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The holiday season is here and we’re celebrating! If you’re ready to enjoy the best your area has to offer in terms of local activities and celebrations, we’re here to help. Make the most of the most wonderful time of the year by visiting these holiday markets and events in the Niagara region of Ontario in and around Welland and Thorold.

Make a holiday wreath

Lock Street Brewery in Saint Catharines is hosting a cozy wreath making workshop on Sunday, November 10th. Making your own holiday decor has never been this much fun!

Watch A Christmas Carol

Join Ebenezer Scrooge and the Shaw Festival for a live performance of A Christmas Carol this winter in Niagara-On-The-Lake at the Royal George Theatre. Get your tickets while you still can -- performances run from November 8th to December 22nd.

Visit the Niagara Familyful Christmas Marketplace

Make holiday shopping more fun this year by visiting the Niagara Familyful Christmas Marketplace in Saint Catharines on Saturday, November 16th. This is your one-stop holiday shopping event. Bring the kids to meet Santa and sip on free hot chocolate, lick candy canes and get their faces painted.

Sip and shop local pottery

If you or someone you love enjoys handmade pottery, visit Queenston Pottery in Niagara-On-The-Lake for their Sip and Shop event. It’ll be held twice -- on the weekend of November 16 to 17 and 23 to 24.

Check out the Niagara Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus

We love local holiday traditions and the Niagara Santa Claus Parade is a must. Arrive early (before 4pm) to get a good spot on the parade route, then stay later to enjoy the annual tree lighting ceremony and meet Santa and Mrs Claus!

Get crafty at the Deck the Halls: Holiday Market at the Exchange

The City of Niagara Falls is hosting a new holiday market, Deck the Halls, on November 17, 2024 at the Niagara Falls Exchange. The day will be full of family fun like a Polar Express train, adult and child craft workshops and activities, a delicious s'more station and a chance to meet Santa Clause! The event will be stacked with artisan vendors so adults can get their holiday shopping done while they sip on delicious hot toddy’s.

Paint your own wine glasses with friends

If you’re searching for fun ways to make your own gifts, Peller Estates Winery is hosting a fun paint-your-own-wine-glass event on November 17th in Niagara-On-The-Lake. You’ll have a blast with friends or family and leave with a unique gift for someone special. 

Sip and paint event
 

On Saturday, November 23rd, visit the Old Stone Inn for their special Holiday Paint and Sip Soirée in the Heart of Niagara. It’ll be a memorable evening of painting a picture (which you can gift to someone special) and cocktails in a very festive and elegant atmosphere. It’s a great holiday event for friends, family or even co-workers.

Celebrate the season in Welland

On November 23rd, enjoy 3 events in 1 in Welland! The city is hosting its annual Santa Claus Parade, tree lighting and a festive chilli cook-off back-to-back in a single evening!

Watch Christmas on Ice

Head to Fallsview Casino this holiday season to enjoy a live Christmas On Ice performance! The festive performance and incredible skating will knock your socks off. A great holiday activity for family or friends!  

Watch A Christmas Story

If you love the classic holiday film A Christmas Story, get excited because you can watch a special screening of it on the big screen right before Christmas in The Film House in Niagara.

We hope you enjoy the holidays at these special seasonal events around Niagara Region this year.

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