It’s only November 12th and Christmas is six weeks away, but the valley is getting it’s holiday season into the full swing of things.
Many Christmas markets and festivals are right around the corner.
In Arnprior, the Lions Club is holding a Winter Wonderland Vendor Market at the Parish Hall on Albert Street, Saturday November 14th.
The Men’s Shed is holding their Christmas Craft Sale on Sunday the 15th at the Nick Smith Centre.
The Arnprior Optimist Club is hosting a Winter Market November 28th which includes the Arnprior Santa Claus Parade.
And the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program is holding a Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, December 5th at the Nick Smith Centre.
Even more Christmas festivals and events are being announced. Check out our community calendar for more information.
Santa Claus Parades have been scheduled for the coming weeks in multiple communities throughout the area.
The upcoming parades are:
- Kanata – Nov 14 @ 10 a.m.
- Ottawa – Nov 21 @ 11 a.m.
- Cobden – Nov 26 @ 1:30 p.m.
- White Lake – Nov 27 @ 7 p.m.
- Carleton Place – Nov 28
- Christmas Market – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Parade – 5 p.m.
- Arnprior – Nov 28
- Christmas Market – 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Parade – 6 p.m.
- Clinton – Dec 4 @ 7 p.m.
- Pakenham – Dec 5 @ 1 p.m.
- Renfrew – Dec 5 @ 5:30 p.m.
- Stittsville – Dec 5 @ 6 p.m.
- Almonte – Dec 6 @ 5 p.m.
- Calabogie – Dec 6
- Christmas Market – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Parade – 1 p.m.
The valley is your destination for everything Christmas.
When attending these events, keep in mind many of them are outdoors. Dress for the weather and grab some hot chocolate to keep warm.
(Written by: Bob Kubbinga)