Amherstburg River Lights Winter Festival

Visit a town immersed in the holiday spirit!

Every night from November 15, 2025 to January 4, 2026, hundreds of customized LED light displays light up the town’s two main parks. King’s Navy Yard Park, along the Detroit River, features traditional displays that showcase the warm hearted feel of the season with carolers, angels, soldiers and more. Toddy Jones Park features whimsical, playful displays for the kids and the kid at heart to enjoy.

Gingerbread House Contest:

Join our Annual Gingerbread House Contest. Unleash your creativity and build a festive masterpiece for a chance to win exciting prizes in different categories. Open to all ages, it’s a fun way to celebrate the season!

Each year Gingerbread Houses are submitted to River Lights at the Gingerbread Warming House (50 North St) to be put on display for visitors to see every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5:30-8:30pm during the River Lights season.

If you would like to fill out the entry form in person you can do so on November 13th when you deliver your creation to the Gingerbread Warming House (50 North St.) between 3-6pm.

All entries will remain on display in the warming house until Sunday, December 21st. If you wish to pick up your entry after the contest, you must do so on December 21st between 5:30pm – 8:30pm.

Want to make the most of Bright Lights Windsor? Check out our Holiday Lights Pass and register today – use it as you explore each list festival in our region and you could win a $500 Devonshire Mall shopping spree!