It's the most wonderful time of the year in Pelham!
Partnering with not-for-profit organizations and community groups, the Town of Pelham brings the holiday season's fun and festivities to you in a central location.
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Friday, December 6th, 2024 - 4:00 - 9:30 pm 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill
Retail/ Artisan Vendors: Robertson+Fille Vintage Candle Co. Artfully Honed Xcessorizzze with Claira Wilde & Whimsical Handmade Apparel Paintings by Danielle Greenwood Food and Drinks: Shriner's Creek Kettle Popcorn
Live Entertainment: Story time with Santa: 5:00 - 8:00 PM Children's Craft Corner: 5:00 - 8:00 PM Incirque Stilt Show: 5:00 - 8:00 PM Mason & Priyanka: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Craig McNair: 5:15 - 6:15 PM Max Ingrao & Mila Bolgar: 6:30 - 7:45 PM Copper & Iron: 8:00 - 9:30 PM |
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| ⛸️ 🎄 Paint & Skate | ||||||||
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The Town of Pelham has received a grant from the Ontario Arts Council to create a community-based art project. This fall, a local artist designed a mural, which is now available in a paint-by-number format for community members to help complete. The finished mural will be installed on the exterior wall of Town Hall (20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill). We’d like to invite you to participate in one of two public painting sessions at the Meridian Community Centre happening at the same time as a public skate:
To sign up for one of the public sessions, please press on the date you are available and fill out the registration form. All painting activities will be free of charge, and participants will be required to sign up in advance to ensure adequate supplies are available. The recommended age for participants is 10 years and older to ensure the mural is painted with clean, precise lines. We would like to acknowledge funding support from the Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario for their support.
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| ❄️ Town of Pelham Holiday Card Design Competition | ||||||||
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Calling all Pelham Youth! Help us to create this years Town of Pelham Holiday Card! Artwork will be reviewed by the staff at the Town of Pelham. Selected illustrations will be chosen for the Town of Pelham’s 2024 Holiday card and all of the artwork received will be displayed throughout the Meridian Community Centre during the holiday season. The young artists who have their illustrations chosen for the greeting card will be formally recognized at the December council meeting for making this year’s holiday greeting card so special. Identify: on the back of each submission: first and last name, age, school and phone number Paper: must be white Size: regular 8.5” x 11” letter size paper, portrait or landscape Please Avoid: completely black or dark backgrounds, sparkles or glitter We ask that students submit a hard copy of their design to Pelham Town Hall by no later than Friday, November 15, 2024. |
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| 🎅 Letters to Santa! Handwritten or Digital! | ||||||||
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**Santa uses Canada Post to deliver messages back that aren't sent by email. With the current strike, return letters may be delayed...the "Elves" at the Meridian Community Centre are working with Santa to see what other ways letters can be sent.**
Letters can be picked up at the Meridian Community Center beginning Wednesday December 18th, 2024. Please provide proof of ID upon pickup!
To help the big man in the red suit get messages from all the boys and girls in Pelham, the Town’s Recreation, Culture, and Wellness staff are working with Santa’s elves to get all the children of Pelham letters to the North Pole. There are two ways the Town has teamed up with the elves to get your letter to Santa: In person: Meridian Community Centre, 100 Meridian Way, Fonthill, ON You’ll see a red mailbox marked “Santa’s Mailbox” near the Christmas tree through the main entrance. Drop your letter in the mailbox by Sunday December 15, 2024 to ensure Santa has enough time to get you his response**. Don’t forget to include your return address! Email: The Town of Pelham has worked out an arrangement to provide Santa with his own Pelham email address. For quick and easy letter submissions, you can email Santa your letter to sclaus@pelham.ca. Santa will be checking his email right up until Friday, December 20, 2024 before he heads out on his Christmas route! |
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| 🎁 Santa's Workshop at Meridian Community Centre | ||||||||
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December 10, 13, 18, 23, 2024 | 4:30-9:00pm | $30.00/ child With parents being just as busy as Santa’s Elves this time of year, this is the perfect opportunity to get your last minute shopping done as the holidays quickly approach! Bring your children to the Meridian Community Centre for a night of crafts, movies, popcorn and holiday spirit! With dinner included, your child will have a night of fun while you get your shopping done!
Registration is available here.
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| 🎅 Annual Santa Claus Parade | ||||||||
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Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Each year the Fabulous Fenwick Lions host the Santa Claus Parade.
