Bowmanville's Moonlight Magic runs December 4 from 5 to 9 p.m., with the tree-lighting ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. on Temperance Street. The BIA lists free admission, complimentary horse-drawn wagon rides, children's entertainment and a visit from Santa.
Downtown shops stay open until 9 p.m. for the occasion. Visitors can also support the food and toy drives; the BIA highlights Feed the Need in Durham at King and Temperance.
Temperance Street closes all day, broader road closures begin at 4 p.m., and on-street parking restrictions start at 3 p.m. The BIA identifies municipal lots and nearby side streets as parking options, subject to posted rules.
Plan your visit
- Dates: December 4 (2026; January dates are 2027)
- Location: King Street and Temperance Street, Bowmanville
- Admission: Free admission
Times are local to Durham Region (America/Toronto). Confirm availability and any access requirements with the organizer before travelling.
Find Durham event dates on The Durham Calendar · See the regional holiday planner
Sources and updates
Reported from Durham Tourism’s seasonal event preview and the organizer’s event information, checked November 3, 2026. Where an organizer page is unavailable or still carries an older program, this article identifies the limitation and does not imply independent confirmation of those details. Illustration: original conceptual artwork, not a photograph of this event.
