Christmas Lights in Durham Region 2026
Park displays and parades of lights, from Whitby to Ajax.
Last reviewed October 30, 2026 by the Durham Happening editorial team.
Whitby lights three parks from late November, and Ajax sends a parade of lights down Bayly Street. We confirm each listing on the organizer's own page and link you there for the details.
Browse events by city: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, Whitby.
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Whitby Lights the Night
Park displayWhitby · November 27, 2026 to January 4, 2027 · Dusk to 10 p.m.
More than 200,000 lights in Civic Park, Celebration Square and Grass Park. Opening night has live entertainment and a Christmas farmers' market.
Official detailsSanta's Spectacle of Lights
Parade of lightsAjax · Saturday, November 28, 2026 · 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
An evening parade of lights along Bayly Street and Harwood Avenue. Some roads close for part of the day.
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Christmas Lights in Durham Region: FAQ
Where can I see Christmas lights in Durham Region?
Whitby lights more than 200,000 lights in Civic Park, Celebration Square and Grass Park, on every evening from dusk to 10 p.m. between November 27, 2026 and January 4, 2027.
When is the Ajax parade of lights?
Santa's Spectacle of Lights runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
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