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Hand-checked against official sources on Nov 9, 2026. Only event dates within the next 14 days are shown. This snapshot auto-expires past activities but is not an automatically refreshed daily event database. Always confirm schedule, costs and registration with the organizer.
When: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Type: Lights and festive entertainment
Place: Esplanade Park and Recreation Complex
Admission: Confirm on City event page
City of Pickering winter celebration with holiday lighting, vendors and 6 p.m. tree lighting/fireworks.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 5:30–8:30 p.m.
Type: Lights and festive entertainment
Place: Esplanade Park and Recreation Complex
Admission: Confirm on City event page
Saturday city celebration with tree lighting, fireworks, live magic and family entertainment.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 9:00 a.m.
Type: Outdoor parade
Place: Downtown Oakville to Kerr Village
Admission: Public parade; check organizer details
Parade starts at 9 a.m.; official free Santa Shuttle leaves Oakville GO every 5–10 minutes starting at 8 a.m. Plan for road closures.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Type: Outdoor parade
Place: Upper Sherman Ave and Acadia Rd to Lime Ridge Mall
Admission: Free outdoor event
City-listed, all-ages Santa parade, with community food drive. Check route and arrive before 2 p.m.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Type: Museum crafts and games
Place: Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road
Admission: Free drop-in
Family crafts, table games and outdoor activities. Children need adult supervision; no pre-registration.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Type: Preschool storytime
Place: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Ave
Admission: Drop-in, space limited
Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for ages 0–5 with a parent or caregiver; stay-and-play from 11–11:30.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Type: Family holiday market
Place: 135 Bay Thorn Drive, Thornhill
Admission: $5 adult admission; ages 12 and under free
Over 40 artisans across three floors, handmade gifts and children’s items. Adult admission applies.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Type: Holiday market and family outing
Place: Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E
Admission: See official event details
Outdoor holiday market with local artisans, food, lights, entertainment and a Santa meet-and-greet.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 1:30 p.m.
Type: Outdoor parade
Place: Main Street, Whitmer Street to Milton GO
Admission: Public parade; check organizer details
Your Favourite Christmas Stories themed parade; bring Santa letters and optionally non-perishable food-bank donations.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Type: Family holiday market
Place: 135 Bay Thorn Drive, Thornhill
Admission: $5 adult admission; ages 12 and under free
Second day of the official craft show, including local gifts and crafts; confirm at-the-door conditions.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 5:00–9:00 p.m.
Type: Tree lighting and music
Place: Downtown Oakville, Towne Square
Admission: See organizer for participation details
Downtown evening celebration, holiday music and 6 p.m. tree lighting; plan around outdoor weather.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Type: Tree lighting and family activities
Place: Bronte Market Square, 2445 Lakeshore Rd W
Admission: Organizer invites everyone; confirm details
Santa and Mrs. Claus, carols, music and community tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Type: Museum crafts and games
Place: Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Road
Admission: Free drop-in
Weekly family crafts and games on Nov 21. Children must be supervised by an adult; no advance signup needed.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Type: Preschool storytime
Place: Main Street Library
Admission: Free drop-in; check capacity
Stories, songs and activities for children aged 5 and under with their caregivers. No advance registration required.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.
When: 4:00–8:00 p.m.
Type: Holiday market and family outing
Place: Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd E
Admission: See official event details
Officially listed second Saturday of the holiday market with outdoor vendors and festive entertainment.
Source checked November 9, 2026. Plans and limits may change.