– A magical FREE weekend full of festive activities for the whole family!
Market Vendors, Tree Lighting, Santa’s Workshop, Delicious Day of Chritmas, the Santa Clause Parade & MORE!
Friday, November 21
Saturday, November 22
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Two dates with Multiple Events - check out the What's Happening Tab for the complete schedule.
The Orillia Christmas Vendor Market is a phenomenal collection of quality artisans.
Let the fun begin!
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THE ORILLIA CHRISTMAS MARKET: VENDORS
A phenomenal lineup of quality artisans
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THE
CANDLELIGHT CHILDREN'S PARADE
Bring the Christmas spirit to life as we light up the downtown! Join the countdown to light the Opera House tree, enjoy free hot chocolate & treats plus meet SANTA! The Candlelight Parade will begin at the corner of Mississaga St E and Front St, promptly at 7pm, so please get there early to pick up your candles before the parade starts.
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THE OFFICIAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The 2025 Orillia tree lighting ceremony will take place on November 21. The tree, a new blue spruce, is located in front of the Orillia Opera House. A fundraising campaign raised almost $10,000 to transplant the tree in 2024. The official tree lighting will happen at 7:30 pm after the Candlelight Parade
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THE
SANTA CLAUSE
PARADE
The 120th annual Orillia Santa Claus Parade Presented by Eagle Landscaping & Norscape Landscape and Pond Depot. The largest Christmas parade north of Toronto! Over 100 floats, bands & Santa himself usher in the season! Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025 Time: 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Location: Downtown Orillia
