Location: City Hall Civic Square- 50 Centre Street South and surrounding streets
Two days of holiday fun! Check our Facebook site for updates. Below is all of the amazine activities jam packed into one weekend of holiday joy.
| Friday, November 15, 2019 - 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Join us for holiday shopping, entertainment, activities at partner locations, Santa visits, carolling, food and free hot chocolate. Free admission to event. Tree Lighting is at 7:00 p.m.
In partnership with City of Oshawa, Downtown Oshawa BIA, Oshawa Public Libraries, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, Oshawa Senior Community Centres, Simcoe Street United Church, St. George's Memorial Church
Schedule
| Bagot Street - Centre to Queen |
Drop by our partner booths for fun activities
| Downtown Oshawa BIA |
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Marshmallow roasting fun!
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| Hoop You Zone |
| Drop by for some hula hoop fun! |
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LivingRoom Community Art Studio
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LivingRoom Art Studio will help you find your artistic inspiration and stop by to get an elfie!
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| Oshawa Art Association |
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Oshawa Art Association will have crafts for sale.
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| Oshawa Museum |
| Oshawa Museum will have a fun display with period style costume. Drop by for a selfie! |
| RMG Express Tent |
| Join Robert McLaughlin Gallery for mitten friendly craft making fun! |
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| Centre Street |
Stay tuned for the list of vendors and activities presented by Downtown Oshawa BIA.
| Activities - please note activities that have a cost are marked with $ |
| NEW! Bar Lounge $ |
| Step inside the igloo hosted by Berry Hill Food Company and Crazy Jack's Bar and Grill. Must be age 19 and ID will be required. |
| NEW! Carnival $ |
| Carnival rides and inflatable slide. Ride all day wristband $20 - includes both days. |
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| Civic Square |
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The City of Oshawa presents free coffee and hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons, selfie station, busker entertainment and Santa visits.
| Food Drive |
| Supporting Feed the Need in Durham. A token for donation *while supplies last. Accepting non perishable food items, personal hygiene items and monetary donations. |
| Santa Visits |
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Look for Santa in the igloo on Civic Square!
- 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
- 6:0 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
- 7:15 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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| Stage |
| FireGuy Show at 6:45 p.m. on the stage at Civic Square. Stay for the countdown to light the tree! |
| Tree Lighting at 7:00 p.m. |
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The lights at Civic Square will light up at 7:00 p.m.
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| Robert McLaughlin Gallery |
| Drop by the RMG for a pop-up market, the gallery is open and Hot Roots Soup by The Table for sale. |
| Oshawa Public Library |
| Step inside OPL for a scavenger hunt, crafts and entertainment (6 p.m. -9 p.m.) by the Bruce Gorrie Trio |
| Oshawa Senior Community Centres |
| OSCC55+ will have its doors open to all ages and a hot meal for sale |
| St. George's Memorial Church |
| St. George's will have carolling, Oshawa Civic Band and a bazaar with handmade treats and crafts. Schedule to follow. |
| Simcoe Street United Church |
| Simcoe Street United Church schedule to be announced |
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| Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Downtown Oshawa BIA hosts day two of Bright and Merry Market. |
| Other Events on Saturday, November 16, 2019 |
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Great activities happening on Saturday
| Robert McLaughlin Gallery 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Drop-in tours of the gallery are available today. |
| Santa's Parade of Lights 6:00 p.m. |
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The popular parade will be running from:
- King Street at Gibbons
- King Street to Simcoe Street
- Simcoe Street to Bond Street
- Bond Street to Gibbons
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| Simcoe Street United Church |
| Schedule to be announced |
| Oshawa Senior Community Centres |
| Find out how to take amazing pictures, meet OSCC's Camera Club, see photos and more. This event is held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is free and all ages are welcome. |
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| Road Closures |
| Our street festival will include the following closures:
Friday, November 15 at 1:00 p.m. to Sunday November 17th at 2:00 a.m. (for Bright and Merry Market)
- Centre Street from Centre Street to John Street
- Athol Street from Centre Street to Simcoe Street
- Bagot Street from Queen Street to Simcoe Street
- Metcalfe from Centre Street to Simcoe Street
- Queen Street in front of RMG (Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. only)
Saturday, November 16 (for parade)
- King Street between Stevenson Road and Gibbons Street from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- King Street between Gibbons Street and Simcoe Street from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Simcoe Street between Athol Street and Bond Street from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Bond Street between Simcoe Street and Stevenson Road from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Looking for transportation to events? Visit Durham Region Transit's website for route information.
Our 2019 Sponsors
Event Hosts
Partner Organizations
Our Event Cruiser sponsored by:
Oshawa's Bright and Merry Market in Oshawa is an open public event. Some photographers may be present taking photos and video footage at this event. By participating, you consent to use by the City of Oshawa of such images, which may be used without further notification to you at a later date on City-owned and non-City-owned property, print media, digital media, the Internet, social media sites, media releases and broadcasts.
Thank you to Empty Cup Media for some of the event photos.
Photo Gallery: Tree Lighting will appear here on the public site.
