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Markets, tree lightings, the Nutcracker, Santa and New Year's Eve: everything festive on the calendar, sorted by what kind of outing it is.
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Road Trip, by drive time →Out past the city, roughly 25 km or more from downtown. Drive times and the rest of what is on out of town are on the Road Trip page.
21
Nov
Markets & Fairs 🚗 Out of town · Hubbards
Christmas at the Barn
The Hubbards Barn Association hosts its annual Christmas market, with local vendors and holiday shopping over three dates, including an evening edition, A Christmas Night at the Barn. Vendor applications are still being accepted…
2 dates to Nov 28 · Hubbards Barn
22
Nov
Markets & Fairs 🚗 Out of town
Holiday Market in Support of FarmWorks
A festive artisan holiday market with admission by donation in support of FarmWorks.
Sun · 12 PM · Benjamin Bridge Winery
28
Nov
Markets & Fairs 🚗 Out of town · Truro
Holiday Pop Up Shop
A holiday market returns to the Hub Shopping Centre with 50 local vendors, plus photos with Santa. Free admission and open to everyone.
Sat · 10 AM · The Hub Shopping Centre
28
Nov
Festivals 🚗 Out of town · Mahone Bay
Holiday Tree Lighting & Carol Sing-Along
The Mahone Bay Father Christmas Festival kicks off with the Holiday Tree Lighting on Edgewater St., followed by a carol sing-along at Trinity United Church. Enjoy hot chocolate, festive cookies, gratitude ornaments, letters to…
Sat · 6 PM · Trinity United Church
5
Dec
Markets & Fairs 🚗 Out of town · Lower Ship Harbour
Christmas Market at The Deanery Project
A festive holiday market at The Deanery Project in Ship Harbour, featuring local vendors, handmade goods, Christmas music and warm drinks. Entry is by donation — bring cash, as not all vendors accept cards.…
Sat · 10 AM · The Deanery Project
5
Dec
Markets & Fairs 🚗 Out of town · Hubbards
Christmas at the Barn — A Christmas Night at the Barn
The Hubbards Barn Association hosts its annual Christmas market, with local vendors and holiday shopping over three dates, including an evening edition, A Christmas Night at the Barn. Vendor applications are still being accepted…
Sat · 4 PM · Hubbards Barn
12
Dec
Workshops & Classes 🚗 Out of town · Lunenburg
Christmas Ornament Decorating with Coastal Pigments — Session 1: Family-Friendly Wooden Ornament Decorating
Coastal Pigments hosts a festive DIY ornament decorating afternoon and evening at Tide and Trail Outfitters in Lunenburg. All decorating supplies are included along with one beverage per ticket — Session 1 is a…
Sat · 12 PM · Tide and Trail Outfitters