Winter Lights Festival 

The Winter Lights Festival is back!



Join us at John Peake Park on Saturday, November 27, 2021 from 4 - 8 pm for the illumination of the winter lights display and a variety of fun outdoor activities for the whole family.

To end the night, we will be setting off an incredible fireworks display. So, get your hats, gloves and family ready and we will see you there!



Please note:

Capacity limits and masking will be in place for specific activities including Storybook Lane, The Little Toot Train and the horse drawn wagons. We encourage everyone to stay within their family units and physically distance from others who do not live in your household while attending the event.

Event/Activity Schedule

Activity Time & Location What you need to know:
Winter Lights Illumination Ceremony 6:00 pm Join City Council under the pavilion as they officially light up the winter lights display and celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.
Storybook Lane
(Chestermere Public Library)

4:00 – 8:00 pm Travel down Storybook Lane and experience all the holiday fun! Decorate and hang a tree ornament, pose for a family photo, then take home a cookie decorating kit to enjoy. 
Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Kits
(Chestermere Library Storybook Lane)

4:00 – 8:00 pm Visit Storybook Lane at the Chestermere Library to pick up your cookie kit! These will be individually packed for you to enjoy later.
Marshmallow Roasting at the firepits (Sponsored by Chestermere Family & Community Support Services) 4:00 – 8:00 pm Enjoy the opportunity to roast some marshmallow treats over our firepits! Free disposable roasting sticks will be available but we encourage you to bring your own. Marshmallows will be pre-packed.
Little Toot Train (Sponsored by Remax Chestermere) 4:00 – 8:00 pm This is a children’s train ride in the park that will be located on the South end of John Peake Park. 
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides 4:30 – 7:15 pm Take a fun ride around town with your family! Last ride will be at 7:15 pm.
Hot chocolate station
(Sponsored by Tim Hortons)

4:00 – 8:00 pm Located at the Library, you'll be able to add all kinds of tasty treats to your hot chocolate. Only a $1, all proceeds will be going to the Chestermere Public Library.
Fire Spinners  7:35 pm Prepare to be dazzled by the performers as they play and dance with fire under the JPP pavilion.
Fireworks 8:00 pm To end the night off we will be celebrating with an amazing fireworks display. Please note, parking is limited so we encourage everyone to carpool with your family unit or walk, bike or skip!
Winter Lights Festival