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Sainte-Marie’s First Light
Thursday, November 16, 2023 - Saturday, December 2, 2023
$15Now in its 23rd year, Sainte-Marie’s First Light is an award-winning, must-see holiday event with a great lineup of family activities and live musical performances, all amidst the spectacular glow of thousands of candles.
Explore our vendor fair to get a head start on your holiday shopping, enjoy take-home crafts and historical demonstrations, and wander through candlelit historical buildings and pathways dressed in beautiful seasonal greenery. Then warm up with a hot cup of cocoa by the fire!
There’s a reason this event is an annual tradition for many. Come and experience a little holiday magic!
Reservations are required
Guests can look forward to:
- Live musical performances by:
- Ruth Sutherland, harpist
- Doug Feaver, folk music
- Vince Therrien, French folk music
- Chris Walser, hand drumming and stories
- Emma Reynolds, singer/songwriter (Saturdays only)
- Community Choirs (Thursdays at 6pm & 7:15pm only)
- And more!
- Demonstrations and activities include:
- Indoor and outdoor blacksmithing demonstrations
- Indigenous legends and stories in the longhouse
- Candlemaking demonstrations
- Quill pen writing activity
- Festive photo booth
- Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre Birds of Prey (Thursdays only)
- Fireworks (Friday nights only at 7pm)
November 16, 17 and 18; November 23, 24 and 25; November 30, December 1 and 2
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $15 a person (tax inc.)
No reservation required – walk-ins welcome! People who purchase online tickets, or who are eligible for free admission, can proceed to the express lane upon arrival.
Details
- Start:
- Thursday, November 16, 2023
- End:
- Saturday, December 2, 2023
- Cost:
- $15
- Event Categories:
- Bruce Grey Simcoe County, Cultural Events, Family Activities, Holiday Events, Light Shows, Live Music, Midland, Nature & Animals, Penetanguishene, Shows & Concerts, Winter Festivals
- Event Tags:
- bonfire, folk music, historical sites, holiday lights, hot chocolate, indigenous
- Website:
- Visit Website »
Venue
- Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons
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16164 Highway 12 East
Midland, ON Canada + Google Map