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Orillia & Lake Country is your four season destination, located 90 minutes north of Toronto. Boasting some of the best resorts, venues and attractions in Ontario such as Horseshoe Valley Resort, Casino Rama Resort, Burl’s Creek Events Grounds, Mount St. Louis Moonstone or Hardwood Ski & Bike to mention a few! The area offers many different options for accommodations such as several B&B’s, Hotels and accommodation resorts making it perfect for your over night stay! With many events happening in the area we are your go to destination for young and old located in Orillia, Oro-Medonte, Rama, Ramara, Severn and area's four season playground in Simcoe County.
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Holiday Cookie Swap
Holiday Cookie Swap – Hosted by DWN & Paper Planes! ✨🍪 We’re so excited to host the very first Downtown Orillia Cookie Swap Here’s how it works: Bring 2 dozen homemade cookies or treats, and you’ll leave with 2 dozen new ones to enjoy and share Come for the sweet treats, stay for the community! ❤️ 📅 Tuesday, December 9 🕠 5:30 PM 📍 Paper Planes Café Register online: https://form.jotform.com/253064453454052
Find out more »Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas
All Seats $86.50 The Barra MacNeils - An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas, prompting the Halifax Daily News to describe them as "a treasure of the East Coast, rich with tradition and unmatched in…
Find out more »Free Family Movie
Celebrate the season with us at the historic Orillia Opera House, with a festive family movie day! Join us as we bring the community together for two beloved holiday comedies Elf and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in a day filled with laughter, cheer, and giving back. Elf -- 3pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - 7pm Be sure to reserve for the correct performance you'd like to attend -- or join us for both! With the help of our generous sponsors, we are offering this festive event…
Find out more »Free Family Movie
Celebrate the season with us at the historic Orillia Opera House, with a festive family movie day! Join us as we bring the community together for two beloved holiday comedies Elf and National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation in a day filled with laughter, cheer, and giving back. Elf -- 3pm National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - 7pm Be sure to reserve for the correct performance you'd like to attend -- or join us for both! With the help of our generous sponsors, we are offering this festive event…
Find out more »Holly Jolly Brunch
Enjoy a Holiday Music Brunch at The Common Stone with Vince Therrian. Book now at thecommonstove.com
Find out more »Nutcracker Tea
Our final event of 2025 -- The highly requested Nutcracker Tea is returning! Guests are invited to enjoy a three-tiered treat selection prepared by Krew Catering with unlimited tea while seated in the decorated and historic living room or dining room of the Leacock Museum. Tickets to the Nutcracker Tea will also include a self-guided tour of the museum.
Find out more »Nutcracker Tea
Our final event of 2025 -- The highly requested Nutcracker Tea is returning! Guests are invited to enjoy a three-tiered treat selection prepared by Krew Catering with unlimited tea while seated in the decorated and historic living room or dining room of the Leacock Museum. Tickets to the Nutcracker Tea will also include a self-guided tour of the museum.
Find out more »The Celtic Tenors
The Celtic Tenors promise you a night to remember. Whether performing in a neighbourhood cathedral or a world-class concert hall in cities like New York, Amsterdam, or Shanghai, you’re guaranteed a performance that sparkles with professionalism, warmth, and good humour. Their genuine love for music shines through every song—from haunting Celtic ballads and exhilarating classics, to acapellas and contemporary favourites. With a polished international reputation and over a million CDs sold worldwide, The Celtic Tenors offer something truly unique: the…
Find out more »A Dramatic Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Green Haven Shelter for Women is proud to, once again, host its annual dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, and this year includes a polished twist! On Thursday, December 18th at the Orillia Opera House, audience members can plan to be delightfully entertained and lured into the holiday spirit with an all-female cast of top notch Canadian comedic talent of stage and screen. This treasured holiday tradition will feature a stellar cast, comprising of a first-time-ever merger of…
Find out more »SZN5 Snow Show
Join us for Titanium Arts Lab's annual holiday performance - a festive celebration of dance, music, and community! Featuring dancers from our Academy and Company programs, The SZN5 Snow Show brings the magic of the season to life through joyful routines and holiday cheer.
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