Celebrate the season with Holiday Lights by the Lake and give back to the community at the annual Toy Drive

Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit and celebrate the season. The beloved Holiday Lights by the Lake and drive-thru Toy Drive are returning to Coronation Park. 

Holiday Lights by the Lake – starts November 29

Now in its fourth year, this family friendly event will feature even more lights and attractions. With more than 90 trees decked in 130,000 lights, paths illuminated by 100 light displays and 13 spotlight and laser displays, the park will be transformed into an unmissable winter destination.

Oakville Firefighters’ drive-thru Toy Drive on December 13

The ever-popular drive-thru Toy Drive hosted by the Town of Oakville, in partnership with the Oakville Professional Firefighters Association (OPFFA) is back at Coronation Park on Friday, December 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. All donations will be distributed directly to local families, institutions and community agencies supporting youth in need. 

Families are invited to drive though the park, enjoy the festive lights, drop off a gift card or toy donation and wave or deliver a letter to Santa. The drive-thru event will feature performers and other special guests, including the Oakville Fire Safety team and Sparky the Fire Dog.

Each year, the OPFFA Toy Drive is grateful for the generous donations they receive. Please note that only new, unwrapped gifts are accepted. While all donations are welcome, the greatest need this year is clothing for newborns and infants, and gifts for youth ages 13 to 15.

Unable to attend the toy drive? The OPFFA will be accepting gift cards, toys, and non-perishable food donations from late November until December 18 at several locations across town, including Town Hall, fire stations, and select libraries, recreation and culture facilities and retail locations. 

For more details and gift ideas for these age groups, visit the OPFFA Toy Drive page.

Visitor safety 

On December 13 the park will be accessible as a drive-thru event only, while on remaining days of the season, the park is open to pedestrians and vehicles who wish to explore the holiday lights. 

Quotes

“Winter attractions like Holiday Lights by the Lake and the annual toy drive, bring holiday cheer to the town, while supporting our local community and spreading joy! Oakville becomes a more vibrant and thriving town when we support those in need in our community.”  

– Mayor Rob Burton  

“A strong, caring community makes all the difference. I am proud of the Oakville Professional Firefighters Association for hosting their annual Toy Drive for over 30 years, bringing joy to thousands of families through the support and generosity of our community.”

– Fire Chief Paul Boissonneault

“For years, the Oakville Professional Firefighters Association has hosted the annual toy drive, providing food, essentials and gifts to families in need. We’re grateful for the community’s support and know we can rely on them to care for those who need it most.”

– Jeff Cheng, Toy Drive Committee Chair, Oakville Professional Firefighters Association