Barrie Other Christmas Activities 2026

Spectators gather along the lakeside and downtown streets to watch a vibrant night parade filled with decorated floats, energetic marching bands, and festive music. At Centennial Park, visitors can warm up around a community fire pit, purchase food from local...

Visitors can wander through the heritage museum village transformed into an illuminated winter wonderland with festive décor and twinkling lights. Guests can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the Train Station and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and soup. The event...

The wellness market features local makers, readers, and healers offering crystals, natural wellness products, and handmade gifts. Visitors can attend free talks and workshops, while children can get free face painting. Each purchase or booking also includes an entry into...

Hosted in a restored century barn, this hands-on workshop guides participants through making an outdoor decorative holiday urn and an indoor planter. Sessions start with a demonstration offering professional decorating tips and tricks. Attendees craft while listening to seasonal music...

Instructor Diane guides participants through learning new painting skills suitable for all experience levels. Attendees choose between painting "Deer with Ornaments" or "Lamp Post" on a selected canvas size.

Visitors line the route along Historic Downtown Main Street to watch a cavalcade of lights, marching bands, and festive holiday floats. Santa's elves walk along the route collecting letters destined for the North Pole. The event culminates in a grand...

Spectators gather along the streets to watch a vibrant procession of festive holiday floats and costumed characters. Canada Post representatives and parade marshals walk along the route to collect wish lists destined for the North Pole. The procession culminates with...

Organized by the Markham Dog Alliance, this dog-focused gathering brings pets and their owners together at the Markham Fairgrounds. The weekend festival presents a Christmas-themed edition of York Region's annual pet event.

Activities for all ages include holiday-themed crafts, live entertainment, and music. Visitors can also support the Aurora Food Pantry by bringing donation items for the Giving Tree.

The event gathers wellness readers, healers, artisans, and vendors offering crystals and natural products. Attendees can participate in free workshops and talks or visit heart-centered small business booths. Children can take part in complimentary face painting, and purchases or bookings...

Participants gather to sing well-known holiday tunes and carols, as well as discover songs from around the globe. The community session is organized by the Ramara Township Public Library for older children, teens, and adults.

Participants take a guided tour through the museum's historic buildings decorated for the holiday season. The session includes learning about native cedar species and making an eco-friendly ornament measuring approximately seven inches with step-by-step instruction. Light seasonal refreshments are served,...

Participants join TRCA staff on a guided hike along the park trails to forage unique natural elements. Using seasonal colors, attendees print their collected materials onto personalized holiday cards. All crafting supplies are provided for the workshop, which is open...

Visitors can celebrate the New Year with a family-friendly outdoor skate along the trail. The event also features fiery entertainment, food trucks, and complimentary hot beverages while supplies last. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.

Spectators gather along the roadside to watch holiday floats travel north on Bramalea Road and east on North Park Drive. Santa's helpers walk along the route collecting wish lists from children just before Santa's arrival. The evening procession runs rain...

Spectators gather to celebrate the holiday season at this longstanding community tradition. The procession brings together community groups and festive entries, highlighted by the official parade appearances of Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch.

Visitors can take part in downtown family activities including visiting Santa, face painting, writing letters to Santa, and pony rides. In the evening, an illuminated parade winds through town with marching bands, dancers, characters, and festive floats. The celebration culminates...

Visitors of all ages can embark on an outdoor holiday adventure through the historic museum village's heritage buildings. The experience features interactive seasonal elements including treats, crafts, and music as guests join Teddy on his holiday journey. The festive outing...

Visitors browse exhibits and items dedicated to retro toys and childhood memories. The gathering serves as an in-person showcase for collectors and hobbyists.

The community event features seasonal lights, music, dancing, and carol singing. Attendees gather in person for a festive evening celebration.

Led by fibre artist Cathy Disbrow, participants sculpt a four-inch tall Santa figure with facial features and a beard using wool sheared from the village's flock of Border Leicester sheep. Felting wool and two needles are supplied for the project,...

Participants build tool-handling skills while being guided step by step through carving a Santa figure. A store customer advisor leads the session, and participants work with provided hand tools and supplies.

Participants build tool-handling skills as an instructor guides them step by step through carving a Santa figure. The session includes the use of hand tools and all required carving materials. Some prior carving experience is recommended.

Canada's Wonderland transforms into a magical winter wonderland for WinterFest. This immersive holiday experience features millions of shimmering lights, family activities, new live entertainment, and delicious holiday-inspired comfort food and beverages. Select attractions will be open, offering a full day...

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre hosts Santa Claus in 2026. Recommended for children ages 3-10, the event includes meeting Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, tours of heritage buildings, and holiday crafts.

Pickering's Winter Wonderland takes place at Millennium Square. This event includes live ice carving, seasonal music, roaming characters, and s'mores stations.

Campbell's Cross Farm transforms into a winter wonderland for their Marshmallow World Holiday Event. Visitors can explore a Christmas Tree Lot, enjoy festive tractor wagon rides, and meet Santa. Cozy up by fire pits in the maple forest for a...

Pickering's Winter Concerts series is held on Thursday nights at the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre. The series offers live music and cheer.

Experience a unique side of Santa during a special Jingle Mingle visit at his North Pole office. Hear firsthand accounts of his Christmas Eve adventures, reindeer performance, and favorite treats. Each appointment includes a private 5-minute chat with Santa and...

Experience a charming Olde Tyme Christmas at the Varley Art Gallery. This festive event invites visitors of all ages to craft their own mini Christmas tree ornaments, perfect for personalizing holiday decorations or giving as thoughtful gifts. Layer, decorate, and...

Pickering's family-friendly New Year's Eve countdown event includes complimentary skating and swimming at the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex. A balloon drop precedes the countdown.