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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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Evergreen Festival has its own guide: hours, market vendors, the lights and the free train.

13
Nov

Crafty Holiday Card-Making

A cozy evening of holiday card-making in support of Wee Ones Dog Rescue. All supplies provided — just show up and create. $10 registration fee; reserve a spot by emailing info@weeonesrescue.com.

Fri · 6:30 PM · Open Book Coffee · West End · $10
14
Nov

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Make your own festive wreath at this workshop on Main Rd—perfect for getting creative solo or bringing a friend, and you'll take home something you actually made yourself.

Sat · 2 PM · 1341 Main Rd
15
Nov

Gingerbread House Decorating

Paint and decorate a fake gingerbread house with faux icing and candy at Findlay Community Centre—basically edible craft vibes without the actual eating part. Grab tickets on Eventbrite.

Sun · 4 PM · Findlay Community Centre · Dartmouth
16
Nov

Gingerbread House Decorating at Chain Yard Urban Cidery & Taprooom

Paint and decorate a faux gingerbread house at Chain Yard with candy, icing, and all the festive trimmings—no baking required, just pure creativity over cider.

Mon · 7 PM · Chain Yard Urban Cidery & Taproom · North End
21
Nov

Festive Snowman Paint & Sip

Paint a festive snowman canvas at Big E's Pub & Grill in Mount Uniacke.

Sat · 6 PM · Big E’s Pub & Grill
22
Nov

DIY Holiday Cards

Make your own holiday cards at Glitter Bean while sipping coffee and chatting with locals—perfect way to get ahead on your festive mail this November.

Sun · 11 AM · Glitter Bean Cafe · Spring Garden
24
Nov

Fresh Winter Wreath Workshop

Learn to make your own fresh festive wreath at Props Floral Design—perfect if you want to skip the store-bought vibes and actually enjoy the process. Grab your ticket on Eventbrite and come ready to…

2 dates to Nov 26 · Props Floral Design
27
Nov

Sip & Sculpt — Holiday Homewares

Sculpt your own holiday homewares in clay, with all materials and a drink included.

2 dates to Nov 28 · Almonak · North End
27
Nov

Make Your Own Beaded Tinsel: Christmas Beading Workshop

Make those viral beaded tinsel strands at Encore Arts Centre—no beading experience needed, and you'll leave with supplies for 10 shimmery pieces. Perfect if you want to get ahead on holiday decorating.

Fri · 6 PM · Encore Arts Centre
5
Dec

Sip & Sculpt — Ornaments

Make your own clay holiday ornaments, with all materials and a drink included.

2 dates to Dec 10 · Almonak · North End
7
Dec

Ornament Decorating

Deck out your own ornament while nursing a cider at Chain Yard in the North End—perfect way to get festive without the mall crowds.

Mon · 7 PM · Chain Yard Urban Cidery & Taproom · North End
8
Dec

Holiday Centrepiece Workshop

Learn to build a gorgeous fresh centrepiece at Props Floral Design—perfect if you want your holiday table to actually look impressive this year. Tickets on Eventbrite.

2 dates to Dec 10 · Props Floral Design