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Friday, December 5, 2025
Location: Cambridge City Hall, Civic Square, 50 Dickson Street and Downtown Cambridge
Schedule of Events
- 6:50 p.m. - Opening remarks at City Hall Civic Square
- 7 p.m. - Countdown to begin walk through downtown
About The Event
Route Map
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This modern twist on caroling is held in more than 26 cities around the world. Cambridge is proud to have the largest attendance of all host cities around the world! All ages will enjoy walking through downtown Cambridge with thousands of participants as you enjoy interactive light installations and live LED performers who will be along the route.
Please note, some lighting used may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.
The music of Phil Kline will be played through speaker stations on the route. We encourage you to listen or play on your own devices too. You can download the music here.
Turn yourself into a walking light display. We encourage participants to wear something that glows or lights up!
Relive the magic with videos from past years: 2016 video and a 2019 video.
This year we are excited to host Phil Kline's Unsilent Night along with the first night of our Cambridge Holiday Market! Be sure to visit all the vendors at City Hall and Cambridge Centre for the Arts from 5:30p.m.-10p.m.
Phil Kline's Unsilent Night in Cambridge was nominated for the Canadian Special Events Awards for Best Event for a City or Municipality 2025.
Thank you to our Sponsors and Supporters
Additional programming Downtown Cambridge:
Come enjoy, holiday music, crafting, gallery exhibits and refreshments from 6:30pm to 9:30pm!
Cambridge Public Library, Queen's Square will remain open during the Phil Kline's Unsilent Night walk.
They will be celebrating with;
- Music performances
- Tasty treats
- Crafting
- Gallery Exhibit Tours
- Updating memberships
Washroom facilities will remain open to accommodate Phil Kline's Unsilent Night participants.
University of Waterloo School of Architecture - BRIDGE, a student initiative from the School of Architecture in Downtown Galt, is hosting its annual Night Market featuring student art, baked goods and unique crafts.
Come support the students by checking out the Night Market located in the School of Architecture main floor located along the event route on Melville St.
Parking
Downtown Cambridge has lots of free parking near the event. Check out the Public Parking in Galt City Centre map for parking options.
Volunteer with the Festival
Volunteers are an important part of Cambridge Winterfest's success. Multiple volunteer roles are available throughout the festival of events. 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.
Accessibility
The majority of the event will be taking place on closed roads, sidewalks or paved roads but some installations might be on grass. There are paved pathways leading to the grass, but assistance might be required.
Accessible washrooms and parking are located at City Hall.
For questions regarding accessibility, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.
Traveling by bus
Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.
Contact us
For more information on Winterfest email the event staff or call 519-623-1340