Celebrate the winter season at the Spirit of the Season festival, taking place over two full weekends in December. From December 6th to 15th, Downtown Guelph will be filled with festive cheer and community spirit. The event features an indoor and outdoor Christmas Marketplace with local vendors offering unique gifts and seasonal treats.
The Guelph Community Santa Parade, happening on Saturday, December 7th at 5:00 PM, will be followed by the Santa Run, where participants can join in the fun before the holiday festivities begin. Afterward, head to City Hall for the Mayor & Council Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6th.
The Storefront Window Decorating Contest will also add extra sparkle to the event, with businesses competing for the best festive displays. Voting for the contest will be open from December 6th to 15th.
When:
Christmas Marketplace:
Weekend 1:
Friday, December 6, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 7, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 8, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Weekend 2:
Friday, December 13, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Guelph Community Santa Parade & Santa Run: Saturday, December 7, 5:00 PM
Mayor & Council Tree Lighting: Friday, December 6, Time TBD
Storefront Window Decorating Contest: Voting open from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 15
Where: Historic Downtown Guelph