Local Christmas & Holiday Events | Collingwood, Blue Mountain Village & Thornbury

Experience the holiday season in Southern Georgian Bay with a variety of festive markets and events running from now until the end of holiday season. Grab your friends and family and enjoy the holiday spirit! More events to be added as they get announced. 


Upcoming Holiday Events


Collingwood Christmas Market

  • Dates: December 1, 8, and 15, 2024
  • Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location: Downtown Collingwood
  • Details: The Collingwood Downtown BIA is bringing you a special Holiday Spirit filled Holiday Market. On Friday December 1st, 8th and 15th from 5:00-8:00pm, Hurontario Street will be lit up with our amazing light installations, along with local vendors & extended store hours for all your holiday shopping, strolling entertainment from hula hoopers to stilt walkers and jugglers. Enjoy the magic of the dancers from Fleetwood Dancentre as they perform in store windows. Enjoy a FREE horse and wagon wide throughout our historic downtown- pickup in front of Town Hall. Santa will be back in town in his big red sleigh, from 5-8pm beside the Federal Building!
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OUR HOMES Christmas Market

  • Dates: November 23-24, 2024
  • Time: Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location: Alpine Ski Club, Blue Mountain
  • Details: Discover more than 100 exhibitors at the beautiful Alpine Ski Club offering Christmas crafts, home and décor, fashion, wellness products, jewelry, tasty treats, and more. 
  • You’ll find something for everyone on your list. Amazing door prizes all weekend long.
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Wasaga Beach Holiday Market

  • Date: December 10, 2024
  • Location: RecPlex, Wasaga Beach
  • Details: A community celebration featuring local vendors and festive activities.
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Thornbury Christmas Market

  • Date: Saturday November 16th
  • Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library
  • Details: Shop local and celebrate the most wonderful time of year at The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s annual Christmas Market! Escape the cold in their cozy Gallery space and browse artwork and crafts from local artists and artisans. Whether you’re looking for a gift, a stocking stuffer or a little something for yourself, they have you covered!
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Holiday Attractions


Blumination Dream Trail

  • Location: Blue Mountain Village
  • Details: Experience synchronized light displays that create a magical atmosphere.
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Holiday Magic at Blue

  • Location: Blue Mountain Village
  • Details: From cozy dining experiences to discovering the perfect gift; the twinkling lights illuminating a magical winter trail to merry entertainment that rekindles your inner child; the Blue Mountain Village holds holiday surprises and delights around every corner.
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Collingwood Santa Claus Parade

  • Date: November 16th, 2024
  • Time: 5PM
  • A festive parade featuring floats and holiday lights to kick off the season.
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Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade

Stayner Santa Claus Parade

  • Date: December 7th, 2024
  • Time: 10:30AM
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Creemore Santa Claus Parade

  • Date: December 7th, 2024
  • Time: 10:30AM
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Thornbury Olde Fashioned Christmas

  • Date: December 14th, 2024
  • Time: All Day, check link below for upcoming schedule.
  •  Visit with Santa, enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, fire-roasted chestnuts, a tree lighting ceremony and late-night shopping.
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