Bright Lights Windsor returns to Jackson Park to light up the night and bring the holiday spirit to life starting Friday, and there are lots of new things to expect this year.

This year, you can enjoy a series of seasonally themed zones: Northern Lights, The Enchanted Children’s Village, W.E. the North, Candy Cane Lane, Merry and Bright, Santa’s Workshop, Winter Wonderland, and Peace and Love Around the World.

Opening ceremonies take place this year at 6:30pm on Friday, November 28th, 2025, after which the event runs every night from 5:30pm to 10:00pm until January 7th, 2026.

Hours:

The park will be lit every night from 5:30pm to 10:00pm.

Sensory friendly “Silent Nights” are offered on Monday evenings. The lights will be on, but sound will be muted and strobe elements paused so the display can be enjoyed in a peaceful environment that is accommodating to sensory sensitivities.

Parking:

Kennedy Collegiate Parking

• 245 Tecumseh Road East
• Kennedy Collegiate parking is available and can be accessed from McDougall Street.
• A limited number of accessible permit parking spots are available at the south end.

Near Parkside Tennis and Windsor Lawn Bowling

• Bright Lights Windsor displays extend right to the entrance from this parking lot.
• Accessible via McDougall through Parks Yard or Dougall Avenue.
• A limited number of accessible permit parking spots are available.

Additional Parking

• Parks & Recreation Field House, 2365 McDougall Street
• Parks & Recreation Main Office, 2450 McDougall Street

Entrances:

• Tecumseh and Ouellette
• Tecumseh Road
• McDougall near Kennedy Collegiate
• Memorial Drive Parking Lot (near Parkside Tennis and Windsor Lawn Bowling)

Holiday Market:

The market is sponsored by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island in partnership with the Urban Art Market. Support local vendors and tackle holiday shopping lists in style! Along with the market, several excellent local food and beverage options will be available. The beautiful Chalet also returns this year with delicious drinks and exciting programming.

The full holiday market has been extended to additional days and will be open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with a partial market for food and beverages operating during the week.

Sensory-friendly “Silent Nights”:

Sensory-friendly “Silent Nights” are offered on Monday evenings. The lights will be on, but sound will be muted and strobe elements paused so the display can be enjoyed in a peaceful environment that is accommodating to sensory sensitivities.