The 2024 Holiday celebration in St. Marys continues!

St. Marys is buzzing with holiday cheer and festive fun!

The Holiday Light Tour, launching on Friday, November 29, features St. Marys best-dressed homes. Download and print the map at www.discoverstmarys.ca/happyholidays. Hard copies of the map are available at municipal facilities. The self-guided tour runs until January 1, 2025.

Our wonderful WinterLights continue every evening from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Milt Dunnell Field. The ever-popular horse and wagon rides will return on December 6 and 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and December 14, 21 and 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This beloved tradition is being offered at no charge thanks to the generosity of our WinterLights sponsors. You can contribute to the WinterLights using our convenient online form: www.townofstmarys.com/winterlights.

The festive WinterLights Night Market, showcasing local vendors and artisans at Milt Dunnell Field, will take place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on December 6 and 7. Enjoy holiday music, free horse and wagon rides, a food truck, and warm up by the fire. Catch a festive shuttle from Milt Dunnell Field to the enchanting King Family Christmas House, where children can delight in delivering their letters directly to Santa Claus himself! Don’t forget to bring along food and toy donations for the Salvation Army, collected by the St. Marys Kinsmen.

For indoor fun, check out the St. Marys Museum Open House on Sunday, December 1 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. which includes children’s crafts, festive treats, door prizes and music. Admission is free, but donations are always welcome. Browse the Musem’s “O Tannenbaum” exhibit running until Monday, January 13, 2024. Explore the history of Christmas tree decorations, including historic ornaments in the Museum’s collection.

The Pyramid Recreation Centre is also offering free skates throughout the holiday season, thanks to sponsorships from the Downie Optimist Club, Friends of the St. Marys Public Library, and Quadro Communications. Pre-registration is recommended. For specific dates and times, visit www.discoverstmarys.ca/happyholidays.

For all your holiday shopping finds, visit St. Marys local shops and services. Our merchants look forward to welcoming you and helping you find the perfect gift! You can also give the gift of shopping local by buying St. Marys Money. Request yours using our simple online form: https://forms.townofstmarys.com/Request-St-Marys-Money.

Enjoy the Holiday season and be sure to follow the Town of St. Marys’ Facebook, Instagram and X accounts for any updates and reminders.

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For media inquiries:
Stacey Frayne, Marketing and Communications Specialist
519-284-2340, ext. 218 | sfrayne@town.stmarys.on.ca