Celebrate the Holidays in Huron

SANTA CLAUS PARADES

Friday, December 5

Clinton Christmas Parade of Lights

Organized by the Clinton Kinsmen and Kinettes

7 p.m. | Main Street

Saturday, December 6 

Brussels Santa Claus Parade

5 p.m. | Main Street

Sunday, December 7

Zurich Holiday Parade

Organized by the Zurich Agricultural Society

6 p.m. | Main Street

Saturday, December 13

Blyth Santa Claus Parade

Organized by Blyth Community Betterment

11 a.m. | Main Street

HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAYS

Bayfield Holiday Light Display

• Clan Gregor Square

Clinton Holiday Light Display

• Millennium Park & Light Tunnel

Dungannon Holiday Light Display

• Dungannon Park

Goderich Holiday Light Display

• Courthouse Square Park & Harbour Park

Exeter Holiday Light Display

• MacNaughton Park & Jessica’s House Hospice

Wingham Holiday Light Display

• Cruickshank Park

GIVING BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The Huron County Christmas Bureau provides gift cards for the provision of groceries and gifts for children, ensuring every family in Huron County has access to food on the table and presents on the holidays. Donations and fundraising efforts from the community fund the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Please consider donating to them this holiday season to support this very special Huron County holiday tradition. If you’re experiencing hardship this year, there are resources in Huron County that can help.

GIVING TUESDAY

December 2, 2025

Join the world’s largest movement and support our local non-profit and charitable organizations

HOLIDAY MARKETS & SHOPPING

Ladies Night in Goderich

November 13 | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Downtown Goderich
This annual event invites ladies to enjoy extended shopping hours, special promotions, draws, and more.

Ladies Night in Wingham

November 13 | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Wingham Home Hardware
Sample different treats, popcorn and cider available. There will be local vendor tables with unique gift ideas.

Ladies Night in Blyth and Londesborough

November 14 | 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Greyhaven Gardens, Nature’s Nest, The Old Mill and The Blyth Inn
These local businesses are partnering to offer a fun night out of great shopping and dining!

Christmas in Bayfield

November 14-16 | Village Merchants

Visit Bayfield and enjoy shopping, live entertainment, and complimentary horse buggy rides.

Sugarplum Bazaar at Egmondville United Church

November 15 | 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. | Egmondville United Church

Offering baking, preserves, home crafts and seasonal decor.

4^th Annual Christmas Market & Bake Sale

November 15 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Kin Hall, Clinton

Get into the holiday spirit and support a great cause at our Christmas Market and Bake Sale! Enjoy a magical day filled with wonderful local vendors, handmade gifts, delicious treats, and festive cheer.

7^th Annual Holiday Market

November 15-16 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Brussels Four Winds Barn

Get a head start on your holiday shopping or treat yourself to over 75 vendors, holiday pictures and more!

Zurich Agricultural Society’s Holiday Market

November 22 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Zurich Arena and Community Centre

Get ready for the magic of the season at this festive event filled with local artisans, unique gifts, delicious treats, and holiday cheer. 

Holiday Market at Dark Horse Estate Winery

November 15, 22, 29 and December 6 | 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Dark Horse Estate Winery

Come to shop local vendors with wine in hand and find unique gifts for your loved ones!

Bad Apple Brewing Company and Cornerfield Wine Co. Holiday Market

November 22 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Bad Apple Brewing Company and Cornerfield Wine Co.

Bad Apple Brewing Company and Cornerfield Wine Co. have partnered up for a fun holiday sip & shop event! Shop unique gifts made by local crafters. Everything from candles, soaps, knitting, wooden cutting boards, crafty signs, jewellery, Christmas ornaments, art and of course wine, craft beer and cider 

2^nd Street Light Estate Winery Christmas Market

November 23 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 2^nd Street Light Estate Winery

Visit the winery for an afternoon featuring incredible local vendors, sweet treats, wine, and live music.

Annual Toy and Craft Show and Sale

November 29-30 | Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Seaforth and District Community Centre

Get your holiday shopping underway with this long-standing show and sale!

Blyth Friday!

November 28 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Downtown Blyth

This family-friendly event is the perfect start to the holiday season. Night market, carollers, Touch a Truck and more!

Coastal Coffee Holiday Markets

November 29, and December 6, 13 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Coastal Coffee

Christmas shop unique local artisans and vendors enjoy holiday treats and delicious beverages.

Goderich BIA No Tax Sunday

December 7 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Downtown Goderich

Save the tax at Downtown Goderich businesses.

Seaforth Ladies Night

December 4 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Downtown Seaforth

Join the businesses of downtown Seaforth for one of your favourite nights of the year.

Bring the girls and tour the town, treats, snacks, beverages, sales and prizes. 

Oakwood Resort’s 7th Annual Artisan Christmas Market

December 6 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Oakwood Resort

Oakwood Resort’s indoor spaces will transform into a festive, cozy market filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, handcrafted goods, and the joyful charm of the holidays.

Cowbell Brewing Co. Holiday Market

December 7 | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Cowbell Brewing Co.

Shop local vendors for the holidays, bring your family or friends to grab a photo with Santa and sip on your favourite holiday drinks.

