BIA Events
Mardi Gras in Downtown Woodstock
This celebration is for all of downtown. Whether you are here for coffee, shopping, services, lunch, or a night out, you can be part of it. From January 19th – February 17, participating downtown businesses are decorating their windows in Mardi Gras style and offering seasonal specials (where available). Every purchase is also a chance to enter the draw.
Music in the Square
Come to Museum Square for a little lunchtime concert. Music in the Square happens every Thursday from 12 pm to 2 pm during the Summer months.
Grab some lunch from one of the neighbouring businesses or bring your own and enjoy live bands and musicians.
2026 Dates
Jun 18 – TBD
Jun 25 – TBD
Jul 2 – TBD
Jul 9 – TBD
Jul 16 – TBD
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Jul 30 – TBD
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Aug 20 – TBD
Aug 27 – TBD
Downtown Hall
Downtown Halls are the Downtown Woodstock BIA’s open member forums: a space for business and property owners, partners, and stakeholders to hear timely updates on what’s happening downtown, ask questions, and share feedback. Each session typically includes a quick snapshot of current projects, promotions, and priorities, followed by a facilitated discussion so we can surface issues early, align on next steps, and keep communication clear and consistent across the core.
Other Events in Downtown Woodstock
Oxford Pride Family Day
Organized by Oxford County Pride, this family-friendly event takes place in Museum Square. Expect vendors, music and a celebration of all things 2SLGBTQI+.
2025 Date: Saturday, June 21.
Please check Oxford County Pride’s website or Facebook page for event updates.
Lighting of Museum Square
Organized by the City of Woodstock, the Lighting of Museum Square is the official start of the Christmas season. Think sparkling lights, hot chocolate, music, entertainment and a very special guest all the way from the Northpole.
2025 Date: Friday, November 14.
Please check the City of Woodstock’s website for all the event details.
Santa Claus Parade
Organized by the City of Woodstock, the Santa Claus Parade features holiday-themed floats, marching bands, community groups and, of course, Santa! Departing from the Woodstock Fairgrounds, the parade will make its way along Dundas Street turning right onto Light Street to end in Victoria Park, 413 Buller St.
2025 Date: Saturday, November 15.
Please check the City of Woodstock’s website for all the event details.