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Waterloo Christmas 2025

See the key highlights of the festive season in Waterloo. Our guide has all the essential holiday events. For Waterloo aficionados and curious cats, our guide is your ticket to festive adventures.

One of the beloved events this season is the St. Jacobs Sparkles, where visitors can enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with lights and local crafts. Plus, the First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons invites guests to step back in time and experience the holiday traditions of the 17th century. And the River Lights Winter Festival is something you definitely don’t want to miss, showcasing enchanting light displays along the scenic waterfront. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

Happy Holidays!

Waterloo Events Events

Kitchener Christkindl Market in Kitchener
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Kitchener Christkindl Market (Kitchener) • 1.6 miles

Authentic German-inspired holiday market traditions

Woodside National Historic Site Holiday Events in Kitchener
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Woodside National Historic Site Holiday Events (Kitchener) • 1.8 miles

Historic site with diverse seasonal activities

Oktoberfest at Bingemans KoolHaus in Kitchener
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Oktoberfest at Bingemans KoolHaus (Kitchener) • 3.5 miles

Multiple nights of live music and comedy

Holiday Sip 'n Shop at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market in Woolwich
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Holiday Sip 'n Shop at St. Jacobs Farmers' Market (Woolwich) • 3.6 miles

Annual holiday shopping event with festive beverages

Waterloo Central Railway Holiday Train Rides in St. Jacobs
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Waterloo Central Railway Holiday Train Rides (St. Jacobs) • 5.0 miles

Heritage train rides with festive holiday themes

Christmas High Tea & Train Ride in St. Jacobs
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Christmas High Tea & Train Ride (St. Jacobs) • 5.0 miles

Daytime adventure to help save Christmas with joyful challenges.

St. Jacobs Sparkles in St. Jacobs
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St. Jacobs Sparkles (St. Jacobs) • 5.4 miles

Thousands of twinkling lights and festive entertainment

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Last updated: 9/5/2025