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Here are 5 events in the area this weekend you won't want to miss

The Candlelight Children's Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Santa Claus Parade usher in the holiday season in Orillia this weekend
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Santa Claus will make his way down Mississaga Street on Saturday evening during the Orillia Santa Claus Parade which begins at 5 p.m.

Are you looking for something to do in the Orillia area this weekend?

Visit OrilliaMatters' event listing page here.

Below are five area events among the many happening this weekend:

Orillia Farmers' Market Christmas Market

The Christmas market inside the Orillia Public Library begins on Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Indulge in sweet treats, savoury meals, holiday crafts, and decor.

For more information, click here.

Candlelight Children's Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony

Meet with your neighbours, family, and friends at the corner of Front Street and Mississaga Street at 7 p.m. and walk to the Opera House for the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony and other activities.

For more information, click here.

Birchmere Christmas Bazaar & Raffle

Discover beautifully handcrafted Christmas wreaths, decorations, knit and crochet items, and baked goods at the local retirement home at 234 Bay St. on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Orillia Santa Claus Parade

The largest Christmas parade North of Toronto with over 100 floats, bands and Santa himself usher in the holiday season at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, click here.

Orillia Terriers

Following the Orillia Santa Claus Parade, the Orillia Jr. C hockey club hosts the Huntsville Otters at 7:30 p.m. at Rotary Place in West Orillia. The third-placed Terriers are just three points back of the North Carruthers Division lead.

For more information, click here.


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Tyler Evans

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Tyler Evans got his start in the news business when he was just 15-years-old and now serves as a video producer and reporter with OrilliaMatters
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