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novAll DaydecArt heaven Show and SaleHosted at Rails End Gallery - Nov 14 through December 13
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ART HEAVEN is back! This is the show and sale of the season, where pre-loved art, craft, and vintage jewelry get
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Month Long Event (november)
Location
Rails End Gallery
23 York Street
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
01dec11:30 am8:00 pmDaniel Buck 217th Birthday CelebrationHosted at the Dominion Hotel

Time
(Monday) 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
02dec5:00 pm7:00 pmGord KiddLive Music - Hosted at the Dominion Hotel

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Performing your favorite country /rock songs of the past.
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Performing your favorite country /rock songs of the past.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
04dec1:00 pm3:00 pmSonsDocumentary Screening - Hosted at Minden Hills Cultural Centre

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The Minden Hills Cultural Centre will host a free screening of Sons (2024) on Thursday, December 4 at 1:00 PM. Directed by Newfoundland filmmaker Justin Simms, this deeply personal National
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The Minden Hills Cultural Centre will host a free screening of Sons (2024) on Thursday, December 4 at 1:00 PM. Directed by Newfoundland filmmaker Justin Simms, this deeply personal National Film Board documentary follows the first eight years of the life of Simms’ son Jude, exploring what it means to raise a boy in today’s world. Blending luminous home footage, candid reflections, and archival imagery, the film examines fatherhood, masculinity, and the cultural forces shaping boys’ lives in the 21st century.
Presented in collaboration with the Haliburton County Public Library, this screening is open to all ages. Admission is free. No pre-registration is required.
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(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Road
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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All Day (Friday)
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
05dec6:00 pm9:00 pmTacos & Tunes! Feat. The Ya BabysLive Entertainment - Hosted at Poquito Loco

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Join The Ya Babys, every Friday Great Food...Great People...Great Music! Bring your dancing shoes!!! Music starts at 6:00pm!
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Join The Ya Babys, every Friday
Great Food…Great People…Great Music!
Bring your dancing shoes!!!
Music starts at 6:00pm!
Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Poquito Loco
223 Highland Street
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
january 2, 2026 6:00 pm
05dec7:00 pm9:00 pmDominion Open MicLive Entertainment - Hosted at Dominion Hotel

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All are welcome. Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song. Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
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All are welcome.
Bring your guitar, keyboard, cello or whatever and share a song.
Sign-up to perform by emailing info@DominionHotelPub.ca
Time
(Friday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
05dec9:00 pm10:00 pmTrina West & Albert SaxbyLive Music - Hosted at Minden Curling Club

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Members are $IO/person, Non-members are $15/person Sign-up at the bar. Snacks and music follow the Friday Evening League curling Music is from 9:00 t o 10:00PM Please no outdoor shoes in the lounge,
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Members are $IO/person, Non-members are $15/person
Sign-up at the bar. Snacks and music follow the Friday Evening League curling
Music is from 9:00 t o 10:00PM
Please no outdoor shoes in the lounge, bring your dancing slippers!
Time
(Friday) 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Minden Curling Club
50 Prentice Street
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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All Day (Saturday)
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
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
06dec5:00 pm8:00 pmCandy Cane CrazeChristmas Pop-up - Hosted at Abbey Gardens

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(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Abbey Gardens
1012 Garden Gate Drive
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

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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

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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
06dec8:00 pm10:00 pmGord Kidd & FriendsLive Music - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
07decAll 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 (Sunday)
Location
Castle Antiques
223 Highlands St.
07dec2:00 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
(Sunday) 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
(Sunday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Haliburton United Church
10 George Street
07dec4:00 pm8:00 pmTurkey DinnerLive Music & Food - Hosted at Haliburton Legion

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(Sunday) 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
09dec11:00 am1:00 pmCake Painting WorkshopHosted at Castle Antiques & Cafe

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Cake Painting workshop with @bluebird.cakess. Choose chocolate or vanilla, and we’ll supply the cake, icing, palette knife, and a drink from the cafe! Call 705-457-1155 or come into the
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Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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

