Daytripping Fall 2023
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DECEMBER Daytripper <strong>2023</strong><br />
S M T W T F S<br />
Southwestern<br />
Ontario<br />
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November <strong>2023</strong> continued<br />
24-26 St. Marys Christmas Open Houses in St. Marys www.discoverstmarys.ca<br />
24-26 Tillsonburg Annandale Christmas Open House Weekend www.tillsonburg.ca<br />
24-Dec10 Petrolia Starbright Christmas - A Glorious Tradition at VPP www.thevpp.ca<br />
25 Amherstburg Amherstburg Santa Claus Parade 6pm www.windsorparade.org<br />
25 Baden Nutcrackers- Children’s workshop, registration required www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
25 Clifford Christmas in the Street www.cliffordconnects.ca<br />
25 Clifford Santa Claus Parade 7pm www.mintofire.ca<br />
25 Dresden Dresden Night Market www.dresden.ca<br />
25 Leamington Leamington Santa Claus Parade find us on Facebook<br />
25 Port Stanley Big Bandemic, Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 2 shows! www.psft.ca<br />
25 Selkirk Illuminated Tractor Parade www.jarvislightup.ca<br />
25-26 Essex EPIC Taste the Season www.epicwineries.com<br />
25-26 Grand Bend Christmas Open House, 8am-5pm www.westlandgreenhouses.com<br />
25-26 Hamilton Take-Apart Workshop at the Steam Museum www.hamilton.ca/museumevents<br />
25-26 Stratford Mistletoe Market at St.James www.stjamesstratford.ca<br />
25-26 Waterford Christmas Open House with Local Artisans, Chambers Maple Shop 519-443-8561<br />
26 Baden Whisked Up Weekends at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
26 Hamilton Naval Tour at the Military Museum www.hamilton.ca/museumevents<br />
26 Kitchener Collectibles Expo www.collectorshows.ca<br />
26 Maidstone Maidstone Christmas Market 9:30am-3:30pm www.visitwindsoressex.com<br />
28 Chatham Men of the Deeps at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
28 Petrolia Cosmetics Supreme Sparkle Event, Hogan Pharmacy Petrolia 519-882-1840<br />
28 Sarnia Meet and Greet with Mitch Albom www.sarniabookkeeper.com<br />
29-Dec2 Zurich Poinsettia Festival at Huron Ridge (See ad Pg 65) www.huronridge.ca<br />
30 Baden A Very Merry Victorian Christmas at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
30 Chatham The Nutcracker at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
EVENTS<br />
Also listed on our website! WWW.DAYTRIPPING.CA<br />
Events listed FREE (space permitting). Subject to change. Please plan ahead.<br />
December <strong>2023</strong><br />
also see “ongoing events” on pg 64<br />
1 Blenheim Santa Claus Parade www.townofblenheim.com<br />
1 Norwich Hens Night Out Christmas Market 519-550-3386<br />
1 Petrolia Christmas in the Park www.town.petrolia.on.ca<br />
1 Sarnia Showcase Literacy <strong>2023</strong> with Peter Mansbridge www.sarniabookkeeper.com<br />
1 St. Jacobs Holiday Sip n’ Shop, Fridays www.stjacobsmarket.com<br />
1-3 Wallacetown Christmas Dinner, registration req’d www.backuspagehouse.ca/events<br />
2 Alvinston Alvinston Christmas Celebration Market azevents.swo@gmail.com<br />
2 Brantford Candlelight Christmas Celebration www.bellhomestead.ca<br />
Candlelight Christmas Celebration<br />
Saturday ay<br />
Dec. 2nd, 9th &16th •59pm<br />
5-9 94 Tutela Heights Rd., Brantford<br />
519-756-6220 • www.bellhomestead.ca<br />
by donation<br />
2 Goderich Christmas Open House in Downtown Goderich www.goderichbia.ca<br />
2 London Glorious Sons in concert at Budweiser Gardens www.budweisergardens.com<br />
2 London Tribute Band- Epic Eagles/Classic Seger www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
2 Palmerston Santa Claus Parade 7pm www.mintofire.ca<br />
2 Paris Santa Claus Parade 6pm www.brant.ca/inYourCommunity<br />
2 Parkhill Fill the Sleigh Market azevents.swo@gmail.com<br />
2 Petrolia Santa Claus Parade 2pm www.town.petrolia.on.ca<br />
2 Point Edward Christmas in the Village, 11am-3pm www.villageofpointedward.com<br />
2 Windsor Windsor Santa Claus Parade 6pm www.windsorparade.org<br />
2-3 Dresden IODE Christmas House Tour www.dresden.ca<br />
2-3 Essex Christmas Market at Cnd Transportation Museum www.ctmhv.com<br />
2-3 Kingsville Fantasy of Lights, Christmas Artisan Market www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
3 Ancaster Ancaster Nostalgia Show & Sale www.collectorshows.ca<br />
3 Baden Whisked Up Weekends at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
5 Kingsville Fantasy of Lights, Paws & Claus www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
5 Petrolia Ladies Night, (All Day/Night) Hogan Pharmacy Petrolia 519-882-1840<br />
6-9 Sarnia Nightingale Chorus “The Spirit of Christmas” www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
7 Baden A Very Merry Victorian Christmas at Castle Kilbride www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
7 Goderich Fellows Night (Thursday) www.goderichbia.ca<br />
8 Chatham Elvis, A Christmas Special www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
8 Dundas Moonlight Madness at Dutch Mill Market www.thedutchmill.ca<br />
8 Leamington Sip and Paint Nights (pre-registration required) www.leamingtonartscentre.com<br />
8 Mount Pleasant Christmas Open House at Windmill Market, 5:30 -9pm www.thewindmill.ca<br />
9 Burford Santa Claus Parade 6pm www.brant.ca/inYourCommunity<br />
