Lighting of the Lights

Thousands of residents and visitors gather in Courthouse Square to kick off the holiday season in style. The Lighting of the Lights events include free live entertainment starting at 6:30PM, and hot chocolate to get people in the festive mood. Hot chocolate is served on a first-come first-served basis while supplies last at the South Street Plaza. Then at dusk everyone counts down to the moment the mayor illuminates Courthouse Square and transforms Goderich’s downtown into a magical, glowing winter wonderland. These beautiful displays are lit in the evenings throughout the holiday season and remain on into the new year. 

The 2026 Lighting of the Lights will kick off at 7PM on Saturday, November 21 in Goderich's Downtown.