Spirit of the Season

Spirit of the Season is back, and here is the FULL lineup you can expect for 2025!
Happening across the first two weekends in December, this 6 day event is going to be the biggest and best Spirit of the Season yet!

WEEKEND 1
Friday, December 5th:
❄️ Christmas Market: 4–8 PM
❄️ Mayor & Council Tree Lighting at City Hall: 6 PM
❄️ Storefront Window Decorating Contest (after Tree Lighting)
❄️ Fireside Outdoor Bar (St. George’s Square): 4–9 PM

Saturday, December 6th:
❄️ Christmas Market: 11 AM–8 PM
❄️ Fireside Outdoor Bar: 11 AM–9 PM
❄️ Guelph Community Santa Parade & Santa Run: 5 PM
❄️ $5 Holiday Movie Matinee at The Bookshelf Cinema: 3 PM

Sunday, December 7th:
❄️ Christmas Market: 11 AM–5 PM
❄️ Fireside Outdoor Bar: 11 AM–5 PM

WEEKEND 2
Friday, December 12th:
❄️ Christmas Market: 4–8 PM
❄️ Fireside Outdoor Bar: 4–9 PM
❄️ Promo Promenade on Quebec Street: 6–8 PM (treats, tours & discounts!)

Saturday, December 13th:
❄️ Christmas Market: 11 AM–8 PM
❄️ Fireside Outdoor Bar: 11 AM–9 PM
❄️ North Fire Circus (Douglas St.): 6–8 PM
❄️  $5 Holiday Movie Matinee at The Bookshelf Cinema: 3 PM

Sunday, December 14th:
❄️ Christmas Market: 11 AM–5 PM
❄️ Fireside Outdoor Bar: 11 AM–5 PM
❄️ Princess & Superhero Children’s Day (Old Quebec Street Shoppes): 11 AM–5 PM
❄️  Meet Santa, the Grinch, Spiderman, Deadpool & Princesses (11 AM–2 PM)
❄️ Face Painting (11 AM–2 PM)
❄️  Mini Makers Market (11 AM–5 PM)
❄️ $5 Movie Matinee at The Bookshelf Cinema: 11 AM–2 PM