Friday
A Very Witchy Christmas
5-9 p.m. @ Army, Navy and Air Force Veteran’s Association
Who says witches can’t have fun past October? Join us for a magical blend of holiday cheer and mystical vibes at this holiday market. Whether you’re searching for unique gifts or simply want to immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere, this market has something for everyone. Admission is $2.
Friday Night Sessions: Fall Songwriter Series Finale
8-10 p.m. @ The Bunker Performance Lounge
It’s the grand finale of the fall series, and in this round you’ll see three top performers in this intimate setting: Melissa Dutch, Odd Marshall and Mitch Szitas. It’s a pay what you can event, and the show begins at 8 p.m.
LaSalle Vipers @ Stratford Warriors
7:30 p.m. @ William Allman Arena
Come out and see if the Warriors can bounce back from their Wednesday night 5-4 overtime loss to the Vipers in LaSalle. Puck drop at the Allman is 7:30 p.m.
Saturday
Mistletoe Market at St. James Church
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. @ St. James Anglican Church
Make your way down to St. James for the Mistletoe Market and do a little holiday shopping while you’re here.
Winter Wander-Land
11 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Market Square
The event of the winter is back, bigger and better than before. Hop on the Polar Express, cozy up next to a toasty warm fire pit, or pose in the snow globe photo booth for a memory that will last you a lifetime. Get out and explore downtown Stratford during Winter Wander-Land’s kick-off weekend.
Book Signing with Jessica Vitalis and Joanne Levy
11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Fundamentals Books and Toys
Come meet authors Jessica Vitalis and Joanne Levy as they’ll be on hand to sign copies of their new book, Sorry for your Loss.
German Holiday Market
12-5 p.m. @ The Bruce Hotel
It’s Day 1 of The Bruce’s holiday market, so come out and find all kinds of interesting German holiday market-inspired food stalls. For more information, visit www.thebruce.ca/holiday-market.
Provocation Ideas Festival - Storied Stratford
7-9 p.m. @ Nancy Campbell Academy
Participate in an unforgettable evening of live readings by local actors, playwrights and authors – including Sheila McCarthy, Graham Abbey, Stacy Smith, Kelly McIntosh and more. Tickets are $17.31 apiece and can be purchased through Eventbrite.
Elora Rocks vs. Stratford Fighting Irish – City Connect Night
7 p.m. @ William Allman Arena
Come out to watch as your Fighting Irish take on the Elora Rocks on Stratford’s City Connect Jersey night. Once the action on the ice wraps up, stick around and bid on your favourite player’s jersey as all proceeds from the auction go towards Stratford/Perth Shelterlink.
Sunday
Kids Handmade Market
11 a.m.-2 p.m. @ Grayson Mills
This market will feature the area’s finest young makers under 14, and you’ll be in awe of what these young entrepreneurs have to offer.
St. Marys Museum Holiday Open House
2-4 p.m. @ St. Marys Museum
Join the museum for a fun afternoon of kicking off the holiday season. Enjoy children’s crafts, festive treats, door prizes and music. Free admission.
Santa’s Parade of Lights
5-6:30 p.m. @ Lakeside Drive
Help welcome Santa to town along the banks of the Avon River, as the Parade of Lights will wind its way from William Street to Lakeside Drive North, across the Festival bridge and then move past the Stratford Festival on its way to finishing up by the Tom Patterson Theatre.
