There’s no better way to jump into the holiday spirit than spending a full day in our beautiful downtown — and this year’s lineup of free family activities makes it easier than ever to get festive, make memories, and support local.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 22nd – a day packed with holiday cheer!
📸 Start Your Morning with Santa
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM | The Firehall
The excitement begins bright and early!
Riverstone on the Crowe and the Trent Hills Fire Department are teaming up to offer FREE photos with Santa at the Firehall. Each child will leave with a postcard-sized keepsake photo — the perfect memory to hang on the fridge or tuck into a scrapbook.
Visit their event page for all the details!
🎄 Santa Claus Parade – “A Tree-mendous Christmas”
2:00 PM | Downtown Campbellford
Gather along the parade route and get ready for festive floats, holiday music, and Santa himself making his grand entrance. This year’s theme, A Tree-mendous Christmas, promises plenty of sparkle and creativity.
Local businesses and groups are encouraged to join the fun — visit the Parade Committee’s website to register your float. Let’s pack the streets and show off Campbellford’s community spirit!
🎥 Free Family Movie – The Grinch (2018)
Doors: 3:00 PM | Movie: 3:30 PM | Aron Theatre
After the parade, warm up at the Aron Theatre with a FREE family movie. This year we’re screening The Grinch (2018) — a colourful, funny, heartwarming favourite. Seating is first come, first served, so grab some popcorn and settle in for some holiday mischief.
This is a perfect time to send your kiddos with a grandparent or another adult to the movie and get some shopping done at one of our amazing downtown retailers!
🌟 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
5:00pm – 6:00pm | Town Square
Finish the day with one of Campbellford’s most beloved traditions.
Join us and enjoy:
🎄Hot chocolate from The Golden Cafe (opening soon!)
🎄Cookies from Doohers Bakery
🎄Caroling with Jana Reid & Melissa Smeets from Century 21
🎄The big countdown to light up Town Square for the season
And — don’t forget to grab a free raffle ticket for a chance to win:
🎄 The fully decorated BIA float Christmas tree
đź’ˇ Tree stand, lights & decorations!
You must be present for the draw to win.
If you’re able, we encourage you to bring a non-perishable food donation to the Campbellford Fare Share Food Bank or a new, unwrapped toy for the Trent Hills Fire Department Toy Drive. While not required to enter the raffle, your generosity will help brighten the holiday season for families in our community.
After the ceremony, consider visiting one of our downtown restaurants for a nice, warm meal! Small business owners are the ones helping create this day full of holiday magic, so please shop local and support the businesses that support our community!
❄️ Let’s Celebrate Together
This special day is a reminder of what makes Campbellford shine — connection, community, and shared experiences. Bring your family, bring a friend, and spend the day downtown enjoying everything this season has to offer.
We can’t wait to see you there!
