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What's happening this weekend

Lots of festive events happening this weekend...
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Carollers on Queen Street in Cookstown. Miriam King/BradfordToday

Saturday Nov. 30
Breakfast With Santa Fundraiser
Bradford United Church, 66 Barrie St. 
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. 
All proceeds will go towards the 35 SLS Cubs, Scouts and Veturerers trip to Kandersteg Switzerland in July 2020.
The cost is $10 which will include pancakes, bacon or sausage, yogurt, fresh fruits, coffee, tea or juice. Santa will be there from 8:30-9:30 where families can take a picture with him. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Amy at [email protected] or by calling or texting 905-960-0826.  We can accept cash, e transfer to the above email address or credit card/debit card at the door.
Walk ins are welcome but RSVPs are preferred so we have enough food.
 
Indoor Farmers’ Market
Bradford Library, Zima Room,  425 Holland St. West 
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
Check out the indoor version of the Bradford Farmers’ Market! Fresh produce and sweet treats. Something for everyone! 
 
Sinterklaas Visit
Dutch Treats, 15 Holland St. East 
1 - 3p.m.
Good little girls and boys can pose for pictures with Sinterklaas, and receive free traditional Dutch treats
 
Light Up Night in Cookstown
Queen Street, Cookstown
4 p.m. 
Shops will be decorated for the holiday season, and open late for treats and special sales. The Cookstown Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone to this annual event, featuring a Victorian Santa, carollers and more on Queen St. from 4 to 6 p.m., a tree-lighting at 6 p.m., and a night-time, illuminated Santa Claus Parade at 6:30 p.m. There will be music, hot chocolate and cookies at the Cookstown Library from 7:30 to 9 p.m., after the parade.
 
Down East Christmas
Bradford Legion, 115 Back St., Bradford
7 p.m. - Midnight
Old Fashioned Down East Christmas Dinner Dance
 
Sunday Dec. 1
The Local Market - A Vintage Christmas-Fundraising Event
Portuguese Cultural Centre, 767 Simcoe Rd., Bradford
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
We will be hosting our Vintage Christmas pop up market and raising funds for 2 very special little girls, recently diagnosed with SMA. (Spinal Muscular Atrophy affects the spine and central nervous system, it steals the child's ability to walk, talk, breathe and swallow.)
Featuring over 40 amazing vendors. Magic story time with Santa, free  kids zone, raffles, mini photoshoot, hot beverage lounge, and so much more.
We will be requesting a cash donation at the door.