Chester Village Christmas
Fri, Nov 28
|Chester Village
The seaside village of Chester will once again sparkle with holiday magic as Chester Village Christmas returns from November 28–30, 2025. Presented by the Chester Merchants Association, the weekend-long celebration brings together families, friends, and visitors for three days of festive fun.
Time & Location
Nov 28, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Nov 30, 2025, 10:00 p.m.
Chester Village, 22 Pleasant St, Chester, NS B0J 1J0, Canada
About the event
WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS
All weekend long visitors can shop the Fresh Cut Christmas Tree Sale put
on by the Lions Club at Oceanview. Head over to Going Coastal for their
annual Christmas Art Show & Furniture Sale. Check out the Festive Mini Art
Auction, Gingerbread Competition & Display, and the Celebration of Trees
auction. The Village Emporium will have their In-Store Contest! This year,
Tanner & Co Brewing is having a Beer & Cheer Bake Off matching cookies
with new brews!
Friday, November 28, 5-7pm — Tree Lighting Ceremony
Gather at the Chester Bandstand as the village lights up the night! Enjoy
caroling, cookies, and hot chocolate, with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving by fire
truck to lead the countdown.
Saturday, November 29 — Family Fun Fair
The heart of the weekend: the Gingerbread Fun Run, Merry Match-Up
Hockey Tournament, the Festive Fashion Pet Parade, and Chester Art
Centre’s On-Site Colouring Contest for kids. Catch a holiday film at the
Chester Playhouse in the afternoon and check out the live music at the
Fo’c’sle Tavern.
Sunday, November 30 — Snowy Sunday
Round out the weekend with Wreath Making at the Train Station, the
Community Christmas Concert featuring the Chester Brass Band and
Windsor Choir at St. Stephen’s Parish, Festive Mini Art Auction Closing
Reception at the Chester Art Centre, Gingerbread Competition & Display
Closing in tandem with the Celebration of Trees Auction Closing at Engle &
Volkers to wrap up the weekend festivities!
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Visitors are invited to stroll the streets, shop local, and enjoy the magic of the
season in one of Nova Scotia’s most charming seaside communities.
The full weekend schedule, participating merchants, and event details are
available at www.chestermerchants.com or by following
@chestervillagechristmas on social media.
Everyone Welcome