Live entertainment
Music, performances and energy throughout the celebration.
Jarvis Light Up 2026 presents
A season full of
greatest hits.
Jarvis the Elf is back for our biggest community Christmas celebration yet—one unforgettable season of lights, music, prizes, family experiences and fireworks.
SaturdayDecember 12, 20261:00–8:30 PM
2026Jarvis, Ontario
Free admission
✦Free entertainment
✦Free food & drinks
✦Free family experiences
Small-town heart. Unforgettable Christmas.
Jarvis is ready
to light up again.
This year, we are bringing back the moments everyone loves—and turning the whole season up brighter.
Jarvis Light Up is a completely free community celebration powered by volunteers, sponsors, local businesses, service groups and hundreds of decorated homes. Families come from across the region to share the Christmas spirit, support local causes and experience the magic together.
The community behind the magic →The main event · December 12
Everything families
love. Absolutely free.
Food & drinks
Festive treats and refreshments for families to enjoy.
Character experiences
Christmas characters, magical encounters and the Elf Academy.
Midway & giveaways
Family attractions, games, major prizes and surprises.
Musical fireworksApproximately 7:30 PM
A custom-designed soundtrack. A sky full of colour. One enormous Jarvis finale.
Plan your night →More than one night
The road to
December 12.
Greatest Hits is a whole season of ways to participate, win and celebrate.
Facebook Live Giveaways
Major prizes and cash giveaways · 6:00 PM
Decorating Deadline
Decorate and register your home for the Christmas tour.
Facebook Live Giveaways
More prizes and Christmas surprises · 6:00 PM
Christmas Night Market
Walpole Antique Farm · Plus the Jolly Trolley
Jarvis Light Up
The main celebration · 1:00–8:30 PM
Lighting the way forward
Christmas magic.
Community legacy.
Jarvis Light Up brings people together today while building momentum for tomorrow.
Our celebration creates tourism, supports local businesses, shines a light on food banks and service groups, and helps grow awareness for Jarvis Springs—our vision for a family centre and aquatic park where everyone can play, gather and connect.
Discover the Jarvis Springs vision →Made possible by our community
The businesses
behind the brightness.
Every free experience is powered by sponsors who believe in Jarvis. Meet the community champions helping make 2026 shine.
Meet our sponsors →