The Candlelight Festival is an annual holiday experience that invites you to come and explore the seasonal transformation of Port Hope. Come celebrate the season from November 29, 2024 until January 2, 2025.
The Festival program will include light displays, an outdoor vendor market, music, wagon rides and so much more. The Candlelight Walk and Lighting Ceremony will take place on November 29 at 6:00 p.m.
Follow along on this page for updates and visit www.porthope.ca/candlelight-festival for more details and a full list of festive experiences.
NOV 29
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Indoor warming + activities with Port Hope Rotary (Knights of Columbus Hall)
4:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Marshmallows at John Street Linger Zone (behind Walton Hotel)
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Market in the Lane
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Photos with Mr. & Mrs. Claus
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Festival of Lights and Trees Sneak Peek
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Wagon Rides in the downtown
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 pm. Wrap It Up Gift Wrap Station
6:00 p.m. Candlelight Festival Walk begins
6:30 p.m. Park Lighting Ceremony in Memorial Park
6:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m. Activities at the Little Station
Moonlight Madness throughout the downtown, with participating stores and restaurants open late!
NOV 30
1:00 p.m. Port Hope Santa Claus Parade
DEC 7
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Port Hope Farmers' Market Christmas Pop-up
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wagon Rides in the downtown
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm. Wrap It Up Gift Wrap Station
1:00 p.m. - 4:00.m. Festive Fun Day at the Town Park Recreation Centre
DEC 14
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wagon Rides in the downtown
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm. Wrap It Up Gift Wrap Station
DEC 21
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wagon Rides in the downtown
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm. Wrap It Up Gift Wrap Station
JAN 2
The last day to view the Holiday Light Display in Memorial Park and Rotary Park.