Bright Lights Windsor Market and Programming

Friday, November 28, 2025, until Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Programming

The shining stars of Bright Lights Windsor are on display each week of the festival, with live entertainment and activities for all visitors to enjoy! 

  • If you are interested in being an entertainer at Bright Lights Windsor 2025, please email brightlights@citywindsor.ca to be added to the mailing list.

Holiday Train Hours

The Libro Express Holiday Train runs every night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the duration of Bright Lights Windsor (weather permitting).

Sensory-Friendly "Silent Nights"

Sensory-friendly "Silent Nights" are offered on Monday evenings. On these evenings, the lights are on, but sound is muted and strobe elements are paused, so the displays can be enjoyed in a peaceful environment that is accommodating to sensory sensitivities.

Visit With Santa

Visit Santa on Fridays and Saturdays from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. You can find him in Santa's Village, located at the large tree in the Queen Elizabeth II Sunken Gardens.

Mobility Tours

This tour provides guests with an accessible way to experience Windsor's Bright Lights display. Our city staff will take you on a guided tour around the park in a golf cart. Designed specifically for individuals with mobility challenges, the tour ensures that everyone can fully appreciate the festive scenery, illuminated installations, and enchanting atmosphere without the need for extensive walking.

Safety, comfort, and accessibility are top priorities, ensuring riders feel supported throughout the tour.

  • Offered daily from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  
  • The tour leaves every 10 minutes and takes approximately 20 minutes. 
  • Register online or by calling 519-255-1161. Registration is required.

Walking Club

  • Offered on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 
  • Register online or by calling 519-255-1161. Registration is required.

The Chalet

Returning for another season, The Chalet is located within the vendor market and operated in partnership with WindsorEats. This spacious tent offers cozy furniture, warm décor, and a relaxed environment where visitors can enjoy food, beverages, and good company.

Vendor Market

Experience the magic of the WE Made It: Holiday Market, sponsored by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, every Thursday through Sunday with a full selection of local vendors. Can't make it on the weekend? You can find select vendors onsite during the week! 

For a full list of weekly vendors, visit Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island's website.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor for Bright Lights Windsor 2025, please email brightlights@citywindsor.ca to be added to the mailing list.

Bright BIAs!

Explore Windsor's neighbourhoods and shop local during the holiday season and throughout the year! Windsor's Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) have lots to discover. Visit the links below to learn more about what's happening around town this holiday season and beyond: