The City of Cambridge will host its month-long Winterfest celebrations over six events starting Nov. 23 and running through Dec. 31.
“We’re excited to host this festival again this year bringing the community together to celebrate the season and mark our 50th anniversary,” said Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett. “Our Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night was the largest event worldwide last year and I am so pleased to see it return."
Nov. 23, the CPKC Holiday Train comes to town. The City will host a preshow at Malcolm St. Train Station with live entertainment from Juno nominated Canadian artist Ammoye and a BBQ fundraiser with monetary and food donations being accepted for the Cambridge Food Bank.
Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night will officially kick off the festival on Nov. 24.
Attracting approximately 12,000 people last year, this one-night walking event is the largest of the more than 30 events held worldwide, transforming the downtown into a magical, musical journey of illuminated local art installations. Residents can download the music at unsilentnight.com.
Throughout December, Winter Ice and Lights will light up Central Park in Preston with a new interactive light display that will change colour on audio command.
In Hespeler, Music and Lights in the Village will be held December 1 with a new tree lighting on Tannery St, musical performances in Forbes Park and the second floor of the Idea Exchange, as well as family activities and crafts on the first floor.
In Galt, the Cambridge Christmas Market returns to City Hall Dec. 9 and 10. Visitors will be invited to wander the market and its more than 50 local artisans, crafters and makers while enjoying live music, and visit the food trucks in Market Square.
The festival wraps up with a New Year’s Eve party at Hespeler Arena on December 31.
This family-friendly event includes live entertainment with Team T&J, skating, crafts, an inflatable obstacle course, Lego Fun Zone, and early countdown to 2023.
The festival couldn't take place without the support the city receives from local sponsors and partners that include Toyota, Royal Bank, Grand Bridge Energy, Preston Town Centre, and Volvo Waterloo.
For more information, visit the Winterfest website.
