Aurora's Christmas Market

Enjoy the holiday season at Aurora's Christmas Market.

Dates - November 29 to December 1 | December 6 to 8
Time - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location - Aurora Town Square (50 Victoria Street)
This event is free to attend. No registration is required.

Check out one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario! Aurora's Christmas Market will be filled with good cheer, hands-on workshops and activities, fantastic seasonal vendors, food vendors and so much more. Check out and visit different vendors on-site each night.


Performance Hall Entertainment

Tickets for shows will remain on sale until sold out. 

Performance Hall Entertainment - Schedule
DateShowMore Information

Friday, November 29
7:30 p.m.

Chicago Transit
Tribute to Chicago

Show Details & Tickets

Sunday, December 1
5:45 p.m.

Borealis Big Band
Concert

Show Details & Tickets

Friday, December 6
7:30 p.m.

A Very Merry Christmas
with George St. Kitts

Show Details & Tickets

Saturday, December 7
7 p.m.

Marquee Theatre Productions
presents Festive Favourites:
A Musical Wonderland

Show Details & Tickets

Sunday, December 8
5:45 p.m.

Aurora Community Band

Show Details & Tickets


Workshops

Aurora’s Christmas Market brings you a variety of interactive and hands-on workshops that cater to all interests. The festive creations will be the perfect addition to any home or office. All workshops take place at Aurora Town Square. Pre-registration is required for workshops, where applicable and fees may apply.

Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1

Friday, November 29

Hot Cocoa & Canvas Paint Night <<Workshop Full>>

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $20 per person

At Aurora’s Christmas Market Paint Night you will get to paint your own masterpiece while being led by an art instructor and sipping on some hot cocoa. All paint and hot cocoa supplies will be provided.

Register Online - Hot Cocoa & Canvas Paint Night


Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Activity

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

While quantities last, decorate a gingerbread cookie at Aurora’s Christmas Market. One cookie per person. No registration required.

Saturday, November 30 

Advent calendar for Christmas

Christmas Advent Calendar Workshop <<Registration Closed>>

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person

December is around the corner, which means it’s time to start the countdown to Christmas! Spend a crafty evening designing your own custom advent calendar. Each registrant will receive a plain boxed advent calendar with drawers for each day and access to paints and decals.

Register Online - Christmas Advent Calendar Workshop

Sunday, December 1 

Christmas holiday string art

Christmas String Art Workshop <<Registration Closed>>

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person

Take string to the next festive level. You will get to create holiday themed art piece using the technique of string art that can hang anywhere in your home. This is an instructor led workshop and all supplies will be provided.

Register Online - Christmas String Art Workshop

Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8

Friday, December 6

Hot Cocoa & Canvas Paint Night <<Workshop Full>>

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Cost: $20 per person

At Aurora’s Christmas Market Paint Night you will get to paint your own masterpiece while being led by an art instructor and sipping on some hot cocoa. All paint and hot cocoa supplies will be provided.

Register Online - Hot Cocoa & Canvas Paint Night


Gingerbread Cookie Decorating Activity

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

While quantities last, decorate a gingerbread cookie at Aurora’s Christmas Market. One cookie per person. No registration required.

Saturday, December 7 

Christmas theme decorated cutting board

Christmas Cutting Board Décor Workshop <<Workshop Full>>

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: $11 per person

Transform plain cutting boards into festive holiday decorations. This fun and easy workshop will have you stencil and add decorative touches to create beautiful pieces for your home. This is an instructor led workshop and all supplies will be provided.

Register Online - Christmas Cutting Board Décor Workshop

Sunday, December 8

Christmas decorate hanging mason jar

Festive Holiday Hanging Jars Workshop

Time: 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person

Want to make your own festive hanging jars for the holidays? All of the supplies needed to make three (3) jars are provided, as well as step-by-step instructions led by an instructor. This is an in-person workshop experience.

Register Online - Festive Holiday Hanging Jars Workshop


Festive Outdoor Entertainment Schedule

Check out the nightly entertainment schedule. More features added frequently, so be sure to check back soon.

Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1

Friday, November 29
Entertainment Schedule
TimeEntertainment

5:15 p.m.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join us to help light Aurora’s Christmas Tree. It is the spirit of the community that helps light the tree.

5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Fire Guy

Fire dancing is a great way to energize an audience, and The Fire Guy exceeds all expectations. With over 20 years of experience, seeing The Fire Guy perform in-person is an opportunity not to be missed.  He loves figuring out way to excite and surprise the audience. With The Fire Guy’s thirst for fire, it's not a surprise he is now the world’s #1 Fire Eater. Don’t miss this incredible show!

The Fire Guy - Learn More

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Fire Guy

Don’t miss this encore performance!

Saturday, November 30
Entertainment Schedule
TimeEntertainment

7 p.m. to
7:30 p.m.

Scarlet Black

Scarlet Black is one of Canada’s leading flow and fire dancers.

Scarlet Black - Learn More

8 p.m. to
8:30 p.m.

Scarlet Black

Don’t miss this encore performance!

Sunday, December 1
Entertainment Schedule
TimeEntertainment

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Bex in Motion

Take a spin with Bex in Motion. Bex is a one-of-a-kind performer who incorporates fire, comedy, acrobatics, juggling and mesmerizing hula hoop tricks into her show. After many years of practice, she can now spin up to 50 hula hoops at once! With her quirky, light-hearted attitude and ability to involve audience members, Bex puts on a show that is sure to move you!

Bex in Motion - Learn More

8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Bex in Motion

Don’t miss this encore performance!

Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8

Friday, December 6
Entertainment Schedule
TimeEntertainment

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NorthFIRE Circus

NorthFIRE Circus offers an unique and engaging choreographed fire juggling and fire dancing performance. If you already have plans this evening, change them because you won’t want to miss this show.

8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

NorthFIRE Circus

Don’t miss this encore performance!

Saturday, December 7
Entertainment Schedule
TimeEntertainment

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Kiki Totally Outrageous

This all 80's show is sure to keep you dancing, smiling and walking on sunshine! Come watch as Kiki does all of her best hula-hoops, contortion and acrobatics.

8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Kiki Totally Outrageous

Don’t miss this encore performance!

Sunday, December 8
Entertainment Schedule
TimeEntertainment

7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

NorthFIRE Circus & Dr. Draw

Dr. Draw is the stage moniker of Eugene Draw, a Canadian experimental electric violinist. This unique show is extremely entertaining and will leave you wanting more.

8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

NorthFIRE Circus & Dr. Draw

Don’t miss this encore performance!


Photos with Santa & Friends

Photos can be taken on your camera in Santa’s own hut located in the Outdoor Square at Town Square. 

Photos with Santa & Friends - Schedule
DateTimePhotos

Friday, November 29

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Photos with Santa

Saturday, November 30

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Sunday, December 1

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Photos with the Grinch

Friday, December 6

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa

Saturday, December 7

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Sunday, December 8

5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Photos with the Grinch


Christmas Market Photo Gallery

Large Christmas tree decorated with lights  Lady with angel festive light-up costume

Lighted Christmas tree and glow-in-the-dark train


More Information & Contact

For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or email our Special Events Team.

Note: We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.


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Event Sponsors

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