Events

Eclipse “Walk with Light” is an interactive, unique and artistic sound to light forest night walk at the Rotary Village Station inside Muskoka Heritage Place (100 Forbes Hill Drive) in Huntsville, Ontario.

Participants walk a circular path of light, where they will encounter unique heritage buildings and illuminated soundscapes linked to the seasons of the year, and the cycles of the day and moon.

There will be music, spoken words and thousands of interactive lights that will respond to sounds created by the visitors themselves.

On most Fridays & Saturdays you can enjoy live entertainment, Beavertails and poutine from Beavertails Huntsville, and beverages (including hot, cold, alcoholic and not) from Canvas Brewing Co.,

Eclipse “Walk with Light is created in collaboration with Limbic Media.

CLOSED WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year – in the most magical place in Muskoka! Once again, Santa and his Elves will be hosting a special Christmas Celebration here at Santa’s Village. Join us for an evening of Christmas Wonder – Walk the One Million Light Display, ride the Candy Cane Express Train, visit with Santa and more!

Select Nights, Nov. 19 – Dec. 24, 2022

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Join us at Sparrow Lake for an intimate evening of holiday fun and frolic in the winter wonderland! Dates for this festive event are:

Friday: November 25th and December 9th, 16th

Saturday: November 26th and December 3rd, 10th, 17th

For $69.95/person you and your loved ones can enjoy:

• Pre Dinner Reception with Hors D’oeuvres
• Scrumptious 3-Course Festive Dinner
• Muskoka Touring Company DJ Dance Party

Stay the night with resort rooms at $149 and suites at $169.

To reserve your spot at the Jingle & Mingle email natashas@bayviewwildwood.com or call Natasha at (705) 689-2339 x 123

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Join us at the Sawdust City Saloon Stage every Saturday night at 8pm for live music from a variety of local bands.

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Dwight Passport to Holiday Fun 2022

Two weekends, Sat-Sun, Dec 3/4 and Sat-Sun, Dec. 10/11

Come join the fun and enter to win gift certificates from all 10 locations ($250 value).

Pick your passport at one of the 10 participating Dwight businesses.

Collect stickers from 8 out of 10 locations to qualify; leave your completed passport at the last business you visit.

No purchase necessary to enter. Winners will be notified December 12, 2022

As winter crests and the mercury falls, everyone from your taxi driver to the music supervisor at the mall starts running timeless hits like “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night.” But for their Christmas Caravan show and album (which hit Billboard’s World Music Charts and the New York Times Hits List), Canada’s string wizards Sultans of String celebrate the holiday spirit with an adventurous musical trip around the world, featuring exuberant originals, world-music inspired classics, and seasonal favourites to warm your heart on a cold winter’s night.

Joining the Christmas Caravan this year is shimmering guest vocalist Rebecca Campbell.

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Join Adam in the Saloon every other Tuesday (Dec 6, Dec 20, Jan 3, Jan 17 etc) for the home of Big Dumb Face Trivia. Starts at 7pm.

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HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG is a definitive exploration of singer songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: The songwriter and his times; the song’s dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit; and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom “Hallelujah” has become a personal touchstone.

Doors Open at 6:30 PM; Show begins at 7:00 PM
Tickets: $10.00 inclusive of tax & fees

This is a general admission performance – the seats are on a first come, first serve basis when you arrive at the theatre.

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Timberbeast Productions present A Gravenhurst Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Adapted and Directed by Autumn Smith
Music by Justin Hiscox

December 7,8,9,10,14,15,16,17,21,22,23 at 7pmThe epic story returns this Christmas to the streets of Gravenhurst.

“Witness this place that you are in, if you listen closely you can hear the stories that came before us. The people who cared for this place before we used it for ourselves…We have forgotten the lessons; we have lost the thread of the teachings…so…tonight we wander; tonight we bear witness.”
As we journey alongside Ebenezer Scrooge we collectively realize that Charity, Community and Redemption of Self are always worth the journey.

Join us as we traverse the Town of Gravenhurst for this Muskoka inspired, re-imagined classic.

Pay What You Can ($20 suggested donation)

Partial Proceeds donated to Gravenhurst Against Poverty
Original Productions Sponsored by: The Town of Gravenhurst and The Gravenhurst BIA

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Huntsville Festival of the Arts present Hawksley Workman: Almost a Full Moon

Join home town hero Hawksley Workman for a special unplugged acoustic performance celebrating Christmas, Community, family and singing. An intimate and cozy concert in the Trinity United Church’s Sanctuary featuring songs from Hawksley’s classic Christmas record Almost a Full Moon and other favorites.

