Santa Claus to visit Ladysmith
Where: 777 Route 366, Thorne
When: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Doors open at noon for a Christmas movie, snacks, and letter writing, with Santa arriving at 1:30 PM. Dress up for photos! Please RSVP with the number of children and their names to ensure enough gifts and snacks for all.
Kids’ Christmas Wreath Workshop – Shawville
Where: 455 rue Maple, Shawville
When: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on Christmas wreath workshop! Participants will design and decorate their very own fresh greenery wreath to take home. This festive activity is perfect for young creators who love crafting and holiday fun.
https://www.facebook.com/events/3072858002895446/
Chutes Coulonge Christmas Market
Where: Parc des Chutes Coulonge
When: Dec 19-20, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Experience the magic of the season at Parc des Chutes Coulonge with their brand-new Christmas Market, organized by Lachapelle’s Designs happening on December 19th and 20th.
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Gail Gavan LIVE at The Little Red Wagon Winery - Dec 19
Where: Little Red Wagon Winery
When: 7:30 p.m.
Join local legend Gail Gavan and her band for an evening of Christmas singalongs, comedy, and community spirit! While the dinner portion of the event is sold out, tickets for the show are still available for purchase.
https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/gail-gavan-friday-december-19th-730pm
Pontiacs vs. North Dundas Rockets - December 19 (SANTA VISIT)
Where: Shawville Arena, 215 rue Lang
When: 7:45 p.m. (Warmup at 7:15 p.m.)
Regular Season Home Game #7 – Pontiacs vs. North Dundas Rockets – SANTA VISIT. Warmup at 7:15 p.m.
Ticket Link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1564
Gail Gavan LIVE at The Little Red Wagon Winery - Dec 20
Where: Little Red Wagon Winery
When: 7:30 p.m.
Join local legend Gail Gavan and her band for an evening of Christmas singalongs, comedy, and community spirit! While the dinner portion of the event is sold out, tickets for the show are still available for purchase.
https://www.littleredwagonwinery.com/events-tickets/gail-gavan-december-20th-730pm-scdlf
Pontiac Pride’s Solstice Social Gathering
Where: St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 530 rue Main
When: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Get into the holiday spirit at our Cozy & Crafty Solstice Gathering! Make festive crafts for all ages, decorate cookies, play board games, enjoy snacks and hot cocoa and don’t miss a special visit from Santa! Free event for everyone.
Gail Gavan Christmas Special LIVE at Gavan’s Hotel
Where: Gavan’s Hotel
When: 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Harmonious blends of vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano, bass, accordion, clarinet and bagpipes resulting in Country, Celtic, Gospel, Jazz and Rock tunes! Christmas Classics and Pontiac favourites! A perfect way to enjoy some Christmas fun! Bring family and friends to enjoy live music, delicious food and lots of Christmas cheer! Singalong or tap along! Let’s share some positive vibes as we celebrate Christmas 2025 together!
https://gavan-and-gang-events.tickit.ca/events/31954?goto=t-708cc542a
New Year's Eve Party with Danny Sylvester at Gavan's Hotel
This high-energy country party pays tribute to the legends and hitmakers of both classic and modern country music – with crowd-favourites from Dwight Yoakam, Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Keith Urban, and many more. Whether you’re two-stepping into midnight with your sweetheart or line dancing with the whole crowd, the Honky-Tonk Heroes will keep the party pumping straight into the new year.
Date: December 31st, 2025
Location: Gavan’s Hotel, 1157 Rue de Clarendon St., Quyon
Doors: 8:00pm
Show: 9:00pm
Tickets: $20.00
Dust off your cowboy boots, gather your crew, and get ready to kick off 2026 honky-tonk style at Gavan’s. Yeehaw & Happy New Year!
Ticket Link: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1826