– A magical FREE weekend full of festive activities for the whole family!
Market Vendors, Tree Lighting, Selfies with Santa, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Santa’s Workshop, Gingerbread House Competition, the Santa Clause Parade & MORE!
Friday, November 22
Saturday, November 23
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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.
2024 will be our biggest year yet, with an expansion to both indoor and outdoor vendors across both days!
Let the fun begin!
22/23
THE ORILLIA CHRISTMAS MARKET: VENDORS
Over 50 curated vendors both inside and outside Creative Nomad.
22
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.
22
THE OFFICIAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The 2024 Orillia tree lighting ceremony will take place on November 22. 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. The official tree lighting will happen at 7:30 pm after the Candlelight Parade
22/23
THE ORILLIA FARMER'S MARKET & GUESTS: VENDORS
The Orillia Farmers Market adds the Friday Evening with additional Vendors in the Opera house. Plus they are back on Saturday morning for the regular Farmers Market Vendors
23
THE
SANTA CLAUSE
PARADE
The 119th Annual Orillia Santa Clause Parade arrives November 23rd! Join us in Downtown Orillia from 5pm-7pm The largest Christmas parade north of Toronto! With over 100 floats, bands and Santa himself to usher in the season!
