With our renowned artistic and heritage character one can expect that Stratford’s Christmas season sparkles like a bright, shiny Christmas tree ornament. The Victorian downtown streets, shops and historic York Street, City Hall and Market Square are magically transformed into an wonderland with cedar boughs, baubles and bows.

Whether you enjoy Christmas lights, a leisurely afternoon viewing scenes of Christmas pasts or finding those special one-of-a-kind gifts for that special someone, Stratford is filled with the best of the season.

• Rotary Club Craft Show, November 12 - 13, with hundreds of handcrafted gifts to choose from, Stratford Rotary Complex, Saturday - 9 – 5 pm; Sun – 10 – 4; $5 admission
• Christmas at the Castle, November 15 – December 30, the historic 19th century Castle Kilbride glistens with a special Christmas exhibition, 1 – 4 pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays, $19 families; $6.50 Adults; $4.50 children
• St. Marys Lights, November 18 – January 1, the historically conserved limestone town, sparkles with holiday lights with carriage rides Saturdays and Sundays; free
• Gallery 96 VineArt at Factory 163, November 19, a gala evening of music, food and auction of art, 7 pm $30 in advance; $35 at the door
• Olde Tyme Children’s Christmas at Castle Kilbride, November 27, a child’s view of Christmas pasts with Father Christmas and his live reindeer, 1 – 4 pm; $7/person or $25 per family
• "Old Man Winter”, November 28 – December 30, explore winter games, sports and entertainment of long ago, St. Marys Museum, 9 am– 4 pm Mondays to Friday; free admission
• Yuletide Evening Tide December 1, experience a 19th century Christmas evening at Castle Kilbride, 6:30 pm - 9 pm; $5

All admissions excluding HST