is funded by Ontario Power Generation (OPG).
Activities
Skating Rink
Synthetic Ice and Skate Rentals will be available on Saturday only. CSA approved hockey helmet is required for children 5 yrs and under, and recommended for all ages.
Roaming Characters
Snag a visit and photo with The Grinch, Jack Frost, Winter King, a Nut Cracker & a Toy Soldier!
Inflatable Games
Enjoy basketball, hockey, axe throwing, and an all-in-one game!
Photo Stations
Make lasting memories!
Pickering Community Concert Band
PCCB will be performing some holiday songs for a holiday singalong in the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Lobby.
Letters to Santa
Send your wishlist to Santa courtesy of Canada Post!
Black Joy Holiday Market
PABRT and DFCC host the second Black Joy Holiday Market in the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex Salons on Friday only.
| Photography Policy |
| Photos and video may be recorded at this event by designated City photographers & videographers. These materials may be used in future City of Pickering education, advertising, and other internal/external promotions, without compensation.
Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611. |
| Pet Policy |
| For the safety of all attendees, we encourage any dogs that do not do well with people, crowds, loud noises, or other dogs to be left at home.
Please note, all dogs entering any City event must comply with the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and the Dog Owners Liability Act. Dogs that have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull (under the act) must wear a muzzle. |