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30+ Christmas Markets and Holiday Events In Durham Region This Season

‘Tis the season for some festive fun! If you’re looking to fill your calendar with all things merry and bright, you’ve come to the right place. From festive farm events to tree lighting ceremonies to merry markets and everything in between, Durham Region has no shortage of reasons to celebrate the season! Santa's Cottage

November 1 to December 23 | Santa's Cottage, Oshawa (4405 Ritson Road North, Oshawa)

Enjoy personalized, appointment only, one-on-one visits with Santa for you and your family at Santa's...

Celebrate The Season At These Santa Claus Parades In Durham Region

Santa Claus is coming to town! Bundle up and enjoy the magic of the season at one of Santa’s many visits across Durham Region.There's a full lineup of parades set to spread festive cheer, and visits by parade goers can also mean a thriving holiday season for local merchants with stops at shops and restaurants along the parade route. This beloved tradition features a festive street procession and is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade

November 15 at 10:30 a.m. | 

Christmas Tree Farms To Visit Near Toronto This Holiday Season

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Channel your inner lumberjack (or lumberjill ), snap some insta-worthy pics, and get into the holiday spirit when you visit one of Durham Region’s tree farms! Choose from pre-cut trees, decorative greenery, and cut-your-own—including White and Blue Spruce, Balsam, Douglas and Fraser Firs, and White and Scotch Pines. Some farms also offer refreshments and family-friendly winter activities, including wagon rides, bonfires, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, snacks, visits...

12 Halloween Events To Visit Near Toronto This Spooky Season

In case you needed more reasons to fall in love with spooky season, Durham Region has you covered—from haunted forests to guided ghost tours and spooky street festivals to horror-themed vendor markets. The month of October has plenty of frightful fun for all ages! As the leaves change colours and temperatures begin to drop, the fall season brings comfort with warm drinks and cozy sweaters, but there's also something spooky that happens after dark... Check out this list of haunted horrors and spooky...

Page's Platefuls: Apple, Squash & Chipotle Soup Recipe

Home to the Apple Capital of Canada, Durham Region is no stranger to all things apple! Especially delicious apple dishes. Using apples from Archibald Orchard & Estate Winery and other local ingredients, Chef Alex Page has created a delicious soup for you to try at home—the perfect comfort meal as we head into the cooler temperatures and embrace fall.

Want to try this, prepared by the chef himself? Join us on October 18 at Archibald's Orchard & Estate Winery from 1 to 3 p.m. for a Culinary Demonstration...