The holiday season is here and we’ve got the receipts to prove it! December is stuffed full of themed events to keep your family in the spirit – or to just unwind from the hustle and bustle. Check out some ideas below and be sure to check out the Events Calendar for a sleigh full of December activities.
Holiday Express
Blackberry Farm transforms into a winter wonderland amid thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and happy holiday music. Take a ride on the Holiday Express train and hop aboard the hay wagon, too. Back in the historic pioneer village, you’ll enjoy crafts, a reindeer food bar, story readings of holiday classics at the one-room schoolhouse, and a special visit with Santa!
When:
Thursdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays, Dec. 2 (Special Needs Night), 9 and 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays, Dec. 3-4, 10-11 and 17-18, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Blackberry Farm
Ages: All
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Nutcracker
Bring your loved ones to enjoy a true holiday classic, as our Steppin’ Out Dance Studio presents its adaptation of “The Nutcracker” – an enchanting performance right here in Aurora!
When: Saturday, December 10 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m
Where: Prisco Community Center
Ages: All
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Brunch with Buddy the Elf
Who glows with more Christmas spirit than Buddy the Elf? Everybody’s friend, Buddy’s inviting families to enjoy a special holiday brunch at Vaughan Athletic Center! Photo ops aplenty, the kiddos will also get to share story time and a fun craft project with Buddy.
When: Saturday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Vaughan Athletic Center
Ages: 2+
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Splashing with Santa
Swim ‘n splash in the Leisure Pool and hang out with the jolly old elf before he trades his snorkel for his sleigh! A party host will assist in taking photos at “Santa’s Surf Shack;” Santa’s elves will lend helping hands as children make reindeer food to take home, and guests will receive a “Splashing with Santa” magnetic picture frame!
When: Saturday, December 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Vaughan Athletic Center
Ages: All
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Family New Year’s Eve Bash
For the littler ones (or maybe mom and dad?) who, try as they might, drift off to sleep before the clock strikes midnight, this mid-day celebration guarantees no one will miss any of the excitement! Bring the family to enjoy inflatables, crafts, games, a DJ and – of course – the balloon drop at Noon sharp!
When: Saturday, December 31, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m
Where: Vaughan Athletic Center
Ages: 2+
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