5 REASONS TO SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

1. Supports Job Creation Locally

Small businesses in Canada employ 10.7 million individuals which is almost two-thirds (63.0%) of all employees. By comparison, businesses with 100 to 500 employees, employed 3.6 million individuals (21.0% of employees) and businesses with more than 500 employees employed 2.7 million individuals (16.0% of employees).

2. Puts Money Back into Our Community

Shopping local contributes tour community. For every $100 you spend locally, $63 remains in the community — compared to as little as $14 from some big box stores and online retailers.

3. It’s Better for the Environment

Shopping locally offers benefits the environment by reducing carbon emissions, conserving energy, preserving natural resources, and supporting sustainable practices.

4. Support for Local Community Groups and Non-profits

Local businesses are more likely to invest in their people, join local fundraisers, support sport teams, and run campaigns that benefit their community than their national counterparts. Small businesses donate 250% more than larger businesses to local non-profits and community causes.

5. Healthier and Tastier Holiday Meals

Huron County produces a lot of food! Purchasing ingredients for your holiday spread from local producers and growers provides a fresher, healthier, and tastier way to indulge and entertain this season.

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

November 29, 2025

Take part in this special day to celebrate shopping and dining locally during the busy holiday season.

CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS

Christmas in Bayfield

November 14-16 | 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. | Village of Bayfield

A holiday tradition for 34 years. Tree Lighting – Santa Claus Parade – Food – Shopping – Entertainment – Free Horse Carriage Rides and More.

A Huron County Christmas Carol

By Gil Garratt with Original Songs by John Powers

December 3-21| 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. | Blyth Festival

It’s 2025, and greedy tycoon Ebeneezer Scrooge has bought up every feedmill from Windsor to Tobermory, Lake Huron to the Ottawa River. With billions in the bank and Ontario’s farmers under his thumb, Scrooge sits on his riches and refuses to give a dime to help those less fortunate…but on Christmas Eve, he is visited by (yep, you guessed it) three ghosts!

Poinsettia Festival, Candlelight Evenings

November 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and December 4-6 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Huron Ridge Greenhouses

Enjoy the magic of the Christmas season in our beautifully decorated greenhouses.  View our thousands of poinsettias by candlelight and relax and soak in the holiday spirit!  

John McDermott Family Christmas Afternoon Concert

November 15 | 2 and 7 p.m. | Kingsbridge Centre

John McDermott returns to Kingsbridge for A Family Christmas. This holiday-themed show blends traditional Celtic and holiday music with McDermott’s signature voice, creating a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.

Festival of Lights

November 21-22 | 6:30 p.m. | Harbour Park & Courthouse Square

Goderich is glowing with festive spirit this time of year! From the Festival of Lights to a full lineup of seasonal activities, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate and make the most of the holidays

Harmony at Christmas Concert Hosted by the Seaforth Harmony Kings

November 30 | 2 p.m. | Northside United Church, Seaforth

Local barbershop choruses and quartets get together to present an afternoon of Christmas music in 4-part harmony. A freewill offering will be taken, with all proceeds going to the Seaforth Food Bank

Sound of Goderich

November 30 | 3 p.m. | Lakeshore United Church

An afternoon of beautiful music featuring the Goderich Laketown Band and MacKay Choristers that will surely help you find your Christmas spirit!

Christmas in the Park

December 6 | 7 p.m. | Dungannon Park

Enjoy the sparkle of the tree lighting, join in festive carolling, and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate as we kick off the holidays together.

Candy Cane Hunt

December 7 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Varna Nature Trails

Walk through the accessible Varna Nature Trails to collect candy canes, then enjoy a hot chocolate when you are done with your hunt!

Huron County Museum Holiday Open House

December 7 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Huron County Museum

Join us to celebrate the holiday season with live music, refreshments, gingerbread decorating and family activities and crafts! Enjoy free admission to the museum

South Huron Community Choirs A Concert of Peace & Joy

November 28 and November 30 | 7 p.m. and 3:00 pm | Exeter United Church and Kingsfield-Zurich Mennonite Church

Experience the magic of the holiday season with sing-alongs, handbells, and a performance from KidsChoir.

Christmas in Millennium Park

December 6 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Millenium Park Clinton

Play some outdoor games, listen to some festive music and see the big red guy for a photo. Meet Santa, get your photo taken, play some games and enjoy some treats. Bartliffs will be donating hot chocolate, coffee and donuts to enjoy.

Shipyard Christmas Kitchen Party

December 7 | 2 p.m. | Wingham Town Hall

Grab the ugly stick, tune up the guitars and mandolins, and get ready to kick off the yuletide with laughter, holiday folk music, storytelling and comedy, and a little East Coast flair!

Vanastra’s Christmas in the Village

December 12 and 14 | Events happening throughout the Village

Enjoy a village Christmas lights contest, Meet Santa, make crafts and enjoy treats and music at the Vanastra Recreation Centre.

HuronSong Annual Christmas Concert

December 17 & 22| 7:30 p.m. | Northside United Church, Seaforth and Lakeside United Church, Goderich

Annual Christmas Concert entry by free will donation in support of Artemis

New Year’s Eve Dance

December 31| 8 p.m. | Howick Community Centre

Great music & dancing, awesome door prizes and Midnight countdown celebration

New Year’s Eve Fireworks by Blyth Community Betterment

December 31 | 6:30 pm | Blyth Fairgrounds

Start your new year with a bang! Join Blyth Community Betterment at the Blyth Fairgrounds for fireworks.