Celebrate the Holidays in Middlesex Centre

Feeling in a festive mood? Community organizations across Middlesex Centre are offering fun and charitable holiday events!

Santa Claus Parade - Poplar Hill

• Saturday, November 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
• Note new start time this year.
• Free Admission
• Free hot dogs, hot chocolate and photos with Santa at Poplar Hill Park after the parade.
• Hosted by the Poplar Hill & District Lions Club
• Event Details: Facebook and Website

Holiday Hoopla - Komoka Wellness Centre

• Friday, December 4, 2025 - 6pm - 8pm
• Komoka Wellness Centre, 1 Tunks Lane
• Free Admission
• Skating, crafts, games, scavenger hunt, hot chocolate, popcorn and a visit from Santa!
• Donations to the Ailsa Craig & Area Food Bank appreciated
• Hosted by: Municipality of Middlesex Centre, YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, Middlesex County Library, Optimist Club of Komoka-Kilworth
• Event Details: Website

Turkey and Ham Bingo

• Wednesday, December 9, 2026
• Coldstream Community Centre, 10227 Ilderton Rd.
• Hosted by the Poplar Hill & District Lions Club
• Event Details: Website

Santa Claus Parade - Ilderton

• Saturday, December 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
• Free Admission
• The parade will end at the Ilderton Fairgrounds Agriplex
• Hosted by the Ilderton Agricultural Society
• Event Details: Facebook

Free Holiday Skating in Middlesex Centre

• Saturday, December 19, 2026 to Sunday, January 3, 2027
• Komoka Wellness Centre and Ilderton Arena
• Thanks to generous local sponsors, Middlesex Centre is offering free public skating throughout the fall and winter, with skating most days during the school holiday break (excluding statutory holidays)
• Details and Schedule: Website

Please contact the organizers directly for information or for updates on these events. Middlesex Centre is not responsible for the third-party events. Events may be subject to change, so it is best to check with the event organizers prior to attending. 

Additional events will be added as information becomes available.

Middlesex County Events

Looking outside of Middlesex Centre? See the Visit Middlesex website for a list of holiday events taking place across Middlesex County.

Visit Middlesex - Holiday Events