Christmas spirit
Homes glow, families gather and the whole town becomes part of the experience. It is a tradition built to create joy, wonder and memories—without an admission fee.
About Jarvis Light Up
It takes a town
to make this
much magic.
Jarvis Light Up is powered by neighbours, volunteers, homeowners, businesses, sponsors and service groups—people who believe a small community can create something extraordinary.
Meet the community behind the lightsFREEfor every family
Built by a community
This story is
bigger than us.
What started in 2020 with a few elves and a big idea has grown into a celebration that belongs to all of Jarvis.
Every decorated home, donated hour, sponsored attraction and helping hand adds to the experience. Together, our community creates a completely free Christmas celebration where families can gather, visitors can discover Jarvis and everyone can feel part of something special.
The elves may help organize the magic, but the community is what makes it shine.
What the lights illuminate
More than a
Christmas celebration.
Local tourism
Visitors arrive from across the region to see the displays and attend the celebration, bringing new attention and valuable tourism dollars to local businesses.
Community causes
The spotlight reaches beyond the event itself. We help local service groups, food banks and community fundraisers share their work with thousands of people.
One town. Hundreds of helping hands.
When Jarvis lights up,
everyone shines.
Our community legacy
The lights lead
to Jarvis Springs.
Jarvis Light Up shows what can happen when a community dreams together. Jarvis Springs is where that energy is headed next.
Our major community project is a vision for a family centre and aquatic park—a welcoming place where children can play, families can gather and neighbours of every generation can connect.
By bringing people to Jarvis, building local pride and giving community projects a larger stage, Jarvis Light Up helps grow the awareness, partnerships and momentum needed to turn Jarvis Springs into reality.
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Who is Jarvis Light Up?
You are.
It is the family that decorates for the first time. The volunteer who stays late. The sponsor who says yes. The service club collecting donations. The local business welcoming visitors. The neighbour who invites someone along.
Jarvis Light Up is all of us—and everyone has a place in the story.