Bracebridge’s Festival of Lights returns to Downtown Bracebridge
BRACEBRIDGE, ON (October 14, 2025) – Holiday magic is back in Downtown Bracebridge with the annual Festival of Lights, hosted by the Town of Bracebridge and the Downtown Bracebridge Business Improvement Area (BIA). This much-loved tradition brings the community together to celebrate the season with festive activities, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family.
Moonlight Shopping Party and Street Festival
Friday, November 21 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with a late-night shopping celebration! Stroll through downtown shops, enjoy hot chocolate, marvel at the living holiday window displays courtesy of Bracebridge School of Dance Arts, and take part in family-friendly activities. The evening wraps up with a dazzling fireworks show. Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive.
Elf on The Shelf Scavenger Hunt
November 21 to December 5
Explore Downtown Bracebridge in search of hidden holiday elves during the Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt. Spot them all in select businesses for your chance to win one of three $50 Shop the Bridge gift cards.
Santa Claus Parade
Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Presented by the Rotary Club of Bracebridge/Muskoka Lakes, the parade begins at 6 p.m. and will make its way along Manitoba Street, filling downtown with lights, floats, and festive cheer.
For more information and a full listing of events, visit bracebridge.ca/festivaloflights.
To volunteer for this year’s event, visit bracebridge.volunteerlocal.ca.
Quotes
“Bracebridge’s Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition that families look forward to year after year. It’s a wonderful way to showcase our vibrant downtown, support local businesses, and come together as a community to celebrate the joy of the season. See you there!”
- Rick Maloney, Mayor, Town of Bracebridge
Moonlight Shopping Party and Street Festival
Friday, November 21 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with a late-night shopping celebration! Stroll through downtown shops, enjoy hot chocolate, marvel at the living holiday window displays courtesy of Bracebridge School of Dance Arts, and take part in family-friendly activities. The evening wraps up with a dazzling fireworks show. Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the toy drive.
Elf on The Shelf Scavenger Hunt
November 21 to December 5
Explore Downtown Bracebridge in search of hidden holiday elves during the Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt. Spot them all in select businesses for your chance to win one of three $50 Shop the Bridge gift cards.
Santa Claus Parade
Friday, December 5 at 6 p.m.
Santa Claus is coming to town! Presented by the Rotary Club of Bracebridge/Muskoka Lakes, the parade begins at 6 p.m. and will make its way along Manitoba Street, filling downtown with lights, floats, and festive cheer.
For more information and a full listing of events, visit bracebridge.ca/festivaloflights.
To volunteer for this year’s event, visit bracebridge.volunteerlocal.ca.
Quotes
“Bracebridge’s Festival of Lights has become a holiday tradition that families look forward to year after year. It’s a wonderful way to showcase our vibrant downtown, support local businesses, and come together as a community to celebrate the joy of the season. See you there!”
- Rick Maloney, Mayor, Town of Bracebridge
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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country. With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.
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