Check out what's happening in and around South Simcoe this weekend!
Saturday, Nov. 26
Simcoe County Gingerbread House Contest
Innisfil ideaLAB&Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd., Alcona
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Innisfil is celebrating the creativity and talents of our local bakers and gingerbread house creators at our second annual Simcoe County Gingerbread House Contest on Nov. 26, with categories for all ages and baking experience levels.
This is the second year for the community event, which is hosted at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library in Alcona. This year’s edition will include a life-size gingerbread house created by Carol and Tim Hill, as well as an all-new bake sale and craft sale.
Prizes will be awarded for each category: kid bakers (ages six to 12), youth (ages 13 to 18), adult hobbyists, and group/team entries.
Light Up Night
Cookstown
4 - 8 p.m.
Letters to Santa at Mad Hatter's Table | Drop your letters off between Nov 23-26
Photos With Santa with Trish Beesley Photography 2-4 p.m.; Tree Lighting Ceremony by Masonic Hall 6 p.m.; Light Up Night Parade on the Main Street 6:30 p.m.; Holiday Gift Market, 19 Queen St. 4 - 8 p.m.
Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Market
Friday Harbour Resort, 3999 Friday Dr., Innisfil
5 p.m.
Friday Harbour will officially mark the opening of the Christmas Market with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 26. Sure to be a spectacular evening for the whole family, the event will feature live musical performances, special guests, and a surprise finale.
Innisfil Winter Craft Show
The Lions Hall, 982 Innisfil Beach Rd., Innisfil
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Dozens of unique and handmade vendors with thousands of cash and carry products.
Photos with Santa
Hilltop Dental Centre, 2930 Simcoe Rd. 27, Bond Head
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Stop by for some hot chocolate, crafts and a free 4x6 photo with Santa
The Twangsters Show
Bradford Legion, 115 Back St., Bradford
Doors open at 7 p.m., and Music at 8 p.m.
Pure live rock n' country at the Bradford Legion. Tickets are $25 per person. Light snacks are available.
Sunday, Nov. 27
Holiday Vendor Market
The Elden of Bradford, 3131 8th Line, Bradford
2 - 4 p.m.
Check out local vendors at the holiday-themed market. Note masks must be worn by all visitors.
Innisfil Santa Claus Parade
Innisfil Beach Road, Alcona
1:30 p.m.
Parade begins at Innisfil Beach Park.
There will be an all-inclusive and barrier free SENSORY/QUIET ZONE in place from Innisfil Beach Park exit to the Fire Station on Innisfil Beach Road, so everyone can be a part of the Christmas Parade.
Parade Route will be from Innisfil Park proceeding west on Innisfil Beach Road to Jans Blvd. where it will end. Innisfil Beach Road will be closed to vehicular traffic for approximately two hours, starting at 12:30 p.m. until the last float makes its way through the spectators.
Kids, have your letters to Santa ready, we will pick them up for you along the parade route. Non-perishable food items will be collected along the parade route for the Innisfil Food Bank. Donations of new unwrapped toys are also welcome.
Puppy Yoga
Breathe Hot Yoga Studio, 95 Holland St. West, Bradford
10:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Come do yoga with puppies, in support of @lostboyshope.
$30 investment. Register online at www.breatheyogabradford.ca
Breakfast with Santa
9 a.m. - Noon
Innisfil Lions Club, 982 Innisfil Beach Rd., Alcona
The Innisfil Lions Club is hosting a breakfast with Santa before the parade. For $5, you will receive three pancakes, three sausages, and your choice of orange juice, apple juice, hot chocolate, coffee or tea. Proceeds will go to the Club.
