Festival of Music & Lights
Dec 4, 2022 - Jan 6, 2023
Bowring Park Duck Pond, Waterfordbridge Road
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Ring in the holiday season with our annual celebrations of bright lights, festival music, and free hot chocolate. Enjoy musical performances as we officially light up the trees and paths surrounding the Duck Pond in Bowring Park.
Find out more »Port de Grave Christmas Boat Lighting
Dec 9, 2022 @ 18:00 - Jan 6, 2023 @ 23:45
Port de Grave, Marginal Warf
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Celebrate Christmas with the people of Port de Grave. Each year 50 to 60 boats are lit with thousands of lights from early December to January 6. Opening night there will be singing, hot chocolate will be served, and there will be a visit from the man in the red...
Find out more »Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra Presents Messiah
Dec 9, 2022 - Dec 10, 2022
Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 200 Military Rd
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A Christmas tradition; the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Martin MacDonald, together with the Philharmonic Choir of the NSO presents Handel’s Messiah. Set in the historic and captivating Basilica, soloists include: Miriam Khalil, soprano; Danielle MacMillan, mezzo; Adam Luther, tenor; and, Phillip Addis, baritone. Handel’s Messiah takes place...
Find out more »St. John’s Farmers’ Market
Dec 10, 2022 @ 09:00 - Dec 10, 2022 @ 16:00
Dec 10 2022 - Dec 10 2022
Everyone’s welcome at the St. John’s Farmers’ Market! We’ve created an experience for you that celebrates the best from local farmers, food artisans, craftspeople, and more. Discover new tastes and connect to your community like never before. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Find out more »Mummers Parade
Dec 10, 2022 @ 12:30 - Dec 10, 2022 @ 15:00
Bowring Park, Bowring Park
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Come join us as we gear up for the 2022 Mummers Festival in a romping, stomping Mummers Jam Session! We'll have an accordion going, a drum beating and we may even have the kids from the Drumline Collection there in time to keep the beat before the parade gets underway!...
Find out more »Downtown Holiday Fair 2022
Dec 10, 2022 @ 14:00 - Dec 11, 2022 @ 17:00
Residents and visitors are invited to come downtown for an exciting weekend of free holiday activities on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. each day. Saturday will feature pop up holiday performances and roaming mummers throughout Water Street and Duckworth Street to enhance the...
Find out more »Fortunate Ones Holiday Show
Dec 10, 2022 @ 20:00 - Dec 11, 2022 @ 22:30
Dec 10 2022 - Dec 11 2022
After a cross-country trek supporting their 2022 album, That Was You and Me, Juno-nominated, Newfoundland duo Fortunate Ones will celebrate the festive season at home in St. John's. Fortunate Ones invite you to join them at Holy Heart Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11 for the long-awaited return of...
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