- November 15 – December 24
What’s happening during the holidays in Muskoka? Look no further.
6 weeks until Christmas and over 20 holiday events happening across Muskoka. 
Save this guide for festivals, parades and markets you don’t want to miss 
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- November 14 – December 21: Join Muskoka Arts & Crafts at MAC ON MAIN, 63 Manitoba Street. MAC ON MAIN will be open regular hours with a special evening shopping event during the Festival of Lights Friday November 21 from 5 – 8 PM. The best gifts are handmade. Learn more
- Nov 15: Christmas Market at Lake of Bays Garden Centre. The greenhouses will be bustling with vendors, as well as a large group of vendors braving whatever weather comes our way in our outdoor vendor space. Learn more
- November 15: Ho! Ho! Ho! Bala Santa Claus Parade will be starting at 1pm . Santa will be at the community center after the parade to meet all the kids! Skating will also be happening across the street at the arena.
- November 15 & 16: Pratt’s Christmas Market has even more vendors then last year’s event. This is the perfect chance to get a head start on your Christmas shopping. Learn more
- November 21: Bracebridge Festival of Lights: – Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Bracebridge from 6pm – 9pm Enjoy some great shopping, sing along to Christmas carols , visit with Santa and check out the trackless train for the kids Learn more
- November 29: Gateway to the Holidays Kick-off Event: Come to the Muskoka Wharf for the official tree lighting, holiday shopping specials, photo booth, and other holiday fun. NEW THIS YEAR! Suguarplum Spectacle – Holiday Circus Dance Show with Light Wands and Fireworks will light the sky! Learn more
- November 29: Holiday Shop Hop. Celebrate the season with their Annual Holiday Shop Hop in downtown Bracebridge! Discover unique treasures, enjoy festive surprises, and support your community while shopping local. Learn more
- November 22-December 23: Experience the Magic of Muskoka Christmas at Santa’s Village!: Immerse yourself in the wonder and joy of the holiday season with their dazzling display lighting up the night sky like never before!
Feel the magic in the air and create cherished memories with your loved ones. This is a holiday experience you won’t want to miss!
Open weekends November 22 – December 23 from 2-7pm. Learn More
- November 22: Get ready for the 72nd Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade—a jolly tradition since 1953! This year’s theme is Holiday Songs, and we can’t wait to see floats, costumes, and performances inspired by your festive favourites. Learn more
- November 25: Gravenhurst Opera House presentsA Coast-To-Coast Cowboy Christmas with Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett as they unite for their coast to coast Cowboy Christmas tour. Learn more
- November 28: The Downtown Huntsville BIA is pleased to present their Annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in beautiful Kent Park. Learn more
- November 28: The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Rotary Club presents the Huntsville Santa Claus Parade! One of the only local parades to run in the evening, allowing spectators to enjoy an illuminated parade. Learn more
- November 29 & 30: The Muskoka Discovery Centre will host the third annual festive Christmas Market. Join them for a variety of vendors and fun activities. Admission to the market is by donation. Don’t miss this great event to kick off the holiday season. Learn more
- November 29: Celebrate the holiday season at Rawley Resort’s 3rd Annual Holiday Market! Browse a curated selection of unique goods from talented local artisans, perfect for gift shopping or treating yourself. Enjoy a festive atmosphere, meet the makers, and discover one-of-a-kind treasures—all in the cozy RiversEnd Events Room. Learn more
- November 29 & 30: The Canvas Hoppy Holiday Market is back With over 40 local vendors! They’ve got something for everyone on your list. Grab a pint, seasonal cocktail or a gourmet Hot Chocolate at the bar an. Learn more
- November 29: 5th Annual Muskoka Market: Huntsville Holiday Edition! They are working with local partners to bring our community together to shop local and take part in some holiday cheer. Learn more
- November 29: Ho, ho, ho! Put it into your calendars! Come one, come all to the annual nighttime Port Carling Santa Claus Parade! Join Santa in the community centre for a visit and refreshments after the parade. It’s a Port Carling tradition not to be missed! Learn more
- November 29: BSDA’s Holiday Spectacular. Get ready to be amazed as the Bracebridge School of Dance Arts takes the stage for their dazzling winter show, The BDSA Spectacular at The Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre.
Experience the energy, talent, and creativity of BDSA’s incredible dancers in a performance that celebrates the magic of movement and the joy of the season.
