Friday December 6, 2024

6 - 8 p.m. 

7:15 p.m. Tree Lighting 

NEW! Keepsake Winterfest Music and Lights in the Village ornaments available while supplies last!

Locations: Cambridge Public Library Hespeler (5 Tannery St E), Hespeler Town Hall (11 Tannery St E) and St Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church (73 Queen St E)

Gather in Hespeler Village to celebrate the festive holiday season. Enjoy the festive holiday lights and tree lighting, food, musical entertainment, crafts and more! Relive the magic by watching the 2019 event video. 

Please note, some lighting used may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.

Schedule of Entertainment

Hespeler Towne Centre

From 6 to 8 p.m. enjoy crafts, activities, and free hot chocolate. Santa, Mrs. Claus, Willy Melt and special guest Elsa will be available for photos and festive greetings. RBC Royal Bank will also have some giveaways! Beavertails available on-site for purchase. 

6:50 p.m. - Girlfriends Choir 

7:15p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony

Idea Exchange Hespeler Public Library

6 - 6:45 p.m. Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Band 

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Panwaves Steelband 

 St. Andrews Church 

Choirs performing:

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School, Woodland Park School Choir, The Concordia German Language Association Kinderchor, Mass Choir Finale 

Performances in the church begin at 6 p.m. and finish at 7 p.m. 

Event is proudly sponsored by: royal bank logo national pasta logo

Proud event partner: cambridge public library logo

Parking

Hespeler Village has plenty of free parking near the event. Visit the Public Parking in Hespeler Village Parking map for parking options. 

Volunteer with the Festival

Volunteers are an important part of Cambridge Winterfest's success. Multiple volunteer roles are available from November 22 to December 31, 2024. Volunteering is a great way to collect volunteer hours or to give back to your community. For more information or to apply visit our volunteer webpage. 

Corporate and group volunteer opportunities are available. For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator. 

Traveling by bus

Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.

Accessibility

Please note, some lighting used may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.

For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.

Contact us

For more information on Winterfest email the event staff or call 519-623-1340 ext 4277.