Brantford Lights at Glenhyrst
Glenhyrst Art Gallery, 20 Ava Road, Brantford
Friday, November 29 to Wednesday, January 1,2020
Every night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Without Glenhyrst’s beautiful lit gardens Christmas just wouldn't be the same, it is a highly anticipated annual event. With the official “switch on” on Friday, November 29, 2019 it goes through till January 1, 2020. Although the event is free there are collection bins for the Salvation Army Food Bank and Brantford Food Bank.
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant Website
Brantford Potters Guild Christmas Sale
Brantford and District Civic Centre, 79 Market St. S, Brantford
Friday, November 29 to Sunday, December 1, 2019
Friday - 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday - 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
The Brantford Potters Guild is hosting their Annual Christmas sale, November 29, 30 and December 1 at Woodman Park Community Centre. There are over 30 local potters who sell their unique pottery, so there is something for every taste, like stoneware, porcelain, and raku. In support of Brantford food bank, the potters made handcrafted soup bowls that are available for $20.00 a bowl. The proceeds then go to the food bank.
Brantford Potters Guild Website
Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks Presents Christmas Service
Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, 301 Mohawk St., Brantford
Sunday, December 1, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Celebrate the season with live music and hymns. All are welcome to attend.
Mohawk Chapel website
Living Nativity
Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie St.
Friday, December 6, Saturday, December 7, Sunday, December 8, 2019
7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. every night
Admission: Free
Christmas without the manger really isn’t Christmas at all. The Living Nativity in Harmony Square has become a Brantford Christmas Tradition. Experience 6 shows, 2 nightly, with over 2,500 watching. Introduce your children to the Christmas you remember.
City of Brantford Website
Candlelight Christmas Celebration
Bell Homestead National Historic Site, 94 Tutela Heights Rd.
Saturday, December 7, Saturday, December 14, 2019
Both Nights 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission: Donation
Celebrate Christmas with a night tour of the Bell Homestead in all its Victorian glory, decorated in the 1970’s traditional Christmas. Enjoy the glow of candles and live music as you take in the smells of baked goods from Mrs. Bells 1880 wood stove. Make a special event even more perfect, and make reservations at the exchange cafe.
Bell Homestead National Historic Site website
Brantford Symphony Orchestra Presents More Christmas Bells
Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, 88 Dalhousie St.
Saturday, December 7, 2019
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Admission: $45/40
These are not the ordinary Christmas tunes your used to, bring your bells to the annual Brantford Symphony Orchestra variety show! It will lift your spirits just in time for the holidays!
Brantford Symphony Orchestra website
Christmas Choral Concert
Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks, 301 Mohawk St., Brantford
Sunday, December 15, 2019
2:00 p.m.
Admission: by donation
Listen to live music from talented local musicians, tour the stained-glass windows and enjoy an assortment of snacks and refreshments. Fun for the whole family!
Mohawk Chapel website
50th Annual Wayne Gretzky International Hockey Tournament
Various Locations
Friday, December 27, Saturday, December 28, Sunday, December 29, Monday, December 30, 2019
All Day
Admission: Free
The Wayne Gretzky International Tournament is more than a sport, when kids aren’t on the ice they are making friendships that will last a lifetime. Enjoy four days of intense games between the minor hockey leagues of the world. Be sure to help cheer on our Brantford team!
Brantford Minor Hockey website
Times Square In Harmony Square
Harmony Square, 89 Dalhousie St.
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
9:00 p.m. to 11:55 p.m.
Admission: Free
Come and Celebrate the New Year in Harmony Square with the community of Brantford! Starting at 9:00 p.m. enjoy live music, noise makers and party accessories, photo booth, fireworks, and much more!
City of Brantford website