Under the twinkling lights lining King Street, explore a winter wonderland. Take in live entertainment on the Christkindl stage, catch live performances all along the street, have fun with the whole family at our KidsKindl kids’ zone and more!
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Entertainment schedule
Experience the sounds of the season with The Jason White Trio, The Tom Nagy Christmas Experience, Amanda & James, The Grand Philharmonic Choir, the beloved Charlie Brown Christmas soundtrack live on stage, The Classic Crooners Christmas Show, and more!
Thursday, Dec. 5
- 12 – 12:45 p.m. Jason White Trio
- 2 - 3:45 p.m. Jason White Trio
- 5 - 5:45 p.m. Amanda & James
- 6 - 6:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies ft. Amanda & James and The Grand Philharmonic Adult Choir
- 7 - 9 p.m. The Tom Nagy Christmas Experience
Friday, Dec. 6
- 1 - 1:45 p.m. Jason White Trio
- 3 - 3:45 p.m. Crescendo Choir
- 4 - 4:45 p.m. Schneider Male Chorus
- 5 - 5:45 p.m. Grand Harmony Chorus
- 6 - 6:45 p.m. Concordia Senior Choir
- 7 - 9 p.m. Classic Crooners Christmas Show
Saturday, Dec. 7
- 10 - 10:45 a.m. Kitchener Donau Dancers
- 11 - 11:45 p.m. Queen Street Singers
- 12 - 12:45 p.m. Four Hands Piano
- 1 - 1:45 p.m. Jason White Trio - Charlie Brown Christmas
- 2 - 2:45 p.m. Grand Philharmonic Youth Choir
- 3 - 3:45 p.m. Concordia German Language Association Kinderchoir
- 4 - 4:45 p.m. Mixology
- 5 - 6:45 p.m. The Glenn Paul Trio
- 7 - 9 p.m. Golden Keys
Sunday, Dec. 8
- 10 - 10:45 a.m. Schwaben Kindergruppe
- 11 - 11:45 a.m. Jason White Trio - Charlie Brown Christmas
- 12 - 1:45 p.m. Deanna Petcoff
- 2 - 2:45 p.m. Concordia Enzian Dancers
- 3 - 3:45 p.m. Mighty Kin
The performer lineup is subject to change.
Activities
Embrace the spirit of the season with fun activities for the whole family! Pick up a map at our info booths to find out more and plan your day of fun. All Christkindl activities are free to enjoy!
Ice sculpture contest
- Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Winner to be announced after voting closes.
Maple taffy demonstration and samples
- Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Heatwave blacksmithing demonstration
- Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Roaming fire performer
- Friday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 8 with shows at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Write a letter to Santa
- Write Santa a letter to let him know what’s on your Christmas list or wish him a happy holiday! Send it to the North Pole in our special mailbox inside City Hall.
Model train display
- See the world in miniature with our model train display inside City Hall. Explore a winter scene and see a vintage model steam train travel around the display.
Skating at Carl Zehr Square
- Bring your mitts, skates and the whole family for some outdoor, wintery fun as you take a lap around the outdoor rink. Change rooms are available.
KidsKindl
Gather your family and make fun winter memories at our KidsKindl kids’ zone! Bundle up and take a walk down to the corner of King and Ontario Streets for free activities the whole family can enjoy.
- Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Get hands-on with animals at the petting zoo
- Take a spin on the ferris wheel
- Decorate a Christmas cookie
- Grab a photo with Santa
- And more!
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Photo gallery
Check out the photo gallery below to see some of the entertainment available at Christkindl Market.