Whitby Lights the Night opens with a November 27 festival from 5 to 9 p.m. at Civic Park. The Town lists the official tree-lighting ceremony for 5:30 p.m., alongside Santa, live entertainment, a Christmas farmers' market and family activities.
The opening program includes crafts, cookie decorating and an inclusive sensory room. A trolley and parking shuttle are also advertised. These festival activities belong to the opening event and should not be assumed to continue every night.
The light displays themselves continue from dusk until 10 p.m. through January 4, 2027 at Civic Park, Celebration Square and Grass Park. The ongoing illuminations and the one-night festival are distinct parts of the season.
Plan your visit
- Dates: November 27 to January 4 (2026; January dates are 2027)
- Location: Civic Park, 555–575 Rossland Road East, Whitby
- Admission: Check the organizer for current admission and booking details.
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.