9 Chatham St. Andrew’s Choir at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
9 Dresden Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade, 6pm www.dresden.ca<br />
9 Essex Santa’s Village and Market 2-9pm, Parade 6:30pm www.santasvillageessex.com<br />
9 Kingsville Fantasy of Lights, Crafts with Santa www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
9 Port Stanley Improv Night at Port Stanley Festival Theatre www.psft.ca<br />
9 Simcoe Holiday Open House at Capitol Arts Market www.capitolartsmarket.com<br />
9 St. George Santa Claus Parade 6pm www.brant.ca/inYourCommunity<br />
9 St. Jacobs Story time with Santa www.stjacobsmarket.com<br />
9 Wyoming Christmas in the Village (also Reece’s Corners) 519-845-3133<br />
10 Baden Sugar Plum Tea and Tour at Castle Kilbride - tickets required www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
december <strong>2023</strong> continued<br />
SHOP<br />
LOCAL<br />
10 Hamilton Christmas Model Train Show at the Steam Museum hamilton.ca/museumevents<br />
10 London Boney M. featuring Liz Mitchell at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
10 Woodstock Toy and Collectible Show www.collectorshows.ca<br />
12 Petrolia Men’s Night, (All Day/Night) Hogan Pharmacy Petrolia 519-882-1840<br />
15-16 Sarnia Sarnia Christmas Market at Sunbridge Hotel emep2019@gmail.com<br />
15-17 Chatham Christmas at the Milners’ www.chatham-kent.ca/MilnerHouse<br />
15-17 Petrolia VPP Holiday Jamboree www.thevpp.ca<br />
15-23 Sarnia “White Christmas” at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
16 St. Jacobs Story time with Santa www.stjacobsmarket.com<br />
16 Windsor Holiday Market www.themommarketco.com<br />
17 Ancaster Toy and Collectibles Expo www.collectorshows.ca<br />
17 Baden Sugar Plum Tea and Tour at Castle Kilbride - tickets required www.castlekilbride.ca<br />
17 Beachville National Maple Syrup Day at Jakeman’s www.jakemansmaplesyrup.com<br />
19 Petrolia Last Minute Christmas Event, Hogan Pharmacy Petrolia 519-882-1840<br />
20 Tillsonburg Winter Solstice Tea at Annandale www.tillsonburg.ca<br />
22 Sarnia A Christmas Rock Story at Progressive Auto Sales Arena www.ontbluecoast.com<br />
23 London Canada’s Ballet Jorgen Nutcracker at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
31 Blenheim New Year’s Eve - Ringing of the Town Bell www.townofblenheim.com<br />
31 Kingsville Fantasy of Lights, New Year’s Celebration www.fantasyoflights.ca<br />
31 Palmerston Fire and Ice www.allaboardpalmerston.ca<br />
January 2024 also see “ongoing events” on page 64<br />
1 Petrolia Petrolia 150th Event www.petrolia150.com<br />
21 Sarnia ISO - At the movies at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
27 Sarnia Classic Albums Live - The Who at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
31-Feb 4 Sarnia “Half Way There” Play at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
FEBRuary 2024 also see “ongoing events” on page 64<br />
4 Chatham Nathaniel Dett Chorale at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
10 London Classic Albums Live: AC/DC Highway to Hell www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
16-19 Petrolia Family Fun Days www.petrolia150.com<br />
25 Chatham Choir! Choir! Choir! at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
25 London Abba Revisited at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
25 Sarnia ISO - Cook County Celtic at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
MARCH 2024 also see “ongoing events” on page 64<br />
8 Chatham Dinaosaur Zoo at Capitol Theatre www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com<br />
9 Sarnia Classic Albums Live - Fleetwood Mac - Rumours www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
20 Sarnia Gryphon Trio at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
20 London Comedian Matt Rife at Centennial Hall www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
22 Sarnia Abbamania at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
24 Sarnia ISO - Shost and Fire at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
30 London Classic Albums Live: Eagles Greatest Hits www.centennialhall.london.ca<br />
APRIL 2024 also see “ongoing events” on page 64<br />
6 Sarnia Classic Albums Live - Led Zeppelin at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
10-14 Sarnia “The Wolves” a play at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
12-13 Shedden Quilts in Bloom, Shedden Ag Society 519-764-2939 or 519-764-2368<br />
At Southwold Keystone Complex<br />
Quilts in Bloom 35921 Talbot Line, Shedden<br />
April 12 & 13, 2024 • Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-4 • Admission: $10<br />
Plus... Lunch Room & Merchants Mall<br />
Shedden Fair & Demolition Derby<br />
Sponsored by: Shedden Agricultural Society 519-764-2939 or 519-764-2368<br />
17 Sarnia Ladom Ensemble at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
28 Sarnia ISO - Rach the Imperial at Imperial Theatre www.imperialtheatre.net<br />
MAY 2024 also see “ongoing events” on page 64<br />
JANUARY 2024<br />
S M T W T F S<br />
17-26 St. Jacobs WEF Fest, Woolwich Traditions in Fibre www.threesisterscentre.ca<br />
Events begin on page 64. Send yours to info@daytripping.ca<br />
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“Lest We Forget”<br />
FALL/WINTER<br />
<strong>2023</strong>-2024
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