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.
| 🎄 Outdoor Christmas Market |
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We are excited to share that this beloved Town of Pelham tradition will once again return to downtown Fonthill on Friday, December 2, at 4:00-9:30pm. Bring the family to Town Square to enjoy fresh, local food and beverages in our licensed area, live music, and tick off names from your shopping list by supporting Niagara artisans in their market booths. And of course, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus themselves!
Experience local food and artisan vendors: Passion Events Mom & Manga Welland Jackfish Baseball Club Natures Corner Bakery and Café
Local entertainers will be spreading cheer through beloved holiday songs from 4:00-9:30pm.
FILL THE TRUCKS! Don't miss Brayden's #Joymaker Truck on site from 5:00pm accepting food drive donations on behalf of Pelham Cares, and the Fonthill Firefighters Associations Vintage Pelham firetruck accepting toy donations on behalf of Pelham Cares! |
| 🦌 Reindeer Games on GooseChase |
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You have twelve days for the festive game, each day new missions, no two the same! Every morning at 8:00am you can do, a fun mission for the day... times two! The order they are done is up to you, you can catch up if you miss a few. Complete them all or do just one, most importantly have some fun! #PelhamReindeerGames
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| 🎅🤶 Straight from the North Pole |
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Santa and Mrs. Claus love all the letters and emails from the children in Pelham! Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Market in Fonthill on December 2 and the Santa Claus Parade on December 10!  |
| ❄️ 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 the Town of Pelham’s 2022 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 18, 2022. |
| 🎅 Letters to Santa! Handwritten or Digital! |
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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 Friday, December 16, 2022 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 Monday, December 19, 2022 before he heads out on his Christmas route! |
| 🎀 Decorating Elves hard at work around Town! |
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Now more than ever, it is important than ever to spread some good cheer throughout the community. Watch for the festive boughs and bows around town as this long standing Christmas Tradition continues! If you are interested in hanging boughs around Pelham, please contact Amanda at adeschenes@pelham.ca. Student volunteer hours available!
Special thanks to the Pelham Beautification Committee, the Pelham Garden Club and their friends for volunteering their time and talents. |
| 🎁 Santa's Workshop at Meridian Community Centre |
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Friday, December 9 & 16 | 4:00-9:00pm | $25.00/ 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 chicken fingers and fries for dinner, your child will have a night of fun while you get your shopping done!
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❄️Mayor's Youth Advisory Holiday Craft Night |
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The Pelham Mayor's Youth Advisory Council will be hosting a Holiday craft night in the atrium of the Meridian Community Centre on Thursday, December 15 from 5:00-7:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your family out for a night of holiday spirit and crafting! |
| 🎀 Holiday Workshop Series |
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Farmhouse Clock Workshop Come and join Erika Bachynski and create a 27" farmhouse clock from a repurposed wooden spool. This interactive workshop costs $60 and space is limited. Registration is now full. Niagara Symphony Orchestra - Instrument Petting Zoo The NSO regularly hosts instrument “petting zoos” at local festivals, Culture Days throughout the Niagara Region, and as part of local March Break programming. Partnering with local music stores and volunteers from the Niagara Youth Orchestra, NSO staff and musicians offer fun instrument demonstrations and hands-on opportunities to try out orchestral instruments for any member of the public. With instrumental music programs becoming a rarity in elementary schools, the Instrument Petting Zoo may be a student’s – or adult’s – first opportunity to hold and explore any type of instrument up close. Drop in program. No advance registration is required.
Modern Christmas Centrepiece Workshop Wednesday December 7th at 7pm - Accursi Room at the Meridian Community Centre With the expertise from Marian from Rice Road Greenhouses, participants will create a modern centrepiece to be displayed at your holiday meal. $50/person Registration is now full. |
| 🎅 Annual Santa Claus Parade |
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Saturday, December 10, 2022
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. Click here to complete a parade float application.
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| ❄️ Winter Break Camp |
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January 2-6, 2023
This week of fun will continue the holiday spirit through games, skating, gym time, movies, crafts and more! Weekly registration is $150.00 and includes camp from 9:00am-4:00pm, with the option of purchasing a hot lunch for $7.00/day. Extended Care is available from 7:30am-5:30pm for $38.00. Visit our Camp page for more information!
For more information regarding COVID-19 protocols, please click here.
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| ⛸️ Free Holiday Skates with support from Community Sponsors |
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December 11, 1:00-2:20pm December 16, 7:30-9:20pm December 18, 1:00-2:20pm |
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🎁 Gingerbread House Giveaway & Decorating Contest |
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Gingerbread House Giveaway Join in and add to the FUN this holiday season with a Gingerbread House Decorating kit sponsored by the Pelham Mayor's Youth Advisory Council! Kits are available by pre-registration only. Pickup of the Gingerbread Craft Kits will take place on Thursday, December 15 from 10:00am-7:00pm at the Meridian Community Centre. Limited quantities available, one kit per household. Pelham residents only. Thank you for your interest - due to overwhelming demand the kit have all been reserved.
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest Celebrate the Holidays with MYAC's Gingerbread House decorating contest! Homemade houses, pre-purchased kits or other gingerbread creations are encouraged to enter! |
| 🎄 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, or follow along with daily posts on our social media! How to assemble your Advent Calendar: Step 1- Print the 2 page calendar found here |
| 🎄 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.
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⛸️ 2022 Pelham Community Holiday Events Listing - Submit Your Event! |
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Is your organization hosting a holiday event in Pelham? Contact Amanda Deschenes at adeschenes@pelham.ca to add your event details here.
November 3 - December 22 November 3 - December 22 - Sundays only November 5, 9:00am-2:00pm. November 9 November 19, 10:00am-2:00pm November 26, 4:00-6:00pm November 26 - Early January December 2, 12:00-4:00pm December 2, 4:00-9:30pm December 2, 8:00pm December 3-10 December 3 - 11 December 3, 10:00am-3:00pm December 4, 3:00pm December 11, 1:00-2:20pm December 16, 7:30-9:20pm December 18, 1:00-2:20pm December 24, 5:30 and 9:00pm, December 25, 9:00am December 30, 1:00-3:30pm
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| ❄️ Name a Pelham Plow! |
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Help name a snowplow! The Town of Pelham is excited to invite Pelham residents to participate in the Name a Pelham Plow contest! Everyone is invited to submit their most creative ideas.
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| 🎁 Unique Community Gifts |
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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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Local Area Business Highlights |
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Pelham is home to many different businesses owned and operated by our neighbours and community members. From family run shops, restaurants, retailers, service providers and more, there are so many Pelham businesses to discover.
October 29, 8:00am-2:00pm November 26, 11:00am-3:pm
More coming coming soon!
2022 Christmas in Pelham is supported by Niagara Region Economic Development.
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