Christmas weekend and everything our families were waiting for is finally here! Here is a list of weekend events to get you in the spirit:
Last Saturday Winter Market before Christmas
The North Bay Farmers’ Market helps stimulate the local economy, increases access to fresh nutritious food, creates healthy communities, promotes sustainability, preserves farmlands & rural livelihoods, supports local arts, music and culture.
December 23, 10:00 am - 02:00 pm, North Bay Mall (N), North Bay
Makerspace & Lego Club
Makerspace: 12:00 - 1:00, Lego Club: 1:00 - 2:00 Weekly on Saturday. Starting at 12, tinker with some of the newest tech toys, gadgets and games. Then at 1:00, we break out the Lego and you can build the biggest, wildest creation you can think of.
December 23, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm, Powassan Library, 324 Clark Street, Powassan
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Tim Horton’s Free Public Skate
Have fun this winter! Tim Hortons restaurant owners are proudly offering complimentary skating during the winter season at local community arenas. CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. Play Safe!
December 23, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, 7 Mary Street, Parry Sound
STEAM Saturdays at Callander Library
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math. Different programs being run every Saturday between 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm. These are drop in programs, no registration required.
December 23, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm, 30 Catherine St W, Callander
705-752-2544
Family Skating
Family Skate Sam Jacks Complex a.k.a. West Ferris Arena, 2 hours. Child $1.60, adult $3.90, family of four for $7.20. Please call 705-476-2000 to verify, times and dates are subject to change.
December 23, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm Sam Jacks Complex, 42 Gertrude St. North Bay
705-476-2000
Saturday Movie Matinee
Come to the movies. Bring the whole neighbourhood. $5 per family, includes popcorn and a drink. Parents must remain on site. This Saturday’s Movie: How The Grinch Stole Christms
December 23, 4:00 pm, 250 Clark Street, Powassan
Sunday Breakfast
Breakfast every Sunday includes coffee and tea. All ages - $6
December 24, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Corbeil Four Seasons Club, 1482 Corbeil Road, North Bay
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Skate with Santa
Join Santa on the ice for a free skate. Hot Chocolate and Candy Canes for all on Santa "Nice List".
December 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, Armour Ryerson & Burk's Falls Memorial Arena, 220 Centre St, Burk's Falls
Christmas Eve Services
Come early for a good seat at our family service, 7pm on Sunday December 24th. That Service will include the scripture story and lively singing of your Christmas favourites. After the raucous 7pm family service, there will be a brief quieter service of communion at about 8:15pm.
December 24, 07:00 pm - 12:00 am , Trinity United Church, McIntyre Street East, North Bay
Christmas Eve Pageant - "It Takes A Village!"
Come join us December 24th at 7:00 p.m. for our Gathered Christmas Pageant, "It Takes A Village." Come be part of the story as an angel, shepherd or Magi. There are no lines to learn, but a wonderful story to tell as we gather on Christmas eve.
December 24, 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm, St. Andrew's United Church, Cassells Street, North Bay