LaSalle Holiday Lights Heritage Nights

The annual LaSalle Holiday Lights will be shining bright at the LaSalle Civic Centre, 5950 Malden Road, from Friday, November 21, 2025, to Sunday, January 4, 2026. This beautiful outdoor light display will transform the area into a magical outdoor walk-through holiday wonderland, including numerous ornamental and holiday lighting displays and a forty-foot-tall walk-through tree. The lights will be on daily from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

New this year! Two locations to celebrate the season

Holiday Lights Heritage Nights will include two locations to experience the magic of LaSalle throughout the holiday season:

The LaSalle Civic Centre for light displays including a 40-foot-tall walk-through tree and a tree lighting on November 21.
The Event Centre at LaSalle Landing for weekend programming beginning November 28. The weekend programming that was previously at the LaSalle Civic Centre will now be held at the Event Centre.

Tree Lighting – LaSalle Civic Centre

Join the annual Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21 beginning at 5:00 pm at the LaSalle Civic Centre. The festivities will begin with the Marie-Rose Music Studio children's choir singing their hearts out and preparing the crowd for the magical moment when Mayor Crystal Meloche and LaSalle Council countdown to the lighting of the 40-foot-tall walkthrough tree.

The tree lighting will take place at 6:00 pm, followed by Santa's grand arrival in true holiday style. Bring the whole family to enjoy festive activities including visits with Santa, face painting, balloon twisting, and roaming characters. Delicious foods will complete the experience. The holiday spirit starts here!

Grand Opening - LaSalle Skate Trail

Join us on Friday, November 28 beginning at 6:00 pm at the LaSalle Loop. We will kick off the season with a magical evening full of skating, entertainment and festive fun for all ages!

6:00 pm, Fire Show
HoopYou will light up the night with an amazing Fire Show that’s equal parts thrilling and mesmerizing. Keep an eye out for Snowflake Fairies with magical wings and glowing LED lights spreading sparkle and a little winter spirit!

6:30 pm, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
We will officially kick off the evening with a ribbon cutting, followed by a welcome message from Mayor Meloche.

Community First Skate
Following the ribbon cutting, Canadian Beat Boxer Scott Jackson and local community groups including Skate LaSalle, LaSalle Vipers and LaSalle Minor Hockey Association will take the ice for the ceremonial first skate. Afterward, everyone is welcome to join in! Whether you’re skating or strolling the outer loop, there’s room for all to enjoy. Ice conditions will be confirmed by November 21, stay tuned!

Family Activities, Characters and More
Throughout the evening, enjoy magical moments including:

Visits with Santa
Face Painting and Balloon Twisting by Funky Faces
Roaming Snow Sisters and Holiday Characters
A Holiday Magic Station featuring local Magician, Ron Gudel

Food and Treats
Bring your appetite and treat yourself to something delicious!

Montaneros Coffee, warm up with a delicious hot drink while you stroll the festivities.
BeaverTails, enjoy a delicious pastry topped with your favourite flavours.

Weekend Programming at LaSalle Landing

Enjoy four magical weekends of holiday cheer at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. Check back often for updates on weekend entertainment and activities.

Friday, November 28, Grand Opening of The Loop skate trail – Save the Date!

Fridays - December 5, 12, and 19 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Visits with Santa
Festive face painting
Cozy holiday movie screening (a new film each week)

Saturdays - November 29, December 6, 13, and 20, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Indoor holiday market
Delicious food and drinks
Seasonal treats
Entertainment and activities
Live music

Sundays - November 30, December 7, 14, 21 from 11: 00 am to 4:00 pm

Indoor holiday market
Delicious food and drinks
Seasonal treats
Entertainment and activities
Santa visits

Things you need to know

The Town of LaSalle may capture photography and videography at this event for future promotional use.

By entering the event grounds, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.

The 40-foot-tall walkthrough tree at the LaSalle Civic Centre has 36,000 mini lights and between 2,000 to 2,500 ornamental bulbs!

Accessibility

The event provides access to barrier-free restrooms.

The event has accessible parking with paved, level pathways.

Parking is available at the Event Centre by entering the parking lot from Bouffard Road. Additional parking spaces are available at the Riverdance building which is a short walk to the Event Centre. Guests can be dropped off at the Event Centre before parking.

Service and support animals are welcome at the event and are permitted in all areas the public would normally be allowed to go. Service and support animals should be on a leash and under the control of their owner or handler at all times. Event staff reserve the right to ask for documentation related to service and support animals.

The event grounds are fully paved and level to ensure ease of access for persons with mobility devices and parents with strollers.