Holidays in Hastings: 20 events to get you in the festive spirit
‘Tis the season for holiday concerts, Christmas markets, festivals of trees and more. To get you ready, we’ve put together this handy list of holiday events happening throughout Hastings County now until the end of December. And if you’re passionate about Santa Claus parades, keep reading to the end for details on the big guy’s processions that have been scheduled so far. Be sure to check back for added events!
Holiday Market in the Village
November 7, 4-8pm
The 6th annual Holiday Market on Mill Street in downtown Stirling is back! Shop local for handmade items, hot food and drinks with 40+ vendors. Listen to live music with festive tunes and shop with downtown stores open late.
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Little Town of Tyendinaga Christmas Tour
Multiple Locations, Tyendinaga Township
November 7-9th and 14-16
New this year! Enjoy a self guided Christmas tour through Tyendinaga Township over 2 weekends. Shop local this holiday season with local shops and artisans for one of a kind gifts.
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Stirling Festival of Trees, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas
Farmtown Park, Stirling
November 13 - 16
Get into the Christmas spirit early at this annual holiday festival at Stirling’s Farmtown Park, where the theme this years is “'Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The heritage village will be decorated with trees, wreaths, swag and other unique items — all available to be won by raffle. New for this year, take your own photo with Santa! Check the event details for Santa's dates and arrival times.
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Light the Night
Downtown Stirling
November 14, 6 - 8pm
Celebrate the season with their lighting ceremony of Downtown Stirling. See Light Firewalkers in costumes, live music, fire pits and marshmallows to roast and more!
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Home For Christmas Tea
Thomasburg Community Hall, Thomasburg
November 15, 12pm
This popular Christmas-themed lunch features tea, scones, biscuits, sandwiches, sweets, music, door prizes and more. Make sure to reserve ahead by calling 613-920-5214 to get your tickets.
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Christmas Sale
Dungannon Recreation Centre, L’Amable
November 15
The Shamrock Club’s annual Christmas Sale is another great place for finding unique holiday gifts and goods made by local vendors and artisans. Think everything from woodworks and jewellery to soaps and gemstones to jams, jellies, baked good and pickles.
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Marmora Festival of Trees
Marmora Community Centre, Marmora
November 21 - 23
Round out your festival of trees weekend in Marmora, where the festivities will be similar to those in Stirling and Madoc. Come and enjoy the magical time of year with Marmora's Festival of Trees.
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Madoc Festival of Trees
Madoc Kiwanis Club, Madoc
November 21, 22, & 23rd
If you don’t win in Stirling, head to Madoc for more chances to find and nab that perfect tree. Other holiday crafts and goodies will be on offer to be won by raffle too. And you never know, Santa might just make an appearance.
Robin Hoodie
Stirling Festival Theatre, Stirling
November 21 – December 31
The beloved Stirling panto is back this year with a modern retelling of the classic Robin Hood story. Find all your favourites (Little John, Friar Tuck and more) in the Sherwood Forest filled with laughs, fun and adventure.
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Christmas Craft Sale
Faraday Community Centre
November 23
This annual craft sale is brought to you by the Bancroft North Hastings Heritage Museum. With 24 vendors expected this year, no doubt you’ll find the perfect homemade gift for that special someone on your list.
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Madoc’s Enchanted Village
Madoc
November 30
This day-long event brings together local businesses, community members and visitors to Madoc. It will be packed full of activities, including street hockey games and skills competitions, an artisan show, crafts, public skating, floats, food vendors and live music. Santa will be there too!
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Outdoor Holiday Festival
Tweed Fairgrounds, Tweed
December 5, 5-9pm
Join for the 2nd annual Outdoor Holiday Festival at the Tweed Fairgrounds! Enjoy wine sampling, shopping, music and holiday cheer with local crafters and one-of-a-kind artisans. Get into the holiday spirit with holiday magic at the market.
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Tweed Festival of Trees
Tweed-Hungerford Agricultural Building, Tweed
December 4 – 7
If you missed your chance at winning a tree, wreath or other swag in Stirling, Madoc or Marmora, you’ve got one more chance. This year marks the 21st annual Tweed Festival of Trees. All proceeds go to youth activities in the Municipality of Tweed.
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Christmas in the Village Square
The Village Square, Madoc
December 6th, 12-4pm
Join Christmas in the Village Square for an afternoon of holiday cheer as the Village Square is turned into a Gingerbread Village wonderland. Enjoy free kids activities, cookie decorating, hot cocoa station and more!
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Hook: A New Family Musical
Marble Arts Centre, Tweed: December 3- 6
Bancroft Village Playhouse, Bancroft: December 10 - 12
Cheer the hero and boo the villain, Hook shifts the focus of the timeless classic to the one and only Captain Hook! Featuring Flashy musical numbers, outrageous costumes, comedy, magic and mayhem, Hook: A New Family Musical is a not to be missed event this holiday season.
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The Fitzgeralds Canadian Christmas
Bancroft Village Playhouse, Bancroft: December 6 & 7
Marble Arts Centre, Tweed: December 11
This popular group of fiddling and step-dancing siblings are touring their Ontario Folk Music Award nominated Christmas album across the province this December. Expect original triple-fiddle arrangements of holiday classics, tunes by other great Canadian composers, recent compositions, and the group’s high-energy Ottawa Valley step-dancing.
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
Marble Arts Centre, Tweed: December 12th
This family-friendly holiday comedy follows the chaos when the Herdman siblings barge into the annual church nativity pageant where a heartfelt reckoning and the true meaning of Christmas follows. It's a must see holiday film filled with warm, family friendly humor and comedy.
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Santa Claus Parades
Fill up the thermos and layer up the socks — ‘tis also the season for parades. Here are the Santa Claus parades that have been scheduled so far across Hastings County.
Stirling Santa Claus Parade
December 5, 6:30 pm
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Marmora Santa Claus Parade
December 6, 6 pm
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Stay tuned for updates on this page with more events adding as we begin the holiday season. Also visit our events page for even more festive things to do this holiday season across the region!
