JOIN US FOR SPARKLES
~ A HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT ~
November 14-17
November 21-24
Join us for our annual holiday shopping event amid thousands of twinkling lights in the village - a true holiday experience!
Enjoy The Village of St. Jacobs’ many unique shops and eateries.
Shop into the evening Thursday, Friday and Saturdays and take in the holiday festivities and entertainment!
The Village of St. Jacobs would love to hear about your Sparkles experience! Please fill out a short visitor survey for a chance to WIN $200 to spend in the Village and a one night stay at The Hampton Inn and Suites Waterloo St. Jacobs!
Thursday November 14
6-8 PM Waterloo County Carollers
STROLLING KING & FRONT STREETS
A St. Jacobs Sparkles Tradition! Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
6-9 PM EDSS High School Band
Home Hardware
Live music from the Elmira District Secondary School Band!
Friday November 15
2-8 PM FANCY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
A STUFFIN STOCKINGS FUNDRAISER
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH 1407 King St N
Sponsored by Tim Hortons St. Jacobs! Treat yourself to a Fancy Hot Chocolate with all the fixin’s. Your support goes towards providing Christmas Stockings filled with essentials and heartfelt items to those in need at in the Waterloo Region.
5-8 PM Waterloo County Carollers
STROLLING KING & FRONT STREETS
Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
5-8 PM St. Jacobs Fire Department Burn Barrel
Parking lot by Living Fresh
Join some of Woolwich’s incredible firefighters and explore their fire truck up close! Warm up with a cup of cider by the open fire and enjoy a fun, family-friendly experience. Cider provided by Martin’s Family Fruit Farm! Hot Dogs for sale! Donations to St. Jacobs Fire Department welcome - all proceeds will go to Woolwich Counselling Centre.
6-9 PM EDSS High School Band
Home Hardware
Live music from the Elmira District Secondary School Band!
6-7 PM PM Grand Harmony Chorus
BETWEEN SPANNER & LA CREME
Enjoy the festive sounds of Grand Harmony, an entertaining, award-winning a cappella chorus, as they bring holiday cheer with performances of Christmas classics and pop hits.
6-8 PM Live Music - SOMETHING’S ALWAYS FLYING
Block 3 Brewing
Head over to Block 3 for a craft brew and enjoy classic rock covers by Something’s Always Flying!
6-8 PM Horse DRAWN WAGON RIDES BY CONESTOGO RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURES
Guess who's back! Hop on a festive horse-drawn trolley and take a charming ride through town. Enjoy the twinkling lights and soak in the nostalgic feeling of an old-time Christmas on an open wagon. A magical experience for all ages!
Location: Tri Sisters Art House
Saturday November 16
12-1 PM Grand Harmony Chorus
the Stone crock pub
Enjoy the festive sounds of Grand Harmony, an entertaining, award-winning a cappella chorus, as they bring holiday cheer with performances of Christmas classics and pop hits.
12-2 PM LOCAL HARPIST Janice Lynn Lewis
MAGNOLIA’S OF ST. JACOBS
Janice Lynn Lewis brings a graceful touch to holiday classics. Performing at Magnolia’s of St. Jacobs.
Mariachi Mexico Amigo
12-1 PM Eco Cafe
2-3 PM Those Pizza Guys
4-5 PM Neruda Arts
Mariachi Mexico Amigo is a trio band featuring authentic costumes and instruments. The band provides a vibrant view of Mexican folklore and culture!
1-4 PM SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!
HOME FURNITURE
Bring your family and friends to Home Furniture, St. Jacobs to meet the man in the red suit, share your Christmas wishes, and capture those priceless photos. Santa will be collecting your Christmas Letters if you wish to bring them.
2-8 PM Yule Market
Neruda Arts
In this Neruda Arts event, not only will you enjoy a distinctive shopping experience, but we will be celebrating the holiday season with live music! 🎶 Yule Holiday Market is a wonderful way to shop for unique gifts while supporting artists and artisans in our community. Mexican Hot chocolate , treats and more.
