Festive Fun in Uxbridge
Uxbridge Holiday Trail
Come out this year to experience the 2022 Uxbridge Holiday Trail! Throughout this December, shop or dine in Uxbridge to discover “Holidays Around the World” featured in shop windows or enjoy Holiday Trail specials at local restaurants. On December 9th-10th “the Holiday Trail comes to life” with live music and events — you may even see Santa and Mrs. Claus!
Pick up your trail map by visiting the Cobra Fireplace Warming Station at 23 Brock Street, and while you’re there, consider dropping off a donation to the Uxbridge Toy Drive. For a full schedule of events head over to discoveruxbridge.ca/HolidayTrail/ to download the brochure or take the window tour at discoveruxbridge.ca/shopping-trail/
Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights
The Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights raises money each year for youth in our community. Businesses, families and groups throughout Uxbridge create light displays throughout Elgin Park that draw in visitors from all around the GTA.
This year’s Fantasy of Lights promises to be bigger and brighter, with over 85 displays to marvel at! Join in any night from December 3rd to January 1st, 6pm-9:30pm — they’re even open Christmas Eve and Christmas day! Entry is free, but donations are graciously accepted. Learn more at https://www.uxbridgeoptimist.com/fantasy-of-lights
Public Skating at the Uxbridge Arena
If you or your family are looking to get out for some good old-fashioned exercise this winter, public skating times are offered at the Uxbridge Arena with no pre-registration required. These skate times are drop-in only. Want to jump in on a pick-up game? Uxbridge Arena also offers drop-in adult hockey programs. No pre-registration is required and all skill levels are encouraged to join in the fun! To view the 2022-23 public skating schedule check out www.uxbridge.ca/en/explore-and-play/skating-and-shinny.aspx
Curious about ice rentals this holiday season? Visit uxbridge.ca/en/explore-and-play/facilities-and-rentals.aspx to find out more information.
Brooks Farms Festive Nights
If live music, bonfires, wagon rides, artisan markets, visits with Santa and plenty of Christmas lights is what you’re looking for, Brooks Farms Festive Nights will certainly deliver (and you’ll get a ton of Instagram-worthy photos out of it!) Festive Nights runs from 5-8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December. Learn more and get tickets at
Photo courtesy of Brooks Farm
Uxbridge Daily Holiday Lights Tour
For every resident that has braved the cold and ladders to tediously create their holiday lights each year, Uxbridge Daily wants to make it easy for residents to find and enjoy the amazing displays around town! We are now collecting submissions to be added to our self-guided “Light Seeing” Tour Map. Everyone that submits will be included and the Tour Map will be available to everyone free of charge! Submit your home and take the tour at
Photo courtesy of Uxbridge Daily
Christmas on the Loop
The Leaskdale Loop is a self-guided tour of studios, farm markets, historical sites, and other unique destinations in the scenic countryside of Leaskdale, just 10 minutes north of Uxbridge! On Saturday, December 10th, the Loop will have a festive flair with Christmas carols, hot cider, seasonal gifts and more. For full details visit https://www.leaskdaleloop.ca/
Photo courtesy of Leaskdale Loop
Holiday events at the Uxbridge Public Library
The Uxbridge Public Library has a ton of Christmas-themed drop-in crafts, activities and storytimes this December in both their Children’s Departments and Adult Departments. Find their full event line-up at https://uxlib.com/programs/events-activities/
Photo courtesy of Uxbridge Public Library
Photos with Santa at Wixan’s Bridge
Jolly St. Nick will be taking time out of his busy schedule to take photos and listen to Christmas lists at Wixan’s Bridge every weekend in December! Pets are welcome. Santa’s helpers will be collecting monetary and food donations for the Uxbridge Loaves and Fishes Food Bank, so make sure you bring canned goods. For a list of dates and times, visit https://uxbridgedaily.com/event/photos-with-santa-at-wixans-bridge/
Photo courtesy of Wixan’s Bridge
Handmade in Uxbridge
The Handmade in Uxbridge pop-up shop is the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artists. The annual pop-up takes place at Blue Heron Studio, at the back entrance of Blue Heron Books, from Friday, December 2nd to Saturday, December 10th during Blue Heron Books’ open hours. Learn more and check out the artisan line-up at https://www.instagram.com/handmade_in_uxbridge/
Photo courtesy of Blue Heron Books
The Nutcracker performed by Uxbridge Dance Academy
The Uxbridge Dance Academy will be performing one of the most famous ballets of all time at the Uxbridge Music Hall for 6 days only! Bring the whole family for a matinee show or an evening show and enjoy this Christmas classic. Learn more and get your tickets at
Photo courtesy of Uxbridge Dance Academy
