❄️ ❄️ Hess Village Winter Festival Nov 20-22 ❄️ ❄️ - 👻

🎄❄️ HESS WINTER VILLAGE & HOLIDAY MARKET | NOVEMBER 20–22 ❄️🎄

📍 Hess Village | Hamilton\, Ontario
📅 November 20–22, 2026
🎟️ Free admission!

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a little winter magic at the Hess Winter Village & Holiday Market in downtown Hamilton! ✨ Bundle up, grab your favourite people, and enjoy a festive weekend filled with Christmas cheer, local shopping, seasonal treats, entertainment, and plenty of holiday activities.

Explore dozens of local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade goods, festive decorations, and goodies perfect for getting a head start on your Christmas shopping. Enjoy the winter atmosphere with cozy fire pits, happy hours, holiday photo opportunities, children's activities, and special appearances from Santa and Mrs. Claus!

🎅 Here's what's happening throughout the weekend:
❤️ Friday\, November 20 | 5–9 PM
Kick off the festivities with the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 PM! Hosted by CHCH's Emily Vukovic, the evening will feature 25+ local vendors, live musical performances, special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus, and plenty of holiday excitement.

🎁 Saturday\, November 21 | 11 AM–8 PM
Spend the day browsing 25+ local vendors, enjoying cozy fire pits and happy hours, taking pictures with Santa, and participating in fun activities for the little ones.

☃️ Sunday\, November 22 | 11 AM–5 PM
Keep the holiday festivities going with 20 local vendors, pictures with Santa, a fire truck open house, an Elsa meet-and-greet, and more family-friendly activities!
Even better, admission to the Holiday Market is FREE! The event is also part of a wonderful community initiative in partnership with Hamilton's Charity of Hope, helping raise funds to support local children and youth in need.
Whether you're looking to get some Christmas shopping done, enjoy festive food and entertainment, take in the holiday atmosphere, or simply spend a little time celebrating the season with friends, there's something for everyone!
✨ Come support local, enjoy the festivities, and help Hess Village transform into a little winter wonderland!

Here is the official link for the hess village festival: https://www.hessvillagehamilton.ca/wintervillagemarket