Halifax
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, along with one of the busiest times ones. There are many family fun activities and events taking place across the Annapolis Valley this holiday season. Here are some of the great things to do during Christmas in the Annapolis Valley.
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Kentville Torchlight Parade
The Kentville Torchlight Parade marks the beginning of Kentville’s Christmas shopping season. It is also the night when all the lights around Centre Square, Downtown Kentville, and the Christmas tree are lit up. There is also free skating at the Kentville Arena after the parade and lighting of the town.
November 16, 2018 , 5:45 pm
Downtown Kentville
Free
Wolfville’s Annual Night of Lights
Get into the holiday spirit with a night of lights, holiday décor, great food and drinks at the Wolfville Annual Night of Lights. The whole town is lit up with LED lights after the Annual Night of Lights.
November 30, 2018
Wolfville (details TBA)
Free
New Ross Christmas Festival
New Ross boasts a spectacular weekend of Christmas fun, held annually on the first weekend of December. This Christmas celebration begins with hundreds of people gathering at the heart of New Ross to countdown the lighting of the tree while sipping hot chocolate after having a full belly from the earlier potluck supper. This is followed by a weekend of craft fairs, home cooked meals, carolers, Christmas tree U-picks, children’s fun and visits to local artisans, topped off with magical entertainment, wonderful singers, and dancing the night away.
December 7 to 9, 2018
Ross Farm Festival, New Ross
Free
Holiday Concert
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the concert hall the Wee Folk children were singing as loud as they could for all to hear in their best Christmas pajamas!! The annual Christmas concert will be on December 4th at 5:30 in the evening at The New Beginnings Centre. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a visit from Santa after the concert.
December 4, 2018, at 5:30pm to 6:30pm
New Beginnings Christian Ministries, HWY 101, Kings, Subd. A, Greenwood
Christmas With Friends
The 9th annual Christmas With Friends will be hosted by Rachel MacLean with special guests Lennie Gallant and RyLee Madison.
December 9, 2018, at 7 pm – 9:30 pm
Convocation Hall, Acadia University, 15 University Ave, Wolfville
$25
DuoSonic at Windsor Legion Christmas Party
At the Windsor Legion Christmas Party, DuoSonic will be taking the stage. So, grab your dancing shoes and head on over!
December 15, 2018, at 7 pm to 11 pm
35 Empire Lane, Windsor
A Gunning & Cormier Christmas
Two of the busiest solo musicians in the country, Multi Award-Winning & 2018 Canadian Folk Music Award Nominees Dave Gunning & JP Cormier are coming together to bring us a one-of-a-kind show this holiday season, A Gunning & Cormier Christmas! New & Old song favorites for some great times, and good laughs. A show not to be missed!
December 14, 2018
The Union Street, 183 Commercial St., Berwick
$25
The Stanfields
The Christmas season would not be the same without The Stanfields. The Stanfields are a five-piece rock/roots band based in Halifax. They play what they want, sing what they feel, and leave nothing on the table.
December 29, 2018
The Union Street, 183 Commercial St., Berwick
$35
Live Theatre
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
A zany retelling of this classic Christmas family favourite, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
November 17 and 24, and December 1 and 8
Centre Stage Theatre, 61 River St., Kentville
Adults $15
Seniors (Over 65) / Students $12
Child (12 and under) $5
Weymouth Festival of Trees
Business and non-profit organizations are welcome to show off their unique Christmas tree ideas for you to view. There are over 20 uniquely decorated Christmas trees and gingerbread houses at the Weymouth Festival of Trees. Enjoy treats for the season, apple cider, and a silent auction table.
November 24, 2018, at 10 am – 4 pm
4575 Main Street, Weymouth
$1.00
Get Un-Scrooged
Have a chance to win your Christmas wish list while supporting the Wolfville Food Bank. Get Un-Scrooged is back once again! The cast of Wolfville’s Gravely Ghost Walks will be roaming the Market, selling ballots for $5 (all proceeds go to the Wolfville Area Food Bank). Fill out your ballot by indicating up to 15 participating vendors that you’d like to win gifts from. A ballot will be drawn on December 8th, and the winner will win their entire wish list!
December 1, 2018, at 8:30 am to 1 pm
The DeWolfe Building, 24 Elm Avenue, Wolfville
Free
Christmas in the Country
As part of the New Ross Christmas Festival staff at Ross Farm Museum has put together a great holiday program for your enjoyment. Step back in time to experience Christmas in the Country. At Rose Bank Cottage, you can sample traditional dishes from the period such as plum pudding, sugar cookies & warm spiced cider while you enjoy some of your favorite Christmas carols.
There will be craft activities in the schoolhouse and farm workshop. Weather permitting there will be horse-drawn rides.
December 8 & 9, 2018
Ross Farm, 4568 NS-12, New Ross
Adult $10.00
Senior (65+) $8.00
Students (with Student Card) $7.00
Child (6-17 years) $4.00
5 & Under Free
Family (max. 2 adults) $25.00
Wolfville & Area Christmas Dinner
A Traditional turkey (free run) dinner as well as a delicious vegan dinner, dairy-free, gluten-free, for people who live in or visit Wolfville and area.
December 25, 2018, at 2 pm – 4 pm
Wolfville & District Lions Club, 36 Elm Ave, Wolfville
Free, donations are appreciated
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