Holiday Events: Celebrate, Give Back, and Support Our Community
This holiday season offers several opportunities to come together, enjoy local events, and support families in our community.
Here’s where you can join us to make an impact.
Cambridge Winterfest Events
The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the lineup of its popular annual event, Winterfest, including the addition of the Santa Claus Parade and the return of Candyland to Preston’s Central Park.
Click here for more information.
Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
Support the Cambridge Food Bank during this cherished community tradition. You are invited to bring non-perishable food items or make a cash donation along the parade route.
• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Route: Dunbar Road to Langs Drive, via Hespeler Road
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Holiday Train
The 2025 Holiday Train will visit Cambridge, and the Cambridge Food Bank will be on-site, collecting food and fund donations and serving free hot dogs.
• Date: Thursday, November 21, 2025
• Time: Approximately 4:00 p.m.
Times are subject to change, so visit the Holiday Train website for the full stop schedule and entertainer details.
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Cambridge Holiday Market – Selling Holiday Trees and Preserves
Visit us at the Cambridge Holiday Market and shop our mini rosemary and lavender holiday trees, along with a selection of preserves that make thoughtful gifts or seasonal additions to your home. Proceeds support the Cambridge Food Bank’s programs and holiday initiatives.
Hespeler Santa Claus Parade
- The next Parade has been scheduled for Saturday, December 6th, 2025, at 12:00 pm.
- The Parade route will be from Groh Ave to the corner of Guelph Ave and Sheffield St.
- Canada Post will be collecting letters to Santa Claus. Don’t forget to include a return address on your letter, and make sure you bring it to the parade!
- Santa Claus will be at the Scout House in Forbes Park after the parade, handing out bags of goodies.
- We will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations at the parade. Thank you for helping those in need this holiday season.
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Looking to support the food bank this holiday season but can’t attend an event?
Double Your Impact.
Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity. This year, an anonymous sponsor will match donations up to $10,000, doubling the impact of each gift.
• Make your donation on Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Fill out the form or click here to donate.
