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Fun & Festive Things to Do in Waterloo Region this Holiday Season

December 13, 2021

As our communities cautiously re-open, the holiday spirit is sweeping over Waterloo Region with a full slate of safe themed events and attractions to help boost your spirits!

“The holidays are truly a magical time of year, and after the past couple of years we have had, we can all really use an infusion of good tidings and cheer,” says Minto Schneider, Chief Executive Officer of Explore Waterloo Region. “This is the season to gather with family and friends, when music filters through the cold night air, when peace and goodwill are in the hearts and minds of many. It is a season to celebrate.”

Don’t miss these great holiday events in Waterloo this season:

Gift of Lights — This family-friendly drive-thru holiday light display features two stunning light tunnels and more than 300 animated and static light displays stretching over 2.5 kilometres through Bingemans. Tune the car radio to 103.3 FM to enjoy Gift of Lights Radio while driving through the park. Learn More

Cambridge Celebrates Winterfest — The City of Cambridge is once again celebrating the season with Winterfest, set to bring festive cheer to the community between now and January 2. Featuring many of the great seasonal events locals have come to know and love over the past 20 years, the three main events will be the Cambridge Christmas Market, Winter Illumination and the New Year’s Eve Skate. Festival-goers are encouraged to share their Winterfest experience by tagging posts and pictures on social media with the hashtag #CbridgeCelebrates. Learn More

Old Fashioned Christmas at Snyder’s Farm – For the first time, Snyder’s Farm is offering U-cut Christmas trees from its field, as well as a selection of pre-cut trees. It is also featuring the Farm Christmas Bakery, a gift barn, Santa visits in the North Pole and physically distanced campfire pods where you can roast s’mores or order off their menu. Learn Learn More

Christmas at the Castle — Between now and January 2nd, step back in time and marvel at the sights and sounds of a merry Victorian Christmas at Castle Kilbride. The castle in Baden, Ontario, will be fully decorated for the holidays. Advance tickets are required. Learn More

Christmas on Stage — Drayton Entertainment is presenting Back Home for the Holidays, which will be performed in adherence with all current public health guidelines at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge from now to 26th. This special theatrical event is a joyous holiday celebration that will fill your heart with the holiday spirit. Learn More

For more information on things to do this holiday season, please visit explorewaterlooregion.com.

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About Explore Waterloo Region
Founded in 2007, Explore Waterloo Region is the Destination Marketing Organization for the Region of Waterloo. A nonprofit organization responsible for destination marketing to increase the number of visitors and length of stay, Explore Waterloo Region works with community partners to promote festivals, events, attractions, restaurants and hotels and to develop new product offerings. The goal: to deliver a single, focused message that Waterloo Region is a dynamic, year-round destination with much to offer the individual traveller, families on vacation and corporate visitors.