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Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23
Pickering College Annual Holiday Home Tour: Pickering College in Newmarket is holding its annual Holiday Home Tour, featuring a variety of resplendent, glittering homes, each uniquely themed, designed and decorated for the holidays by local professional designers and florists in Newmarket. You can meet the designers here. Friday ticket price includes access to all of the homes on the tour on Nov. 22, in-home snacks and entertainment, a souvenir program complete with a detailed tour route map, a description of each home, its design team, and more! Friday ticket holders are also welcome to attend any unviewed homes on Saturday. The Saturday ticket price includes access to all of the homes on the tour on Nov. 23 only and a copy of the program. Purchase tickets here.
Nov. 22 to 24
Pine Tree Potters' Guild Holiday Pottery Show: The guild's annual show is at Newmarket's Old Town Hall at 460 Botsford St. Running from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, the show features thousand of unique items made by more than 35 guild members. The show will run from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Newmarket Farmers’ Market: The local farmers’ market will be holding its annual Christmas markets Nov. 23 and 30. The market will feature goods from local farms, including specialty foods, seasonal gifts and unique artisans. The market will also feature live music and gather donations for the Newmarket Food Pantry. It will run both days from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall at 200 Doug Duncan Dr.
Amica Newmarket’s Annual Christmas Bazaar: Amica Newmarket will be hosting 60 artisan and direct sale vendors for its annual bazaar at 275 Doak Lane. It will also feature a free caricature artist, complimentary tea and coffee, raffle tickets, a bake table and more. Money raised will go to the Helping Hands Charity, helping seniors in need. The market will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church: The church will be hosting its annual Christmas market and sale at 9 a.m. at 227 Church St. The market will feature treasures for decoration, a gift baskets raffle, baked goods, crafts and more.
A Christmas Concert: The Evergreen Choir will be presenting its annual festive show at the Aurora Seniors Centre, located at 90 John West Way. A Christmas Concert, is set to be on Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be bought at the centre.
Santa Under the Stars Parade: Aurora is hosting its annual parade featuring decorated floats, marching bands and a few special guests from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa Claus will also make an appearance on this sleigh. More information can be found on the town’s website.
Trinity's Christmas Bazaar: Trinity Church on Newmarket's Main Street will host its annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will feature a bake table, homemade items and lots of vendors. Lunch will also be available, served between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring soups, sandwiches, dessert and beverage. Lunch will be $15 per adult and $7 for children up to 10.
Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24
Upper Canada Mall: The mall is hosting free holiday events to experience the joy of the holiday season. At the Market Court this weekend, you can enjoy family acoustic music at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and write and mail a letter to Santa from noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24
Jingle Bell Christmas Market: The market will run at the Newmarket Community Centre at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Featuring plenty of vendors, the event will also feature a raffle table and raise money for the OSPCA and Humane Society.
Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 and Dec. 6 to 8
Aurora Christmas Market: Aurora's Christmas Market will be returning to town this year, but for the first time in the newly opened Town Square from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will feature hands-on workshops and activities, fantastic seasonal vendors and food vendors. More information can be found online.
Nov. 30 and Dec. 1
Newmarket Group Of Artists Holiday Show & Sale: The Newmarket Group of Artists holds its annual show and sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket. This year’s event has 25 participating artists, as well as vendors and a conceptual show on display.
Saturday, Nov. 30
Pickering College Seasonal Boutique Holiday Market: The annual event features dozens of local vendors showcasing the best gifts for the holiday season. This is a wonderful opportunity to get started on your holiday shopping by visiting some local, market style vendors, featuring: jewelry, apparel, candles, skin care, home decor, handbags, artisanal and specialty foods items and more. This event is free to the public and hosted on the picturesque Pickering College campus on Bayview Avenue in Newmarket from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Show: The Grandparent Connection presents its ninth annual Christmas craft show. The show features over 70 local crafters and artisans, prizes, live performances a Christmas cafe and more. The show will also have a display by Routes Connecting Communities. The show will run at the Newmarket Community Centre at 200 Doug Duncan Dr. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir Christmas Concert: The choir is coming to Bethel Community Church at 333 Davis Dr. in Newmarket. Proceeds will go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. Tickets are $30. A marketplace will open at the church at 2 p.m. with the concert starting at 3 p.m. More information is available at Ticketscene.ca, or phone Pat Parker 905-715 2570, or email [email protected]
Sunday, Dec. 8
The Music of A Charlie Brown Christmas: Theatre Aurora is putting on this heartwarming performance of featuring a selection of songs from A Charlie Brown Christmas at 2 p.m. at 150 Henderson Dr. Buy tickets here.
Dec. 14 and 15
The Artisans' Holiday Show and Sale: The annual event is a celebration of Canadian handmade art and craftsmanship, offering a unique selection of works from talented artisans and creators for holiday gifts on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St., Newmarket.
