Looking for some fun in Durham Region the week? Check out these ideas below:
1. Whitby Lights The Night Festival
Whitby Lights The Night Festival is a FREE family fun annual outing that is taking place tonight for it’s 2024 spectacular!
When?
- Fri Nov 22nd 5pm to 8:30 p.m.
Where?
- Whitby Civic Park (555 -575 Rossland Road E)
Cost?
- FREE
What?
- Over 200,000 magical lights
- Live Music
- Cookie decorating
- Maple Taffy
- Photo Ops
- Entertainment
- Santa Visit
- Whitby Farmer’s Market
- & more
To learn more about this event check out their website here:
2. Holiday in the Hills
Holiday in the Hills is Durham Region’s favourite holiday outing tradition and it’s back for 2024 at a new location, the Orono Fair Grounds! Tickets are on sale now and they sell out so don’t delay!
When?
- Gates open Friday, November 22nd at 4pm
- Open Thursday to Sunday until December 22nd, 2024 4pm – last entry 7:45pm
Where?
- Orono Fair Grounds
Cost?
- General Admission $12
- Santa’s Cabin $60 (includes entrance for 4)
What?
- Festive lights, installations and tunnels
- Photos Ops
- Story Time with Rudolf
- Tree Lighting
- Character meet and greets
- Letters to Santa at the mailroom
- Learn to be an elf at the Elf Academy
- Help elves build toys at the Toy Shoppe
- Cozy fires
- Igloo village and “snowball fight”
- Gingerbread cookie decorating ($)
- Build a stuffy ($)
- Santa’s Cabin visit ($)
- Food and drinks ($
To learn more about this event and book your tickets here:
3. Magic with Santa Lunch and Show
Photo: Herongate Barn
Durham Region’s favourite barn theatre experience has opened under new ownership and they have two exciting show dates in store for the holiday season!
When?
- Sunday, November 24th at 11:30am and Sunday December 1st at 11:30am
Where?
- Herongate Barn
Cost?
- Tickets are $30 per person
- Tickets include a buffet lunch, magic show and picture with Santa
To learn more about this event and book you tickets here.
4. Tequila Expo
Back for its 5th annual Durham Region’s favourite Tequila, Taco, beer and more go to event is on this Saturday! Advance Ticket purchasers will receive a souvenir shot glass and free tequila sampling!
When?
- Saturday, November 23rd at 4pm
Where?
- Tribute Communities Centre, Oshawa
Cost?
- $25.90 per person
- $17.70 per group (minimum 10 people)
For more info or to get tickets click here:
5. Once Upon A Christmas Celebration
Get ready for an enchanting evening in downtown Port Perry for their annual Once Upon A Christmas Celebration with Tree Lighting and Candlelit Walk!
When?
- Friday, November 22nd at 5pm – 8pm
Where?
- Downtown Port Perry the celebration starts at The Township Office (181 Perry St.)
Cost?
- Free!
What?
- Tree Lighting
- Candle Lit Walk
- Games, treats and festive activities
- Christmas Markets
To learn more about this event visit:
6. Santa Claus Parades across Durham Region
When?
- Friday, November 22nd and beyond
Where?
- Pickering, Ajax and Orono
Cost?
- FREE
To learn more about Santa Claus parades across Durham Region check out this blog here:
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