2010 Burlington Ontario Area Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Events
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The Holiday season is fast approaching, and as always, there are numerous Holiday parades, activities, and events to choose from in our area. Most of these have free admission and are great for the whole family to attend. In the past we have invited grandparents to come along with us, and even attended two events in one day! Remember, if you are attending an outdoor event, dress in layers and ensure everyone uses the washroom BEFORE you get in the van (you too, Grandpa). This would also be a good day to have dinner started in a crockpot or slow-cooker before you leave for the parade or tree lighting. It’s simple for mum or dad to dish out some beef stew and crusty rolls when you all tumble in the door ravenous and red-cheeked. Finish the evening with a favourite holiday DVD, hot chocolate for the kids and a nice Merlot for mum…..
Start a new family tradition, and mark these on your calendar. Please note that admission is free unless stated otherwise.
Resources
- Oakville Museums Holiday Programmes
- Port Nelson United Church, Event Listings
- Welcome to Westfield Heritage Village - Hamilton Conservation Authority
- Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra - James Sommerville Music Director
- Symphony Hamilton - Symphony on the Bay
- Halton Youth Symphony
- RINAS CHRISTMAS TREES
- Burlington Ontario Christmas Parade 2010
- http://www.downtowndundas.com
- Museums of Burlington
- Lakeside Festival of Lights
- Bronte Village in West Oakville, Ontario - Bronte BIA
- Downtown Oakville The Sights. The Sounds. The Shops.
- Country Heritage Park - Milton, Ontario, Canada (888)307-3276
See the Hamilton Museums website for more great family Christmas workshops and events
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Other places to check for free and affordable Christmas activities and events in your area:
- Schools. This is the time of year that many schools showcase their musical and dramatic talents.
- Churches: Pageants, concerts, craft and bake sales abound at this time of year. Be entertained, support a good cause (as these are usually fundraising events for the church itself or charities that the church supports), and pick up some unique gifts or goodies.
- Libraries: Christmas-themed story times and workshops are often popular this time of year.
- Malls: Of course Santa Claus is a prime attraction for November and December! Most malls host some sort of “Have Your Picture Taken With Santa” and often have a great Christmas Display set up as well. If you are near a larger urban centre check out the department store windows. As a child growing up in downtown Toronto it was a thrill to see the animated Christmas scenes in the Simpsons and Sears windows.
- Provincial Parks or Conservation Areas: While many of these wind down for the winter or may even close completely, some of them do hold special holiday events.
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2010 Burlington and Area Christmas Parade, Concerts, Events, and Activities
OAKVILLE -General Museum Holiday Tours Enjoy a tour with family and friends through the Chisholm family home, decorated for Christmas
Dates: November 23, 2010 to Jan 3, 2011 Tuesday to Sunday
Time: 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Erchless Estate, 8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON
Cost: Admission by donation
ROCKTON AREA CUT YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS TREE
Dates: November 27, 2010 through December 24, 2010
Time: 9:30am to 4:00 pm
Location: Rina's Christmas Tree Farm, Rockton, Ontario
see website for map (within half an hour from Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton)
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BURLINGTON CANDLELIT STROLL
Date: Friday December 3, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Meet at City Hall, Main Foyer, Downtown Burlington to stroll to TreeLighting
Cost: purchase a candle in support of the United Way
ROCKTON: 4 Course Historical Christmas Dinner at Westfield Heritage Village
Dates: Saturday December 4, Saturday December 11, Saturday December 18, 2010
TIme: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Westfield Heritage Village, 9 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON
For ticket availability and more info please call 1 800 883 0104
OAKVILLE Creative Christmas Workshop for Children Ages 4-6
Date: Sunday December 5, 2010
TIme: 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Location: Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street
Cost: $35.00 **Please see the museum website for registration particulars
BURLINGTON Choral Society Wonderful Songs of Christmas
Date: Sunday December 5,2010
Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive, Burlington
Cost: $15.00
BURLINGTON Halton Youth Symphony Christmas Concert
Date: Sunday December 5, 2010
Time: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Location: St. Christopher's Anglican Church, 662 Guelph LIne, Burlington
Cost: $15.00
BURLINGTON Senior's Centre******FREE****** Christmas Concert
Date: Sunday December 5, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: 2285 New Street, Burlington, ON
Phone (905) 335-7888 for more details
BURLINGTON 45th Annual Santa Claus Parade
Date: Sunday December 5, 2010
Time:2:00 pm
Location: Burlington Mall, the corner of Guelph Line and Prospect Street
BURLINGTON Festival of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony
Date: Sunday December 5,2010 ** Lights are up through Monday January 11, 2011.
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Spencer Smith Park
BURLINGTON Candlelight Tours of Yesteryear at Ireland House at Oakridge Farm Museum - Holiday crafts and refreshments
Date: Saturday, December 11, 2010
TIme: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON
Cost:$12 for adults, $10 for children
* Ticket includes refreshments & activities. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more information please contact Ireland House Museum at (905) 332-9888
BURLINGTON A Christmas Carol Dramatic Reading
Date: Saturday December 11, 2010
TIme: 7:30 pm
Location: Port Nelson United Church, Port Nelson United Church, 3132 South Drive, Burlington
Cost: A Christmas Dinner is being held at 5:30PM in advance of the Reading. Dinner & Dickens Tickets $38 are available from the church office (in advance only) and tickets for the 'reading only' $15, are available from the Church Office see website for details.
BURLINGTON A Family Christmas Carol Sing with Symphony Hamilton
Date: Sunday December 12, 2010
Time: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Road West, Burlington Burlington, ON
Cost: Adults $28, Students/Seniors $15, under age 12 $5
HAMILTON - A Holiday Celebration with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
Date: December 18, 2010
Time: 2pm and 7:30 pm
Location: Hamilton Place, 1 Summer’s Lane, Hamilton
Cost: Adult - $19 - $64
BURLINGTON The Historic Paletta Lakefront Park and Mansion Open House- decorated for Christmas - Date: Monday December 20, 2010
Time: 11:00 am - 2 pm
Location: The Paletta Mansion, 4250 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario
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