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(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
The Post House
1297 Kashagawigamog Lake Road
10dec7:00 pm9:00 pmDougie Walker - Theatre ArtsSpeaker Series - Hosted at Haliburton fish hatchery

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The Accidental Canadian Who: Dougie Walker Tickets: $15/person Bio Douglas Walker is thrilled to be taking on an exciting new role at the Highlands Summer Festival this season, having been recently appointed as the
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The Accidental Canadian
Who: Dougie Walker
Tickets: $15/person
Bio
Douglas Walker is thrilled to be taking on an exciting new role at the Highlands Summer Festival this season, having been recently appointed as the festival’s Artistic Producer! This significant new position builds on his history with the Festival, which includes a moving performance in Every Brilliant Thing and his directorial debut with the hilarious 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. As Artistic Producer, Douglas will now be helping shape the entire festival experience.
His creative talents extend beyond directing and producing, though. Douglas has also showcased his writing and performing chops in Candid Cabaret with R.C.S., and his choreography has been featured in The Rink at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum at the Haliburton Summer Festival.
On stage, Douglas has toured extensively across Canada and beyond, appearing in popular productions like Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, and The Soul Of Motown (Stage West), as well as Avenue Q on its UK National Tour. He’s also performed in The Voice of the Turtle and Affairs of State (Classic Theatre Festival), Miracle on 34th Street (Pitlochry Festival Theatre), and even Scooby Doo Live: The Mystery of the Pyramid (UK National Tour, Warner Bros.). His theatrical journey has taken him across the globe, including performances with The Tenors (Netherlands Tour) and Sesame Street (Universal Studios Japan).
Beyond the stage, Douglas has appeared in several television productions, including Frankie Drake Mysteries (CBC), A Christmas Exchange (Lifetime), In The Dark (The CW), Jazz Ramsay: A K9 Mystery (Hallmark), and Rabbit Hole (Paramount). He’s also lent his voice to Hyperscape (Ubisoft) and the audiobook Unrest by Gwen Tuinman (Penguin Random House).
As he steps into the exciting role of Artistic Producer, Douglas is dedicated to fostering artistic excellence, innovation, and community engagement at the Highlands Summer Festival.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Fish Hatchery
6712 Gelert Rd.
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
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
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
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
13dec7:00 pm9:00 pmOpen Stage - Todd & RobynLive Entertainment - Hosted at Haliburton Legion

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Come play, come listen. Join us for a live music event featuring local and guest musicians. Free admission. Donations welcome. All ages welcome.
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Website: www.toddandrobyn.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddnrobyn/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@toddnrobyn
Booking/show inquiries: toddnrobynmusic@gmail.com
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Haliburton Legion
719 Mountain St
20dec5:00 pm9:00 pmChristmas Dinner & Carol SingHosted at the Dominion Hotel

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Join us at the Dominion Hotel for a special festive traditional Christmas dinner. We’ll have fresh roasted turkey mashed potatoes, turkey dressing Elli‘s famous corn casserole, fall vegetable, and all
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Join us at the Dominion Hotel for a special festive traditional Christmas dinner. We’ll have fresh roasted turkey mashed potatoes, turkey dressing Elli‘s famous corn casserole, fall vegetable, and all the fixings.
Join with Shawn on the keyboard and raise your voice to make this time of year festive. Reservations recommended.
Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Dominion Hotel
113 Bobcaygeon Rd.
27dec8:00 pm10:00 pmGord Kidd & FriendsLive Music - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
31decAll DayCam Galloway - Live MusicNew Years Eve - Hosted at Sir Sam's Inn & Spa

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NYE Prime Rib Special Cam Galloway Live Fireworks over Eagle Lake Champagne toast at midnight Ring in 2026 at Sir Sam's! Our New Year's Eve celebration features an
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Time
All Day (Wednesday)
Location
Sir Sam's Inn & Spa
1491 Sir Sam's Road
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