Gateway to the Holidays
Welcome to Gateway to the Holidays! Your guide to all the festive events happening in Gravenhurst this holiday season!
November 12 to December 31
Join us at the Muskoka Wharf on Friday, November 22 for the kick-off party with tree lighting, holiday shopping, pet fashion show, and more. Add your home or business to the popular Holiday Lights Road Map (with prizes!), and shop ‘til you drop at the fantastic holiday markets throughout Gravenhurst.
Kick-off to Gateway to the Holidays!
November 22
6 pm - 8 pm
Muskoka Wharf
Tree lighting & light displays
Pet pageant & FREE pet treats
Bring your best dressed pooch and let them strut their stuff!
Check out all the details on our poster.
Holiday shopping specials at Muskoka Shipyards OPEN LATE until 8:30 pm
Gift basket giveaways every half hour starting at 6:30 pm with grand prize giveaway at 8:30 pm. Must be on site to redeem prize. Wine available by donation to OSPCA while shopping. Pets permitted in store.
Experience Muskoka Christmas Market at Muskoka Discovery Centre
Vendors, crafts, food trucks, treats, horse & buggy rides, carolers, and visit with Santa! Friday (1 pm–8 pm), Sat & Sun (9 am–4 pm). Admission by donation. Also accepting food donations for Gravenhurst Against Poverty.
Meet the Gravenhurst Fire Department
Appearance by Skokie and the Winter Carnival Committee
Visit Boston Pizza for an indoor holiday light installation and photo-op, exciting giveaways and live music at 7pm. Check out all the details on this poster.
FREE hot chocolate
Thanks to these local businesses & organizations for their support!
Blue Ocean Lighthouse | Boston Pizza | Full Paw’tential Pet Grooming | Fur Life Pet Specialty | Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce | Gravenhurst Chiropractic & Acupuncture Centre | Gravenhurst Fire Department | Gravenhurst Girl Guides | Gravenhurst High School | Gravenhurst Infrastructure & Parks Department | Gravenhurst Winter Carnival | Hawkestone Soap Co.| Long & McQuade | Muskoka Discovery Centre | Muskoka Shipyards and The Wheelhouse Café | Muskoka Wharf Association | Neviss Electrical Systems Inc. | OSPCA | Pet Valu | Sawdust City Brewing Co. | Timberbeast Productions | Twin Maples Farm
What's happening!
Kick-off Event
The kick-off to our month long Gateway to the Holidays festival. Tree lighting, holiday shopping specials, pet pageant & FREE pet treats, meet the Gravenhurst Fire Department, an appearance by Skokie, FREE hot chocolate, live music, holiday light installation & exciting giveaways at Boston Pizza, and more! 6 pm–8 pm
Muskoka Wharf
November 22
Holiday Markets!
November 2
GRAVENHURST HOLIDAY CHRISTMAS MARKET
Gravenhurst Legion
Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market presents their annual Christmas Market. Indoor and outdoor vendors. Dress for the weather. Free admission. Non-perishable food donations accepted for Gravenhurst Against Poverty (GAP). 10 am–3 pm
November 17
HOLIDAY MARKET presented by the GRAVENHURST COMMUNITY MARKET
Gravenhurst Legion
A destination to meet and shop local makers and growers. Enjoy food, craft, and community. Free entry with a donation to the food bank. 9 am–3 pm
November 18 to December 20
ANNUAL MITTEN TREE
Gravenhurst Public Library
This year along with mittens and hats, our Annual Mitten Tree will be accepting donations for the SPCA Muskoka Animal Centre. Please check the Library’s website to see their wish list. Please drop off any donations at the Library. GravenhurstLibrary.ca
November 22–24
EXPERIENCE MUSKOKA CHRISTMAS MARKET
Muskoka Discovery Centre, Muskoka Wharf
Vendors, crafts, food trucks, treats, horse & buggy rides, carolers, and visit with Santa! Friday (1 pm–8 pm), Sat & Sun (9 am–4 pm). Admission by donation. Also accepting food donations for Gravenhurst Against Poverty. RealMuskoka.com
November 23
SAWDUST CITY HOLIDAY MARKET
Sawdust City Brewing Co.
Sawdust City Brewing Company invites you to join us for our annual Holiday Market. We are running alongside the Santa Clause Parade so make sure to come inside, warm-up and take in the amazing vendors throughout the Brewery and the Service Bay. 11 am–5 pm. SawdustCityBeer.com
November 23
ST. PAUL'S CHRISTMAS MARKET
St. Paul's Church - 235 John St S
Christmas Market with lots of vendors including Cake and Cozy, Frozen 5" Turkey Pot Pies, Mary Kay, Scentsy, baked goods, greeting cards and more. Hot peameal bacon on a bun just $5.00, cash only event. 10 am - 3 pm
November 30
NICOLE’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW
Gravenhurst Opera House
Specialty vendors, handcrafted items, fresh baked Christmas treats, hand-knit items, and so much more! (Formerly the Truly Local Muskoka Market). 10 am–3 pm
December 7
CHRISTMAS MARKET AT RYDE COMMUNITY CO-OP
Ryde Community Co-op | 1624 Barkway Rd
Featuring local vendors, crafts, bakers and artisans. Plus kiddies can pick up their free ‘grab and go’ craft kit during market hours (please reserve in advance.) 10 am–2 pm RydeCoop.ca
Contact Us
Town of Gravenhurst
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON P1P1Z3
T: 705-687-3412
TF: 1-855-687-3412
info@gravenhurst.ca