Events

Bring the family to see Downtown Greater Napanee sparkle with holiday spirit. Join hundreds of visitors along Dundas Street for the 2019 edition of the Big Bright Light Show, a stunning display of more than 750,000 LED Christmas Lights. Don't forget to check out the lights and displays at Conservation Park, Springside Park, and various locations around town!

Finally... there’s a roller rink!!! Families can now enjoy the new Roller Skating revolution here in Napanee. Head to the old arena every Friday & Saturday throughout the 2019-2020 winter season. Beginning November 16th, Disco Ball be hosting Roller Skating fun for the entire family. Roller Skates rentals are very limited and various skate types & sizes will be available for sale.

Local artist Bill Vanwart has two shows on the go around Napanee. In total, the shows consist of approximately 35 paintings.

Show 1 is at the Napanee Branch (25 River Road, Napanee) of the County of L&A Libraries. Many of these paintings are of folks playing pond hockey or just skating….may make a great gift for the Skater in the Family. This show will run into January 2020.

Enjoy community theatre at it's finest in Selby. Their annual holiday performance is sure to be a hit! This year, the theatre the comedy The Rented Christmas by Norman C. Ahern Jr. takes to the stage.

Santa's Living Room is coming to Napanee. Head to 89 Jim Kimmett Boulevard in Napanee (beside Dollarama) and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and cookies, and get your photos taken with the man himself... Santa!

Hours of operation are:

Hockey fans, don't miss the Napanee Raiders when take to the Strathcona Paper Centre ice on December 6th at 7:30pm. The Raiders take on the Picton Pirates. For more information visit the Raiders website.

'Tis the season! The Land O' Lakes Lions Santa Claus Parade begins at the Lions Hall in Northbrook on December 7th at 10am. Check your local listings for details about the route.

It’s a Special Museum Kids Saturday at the L&A County Museum and Archives on December 7th! Dancers and instructors from the Conservatory will be giving a 'Ballet Behind the Scenes: An Introduction to the Nutcracker".

We’re inviting families to join us for “Storytime with Santa”, a special holiday story celebration with a very special guest: Santa Claus himself! 

Children will have a chance to participate in holiday games and crafts. We will also be staging Santa photo sessions.

Celebrate the holiday season at the Greater Napanee Parade of Lights. Watch as beautifully-decorated floats light up the streets along the route.

The Denbigh Christmas Parade is December 7th. The fun starts at 6pm. Enjoy refreshments and Santa Claus himself afterwards at the hall. Proudly presented by the Denbigh Recreation Committee. For more information call 613-333-2224.

On December 8th from 11am - 4pm, MacKinnon Brothers hosts thier first ever Holiday Market in the Old Barn! Stop by the farm for some festive cheer, good food, great brews, live music, and to cross those last few gifts off of your list! Be sure to bundle up. 

The village Bath is decorated, the gazebo is all lit up, and Christmas cheer is in the air! Don't forget to join The Bath Gardening Club for the Caroling in the Park on Sunday, December 8th at 6pm for a fun evening of singing with hot chocolate and indulge in some delicious treats afterwards.

Hockey fans, don't miss the Amherstview Jets when take to the WJ Henderson Recreation Centre ice on December 8th at 7:25pm. The Jets take on the Port Hope Panthers. For more information visit the Jets website.

We’re inviting families to join us for “Storytime with Santa”, a special holiday story celebration with a very special guest: Santa Claus himself! 

Children will have a chance to participate in holiday games and crafts. We will also be staging Santa photo sessions.

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Looking for an engrossing art project with calming effects? Try your hand at making a mandala stone!

We’re inviting families to join us for “Storytime with Santa”, a special holiday story celebration with a very special guest: Santa Claus himself! 

Children will have a chance to participate in holiday games and crafts. We will also be staging Santa photo sessions.

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided.

This month, we'll be making a rustic wreath constructed mainly of natural forest-gathered materials.

Registration is required. Please contact the Tamworth Branch at 613.379.3082 to secure your spot.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced it will present their 8th Annual Nativity Exhibit in Napanee. This free family-friendly event in its 7th year will again feature hundreds of Nativity displays from home and around the world.

Participate in a Polar Express movie experience! Props will be provided-you’ll get to use noisemakers, ring jingle bells, throw snow, and more!

All Tween Night programs are free and take place in the Amherstview Branch for ages 7-12. 

Join us for a fun adult craft tutorial where we make creativity as easy as 1-2-3! Learn a new craft and make new friends. This program is free and all materials are provided. 

Learn how to make this Scandinavian Tomte/Nisse Christmas Gnome: a traditional Nordic ornament! 

Registration is required. Please contact the Napanee Branch at 613.354.2525 to secure your spot.

Finish up your holiday shopping and support a great cause at the annual Downtown Napanee Shopping Party. Participating stores will be in the festive spirit, offering a combination of treats for customers, discounts, live entertainment, gifts with purchase or draws! There will be carolers, reindeer, wagon rides and Santa too.

It’s a Special Event day at the L&A County Museum in Napanee! On December 14th, Howard Sandles will be hosting a stained glass ornament making workshop.

Participants of all ages will have the opportunity to create one of a kind stained glass ornaments, and learn about the process of glass cutting and soldering.  

The Loaf n' Ale in Napanee is proud to present their first annual 14 hour toy drive marathon. 14 Bands & Artists will be hitting the Loaf stage each hour starting a noon until 2am on December 14th, all to make each and every child have a very special Christmas this year. Please bring a new unwrapped toy in lieu of a cover charge.

Lace up the skates and head to the Strathcona Paper Centre in Napanee this holiday season! Free Skates sponsored by Tim Hortons take place on the following dates and times: