Where to Find Some Great Christmas Light Displays in Oakville

If you want to take a driving tour or neighbourhood stroll by some great Christmas light displays here in Oakville, we’ve got some beauties you’ll want to visit! Here are some houses that put Clark Griswald’s decorating skills to shame!

2266 Munns Avenue

This annual Christmas display at the corner of Munns Avenue and Sixth Line in River Oaks has been filling passersby with Christmas spirit for years! The current display has a Grinch Who Stole Christmas theme, and is a definitely must-see! It features a working train, movie projection screen (with sound), Santa’s workshop and loads of Christmassy details that will surely put you in a festive mood! There’s also a donation dropbox for the Kerr Street Mission, to help spread the joy to others.

306 Leacock Avenue

If a light show is what you’re after, you’re in luck! Head over to 306 Leacock Avenue and tune your radio to 92.3 FM to watch the lights dance to the music! They’re also accepting donations to CAMH, which you can give to through this link: https://bit.ly/2Wid2wo

113 McCraney Street West

The Jackson Family features over 50,000 LED lights and plenty of festive holiday décor, and they run nightly light shows until January 7^th. Feel like making a donation to one of the charities they support? Visit their website, www.jacksonlights.ca  

Fairway Hills

If you’ll be taking a light-viewing drive on Christmas Eve, be sure to visit the Fairway Hills community in Glen Abbey, accessible off Dorval Drive south of Upper Middle Road. The 30^th annual “Christmas Eve Luminaries” light show will have over 1000 candle-lit luminaries lining the streets, along with their “Santa’s Runway” light show. Donations will be accepted for The Salvation Army in Oakville.

Downtown Oakville’s Towne Square

Downtown Oakville’s Towne Square boasts a gorgeous tree of lights this year, and Lakeshore Road is lined with matching lights, and you’ll also find some great photo ops in Centennial Square (if front of the Oakville Centre of Performing Arts at Lakeshore and Navy St), which has another gorgeous tree, a 3D illuminated ornament and an archway of lights – all perfect for an evening stroll while you sip something warm from one of the many nearby shops!

Coronation Park

Coronation Park offers a drive through tour of the park, which is lit up with loads of festive and colourful lights – a magical site to behold for the whole family!

While this year may not be what we’re used to, you can still find ways to feel festive and best safe at the same time. We hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season, a Merry Christmas and a 2021 full of happiness, health and lots of success!

Help Support Local Businesses! 

Buying from local businesses is so important for our community – especially during these difficult times. If you’re able to, doing some of your holiday shopping from small businesses will help REAL people in our community and will make everyone’s holiday season a bit brighter! Here are some of our favourite businesses that you may want to try for yourself!

FARMHOUSE ARTISAN CHEESE

One of our favourite places in town is Farmhouse Artisan Cheese! This fabulous shop is located on Kerr Street and boasts delicious cheeses from around the world! If you're looking for a great gift idea for the foodie your life, you may want to think about getting them some cheeses or charcuterie items. Or you can always purchase an e-gift card right from their website (www.farmhouseartisancheese.com). Make sure to get yourself a fantastic grilled cheese sandwich on your way out!

Look at all those delicious treats! 

The perfect way to celebrate not just during the holidays, but anytime! 

WATCH US WOMEN

Another fantastic local business in Oakville is Watch Us Women, which has been a favourite clothing store in the heart of Glen Abbey for over 30 years. The amazing staff offer personalized shopping experiences to assist you in picking the perfect outfit. They offer great advice when you're choosing gifts and you can also purchase gift cards in-store and online. They currently offer in store shopping, curb side pickup and delivery, so you can shop any way that you feel comfortable! Be sure to check them out on their website, www.watchuswomen.com or check them out on facebook or Instagram!

MARYLEBONE CAFE

A recent addition to all the great shops in the uptown core, the Marylebone Cafe has quickly become a local favourite! The cheerful decor, friendly smiles and commitment to using only the best, high quality, all natural ingredients is what keeps people coming back!

Choose from a delicious selection of gourmet organic coffees, specialty teas, hand-crafted desserts, cookies made fresh on-site and their signature Freakshakes.

Creamy, decadent ice cream and gelatos along with the friendly staff makes this a go-to spot year round. Come in to the Marylebone Cafe and treat yourself and loved ones to a delicious experience!

PARADISO RESTAURANT

Paradiso has been a staple in Downtown Oakville for over 20 years, offering fabulous food and drinks, cozy décor and a friendly staff.

Right now Paradiso is featuring a “Date Night For 2” for take-out, which is a prix fixe menu with a choice of an appetizer, 2 entrees and 1 dessert for $55, and they have some great wines from Vineland Estates that can be added on for a very reasonable price. For every $100 gift card purchased between now and December 24th, Paradiso will donate $10 to the United Way, so it’s a win-win! Check out the menu on their website www.paradisorestaurant.com!

COOPER CONTRACTING

Need some work done at your home? Whether it be windows, trim, kitchens, baths, basements, siding, outdoor contracting – you name it – Cooper Contracting can get the job done and they do excellent work!

Here's a gorgeous multi-tiered deck they just installed in River Oaks to replace one that was basically disintegrating. They also replaced the windows at the house - excellent work all around! 

Give them a call at 905-484-2667 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We hope you've enjoyed this showcase of some great local businesses that we really like! Consider using the services of a local business the next time you shop!