This week’s Christmas Places to Go – from Mom in the Know
Friday, December 7, 2012 at 8:52AM
Mayor’s 12th Annual Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 8, 2012
3:00 to 7:00 p.m.
This fun-filled celebration will include ice skating on the Rink of Dreams, hot chocolate and horse-drawn wagon rides outside on Marion Dewar Plaza. Inside City Hall meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, create a craft in Santa’s workshop, have your face painted and enjoy live performances. As a special treat, savour chocolate by Lindt!
To help those in need and to share in the spirit of the holiday season, admission to this sponsored event is a non-perishable food donation to the Ottawa Food Bank.
Westboro Holiday Food Fair
Sunday, December 9, 2012
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Westboro Masonic Hall
430 Churchill Ave.
Local vendors will be selling gourmet fare including coffee, honey, chutney, baked goods, meat, salsa, ice cream and jams...just to name a few! Donations will also be collected for the Westboro Region Food Bank.
Cumberland Museum Vintage Christmas Village of Lights
December 7 - 9, 2012
3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Make a keepsake ornament for your own Christmas tree, decorate gingerbread men, and take a nostalgic horse-drawn wagon ride through our illuminated village.
Canadian Museum of Civilization Handmade Holiday Fun
Throughout the month of December
There are a variety of activities inspired by Christmas and the holiday season. Make a snowflake ornament for your tree, get ready for the gift-giving season with recycled Christmas cards, and create a custom crown!
TREES AND LIGHTS
Twinkling trees and lights sparkling on the snow are so much a part of the magic of Christmas. Tree lighting ceremonies, hot chocolate and carols remind me of my own childhood Christmases. I love to share the magic with my little ones.
Christmas Lights across Canada
Downtown Ottawa
December 6, 2012 to January 7, 2013.
Alight at Night Festival
Over a HALF-A-MILLION lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight at Night Festival…a true winter wonderland!
Upper Canada Village
Thursdays to Sunday December 2 to 18, 2012
Trees of Hope Event
Chateau Laurier
November 29, 2012 to January 5, 2013
Trees of Hope is an annual event put on by the Fairmont Chateau Laurier which raises funds for CHEO. This year, 31 sponsor teams consisting of representatives from local businesses, organizations and hospitals will be decorating trees which they have purchased. The trees will be on display throughout public spaces of the hotel from Monday, November 29th to Wednesday, January 5th. During this time, the public is invited to drop by the Chateau, vote on their favourite tree, and make a donation to CHEO.
THEATRE AND MUSICALS
The Nutcracker
Re-discover the classic that warms the hearts of young and old alike: a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years. The joy of dance comes alive with the show that audiences flock back to again and again: The Nutcracker, A Canadian Tradition, and its holiday magic.
National Arts Centre
December 5 to 9, 2012
The Story of Holly and Ivy
This story is about wishing. Holly is a toy who wishes for a child. Mrs. Jones and her husband wish they had a little girl. The story is brought to life by puppets and song.
Shenkman
December 6 to 9, 2012
The Salvation Army Festival of Carols
Get into the Christmas Spirit with the The Salvation Army’s Festival of Carols at Centrepointe Theatre. Come and enjoy your favourite Christmas carols with the sounds of brass, organ and choir as a thank you for your support throughout the year.
Centrepoint Theatre
December 9, 2012
VISIT SANTA
Rideau Center
Carlingwood
Bayshore
St. Laurent
Place D’Orelans
Billings Bridge
Merival Mall
Westgate
Hazeldean
OTHER FUN STUFF
Write a Letter to Santa
Santa Claus
North Pole
HOH OHO
Canada
Don't forget to put your return address on your letter so he can write you back.
Personalized Video Message from Santa
This is not just for Ottawa residents but I wanted to share it with all of you because it is a really neat idea and my kids really liked it. http://magicsanta.ca/homepage.html
HOLIDAY CHOIRS AND SLEIGH RIDES
Byward Market
Stop by the corner of George and ByWard to listen to great local choirs who are raising funds for their organizations and creating some holiday cheer!
Free Horse Drawn Carriage Rides!
Saturdays and Sundays
December 3 to 18, 2012
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sleigh Rides
Can there be anything more memorable than a sleigh ride at Christmastime? Beautiful snow covered trails running through the winter landscape. Bring a blanket and some warm hot chocolate to cozy up.
Here is a list of places that offer Sleigh Rides in the Ottawa area.
Wishing you and yours the Merriest Holiday!
Julie
MITK
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