River Lights Winter Festival

  • November 16, 2024 to January 5, 2025

Visit a town immersed in the holiday spirit!

Every night, hundreds of customized LED light displays light up the town’s two main parks. King’s Navy Yard Park, along the Detroit River, features traditional displays that showcase the warm hearted feel of the season with carolers, angels, soldiers and more. Toddy Jones Park features whimsical, playful displays for the kids and the kid at heart to enjoy.

Warming House

Gingerbread Warming House, sponsored by Pathway To Potential

Experience the magic of the holiday season at our Gingerbread Warming House, located in Toddy Jones Park (50 North Street).

Enjoy a festive atmosphere weekend nights from 5:30pm – 8:30pm from November 16th to December 22nd.

Our holiday elves will be inside doing crafts, serving hot chocolate (courtesy of Tim Hortons) and working diligently on our gingerbread houses! The gingerbread house contest submissions will also displayed inside for you to enjoy.

On Sundays, special holiday story times at 6:00pm enchant young listeners and bring tales of winter to life.

Warm up, sip a sweet treat and take in the magic of River Lights at the warming house this season!

ms. and mr. clause in a big blow up snow globe

Santa Shout Out: December 13

Santa and Mrs. Claus will join us downtown for a magical evening spreading holiday joy!

His secret elves wearing headlamp hats will collect necessary information from parents to share with Santa. No registration is required.

See the magic come alive in your children’s eyes when Santa reveals your child’s Christmas wish from the Amherstburg snow globe.

Come enjoy this heartwarming event from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on December 13.

 

Visiting River Lights has become a tradition for many families … make it one of yours!

  • <p>Carousel Light Display</p>

    Carousel Light Display

  • <p>Moose Light Display</p>

    Moose Light Display

  • <p>River Lights Opening Night, trees in the park with lights</p>

    River Lights Opening Night, trees in the park with lights

  • <p>Mom with kids in wagon with hot chocolate at the river lights</p>

    Mom with kids in wagon with hot chocolate at the river lights

  • <p>Rudolph Movie Characters</p>

    Rudolph Movie Characters

  • <p>Children looking at Light Display</p>

    Children looking at Light Display

  • <p>River Lights Winter Festival</p>

    River Lights Winter Festival

  • <p>Family inside lit up ornament</p>

    Family inside lit up ornament

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