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Thank-you for coming!

Stay tuned for 2023 event details

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Stage Line Up for Memorial Park and City Hall
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5 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. DD Francois Trio 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Interactive Entertainment
6:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m. Interactive Entertainment 6:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Brant the Fireguy
7:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony

7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Sam Taju Ninan - Violinist

7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Abzolutely Choir 8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Abzolutely Choir
8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Oshawa Civic Band  

Enjoy a free fun ride on the Holiday Trolley!

Christmas Trolley

The Town Trolley will operate 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Bus stops:

  • King St. and Nassau St.
  • King St. and Queen St.
  • King St. and Centre St.
  • King St. and Simcoe St.
  • King St. and Marry St.
  • Brew Wizards Cafe
  • John St. and Centre St.

Our Market Vendors

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Centre St. S.

  • Coal Pot Catering - fresh made jerk chicken
  • Eats Manila -  Grilled skewers, lumpia, fusion Pinoy food
  • Fabulicious Funnel Cakes - Delicious warm sweet treat
  • Gangster Cheese - gourmet grilled cheese and poutine
  • Masala Box Food Truck
  • Portobello Road - plant based oven baked pizza
  • Sunny Hot Dog - BBQ hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages and vegetarian choices
  • The Table Soups - warm up with some delicious tasty soups, take some frozen ones home for later!
  • Whimsical Crispie Treats - Handmade artisan character crispy treats
  • Cupcake Goodness - Delicious festive treats

Memorial Park

  • Cookies and cups - Homemade gourmet cookies and chocolate cups
Homemade and Artisan Vendors

Civic Square

  • Beautiful Chaos Creations
  • Glitter Design Studios - Home decor, resin accessories, glitter pop art and more
  • Hand Knit by Moey - A collection of fashionable warm scarves and slouchy hats
  • Handcrafted JMS - Cards, magnets and unique ornaments
  • Kendal Heights Decor & Wood - Engraved signs, clocks, and ornaments
  • Maltheads - Unique hats designed with removable pompoms
  • Mandy Melts - All natural soy candles
  • Nicole's Scrunchies - Hair scrunchies and accessories
  • North of 7 - Handcrafted charcuterie boards, wood pieces and furniture
  • Pretty and Sweet Co. - Creative gnomes for your festive decor
  • TDG Designs - Handmade wooden signs
  • Treehouse Crafts - Laser crafted home decor
  • Windmill Pottery - Beautiful artisan pieces including mugs, bowls and more.

Centre St. S.

  • Bunny's Burrow Crochet - Crocheted plush animals
  • Butler Beanie Inc. - Beanies, hats, scarves, and headbands
  • Designed 4 You - Leather patches, etched watch bands, luggage tags
  • Engravify - Live engraved jewellery rings, henna and face painting
  • Fetching Bow Ties by Larry - All things for furry friends
  • Miss Marla Designs - Handcrafted crystal and beaded bracelets
  • Nature's Pantry - Environmentally friendly personal care items
  • Sweet Legs Clarington with June - Fun tights for all occasions
  • The Child Authors - Books written by children for children

Memorial Park

  • Couture Candlelight - All natural soy candles
  • Made by KC - Beautiful handmade cards, ornaments and magnets
  • Cookies and Cups - chocolate cups and yummy cookies
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Visits with Santa
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

 

 

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Feed the Need In Durham

Feed the Need In Durham will be accepting non-perishable food or personal care items at the event.

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6:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. Christmas music on the organ or piano

7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Carol singers

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The LivingRoom Mobile Art Hive: Craft making for children

Oshawa Animal Services

Oshawa Art Association: Card making

Oshawa Fire Services: Firefighters and truck

Oshawa Generals: Swag sale

Oshawa Museum: Selfie area and ornaments for sale

Ontario Regiment Museum: Military vehicle display

 

 

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