2-8 PM FANCY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
A STUFFIN STOCKINGS FUNDRAISER
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH 1407 King St N
Sponsored by Tim Hortons St. Jacobs! Treat yourself to a Fancy Hot Chocolate with all the fixin’s. Your support goes towards providing Christmas Stockings filled with essentials and heartfelt items to those in need at in the Waterloo Region.
4-7 PM Waterloo County Carollers
STROLLING KING & FRONT STREETS
Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
5-8 PM Don’t Look KNow Art Gala FEATURING Chef Duff
TRI SISTERS ART HOUSE
Visit Ellie Cooper and Anne Harris of Don’t Look Now Studios at their second annual Art Show, “In the Frame?” Enjoy savory treats prepared by Chef Duff while exploring the exhibition at the Tri Sisters Art House.
6-8 PM Brass Quintet
THE SHED BY LENJO
Enjoy our very own St. Jacobs Brass Ensemble playing Christmas tunes!
6-8 PM Horse DRAWN WAGON RIDES BY CONESTOGO RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURES
Hop on a festive horse-drawn trolley and take a charming ride through town. Enjoy the twinkling lights and soak in the nostalgic feeling of an old-time Christmas on an open wagon. A magical experience for all ages!
Location: Tri Sisters Art House
Sunday November 17
1-4 PM SANTA CLAUS
HOME FURNITURE
Bring your family and friends to Home Furniture, St. Jacobs to meet the man in the red suit, share your Christmas wishes, and capture those priceless photos. Santa will be collecting your Christmas Letters if you wish to bring them.
1-3PM - Horse DRAWN WAGON RIDES BY CONESTOGO RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURES
Hop on a festive horse-drawn trolley and take a charming ride through town. Enjoy the twinkling lights and soak in the nostalgic feeling of an old-time Christmas on an open wagon. A magical experience for all ages!
Location: Tri Sisters Art House
1-3 PM LIVE MUSIC BY JuNeYT
The Village Biergarten
Enjoy the unique blend of melody and emotion, performed by solo guitarist Juneyt.
2-4 PM WATERLOO COUNTY CAROLLERS
STROLLING KING & FRONT STREETS
Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
~WEEK TWO~
November 21-24
Thursday November 21
6-8 PM Waterloo County Carollers
STROLLING KING & FRONT STREETS
A St. Jacobs Sparkles Tradition! Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
Friday November 22
2-8 PM FANCY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
A STUFFIN STOCKINGS FUNDRAISER
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH 1407 King St N
Sponsored by Tim Hortons St. Jacobs! Treat yourself to a Fancy Hot Chocolate with all the fixin’s. Your support goes towards providing Christmas Stockings filled with essentials and heartfelt items to those in need at in the Waterloo Region.
5-8 PM Waterloo County Carollers
STROLLING KING & FRONT STREETS
Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
5-8 PM St. Jacobs Fire Department - Burn Barrel & CIDER
Parking lot by Living Fresh
Join some of Woolwich’s incredible firefighters and explore their fire truck up close! Warm up with a cup of cider by the open fire and enjoy a fun, family-friendly experience.
5-8 PM Free Kids Painting Activity
TRI SISTERS ART HOUSE
Join the TriSisters Art House for a fun, free children's painting activity! Kids can paint their own small wooden figure to take home or add to our growing mural of wooden puzzle people on display at the Art House.
While you're there, warm up by the cozy fire pit and enjoy hot drinks available for purchase. Don’t forget to stop by our festive Christmas Selfie Wall for some holiday photos!
6-8 PM Live Music
Block 3 Brewing
Grab a local craft brew and listen to the whimsical blend of jazz, blues, old school country, and pop folk music by Leanne Mayer.
6-8 PM Horse DRAWN WAGON RIDES BY CONESTOGO RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURES
Guess who's back! Hop on a festive horse-drawn trolley and take a charming ride through town. Enjoy the twinkling lights and soak in the nostalgic feeling of an old-time Christmas on an open wagon. A magical experience for all ages!