Come one, come all to the Santa Claus Parade in Fenwick! Starting at Bethany Christian Reformed Church on Balfour Street to Canboro Road, through the downtown core of Fenwick to Church St. The parade finishes at Centennial Park.
Applications are now open to interested businesses, not-for-profits and community groups to join the fun. Fill in the application below:
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| ❄️ Winter Break Camp | ||||||||
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December 30, January 2, January 3 2025
This week of fun will continue the holiday spirit through games, skating, gym time, movies, crafts and more! Weekly registration is $120.00 and includes camp from 9:00am-4:00pm, with the option of purchasing a hot lunch for $10.00/day. Extended Care is available from 7:30am-5:30pm for $30.00. Visit our Camp page for more information! |
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| ⛸️ Holiday Skates | ||||||||
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December Public Skating Dates & Times: Thursday, January 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00 pm
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| 🎄 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar | ||||||||
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Are you looking for a way to get into the holiday spirit from the comfort of your own home this year? Pelham's 12 Days of Christmas Advent Calendar is the perfect way to get ready for the Holidays! Each day will give you a new holiday task to do at home with your family! Click here to print your own calendar! How to assemble your Advent Calendar: Step 1- Print the 2 page calendar found here |
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| 🎄 Christmas Light Competition & Self Guided Tour | ||||||||
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The Town of Pelham is encouraging its residents to light up the town! We are excited to once again recognize the efforts of those who spread cheer this holiday season through our Christmas Light Competition. Addresses of entries will be shared following the contest so everyone can enjoy - think of it as your own personal Christmas parade. This year, our Pelham Residents and visitors will take the reins and vote for their favourite Christmas Light display!
Judging will be completed by Pelham residents and visitors from December 13 - December 31. Click here to vote for your favourite Christmas Light Display!
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⛸️ 2024 Pelham Community Holiday Events Listing - Submit Your Event! |
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November 23, 2024 Fabulous Fenwick Lions - Lighting of the Christmas Tree Christmas Caroling & music Saturday 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pelham Cares Annual Food Drive Meridian Community Centre (MCC) Pelham Cares will be hosting their annual food drive at the MCC. A team of volunteers will be on hand to accept donations of food, paper goods and personal hygiene items. The demand for the services of Pelham Cares has never been greater and this is an opportunity for the community to help " stock the shelves". Monetary donations are also gratefully accepted. Pelham Cares 905-892-5300
December 14, 2024 Pelham Minor Hockey Association Santa Claus Photos 9:00 am - 4:00 pm The Pelham Minor Hockey Association will be offering free Santa Claus photos at the Meridian Community Centre. Donations will be accepted on behalf of Pelham Cares.
Is your organization hosting a holiday event in Pelham? Contact the Special Events & Festivals Programmer Below
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| 🎁 Unique Community Gifts | ||||||||
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Make a list and check it twice...
Youth programs make a great gift! Visit www.pelham.ca/youth for upcoming Winter programs including drama and coding.
Through the Town of Pelham Community Project Donation Program, you can recognize a loved one, honour a particular group, or mark a milestone.
By purchasing one of the donation items, your gift beautifies the Town and provides a lasting remembrance in honour of a loved one, individual, or group. The Town of Pelham is responsible for the installation of all elements. Specific selection and placement of elements are at the sole discretion of The Town of Pelham. Still, collaboration with the donor to determine a general location is part of the process.
There may be an extended lead time to acquire items or in the installation process. Installation typically happens annually. An email will be sent to the individual after installation is complete. The Town of Pelham thanks you for considering this heartfelt gift.
Visit www.pelham.ca/dedication to see a full listing of available options.
Please contact the Recreation, Culture and Wellness Administrative Assistant to discuss your requests.
905-732-7889
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🎄 MYAC Gingerbread House Decorating Contest |
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2024 Gingerbread House Decorating Contest!
From December 1 - December 26 the Town of Pelham invites you to share your gingerbread creations. One lucky winner will be selected to win a grand prize of various holiday themed treats, goodies and games!
To enter your submission, click here!
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❄️ Bus Tour of Light Displays |
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2024 Bus Tour of Light Displays
Friday, December 13th, 2024
Register to take a free scenic tour on a bus through Pelham and discover all the great light displays!
Register for a bus tour time:
Pick up and drop off will be from the Meridian Community Centre on the main level at the Courtyard Entrance (please park in the parking lot and enter as you normally would). Refreshments and social time at the Meridian Community Centre concessions area (main level).
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