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Noella Festival 2024: A Month of Holiday Magic in Downtown Barrie

Noella Festival: A Month of Holiday Magic in Downtown Barrie

November 18 – December 17, 2024
Downtown Barrie

The annual Noella Festival returns to Downtown Barrie from November 18 to December 17, transforming the city into a winter wonderland and filling the streets with holiday cheer. Hosted by the Downtown Barrie BIA, the Noella Festival is a month-long celebration of the holiday season, featuring dazzling light displays, festive events, and shopping experiences designed to inspire joy and bring the community together.

Each year, the Noella Festival welcomes thousands of…

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Orillia Christmas Market 2024: Holiday Shopping with 50+ Local Vendors

Orillia Christmas Market

November 22 – 23, 2024
Downtown Orillia

The Orillia Christmas Market, hosted by Creative Nomad Studios, is the area’s largest holiday market and a cherished annual tradition that brings festive cheer and vibrant community spirit to Orillia. Scheduled for November 22 and 23, this year’s event promises a magical experience for all, from shoppers to families eager to kick off the holiday season. Don’t miss Orillia’s original and largest Christmas Market!

Held in Orillia’s bustling downtown, the market opens…

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75th Annual Barrie Santa Claus Parade

November 16, 2024
Waterfront & Downtown Streets

The 75th Annual Barrie Santa Claus Parade is set to light up downtown Barrie on November 16, 2024, starting at 5:00 PM. This beloved holiday tradition, hosted by the Barrie Chamber of Commerce, will mark a major milestone as it celebrates its 75th year of spreading holiday cheer and bringing the community together.

A Magical Evening Parade

For this special anniversary, the Barrie Santa Claus Parade will take place in the evening, creating a magical atmosphere…

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O Christmas Tea, A British Comedy: Festive Show Returns to Ontario

O Christmas Tea, A British Comedy

November 7 – December 30, 2024
Various Cities

From the unbridled imagination of beloved British comedy duo James & Jamesy comes the rollicking holiday comedy O Christmas Tea. With over 100,000 tickets sold since 2013, the beloved duo bring their unique and charming style of comedy to Ontario for the first time. Reminiscent of classic British pantos, O Christmas Tea is rich in wordplay, comic physicality, and cleverly crafted interactive elements; yet it is James & Jamesy’s boundless imagination…

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