Holiday Markets & Events that Yule Love
Christmas markets have a long history dating back to the middle ages in Germany. They are a fabulous way to check off those on your holiday shopping list, enjoy a festive outing with friends or family, and celebrate the holiday season.
Christmas in the Village / Parade
Santa Claus Parade starts at 11am, meet Santa after the parade at the Cultural Centre where there will also be an artisans market, baked goods, candy shop…
Village of Minden, Sat, Nov 15
The Colours of Christmas / Parade
Bands, Horses, Marchers, Bright Lights… Carolling in town and tree lighting…
Village of Haliburton, Fri, Nov 22
Santa in Wilberforce / Parade
Everyone welcome for the parade plus treats and gifts for kids 10 and under afterwards! …. and more…
Village of Wilberforce, Sun, Dec 14
Craft Sales for your gift giving
The Haliburton Highlands is home to an amazing array of artists and craftspeople who create unique and compelling gifts. Buying one-of-a-kind is a great way to create a memorable holiday.
With their twinkling lights and vendors selling extraordinary gifts and one-of-a-kind finds, these markets will have your heart growing two sizes.
Local shopping is a great way to create a memorable holiday while supporting our local economy.
november
29nov8:30 am5:30 pmChristmas Open HouseHoliday shopping - Hosted at Up River Trading in Minden
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Enjoy in-store special, holiday treats, gift bags and your chance to win Fabulous Door Prizes.
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Enjoy in-store special, holiday treats, gift bags and your chance to win Fabulous Door Prizes.
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Location
Up River Trading Co
106 Bobcaygeon Road
29nov9:00 am2:00 pmChristmas Craft SaleShopping - Hosted at the Lloyd Watson Centre
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Our many venders will be selling great things, including Christmas items, gifts and baked goods. Lunch will be available. Contact: Barb Schofield, 705-448-2598, Wilberforcebarb@yahoo.ca
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Our many venders will be selling great things, including Christmas items, gifts and baked goods. Lunch will be available.
Contact: Barb Schofield, 705-448-2598,
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Lloyd Waston Memorial Centre
29nov5:00 pm8:00 pmCandy Cane CrazeChristmas Pop-up - Hosted at Abbey Gardens
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
30nov11:00 am4:00 pmHoliday Artisan MarketShopping - Hosted at Stanhope Community Centre
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Over 20 local artisans with a stunning array of handmade gift ideas for everyone on your list. We are fundraising again for the Minden food bank. Come check out our
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Over 20 local artisans with a stunning array of handmade gift ideas for everyone on your list. We are fundraising again for the Minden food bank. Come check out our fundraiser raffle table, with handmade items donated by vendors.
Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Stanhope Community Centre
1095 North Shore Road
30nov12:00 pm4:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at Haliburton Highlands Brewing
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Highlands Brewing
15543 HWY 35, Algonquin Highlands
december
05decAll DayHaliburton Winter FairHosted at Castle Antiques & Cafe
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The 6th Annual Haliburton Winter Fair is happening Friday, Dec 5th to Sunday, Dec 7th at 223 Highland St!
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Time
All Day (Friday)
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
06decAll DayHaliburton Winter FairHosted at Castle Antiques & Cafe
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The 6th Annual Haliburton Winter Fair is happening Friday, Dec 5th to Sunday, Dec 7th at 223 Highland St!
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Time
All Day (Saturday)
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
06dec5:00 pm8:00 pmCandy Cane CrazeChristmas Pop-up - Hosted at Abbey Gardens
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
07decAll DayHaliburton Winter FairHosted at Castle Antiques & Cafe
Event Details
The 6th Annual Haliburton Winter Fair is happening Friday, Dec 5th to Sunday, Dec 7th at 223 Highland St!
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Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
09dec2:00 pm8:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at The Post House
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
10dec2:00 pm8:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at The Post House
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
11dec12:00 pm5:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at The Post House
Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
13dec10:00 am3:00 pmWrap it up - Student ExhibitionHaliburton School of Art + Design, Great Hall
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See what our Fleming Haliburton School of Art + Design students have been up to this term! They're showcasing their
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Haliburton School of the Arts and Design
297 College Dr.
13dec11:00 am4:00 pmWinter Yule MarketShopping - Hosted at Minden Lion's Club
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The perfect place to find a unique handmade gift for your family or just to treat yourself !!! This event is family run and we will have a very special guest
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The perfect place to find a unique handmade gift for your family or just to treat yourself !!!
This event is family run and we will have a very special guest of honor celebrating her 93rd Birthday with us – Miss Grama Haze Keller!!! Come bye and say hello.
There will also be some raffles & giveaways!! We’re really excited and look forward to seeing you!!