Location: Tri Sisters Art House
Saturday November 23
12-2 PM LOCAL HARPIST Janice Lynn Lewis
MAGNOLIA’S OF ST. JACOBS
Janice Lynn Lewis brings a graceful touch to holiday classics. Performing at Magnolia’s of St. Jacobs.
1-4 PM SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN!
Home Furniture
Bring your family and friends to Home Furniture, St. Jacobs to meet the man in the red suit, share your Christmas wishes, and capture those priceless photos. Santa will be collecting your Christmas Letters if you wish to bring them.
1-4PM Cookies & Cards
St. Jacobs Library
Join the Region of Waterloo Library -St. Jacobs Branch for a fun family event during St. Jacobs Sparkles!
Start outside in the gazebo, where you can decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles from Never Enough Thyme while sipping on hot apple cider. Then, head indoors to make cards and write letters to Santa, friends, or family.
All materials are provided—while supplies last!
Drop-ins are welcome! However, if you can make it, we encourage you to register now.
2-3 PM Twin City Harmonizers
ECO CAFE PORCH
The Twin City Harmonizers have been bringing the joy of Barbershop harmony to Kitchener-Waterloo and across Ontario since 1946. With nearly 80 years of performances and service, they continue to inspire and uplift through their timeless music and dedication.
2-8 PM FANCY HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
A STUFFIN STOCKINGS FUNDRAISER
ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH 1407 King St N
Sponsored by Tim Hortons St. Jacobs! Treat yourself to a Fancy Hot Chocolate with all the fixin’s. Your support goes towards providing Christmas Stockings filled with essentials and heartfelt items to those in need at in the Waterloo Region.
3-5 PM LIVE MUSIC BY MONTY GREIG
Tri sisters Art House
Get into the holiday spirit with Monty Greig as he sings classic Christmas carols at the Tri Sisters Art House Patio.
4-7PM Waterloo County Carollers
Strolling King & FRONT StreetS
Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
5-8 PM Free Kids Painting Activity
TRI SISTERS ART HOUSE
Join the TriSisters Art House for a fun, free children's painting activity! Kids can paint their own small wooden figure to take home or add to our growing mural of wooden puzzle people on display at the Art House.
While you're there, warm up by the cozy fire pit and enjoy warm gluhwein (warm spiced wine) from the Tasting House available for purchase. Don’t forget to stop by our festive Christmas Selfie Wall for some holiday photos!
6-8 PM Horse DRAWN WAGON RIDES BY CONESTOGO RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURES
Guess who's back! Hop on a festive horse-drawn trolley and take a charming ride through town. Enjoy the twinkling lights and soak in the nostalgic feeling of an old-time Christmas on an open wagon. A magical experience for all ages!
Location: Tri Sisters Art House
6-9 PM KENN LEWIS ON STEEL DRUMS
6-7:15 PM @ THE SHED BY LENJO
7:45- 9 PM @ HACHBORN COURTYARD - SPOIL THE DOG BAKERY, THE BOOK LOFT & SERVERS WITH A SMILE
Back for a second season of Sparkles, Kenn will be spreading holiday cheer with his signature steel drum sound! Get ready for festive island Christmas vibes that'll warm your heart this season!
6-10 PM LIVE MUSIC
BLOCK THREE
Join Block Three for a Movember Charity Fundraiser Night - Tickets are $10 at the door!
Sunday November 24
1-4 PM SANTA CLAUS
HOME FURNITURE
Bring your family and friends to Home Furniture, St. Jacobs to meet the man in the red suit, share your Christmas wishes, and capture those priceless photos. Santa will be collecting your Christmas Letters if you wish to bring them.
1-3PM - Horse DRAWN WAGON RIDES BY CONESTOGO RIVER HORSEBACK ADVENTURES
Hop on a festive horse-drawn trolley and take a charming ride through town. Enjoy the twinkling lights and soak in the nostalgic feeling of an old-time Christmas on an open wagon. A magical experience for all ages!
