Upcoming Events

Artful Giving, Headwaters Arts annual Christmas Show is the perfect place to find gifts with originality, quality and attention to detail. Skip the gift cards, big-box stores and crowded malls, and make this your first stop for holiday shopping. Approximately 40+ local and regional artisans/artist showcase their original creations in the relaxed, friendly and festive atmosphere of the Headwaters Arts Gallery in the Alton Mill Arts Centre in Alton, Ontario. The Gallery is filled with over 250+ extraordinary and delightful handmade, beautifully crafted and thoughtfully created items that are sure to bring joy to that special someone on your list this holiday season.

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Enjoy a cider in Spirit Tree's outdoor Cider Gardens while soaking in the lively atmosphere around you. Listen to live music as you shop over 20 local vendors displaying their handcrafted goods, including jewelry, candles, wood products, beauty products, clothing and more! Round out your visit with lunch in the Bistro, or take home a fresh-baked treat from the Farm Shoppe.

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Get in the holiday spirit with Glen Echo Nurseries at their Christmas Urn Workshop. This hands-on workshop will guide you on designing your own festive Christmas Urn. Take home a gorgeous piece of decor for your home, or a thoughtful gift! This workshop requires registration and takes place November 14 at 2:30pm.

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Get in the holiday spirit with Glen Echo Nurseries at their Christmas Wreath Workshop. This hands-on workshop will guide you on making your own decorative piece with fresh seasonal greenery. Perfect for something beautiful for your home, or a thoughtful gift! This workshop requires registration and takes place November 15 at 2:30pm.

Join Coywolf Coffee for their cozy and creative wreath making workshop! Enjoy a fun evening with friends celebrating the holiday season. Your ticket includes: a natural wreath for you to decorate and take home, your choice of wine, beer, coffee or tea, and a petit charcuterie snack plate.

Join the Alton Mill Arts Centre for their annual Christmas Open Studio Event! Take in the beauty of the Alton Mill decorated for the holidays, grab a delicious hot chocolate from the Honour Café and enjoy! Enjoy holiday shopping in the main floor boutiques, the artist studios and of course at Headwaters Arts annual Artful Giving featuring a wide variety of cool, creative, gift-able pieces from a wide range of artisans. Take some time to meet working artists in their studios, learn the stories behind their work and enjoy seeing the art from a different perspective. Capture this moment in time with another wonderful holiday tradition, Photos with the Grinch happening on site, by appointment.

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Join Rusty Jade Ranch at Trinity's Well for an afternoon of festive fun and Christmas cheer! Explore the Christmas Market, featuring a wonderful variety of local artisan vendors offering delicious treats, unique artwork, handcrafted gifts, and more! Capture holiday memories with photos with Santa, and the horses, all on a charming farm setting. Free admission. 1-5pm.

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Santa and his Elves will be visiting Downey's Farm once again this year. We can't wait to welcome Santa, his elves, and you and your family to the farm this Christmas season. Take pictures around the farm, visit with Santa, go on a Christmas wagon ride, visit the farm animals, enjoy live entertainment, pick out your tree and MORE.

The man in red with a white beard is coming to town! Join us at the Bolton Kin Santa Claus Parade for a day of spirit and cheer. The parade will begin at 11am at Queensgate Blvd, heading north along Highway 50 (Queen Street) and ending at Centennial Drive. It's the perfect way to get excited for the holidays.

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Celebrate the magic of the season at Christmas in the Valley! This beloved Bolton event returns on the same day as the Bolton Santa Claus Parade. Taking place at the Humber River Centre, you can look forward to vendors, food trucks, festive entertainment and performances, and children's activities between 11:00am and 7:00pm. The Bolton Tree Lighting will take place at 7:00pm.

The Alton Village Annual Tree Lighting returns! We will be called to the Village Square by the Alton Fire Department to hear our town crier and sing Christmas carols. You can meet Santa at the Square and Legion. Cider and hot dogs will be available. The event beings at 6:00pm.

Ignite your love of winter along a two-kilometer illuminated forest trail at Terra Cotta Conservation Area. Ice rinks, ski, snowshoe and kick sled rentals available if conditions allow. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own equipment. You can warm up with a hot drink and grab some snacks at the Park Store. Taking place Saturdays from 6:30pm-9pm. See you there! 

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