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Minden's Lion Hall
166 Bobcaygeon Road
Events to get you in the Spirit
november
28nov6:00 pmChristmas Tree LightingLocated at Stanhope Museum
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The first of AH's three annual tree-lighting celebrations will take place in Stanhope on Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. outside the museum, located at 1123 North Shore Road beside
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The first of AH’s three annual tree-lighting celebrations will take place in Stanhope on Friday, Nov. 28 at 6 p.m. outside the museum, located at 1123 North Shore Road beside the Administrative Office. Come out and partake in some festive cheer – see your friends and neighbours, sing some carols and enjoy a visit from Santa! Don’t forget to bring your travel mug for some hot chocolate!
Celebrations will follow in Dorset on Sunday, November 30 and in Oxtongue Lake on Saturday, December 6.
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm
Location
Stanhope Museum
1123 North Shore Road
29nov2:00 pmA Concert of HopeHosted at Lakeside Church
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A perfect way to kick off the Christmas season by listening to local talented musicians and supporting our local youth through the programs at the Bridge Youth Centre.
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A perfect way to kick off the Christmas season by listening to local talented musicians and supporting our local youth through the programs at the Bridge Youth Centre.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Lakeside Church
9 Parkside Street
30nov4:30 pmDorset Tree Lighting
Time
(Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Dorset Pavilion & Community Park
1047 Main Street
december
01dec11:00 am06(dec 6)6:00 pmChristmas Open HouseHosted by the Turtle Guardians
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The Turtle Guardians Centre is hosting a Christmas Open House Dec 1–6, 11am–6pm. Learn how to safely hold a snapping turtle, take a festive photo with a turtle in an elf
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The Turtle Guardians Centre is hosting a Christmas Open House Dec 1–6, 11am–6pm.
Learn how to safely hold a snapping turtle, take a festive photo with a turtle in an elf costume, enjoy tours by donation, and shop holiday discounts at the Turtley Cool Store. The event is free, but any donations for tours and photos will support turtles in care and our incubation program.
Visit TurtleGuardians.ca, call 705-457-1222, or drop in next to Pet Valu on Highland Street in Haliburton
Time
1 (Monday) 11:00 am - 6 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Turtle Guardians Visitor Centre
235 Highland Street, Lower
06dec2:00 pmThe NutcrackerHeritage Ballet - Hosted at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
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Small family orientated dance school offering ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary pointe, 2 to adult!
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
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We are thrilled to present selections from Handel's "Messiah" for our December concerts. As you may know, this choir started over 25 years ago, with
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To reserve your tickets ($25/ea), please email
highlandsfestivalsingers@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton United Church
10 George Street
06dec6:00 pm1:00 pmTree Lighting - Oxtongue LakeHosted at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
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Hope you can join us for the Oxtongue Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6pm. Don't forget to bring a travel mug to enjoy some hot chocolate.
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Hope you can join us for the Oxtongue Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony, Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 6pm.
Don’t forget to bring a travel mug to enjoy some hot chocolate.
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
3987 HWY 60
06dec7:00 pm9:00 pmChristmas open houseHosted at the Red Cross Outpost Historic House
Event Details
Come and join us for good cheer, seasonal goodies and hot apple cider. Contact: Barb Schofield, 705-448-2598, Wilberforcebarb@yahoo.ca
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Come and join us for good cheer, seasonal goodies and hot apple cider.
Contact: Barb Schofield, 705-448-2598,
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Red Cross Outpost Historic House
2314 Loop Road
06dec7:30 pmThe NutcrackerHeritage Ballet - Hosted at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
Event Details
Small family orientated dance school offering ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary pointe, 2 to adult!
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Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
07dec2:00 pmThe NutcrackerHeritage Ballet - Hosted at the Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
Event Details
Small family orientated dance school offering ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary pointe, 2 to adult!
Event Details
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
Event Details
We are thrilled to present selections from Handel's "Messiah" for our December concerts. As you may know, this choir started over 25 years ago, with
Event Details
To reserve your tickets ($25/ea), please email
highlandsfestivalsingers@gmail.com
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton United Church
10 George Street
12dec5:00 pm8:00 pmChristmas & Skating PartyHosted at AJ LaRue Arena, Haliburton
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Bring the whole family for an evening of festive Fun!
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Bring the whole family for an evening of festive Fun!
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
A.J. LaRue Arena
728 Mountain St
12dec8:00 pm10:00 pmCanned Laughs - Feat Darren FrostComedy - Hosted at Boshkung Social
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Boshkung Social
20 Water Street
13dec5:30 pm9:00 pmFriendsmas Party & BuffetFood - Hosted at Boshkung Smokehouse
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Join us for a cozy and festive evening filled with great food, even better company, and live music by the talented Mike Stoneman, "The Piano Man." Get ready to enjoy
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Join us for a cozy and festive evening filled with great food, even better company, and live music by the talented Mike Stoneman, “The Piano Man.” Get ready to enjoy the holiday spirit with a delicious buffet featuring all the Christmas dinner classics
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Boshkung Smokehouse
1095 Redkenn Road
