Oakville schedules 14 holiday events for November
The city's tourism board has released a calendar of markets, parades, and tree lightings that will fill the month with festive activities.
By Marco Ortega ·
Visit Oakville has published a comprehensive schedule of holiday activities for the month of November. The list includes 14 distinct events ranging from artisan markets to large public parades. These gatherings are distributed across the city's main districts, including downtown Oakville, Bronte, and Kerr Village.
The month begins with the Holiday Market Sip & Shop on November 4. This event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Marine Tavern on Bronte Road. Vendors selling local artisan goods will be present for the evening. The calendar continues on November 14 with the Oakville Santa Claus Parade. The parade starts at 9 a.m. in the downtown area. It features festive floats and live music. A free transit shuttle will run from the Oakville GO Station to the Trafalgar Park Community Centre parking lot every 10 minutes starting at 8 a.m.
The same day hosts the annual Christmas Market at Film.ca Cinemas on Speers Road. This market operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and showcases local makers and small businesses. On November 20, downtown Oakville will host Light Up the Night. The event runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes carollers, horse-drawn carriage rides, and live entertainment. The official tree lighting in Towne Square is scheduled for 6 p.m.
Bronte will celebrate its own holiday season on November 21. The At Home in Bronte for the Holidays event takes place from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Market Square. The tree lighting is set for 5:30 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus will appear at the gathering. The Bronte Historical Society will also hold a Christmas Art Show at Sovereign House on the same day. This exhibition runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and displays works by local artists.
The month concludes with a cluster of events on November 28. The Appleby College Holiday Market opens at 10 a.m. on Lakeshore Road West. Vendors will offer unique gifts alongside baked goods and holiday workshops. Skating is available on the rink, and visitors must bring their own skates and helmets. The Kerr Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market runs from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. with the ceremony starting at 5:30 p.m. Families can also visit the First Post Office to write letters to Santa and tour the Erchless Estate. The Holiday Inn Oakville Centre and the Oakville Art Society will host their respective markets on November 28 and 29.
The Local Love Christmas Market at Verace restaurant on Lakeshore Road East will run from noon to 8 p.m. on November 25. This venue will feature handmade gifts from a selected group of small businesses. A Christmas Craft and Tour is scheduled for November 27 at the Oakville Museum. Parents and children can create crafts and take a guided tour of the facility.
Source: Burlington Post
