Gateway to the Holidays

Welcome to Gateway to the Holidays! Your guide to all the festive events happening in Gravenhurst this holiday season!

November 12 to December 31

Shop 'til you drop at the fantastic holiday markets throughout Gravenhurst, catch a holiday show at the Gravenhurst Opera House, add your home or business to the popular Holiday Lights Road Map, and join us for the tree lighting & fireworks at Light up the Wharf!

What's happening!

Santa Claus Parade

Get ready for the 72nd Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade—a jolly tradition since 1953! This year’s theme is Holiday Songs.

November 22
11 am
Downtown Gravenhurst

A Coast-to-Coast Cowboy Christmas

CCMA winners, and beloved Canadian country superstars George Canyon and Aaron Pritchett unite for their coast to coast Cowboy Christmas tour. With countless accolades between them, and over 25 years of hits, the pair will come together to treat fans to some of their own chart topping songs, as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics. Truly a show not to be missed, in celebration of the Holiday season.

November 25 at 7:30 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House

Light up the Wharf

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the festive season? Join us for Light up the Wharf. Bring the whole family!

NEW THIS YEAR: An LED Sugarplum Spectacle AND Fireworks!

Saturday, November 29
5 pm - 7 pm
Cockburn Square, Muskoka Wharf

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Sullivan-Parker-Kettlewell Trio performs the beloved award-winning 1965 album soundtrack, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Trio features piano, upright bass, and drums, along with a local children's choir to perform this best-selling jazz album, bringing the much-loved and cherished holiday music to children and adults everywhere across Ontario. With the animated film on the big screen! Join us this holiday season for this nostalgic performance, and enjoy hits such as Linus and Lucy and Christmas Time is Here.

December 12 at 7 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House

Holiday Light Road Map

Details coming soon!

Holiday Markets in Gravenhurst

Get ready to kick off the holidays with a series of magical Holiday Markets all across Gravenhurst this November! From handcrafted treasures and local treats to cozy knits and festive fun, there’s no better way to find that perfect gift while supporting our amazing community vendors.

Enjoy festive shopping, tasty treats, handmade gifts, raffles, crafts for kids, and even a visit from Santa himself! Most markets offer free entry, with some collecting food donations in support of Gravenhurst Against Poverty.

Let’s make this holiday season sparkle — shop local, spread joy, and discover the heart of the holidays right here in Gravenhurst!

November 22

Christmas Market At Ryde Community Co-Op | 1624 Barkway Rd

Free entry and prize draws! Local vendors and artisans offering baked goods, handcrafted items and lots of choices for this gift giving season. Find a special treasure, delicious treat or the perfect gift.

10am - 3pm

November 22

Holiday Market At Granite Ridge Retirement Residence | 1097 Bethune Drive South

You will find quality products, unique gifts, homemade goodies and a silent auction.

10 am – 2 pm

November 22

Christmas Market At St. Paul’s Church Hall | 235 John Street

20 one-of-a-kind vendors, ‘penny sale’ for kids and tweens, baked goods, frozen turkey pot pies (just $5) and hot dogs and drinks.

9 am - 3 pm

November 29

Nicole’s Annual Christmas Craft Sale

Gravenhurst Opera House

Shop for butter tarts, stained glass, wooden toys, Christmas decorations, knitting, soap, jewelry local authors & more.

9 am – 3 pm

November 29-30

Experience Muskoka Christmas Market at Muskoka Discovery Centre

Vendors, crafts, food truck, raffle table and visit with Santa to add to the festive atmosphere. Admission by donation. Also accepting food donations for GAP.