There’s an abundance of holiday fun throughout the month of December around Huntsville. Get in the holiday spirit with some of these events and activities. Some require ticket purchase or registration. Click the links for details.
December 9, Gourmet Christmas Cookies
Bake Gourmet Christmas Cookies! Make this year’s holidays extra special by giving the gift of homemade holiday cookies. Learn three kinds of cookie baking techniques and take your cookies home!
December 11, Community Living Huntsville Christmas Open House
Drop in between 1-3pm for some Christmas cheer.
December 11-12, Muskoka North Good Food Co-op Holiday Craft & Food Fair
Hot apple cider and holiday shopping at The Culture Station (Huntsville Train Station). Locally inspired gifts, stocking stuffers, and Co-op holiday gift bags will be available.
December 11-13, Made in Muskoka Christmas
Made in Muskoka Christmas is a festive bounty created by some of Muskoka’s finest artists & craftspeople. Shop for Christmas or just for you.
December 11-13 and 19, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
There is a mouse stirring in this rollicking adventure. A joyful tribute to the holiday season at the Studio Theatre.
December 12, Stuff-a-Cruiser Toy Drive
Help make Christmas brighter for a child in need: drop off unwrapped, new toys outside Walmart or Canadian Tire between 10am-2pm.
December 12, Make a Gingerbread House
Decorate an adorable pre-constructed gingerbread house with your child or grandchild.
December 13, Christmas – Awaken the Spirit!
The Muskoka Concert Band invites the public to join them in a holiday celebration of Christmas music.
December 13, Muskoka Dance Academy Ice Palace
This special production showcases the talents of the Muskoka Dance Academy students as they perform a variety of dance routines involving Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Song & Dance, and Aerial Silks.
December 18, Holiday Skate with the Mayor from 7:30-9pm
Join the Mayor on December 18 for a kick-off to the holidays with a free Holiday Skate from 7:30pm- 9:30pm.
December 19, Portage Flyer Christmas
Sample some tasty hot chocolate and cookies before boarding the train to visit Santa at the end of the line. A fun annual tradition among families looking to spend some great quality time in the fresh air and surrounded by holiday spirit.
December 19-January 3, Free Family Skate (times vary; visit the link for details)
Get those skates and helmets on and come out for a free Holiday Skate! Skating over the holiday break is sponsored by Tim Horton’s, Town of Huntsville, and The Mortgage Man. No user fee will be collected on these dates and times.
December 24, Torchlight Parade at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area
Watch skiers descend the Flying Dutchman carrying brightly lit torches in a beautiful procession of lights. Santa even joins in the fun (you didn’t know he could ski, did you?). Hot chocolate, cookies, and live music in the Chalet from 5:00-6:00pm. The parade begins at 6:00 pm sharp.
December 31, Family-Friendly Fireworks at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area
Live music from 5:00-8:00 pm with fireworks at 6:00 pm. Free cookies and hot chocolate starting at 5:00. Bar closes at 8:00 pm.
December 31, New Year’s Eve Family Skate from 6:30-9pm
Bring the entire family for some great family skating fun on New Year’s Eve! Help our Skate Patrol Team celebrate with noise makers, decorated helmets, and with the Kiddie Countdown at 9:00pm and still make it home to get them tucked into bed before the ball drops at midnight!
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