This Amusement Park Near Toronto Is Turning Into A Christmas Wonderland Full Of Twinkly Magic

You can experience a giant festival and dazzling drive-thru.

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.

Courtesy of Bingemans
Lead Writer, Travel

Things are getting festive at Bingemans! The giant amusement park and entertainment complex is preparing for the holiday season and it will be turning into an all out Christmas wonderland.

Located in Kitchener, Ontario, Bingemans will be bringing back two festive events for the 2023 season. You can experience The Gift of Lights drive-thru as well as the Jingle Bell Rock light festival starting November 17, 2023 through January 6, 2024.

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.Courtesy of Bingemans

According to a press release, the events are being merged this year so you can enjoy "twice the cheer, the glow and the wonder."

Jingle Bell Rock will feature a 40-foot LED tree, twinkling 50-foot walk-through light tunnels, giant installations and a synchronized dance of lights set to modern holiday tunes.

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.Courtesy of Bingemans

You can decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, cozy up around 5-foot fire pits and sip holiday-themed drinks from Frosty’s Bar.

The Gift of Lights is running for its seventh year and "is returning with heightened brilliance." The drive-thru event takes you along a 2-kilometre trail through Bingemans' grounds. Along the way, you'll see over 300 illuminated displays and more than 1 million lights.

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.Courtesy of Bingemans

A highlight of the experience are the two drive-thru tunnels which are longer than 150 feet and totally immerse you in twinkling holiday cheer. The drive is set to holiday hits played over FM radio.

There will be select walk-thru nights where 50 percent of ticket proceeds are donated to Bingemans' community partners.

Tickets for the combined experiences are available online. If you're dreaming of some holiday magic, this dazzling amusement park near Toronto is worth a Christmas road trip.

Jingle Bell Rock & Gift of Lights

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.

Bingemans in Kitchener, Ontario.

Courtesy of Bingemans

Price: $34.95 + per vehicle

When: November 17, 2023 to January 6, 2024

Address: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy tons of holiday cheer at Bingemans Christmas events.

Bingemans website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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