City of Orillia’s New Year’s Eve Bash

Looking for something to do with the family this New Year’s Eve? The City of Orillia is looking forward to hosting the New Year’s Eve Bash once again this year! With tons of free events including swimming, face painting, crafts, arcade games, inflatable, magician and balloon drop there’s something for everyone. Location: Orillia Recreation Centre Time: 5:00 p.m. […]

Orillia Farmers’ Markets: Holiday Markets

The Orillia Farmers’ Market has been a Sunshine City shopping staple since the early 1840’s. During the holidays, there’s no better way to shop for unique gifts and freshly-made sweet treats when you visit the historic market’s holiday vendors. Swing by for live entertainment, seasonal items, and more!

The Barra MacNeils – An East Coast Christmas

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 […]

Witch Paddle With Sunrise Yoga Studio

Let’s get witchy! Celebrate Halloween with a fun paddleboard excursion along the scenic shores of lake Couchiching. Wear your best witch attire or Halloween costume. Registration required and can include paddle board if needed.

Trunk or Treat

October 28, 1 pm to 4 pm It’s back! Welcome to the 4th Annual Trunk Or Treat proudly brought to you by the TheBigEvent.ca and the Orillia Youth Centre with special thanks to our friends at ODAS Park and Giant Tiger. Come dressed in your best costumes and trick or treat the fun decorated Halloween […]

Nutcracker Tea

Just in time for the holidays; the Nutcracker Tea returns to the Leacock Museum. Enjoy a three-tiered selection of festive delicacies with bottomless tea along with a self-guided tour of the decorated home and up to 25% off select items in the gift shop. Limited seating available! First come, first served. Purchase your tickets on […]

Coldwater Lions Club Christmas Parade

Join us for the 2023 Coldwater Santa Claus Parade at 5:30 pm, beginning on Gray Street, travelling down to Coldwater Road and following it to the Fairgrounds.  The parade ends as it turns towards the arena at the Shell Station but note: Santa’s float turns onto Mill Street where Santa will exit. Santa and Mrs […]

Black River Wilderness Park Vendor’s Christmas Market

What happens when your summer market with all your new family is over? You do a Christmas one together! Your favourite Black River Wilderness Park vendors will be at The Lions Hall in Washago on November 11th with plenty of one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts for every age. We can’t wait to see you!

Orillia Christmas Market

Join us for a festive shopping extravaganza featuring exceptional artisans and makers. Plus, across the street the Farmers Market will host 30 more artisans on Friday evening and Saturday morning. Enjoy the Friday night tree lighting ceremony at 7 pm, delightful Santa selfies, and stick around for the Santa Claus parade after the market closes. […]

A Hallmark Winter Getaway at Bayview Wildwood Resort

Set on the shores of beautiful Sparrow Lake in Port Stanton, Ontario, Bayview Wildwood Resort is the perfect place to bring your loved ones together to experience an idyllic Canadian winter vacation. Bayview Wildwood Resort has remained a getaway staple for over 125 years, hosting generations of families who return year after year to experience […]