Gateway to the Holidays
Welcome to Gateway to the Holidays! Your guide to all the festive events happening in Gravenhurst this holiday season!
November 7 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!
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
Fans of Monty Python, Mr. Bean, and Dr. Seuss… Grab your teacups!
Combining British propriety with an unabashed love for the unexpected, London’s 3-time Impresario Award-winning duo steep an outrageously funny and brilliantly inventive show reminiscent of classic British pantos.
November 9 at 3 pm & 7:30 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Join us for a festive, hands-on wreath-making workshop led by local florist Blooming Muskoka, where you’ll create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind wreath to welcome the season.Working with fresh seasonal greenery, natural textures, and festive accents, you’ll learn the art of wreath design while enjoying a relaxed, creative experience.
November 16, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House
Santa Claus Parade
Get ready for the 73rd Annual Gravenhurst Santa Claus Parade—a jolly tradition since 1953! This year’s theme is Candy Cane Lane!
November 28
11 am
Downtown Gravenhurst
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!
Join us for the tree lighting, shopping specials, photo booth, interactive story time, and other holiday fun including Candy Cane Gals Fire ‘n Glow Show and Fireworks
Saturday, November 28
5 pm - 7 pm
Cockburn Square, Muskoka Wharf
Christmas Cookie Exchange
"The Sweetest Workshop of the Season!" Join us for an interactive and festive Christmas cookie exchange, where you will learn new tips, tricks and techniques to elevate your treats during the most wonderful time of the year. The best part - take home a full plate of Christmas cookies to share with your loved ones this holiday season.
December 4, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gravenhurst Centennial Centre Kitchen
Sharon, Lois & Bram's Candles, Snow & Mistletoe
A 1hr screening of the classic television holiday special followed by fun “behind the scenes” stories shared in conversation with the legendary Sharon Hampson. A live sing-a-long with Sharon, Randi & Ethan, Audience Q&A, Meet & Greet with Sharon...and Elephant! Merch available for purchase.
December 5 at 2:00 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House
Holiday Centrepiece Workshop
Join us for a festive, hands-on floral design experience led by local florist Blooming Muskoka! Using fresh seasonal evergreens, natural textures, and thoughtfully chosen holiday accents, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind arrangement in a beautiful decorative keepsake container, with a choice of winter-inspired styles.
December 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House
Cacao Boys Holiday Bark Chocolate Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with a hands-on chocolate-making experience! In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn the art of working with chocolate while creating beautiful, delicious holiday bark to take home - or give as gifts.
December 8, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Gravenhurst Centennial Centre Kitchen
A Bluesy Christmas
Johnny Max’s A Bluesy Christmas with Chuck Jackson & Cheryl Lescom and special guest Lance Anderson
Imagine all of your favourite Christmas songs, and a few other ones that you may or may not know, being sung by some of Canada’s favourite Blues voices!
December 11 at 7:30 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House
John McDermott Family Christmas
Johnny Max’s A Bluesy Christmas with Chuck Jackson & Cheryl Lescom and special guest Lance Anderson
John McDermott's beloved A Family Christmas tour returns this holiday season, bringing festive performances to audiences across Ontario.
December 12 at 3:00 pm
Gravenhurst Opera House
Holiday Light Road Map
Do your holiday lights always draw a crowd? Then add your home or business location to our Holiday Lights Road Map. As if spreading good cheer wasn’t enough, this year we are offering prizes once again! To be eligible to win, make sure that you add a picture to the map.
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!
Contact Us
Town of Gravenhurst
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON P1P1Z3
T: 705-687-3412
TF: 1-855-687-3412
info@gravenhurst.ca