Don’t wait- tickets for this show sell FAST! Learn more
- November 30: The CPKC Holiday Train (formerly the renowned CP Holiday Train) is roaring back to Mactier to commemorate its remarkable 27th season. Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse
will be performing. Learn more - Dec 1 – Mar 15, 2026: Forest of Light at Sandhill Nursery. The Path Unfolds: As the days grow shorter, something new is awakening at Sandhill Nursery. You are invited to step beyond the familiar and into a realm where time and light intertwine. Tonight, you will journey on a path that winds through the heart of the forest, a path that mirrors the seasons of our own lives. This is a cerebral walk, designed to touch your soul and ignite your imagination. Along the way, you will see clocks, ancient and new; they are the keepers of our story, marking the moments that shape us. Let your curiosity be your guide as the light illuminates the secrets of the forest and the heart. Your journey begins now. Learn more
- December 4: Visit the Port Severn Tree Lighting at Bressette Homestead. All welcome for the lighting of the largest tree in TGB – hot chocolate, desserts, music and cheer for all – no admission – donations welcome in support of the TGB and TOS food bank! 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Learn more
- December 5: The Rotary Club of Bracebridge Muskoka Lakes is proud to host the 2025 Bracebridge Santa Claus Parade starting at 6 PM. Learn more
- December 6: Port Severn, Honey Harbour, Severn Township Santa Claus Parade will be held in Honey Harbour. The Route: Honey Harbour Road, Muskoka #5 starting at Violet Drive and ending at Community Centre Drive starting at 1pm.
- December 6, 13, 20, 22, 23 & 24: Saddle up with Santa at Back of Beyond Equine Centre. This one-of-a-kind Santa visit is extra special! Imagine Christmas card photos of your December 7: The Baysville Lions Santa Claus Parade begins at 1 PM and is unique as it loops around twice. It starts at the intersection of Highway 117 and Bay Street. After the parade, children can enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa.
- December 7: The Baysville Lions Santa Claus Parade begins at 1 PM and is unique as it loops around twice. It starts at the intersection of Highway 117 and Bay Street. After the parade, children can enjoy hot dogs, hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa.
- December 7: Join the MacTier Lions Club in welcoming Santa and Friends to MacTier at 6pm! There will be snacks with Santa and public skate following.
- December 11: Tim Baker ON Tour This Christmas at Gravenhurst Opera House. Tim will be joined by his guitarist and good friend Sam Gleason, performing stripped-back versions of songs from across his extensive catalogue, with a particular focus on tracks from last year’s critically-acclaimed holiday album, Full Rainbow of Light. Learn more
- December 12: A Charlie Brown Christmas Music Tribute at the Gravenhurst Opera House. The Sullivan-Parker-Kettlewell Trio performs the beloved award-winning 1965 album soundtrack, A Charlie Brown Christmas.
The Trio features piano, upright bass, and drums, along with a local children’s choir to perform this best-selling jazz album, bringing the much-loved and cherished holiday music to children and adults everywhere across Ontario. Join us this holiday season for this nostalgic performance, and enjoy hits such as Linus and Lucy and Christmas Time is Here. Learn more - December 12 – 13: How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic as it comes to life on stage at the Rene M Caisse Memorial Theatre! Follow the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” as he sets out to steal Christmas from the merry Whos of Whoville — only to discover the true meaning of the holiday along the way. Learn more
- December 13: Celebrate the holidays with Alberta’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, featured on her 2015 release ‘A Jann Arden Christmas’. Jann will be at Deerhurst Resort. Learn more
- December 19: Celebrate the season with See the Joy, the Muskoka Men of Song’s beloved annual Christmas concert at the Rene Caisse Theatre! This festive evening features performances by Muskoka’s MenFolk, the Makin’ Waves Quartet, Sean Kelly Bursary recipients, guest soloist Frank Berg, and the delightful MMOS School Choir. Come share in the warmth, harmony, and joy of community as Muskoka’s finest voices fill the theatre with the sounds of the season.
- December 20: Train to Santa: The Portage Flyer locomotive and authentic coaches have a thousand lights. Enjoy a cup of free hot chocolate and cookies (while supplies last) and sing along to the carols while you wait to board the train. Once on board, you will gently ride alongside the Muskoka River to The Purser’s Cabin. Santa is waiting to hear “your side of the story”. If you want to stay longer, you can always catch the next train back. Learn more
- December 24: Torchlight Parade at Hidden Valley Ski Area: An annual family-friendly favourite, the Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade can be viewed from the Chalet or the base of the Flying Dutchman. Watch our Snow School instructors and Ski Patrollers descend the Flying Dutchman carrying brightly lit torches in a beautiful procession of lights. Santa even joins in the Parade (you didn’t know he could ski, did you?). There will be children’s activities and live entertainment. Learn more
