Celebrations and Events

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Downtown Holiday Shop & Stroll

Spend your Saturday in Downtown St. John’s where you can check off items for everyone on your holiday shopping list and enjoy a delicious meal at one of downtown’s excellent eateries, all in a festive holiday atmosphere. Free performances by musical entertainers and carolers are guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit.

Event includes:

• Saturdays Nov. 27, Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Water Street, George Street and Duckworth Street.

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Festival of Music & Lights

Ring in the holiday season with our 20th annual celebration of bright lights and festive music.

From December 3 to January 6, stroll through Bowring Park, view the beautiful light display while listening to our diverse mix of local artists performing great holiday music. You can listen with your smartphone or any FM radio in and around the park.

The Festival of Music and Lights is presented in partnership with NTV and OZFM.

New Year’s Eve Events 2021

Celebrate the New Year with free, family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy.

Events include:

5-7 p.m. Grab your skates and helmet to enjoy a skating party at The Loop, Bannerman Park 7-8 p.m. Join the celebration and countdown to the fireworks at Quidi Vidi Lake, Carnell Drive 8 p.m. View the fireworks over Quidi Vidi Lake

St. John’s Celebrates… ChillFest

We’ve planned four days of action-packed FREE winter events for a variety of ages and interests from February 10 to 13, 2022. Come on out and join in the fun!

ChillFest 2022 will include our annual Kitchen Party, MegaPlay, Youth Talent Show, free ski rentals, outdoor skating parties at The Loop and more.