Celebrate the Holiday Season in Ponoka


There are many ways you and your family can celebrate the holiday season in Ponoka.

This list is just the beginning. You can also find other events and activities on our Community Calendar.

Ponoka’s annual Christmas light display at Lions Centennial Park will light up for the season tonight. Thanks to another generous $5,000 donation from the Ponoka Lions Club, the light display is bigger and brighter than ever again this year. 

In fact, this year’s display features more than 500,000 Christmas lights and will run until the end of February.

“The Town of Ponoka would like to thank the Ponoka Lions Club for their continued generosity with their donation this year. The Lions Centennial Park Christmas light display is truly a cherished tradition in Ponoka during the holiday season,” said Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. 

"This festive light display not only brings joy and entertainment to our local residents, but also attracts visitors to our community. We encourage you to take your date on a stroll through the park and enjoy the beauty of the light display,” he added.

Christmas Lights around the Splash ParkChristmas lights along a pathway
Looking across the park at the Christmas lightsGroup of trees decorated with Christmas lights


Please click on the image to enlarge map.Citizens can once again enjoy Ponoka’s annual Christmas Lights Tour. The tour showcases and celebrates festively decorated homes and yards throughout the community.

Click here to view the tour map.

Paper copies are also available at the:

  • Ponoka Aquaplex; 
  • Ponoka Arena Complex; and 
  • The Town Office on the second floor of the Ponoka Civic Centre.

The Lions Centennial Park Christmas light display will be one of the stops included in Ponoka’s Christmas Lights Tour. 



Home all decorated with Christmas lightsHelp us choose Ponoka’s best decorated home!

Cast your vote by liking the photo of your favourite home on the Town of Ponoka’s Facebook page by Monday, December 29.

We will announce the winning home on Tuesday, December 30 and the winner will be awarded a prize.



Skates on the iceJoin us on Sunday, December 21 for our Holly Jolly Public Skate at the Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street).

The event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes:

  • A free public skate with Santa;
  • Complimentary hot chocolate;
  • Cookie decorating; and
  • A crafts station.

Bring the whole family, lace up your skates, embrace the holiday season with some ice skating, hot chocolate and other Christmas festivities. This is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas celebrations. Don’t forget to wear warm winter attire for extra comfort on the ice.

We can't wait to share the holiday magic with you at the Ponoka Arena Complex.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 'Kickoff to Christmas' event in downtown Ponoka, powered by our key event sponsor, FortisAlberta. We also extend our thanks to Ponoka County for their support in helping sponsor this event.  

The evening included:

  • Live music on the stage beside the Town Christmas tree;
  • Santa Claus Parade through downtown Ponoka;
  • Tree lighting festivities and hot chocolate at the Town Christmas tree beside the Ponoka Legion building at 48 Avenue and 51 Street;
  • Animated, holiday-themed drone light show over the Battle River Valley; and
  • Moonlight Madness at businesses throughout Ponoka and the launch of the annual Passport to Christmas program by the Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce.

Crow of people in front of the holiday trainThe Holiday Train arrived in Ponoka at about 5:15 p.m. and featured a live concert by Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse. Learn more by clicking here.

There was a temporary road closure in Ponoka on Monday, December 8 for the Holiday Train event. The road closure was on 50 Street between 47 Avenue and 49 Avenue from about 4:45 to 6 p.m.

Motorists were asked to please drive with caution in the area and observe ‘No Parking’ signs and barricades. Pedestrians were also urged to stay clear of the railway tracks.