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.

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:

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Enjoy a contemporary Christmas musical depicting the Christmas story being presented at Roblin Wesleyan Church. Event times are as follows:

Friday, December 13th at 7pm
Saturday, December 14th at 3pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 15th at 7pm

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:

The 40th annual Newburgh Community Christmas Concert is on December 14th at 3pm and 7pm. Doors open one hour before each show. Admission is by donation. The show has become a holiday tradition, delivering laughs while supporting a worthy cause. 100% of the donations go towards providing toys for less fortunate children in the community.

The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on December 14th! Some shooting stars associated with the shower are expected to be visible each night from December 7th to 16th.

Hockey fans, don't miss the Amherstview Jets when take to the WJ Henderson Recreation Centre ice on December 15th at 7:25pm. The Jets take on the Napanee Raiders. For more information visit the Jets website.

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. 

Have fun making these easy snowy mason jar candle holders they are perfect for your Christmas holiday decor!

Experience the spirit of the season at Lennox & Addington County's 6th annual ‘Christmas Tree’ event on Tuesday, December 17th from 6 - 8 pm. This festive occasion takes place at the County Museum and Archives, located at 97 Thomas Street East in Napanee.

Hockey fans, don't miss the Napanee Raiders when take to the Strathcona Paper Centre ice on December 20th at 7:30pm. The Raiders take on the Clarington Eagles. For more information visit the Raiders website.

Napanee Legion presents great Saturday night music! Code & Silver Wings take to the stage from 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Small cover charge. All welcome! For more info call 613-354-5275.

Hockey fans, don't miss the Amherstview Jets when take to the WJ Henderson Recreation Centre ice on December 22nd at 7:15pm. The Jets take on the Campbellford Rebels. For more information visit the Jets website.

The WJ Henderson Recreation Centre in Amherstview is hosting free skates and swims this holiday season! Check out the details below:

Celebrate the festive season with a free Community Christmas Day Dinner at St. John's Hall in Bath. Enjoy food, community spirit, gifts/music, companionship and lots of laughs. For more information call 613-352-5318.

Join the Town of Greater Napanee on December 31st as we ring in the New Year at the Strathcona Paper Centre for the New Year's Eve Family Dance Party! Grab your dancing shoes and ice skates and come out between 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for free pizza, snacks, dancing and skating!