Join the city of Canton and Santa as they present Christmas in Canton and
the Victorian Christmas Festival from November 25- December 23. The month-long festival takes place around the
Historic Courthouse Square which is decorated with over 200,000 glittering lights,
turning Canton into a “City of Lights.”
The square is a National Register Landmark and received an honorable
mention in 2003 as “Best Small Town Christmas Spirit” from an Arts &
Entertainment Network contest.
Take a ride around the square on the miniature train and
fire truck or enjoy a ride in an old-fashioned horse and buggy. No matter your age, there is something for
everyone to do from antique shopping, carousel rides, and museums. Enjoy the historical representations of what
life in Canton was like in the 20th century.
Reserve your hotel room in advance so you
don’t miss a beat or any of the great Christmas festivities taking place in
Canton!
See what events peak your interest this year!
Christmas Animation Museums- Located
in the Canton Welcome Center
November 25 - 26: 10 AM - 9 PM
November 27: 1 PM - 9 PM
November 28 - December 1: 10 AM - 5 PM
December 2 - December
23: 10 AM - 9 PM, except Sundays
Sundays: 1 PM - 9 PM
Tickets are $3 and
includes all animation museums
Children’s Carousel & Vintage Car Rides
November 25 - 26: 10 AM -
9 PM
November 27: 1 PM - 9 PM
November 28 - December
1: 3 PM - 8 PM
December 2 - December
23: 3 PM - 9 PM, except weekends
Saturdays: 10 AM - 9 PM;
Sundays: 1 PM - 9 PM
$1 Per ride
Miniature Train & Fire Truck Around the Square
November 25 - 26: 10 AM -
9 PM
November 27: 1 PM - 9 PM
December 2 - December
23: 3 PM - 9 PM, except weekends
Saturdays: 10 AM - 9 PM;
Sundays: 1 PM - 9 PM
$1 Per ride
Horse & Buggy Rides
November 25 - December
4: weekends only... Friday - Sunday: 5 PM - 9 PM
December 9 - December
23: 7 nights a week... 5 PM - 9 PM
Merchants Open House Weekend
Friday, November 25 -
Sunday, November 27
Friday & Saturday:
10 AM - 8 PM; Sunday: 1 PM - 6 PM
5th Annual “Sip ‘n Cider”
Friday, December 9: 4 PM
- 8 PM
Participating
merchants offer their version of Christmas Hot Cider!
Log Cabin Behind the Old Jail
Friday, November 25 - Sunday, November 27
Friday & Saturday: 9 AM - 4 PM; Sunday: 2 PM
- 4 PM
“The Railroad Comes to Canton”- located
in the renovated depot
Come see the historical exhibits
including a talking “O Scale” model
of the Illinois Central passenger
trains that serviced the main line of
Mid-America, Chicago to New Orleans
from the 1900’s to the 1970’s