Location: Tri Sisters Art House
1-3 PM LIVE MUSIC BY JuNeYT
The Village Biergarten
Enjoy the unique blend of melody and emotion, performed by solo guitarist Juneyt.
2-4 PM Waterloo County Carollers
Strolling King & FRONT StreetS
Christmas music performed by a strolling quartet of accomplished singers dressed in authentic Victorian costume.
1-4 PM Free Kids Painting Activity
TRI SISTERS ART HOUSE
Join the TriSisters Art House for a fun, free children's painting activity! Kids can paint their own small wooden figure to take home or add to our growing mural of wooden puzzle people on display at the Art House.
While you're there, warm up by the cozy fire pit and enjoy hot drinks available for purchase. Don’t forget to stop by our festive Christmas Selfie Wall for some holiday photos!
Promotions & Open for Late Night Shopping
Below is a list of the stores open until 9PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (both weeks) and promotions. Check back often for updates!
The Bath Market
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Check out our candle sales throughout the event! Tax free on Thursday & Sundays!
The Book Loft St. Jacobs
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Block Three Brewing
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Calling Crow
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Door crashers Thursday-Saturday between 6-9pm during both weeks of Sparkles!
Carolyn J. Parks Studio & Gallery and Alison Hall - Store of Wonder
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
CHANGE Lifestyle & Apparel
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Eco Cafe
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Hamel Brooms
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Save on the HST storewide!
Harvest Moon
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Check out Harvest Moon's Holiday Special Menu - on until Christmas!
Home Hardware
Open until 9PM Thursday & Friday Only
Free popcorn and hot apple cider in the evenings!
Tax Free shopping 6-9PM Thursday & Friday!
It’s Artistic - The Gift & Garden Place
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Nightly Draws for Shopping Spree, Discounts at Checkout!
Jacob’s Grill
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
It’s Artistic
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Living Fresh
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
La Creme
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Canadian Accessory Designer Jacqueline Kent will be hosting a meet and greet in store -She will be handing out gifts with a qualifying purchase. Saturday November 16th from 12-2
“Sparkles Specials” Deals throughout the 2 weeks-Check our social media for details!
Magnolia’s of St. Jacobs
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Discounts - Scratch & Save or Spin the Wheel plus coffee and treats! Harp Player will be performing seasonal music between 12-2pm on both Saturdays.
Neruda Arts
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Red Coral
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
20% off regular-priced items including jewellery, scarves, purses.
Not included: non-Red Coral labels, promo tops, and Clearance & Sale items.
Servers With A Smile/Decorating Dreams Ltd.
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Spanner
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Warm up with our hot apple cider!
Door Crashers!
- Christmas sweaters - $29.99
- Door crashers - $4.99
- Christmas sox - Purchase 4 for $20
Spoil The Dog Bakery
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for our Surprise Sales during Sparkles.
St. Jacobs Emporium
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Stone Crock Bakery
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Stone Crock Market
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Stone Crock Pub
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
The Tasting House
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
10% off Sale, store wide (alcohol is not included).
Those Pizza Guys
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Traces of Heaven
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
No tax on regular priced clothing. $9.99 on select scarfs
Tri Sisters Art House
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Our art gallery will have a 10% discount offer on sales during Sparkles.
Don't Look Now Art Studio, in Tri Sisters Art House
We will be offering 10% off framed and unframed originals during the weekends of Sparkles.
The Village Biergarten
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Xclusive Elements
Open until 9PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Warm up in store with Eco Cafe coffee Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am-9pm (decaf served after 6pm) and Sundays 10am-6pm. Squares and Treats available as well! “Spin The Wheel to Win” is back! New Product Introductions & Food Sampling on some tasty provisions we carry in-store. Come enjoy a Hallmark experience!
Photo’s from Sparkles 2023:
