ST. THOMAS TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION

CITY HALL  | 545 Talbot Street 
5:00 PM
  • Christmas Carols with Pete Sheridan
  • Children are welcome to drop off their holiday letters for delivery to Santa Claus

5:45 PM - Santa arrives at City Hall on a City fire truck

6:00 PM Tree Lighting Celebration
  • Cookies and Hot Chocolate from Why Not Cookies, courtesy of the City of St. Thomas & the St. Thomas Downtown Development Board
  • The St. Thomas Downtown Development Board will also be collecting non-perishable food donations, which will then be delivered to Christmas Care

7:00 PM 
  • John Wise Choir Performs

7:30 PM 
  • Live Music with Adam Blair
PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
A medic will be stationed at City Hall in the event medical attention is required for the duration of the event.
Complimentary Snacks:
Cookies and Hot Chocolate from Why Not Cookies Cafe​
Live Music:
​Adam Blair
​If you have been lucky enough to visit the Horton Farmers' Market on a Morning that Adam has played you know you are in for a treat. Listen in while Adam plays some holiday tunes and some other favourites at City Hall from 7:30-9pm.
+ Step Above Dance Flash Mob at 6:10 pm

HOLY ANGELS' PARISH CHURCH 

502 Talbot Street 
Visit Holy Angels' for an outdoor concert featuring three choirs and a live nativity!

5:00 PM: Monsignor Morrison Choir
5:20 PM: Monsignor Morrison Choir
6:30 PM: St. Anne’s Choir

FOOD BANK DRIVE
​Holy Angels' is collecting donations of non-perishable food items, baby formula, Boost, toilet paper, paper towel, soap and general household cleaning supplies are being collected on behalf of the St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank.

HORSE-DRAWN WAGON RIDES 

Running from 5pm-9pm up and down Talbot Street
Take a nostalgic wagon ride along Talbot Street and experience the magical lights and sounds of downtown St. Thomas. Hop off and visit local shops and restaurants for one-night-only deals, gorgeous holiday window displays and late-night shopping. Linger at the warming stations for pop-up local musical acts and vendors with snacks and cold-weather beverages and more!

Ride East or West - Wagon Stations are located at:
Currah Parkette
East Corner of White & Talbot
North Side of Talbot near Yurek’s Pharmacy
Crock A Doodle

Rides are one-way only; all passengers must exit at the stop


The FREE wagon will run from 5-9pm.
Sponsored by:

Merry Magic Market

Running from 5pm-9pm at The Nook, 567 Talbot St.
In addition to shopping the Downtown St. Thomas retailers open late, you can pop into The Nook to check out the incredible space available for small event or pop up rentals. For One Night Only, the Nook has activated a pop up holiday market for hand made and artisan vendors to join in the downtown magic!

WARMING STATIONS

Stop along your journey of discovery downtown to warm up, grab a snack or a treat and enjoy some live entertainment.
​Warmth at each station is proudly supported by:
CURRAH PARKETTE
675 Talbot Street (beside The Art Crypt)
Sponsored by:
Complimentary Hot Chocolate from Streamliners Espresso Bar 
Opa's Pretzels and Taco House Co. on site with food for purchase
Live Music and Entertainment:
Karaoke! You're the star performer! Sing your heart out solo or with friends! Hosted by Myrtls' Shawn Devree, it's sure to be a roaring good time!
+ Step Above Dance Flash Mob at 5:00pm
RAILWAY CITY TOURISM INFO CENTRE
605 Talbot Street
Sponsored by:
Licensed outdoor patio with Cash Bar & Food Available for Purchase in partnership with:
Live Music & Entertainment:
​John Milles
​John is a familiar voice about town, and Railway City Tourism is pleased to welcome John to perform a mix of Holiday Classics and more for folks to enjoy while relaxing in an Adirondack by a fire on the licensed platform or warm up in the station at a pop-up Board Game Cafe!
+ Step Above Dance Flash Mob at 5:30 pm
HEPBURN PARKETTE
446 Talbot Street
Sponsored by:
Washrooms Provided by:
Licensed outdoor patio with Cash Bar & Food Available for Purchase in partnership with:
Live Music and Entertainment:
Johnny & The Shenanigans will keep the park hopping all evening! Relax by a fire with popcorn or a slice and a beverage before heading off to the next stop along Talbot!
+ Step Above Dance Flash Mob at 6:30 pm
Crock A Doodle St. Thomas
364 Talbot Street 
Sponsored by:
Complimentary Hot Chocolate & Treats courtesy of:
Live Music and Entertainment:
DOTM will be playing Christmas and Disney classics with a special appearance by Jeanette Hancock- Huttel later in the evening.
+ Meet Elsa from 6:30-7:30
+ Step Above Dance Flash Mob at 7:00 pm
Downtown Development Board
 St. Thomas City Hall
545 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON. N5P 3V7