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 21

The Colours of Christmas / Parade
Bands, Horses, Marchers, Bright Lights… Carolling in town and tree lighting…
Village of Haliburton, Fri, Nov 20

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 13
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
14nov10:00 am3:00 pmHoliday Craft SaleShopping - Hosted at the Haliburton Legion

Event Details
The Auxiliary of the Haliburton Legion is holding their annual CRAFT SALE on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14th from 10:00-3:00. An extensive variety of crafts created by 40 talented vendors will be available. This
Event Details
The Auxiliary of the Haliburton Legion is holding their annual CRAFT SALE on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14th from 10:00-3:00.
An extensive variety of crafts created by 40 talented vendors will be available.
This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping.
The Cafe menu includes soup, sandwiches and sweets in the Scholfield Room.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
14nov4:00 pm8:00 pmHoliday Night MarketShopping at Abbey Gardens

Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive

Event Details
Join us and all of the amazing vendors at the A.J. LaRue Arena and the Haliburton Legion on Saturday, November
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
A.J. LaRue Arena
728 Mountain St
27nov12:00 pm7:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at The Post House

Time
(Friday) 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road

Event Details
Enjoy in-store special, holiday treats, gift bags and your chance to win Fabulous Door Prizes.
Event Details
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
28nov11:00 am4:00 amChristmas MarketShopping - Hosted at Gardens of Haliburton

Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 am
Location
Gardens of Haliburton
1 Sunnyside Street
28nov12:00 pm7:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at The Post House

Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
29nov11:00 am4:00 pmHoliday Artisan MarketShopping - Hosted at Stanhope Community Centre

Event Details
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
Event Details
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
29nov12:00 pm7:00 pmChristmas MarketHosted at The Post House

Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
december
05dec10:00 am3:00 pmMinden Holiday MarketHosted at Minden Community Centre

Event Details
We’ll have lots of amazing vendors offering a variety of unique products and gifts, along with face painting and crafts for everyone to enjoy!
Event Details
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
Minden Community Centre
55 Park Side Street
Events to get you in the Spirit
november
14nov10:00 am12:30 pmOrnament Decorating WorkshopHosted at Blackbird Pottery

Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Blackbird Pottery
5843 Gelert Road
14nov11:00 am4:00 pmSanta's Magical Moments FundHosted at Snowflake Meadows

Event Details
Come out to Snowflake Meadows to get your picture with Santa Claus
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You will receive your photos digitally within a week of the event.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Snowflake Meadows
1089 Ritchie Falls Road
15nov10:00 am12:30 pmOrnament Decorating WorkshopHosted at Blackbird Pottery

Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Blackbird Pottery
5843 Gelert Road
20nov5:30 pm7:30 pmSanta Claus ParadeIn the Village of Haliburton

Event Details
Carolling starts at 5:30 pm at the Town Tree Tree Lighting - 6:00 pm Parade - 6:30 pm
Event Details
Carolling starts at 5:30 pm at the Town Tree
Tree Lighting – 6:00 pm
Parade – 6:30 pm
Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
21nov10:00 am12:30 pmOrnament Decorating WorkshopHosted at Blackbird Pottery

Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Blackbird Pottery
5843 Gelert Road
21nov1:00 pm4:00 pmKids Christmas PartyHosted at Gooderham Community Centre

Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
gooderham Community Centre
1043 Community Centre Road
21nov4:00 pm8:00 pmHoliday Night with lightsShopping at Abbey Gardens

Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
21nov5:30 pm9:30 pmHighlands Christmas ShindigLive Entertainment - Hosted at the Haliburton Legion

Event Details
Welcome to the Highlands Christmas Shindig! Join us for a festive evening of music, dancing, and good cheer at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129-Haliburton. Get ready to jingle and
Event Details
Time
(Saturday) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
22nov10:00 amJolly JogHosted at the Haliburton Highlands Museum

Event Details
Registration at 10 a.m., with the Run/Walk starting at 11 a.m. The Jolly Jog is a
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Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am
Location
Haliburton Highlands Museum
66 Museum Rd.
22nov12:00 pm2:00 pmCheers & CharcuterieWorkshop - Hosted at Boshkung Social

Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Boshkung Social
20 Water Street
27nov5:00 pm6:30 pmChristmas Tree LightingLocated at Stanhope Community Centre

Event Details
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
Event Details
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!
Time
(Friday) 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Stanhope Community Centre
1095 North Shore Road
28nov4:00 pm8:00 pmHoliday Night with lightsShopping at Abbey Gardens

Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
29nov2:30 pm4:30 pmChriatmas SocialHosted at the Dorset Recreation Centre

Time
(Sunday) 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Dorset Recreation Centre
1051 Main Street
december
05dec9:00 am12:00 pmBreakfast with SantaFood and drink - Hosted at Camp Wanakita

Event Details
Join us on Saturday December 5th for our annual Breakfast with Santa! 🥞Enjoy a free breakfast, photos with Santa, carnival games, live animal show,
Event Details
🥞Enjoy a free breakfast, photos with Santa, carnival games, live animal show, and much more!
🎄Doors open at 9:00am and breakfast is available until noon.
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Camp Wanakita
1883 Koshlong Lake Road
05dec2:00 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
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
05dec4:00 pm8:00 pmHoliday Night with lightsShopping at Abbey Gardens

Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
05dec6:00 pm8:00 pmTree Lighting - Oxtongue LakeHosted at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre

Event Details
Hope you can join us for the Oxtongue Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony, Don't forget to bring a travel mug to enjoy some hot chocolate.
Event Details
Hope you can join us for the Oxtongue Lake Tree Lighting Ceremony,
Don’t forget to bring a travel mug to enjoy some hot chocolate.
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
3987 HWY 60
05dec7:30 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!
Event Details
Time
(Saturday) 7:30 pm
Location
Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion
5358 Cty Rd. 21
06dec2:00 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