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We are pleased to introduce a Brewer’s Holiday Dinner – five courses from the kitchen of Chef Wade, paired perfectly with Sawdust City beers from Brewmaster Sam. Come join us on December 9 from 6pm for an unforgettable dining experience. Tickets are $150 and available from our online store or from our retail desk

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Join Canadian tenor John McDermott and his special guests the award-winning DALA as they deliver holiday cheer and make a stop at Gravenhurst Opera House. As is John’s tradition, he will sing holiday favourites, songs from his illustrious musical career, and tasteful Remembrance tributes.

Juno nominees and winners of the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year, DALA (Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine) write and sing in harmony that can best be described as angelic. These two best friends met in their high school music class in 2002 and have since released five albums and toured extensively across North America. Drawing upon influences like The Beatles, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Dala write songs that are both catchy and soulful. Amanda’s ethereal soprano voice blends seamlessly with Sheila’s velvety alto, creating the lush harmonies that have become their trademark.

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Add some live concert excitement to your company or organization’s holiday end-of-year celebration and join the party with James Barker Band at Deerhurst. Ramp up the party wattage with one of Canada’s hottest country acts bringing their chart-topping hits to the Deerhurst stage for the first time ever!

Start your evening with a festive buffet dinner then saunter over to Legacy Hall where this lively concert will be taking place in a nightclub setting designed for maximum dancing, mingling and party fun!

James Barker Band have fueled an incredible story, charting multiple No. 1 singles and hundreds of millions of global streams to headlining festivals and playing stages across North America and Europe. After landing their record-setting, GOLD-certified fourth No. 1 in Canada with “New Old Trucks” feat. 14x Grammy-nominated and multi-PLATINUM selling artist Dierks Bentley the group currently holds the title of the most #1s for a Canadian country group in the BDS/Mediabase era. With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing their meteoric ascent in Nashville.

$119*/person includes:

• Festive Buffet Dinner
• Cash Bar Reception
• Live Concert with Dancing
• DJ music and dancing following the concert

Based on a minimum group size of 10 people. Put any driving concerns to rest and ask about special group accommodation rates.

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The Port Carling Lions Club Santa Claus parade is happening this year! We are very excited and so is Santa! He told us how much he missed riding the fire truck last year but so looks forward to that ride through Port Carling on December 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. this year. Santa knows that the great people of Muskoka Lakes will respect COVID protocols, including distancing and mask wearing.

The parade route will be from Ferndale Road to Bailey Street so there is lots of room for families to spread out. Santa has advised that parade participants will not be handing out any treats and that the after-parade gathering at the community centre will not happen as was the pre-pandemic custom.

Starting at 1pm.

On Sunday, December 11th join us at Bayview Wildwood Resort for a pancake breakfast with Santa! This fun holiday event features a build your own breakfast bar with bacon, sausage, “Kiddie Hot Chocotails,” Rudolph’s Punch, and tea and coffee.

Enjoy festive activities in Santa’s workshop and bring home a photo with the big man, a memory your kids will cherish forever!

Dress Code (not mandatory, but encouraged!): Come dressed in your favourite Christmas PJ’s to really get into the holiday spirit. Ages 12 and under are $15, adults $19.

Reservations are requires, so don’t wait! Seatings between 10:30 to 11:30AM.

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Call ahead to save your spot at (705) 689-2338

EH! Comedy Tour delivers premiere comedy shows in Canada from coast to coast. This tour features three of our country’s fastest rising comedians. Each of them have developed their name as touring headlining stand up comedians and created numerous viral videos on TikTok, Instagram & Youtube. Andrew Packer (@andpacker) has gained over 2M followers on TikTok, known for his news satire “MAN NEWS”. Neema Naz (@neemanaz) recently opened for Russel Peters & is well known on Instagram (+175K followers) for his impressions of ‘Hockey Bros’ & Gary Vee. Marc-Anthony Sinagoga (@notmarcanthony) is also well known for many viral videos on instagram playing his ‘Nonno’ and many other hilarious characters.

Come see them live in Huntsville for one night only!

*Parental Discretion Is Advised*

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Super-magicated is the word we use to describe this fun community event!

• 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

Where and When

• Muskoka Heritage Place Rotary Village Station – directions to 100 Forbes Hill Drive, Huntsville
• December 17, 2022
• Gate opens at 4:30 pm, rides begin at 5 pm until 8 pm (last train leaves station at 7:30 pm)

Cost

• $5.00 per person, babes in arms are free
• Purchase your tickets once inside and just prior to boarding (sorry, advance tickets or reserve seating is not available)
• We accept: Visa, Master Card, cash and deb

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Join us starting at 5:30 to hang out by the bonfire, sip hot chocolate and listen to Christmas Carols. The parade will head down the Flying Dutchman (weather permitting) at 6:00 pm sharp. 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?)

No Night Operations on Christmas Eve.

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Join Adam in the Saloon every other Tuesday (Dec 6, Dec 20, Jan 3, Jan 17 etc) for the home of Big Dumb Face Trivia. Starts at 7pm.

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