Special Events

Festival of Music & Lights

Join us at the duck pond in Bowring Park for this free annual event. Ring in the holiday season with our 21st annual celebration of bright lights, festive music and free hot chocolate!

Enjoy performances by musical entertainers as we officially switch on the beautiful light display.

Don’t forget to bundle up and bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank.

New Year’s Eve Events

Celebrate the New Year with a full day of FREE, familyfriendly activities for all ages. Fireworks are dependent on the weather. For up to date information on the fireworks visit StJohns.ca.

Events include: 9 -11 a.m. Gym and Swim at H.G.R. Mews & Paul Reynolds Community Centres

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

Saturday, December 3 at 5 p.m.

(Inclement weather date is Saturday, December 10)

Bowring Park Holiday Light Display

From December 4 to January 6, stroll through Bowring Park, view the beautiful light display while listening to a holiday music playlist by local artists. You can listen with your smartphone or any FM radio in and around the park.

December 4, 2022 to January 6, 2023 Bowring Park Duck Pond

CHILLFEST

Downtown Holiday Fair

Join us for performances, pop-ups and holiday fun in downtown St. John’s.

Saturday, December 10 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Inclement weather date: Saturday, December 17

Come enjoy a family friendly concert and experience the festive winter wonderland and holiday fair on George Street.

Sunday, December 11 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Inclement weather date: Sunday, December 18

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 11 to 14, 2023. Come on out and join in the fun!

ChillFest 2023 will include our annual Kitchen Party, MegaPlay, Youth Talent Show, free ski rentals, outdoor skating parties at The Loop and more.