{"id":5370,"date":"2021-11-03T15:53:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T15:53:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=5370"},"modified":"2021-11-16T15:18:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T15:18:57","slug":"holidays-in-aurora-and-midhurst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/holidays-in-aurora-and-midhurst\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Holidays In Aurora and Midhurst \u2744\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Scroll down the blog to see your chance to win a $50 gift voucher from one of our local attractions!<\/strong> This is always a wonderful time in our communities, and to help with the planning, we\u2019ve put together some highlights to get the jump on the season.<\/p>\n

AURORA<\/strong><\/span>
\nHit The Ice<\/strong>
\nAs the weather gets cooler take the time to enjoy the outdoors, and there\u2019s no better way than with some fun on the ice. Even if you\u2019ve never learned, or your skills are a little rusty, don\u2019t worry, you\u2019re in luck. Aurora\u2019s Skaters First<\/a> program is dedicated to teaching children, and adults, the joys of skating, so strap on those blades and give it a try.
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Guess Who’s Coming To Town?<\/strong>
\nAurora\u2019s annual night time tradition continues with the Santa Under The Stars Parade on November 27. It\u2019s a night of magic with spectacular floats, mascots, marching bands and of course, our special guest – jolly old St. Nick. Anyone attending the parade is required to wear a mask.<\/p>\n

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Source: City Of Aurora<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Getting Ready For The Holidays<\/strong>
\nDYK Aurora\u2019s Christmas Market has been named one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario?! Discover seasonal vendors, hands-on workshops, games and activities for the whole family at the Aurora Christmas Marke<\/a>t Dec 3-5, Dec 10-12.<\/p>\n

For those who like to decorate their home or business, and for those who just like to see all the great ideas, Aurora lights up with festive spirit. Aurora\u2019s Deck the Halls Tour<\/a> is a drive-by event of some of the wonderful outdoor displays throughout the city!
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Keeping It Real<\/strong>
\nNothing beats the look and smell of real Christmas tree and, depending where you live, there are lots of great choices for cutting your own.
\nIt doesn\u2019t get much better than Horton Tree Farms<\/a>. Cut down your own tree, and enjoy complimentary wagon rides, hot chocolate and outdoor bonfires, everything you can imagine for a true old-fashioned family adventure.
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Family First Night<\/strong>
\nFamily First Night<\/a> at the Aurora Leisure Centre gives families the chance to say goodbye to 2021 with skating, swimming, reptile shows, magic shows, crafts, face painting, inflatables and rock climbing. Don\u2019t miss this unforgettable way to ring in the new year.<\/p>\n

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MIDHURST AND AREA<\/strong><\/span>
\nHometown Hockey<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t miss Rogers Hometown Hockey<\/a> as it shines the national spotlight on Oro-Medonte, from November 6-8! Enjoy a full weekend of outdoor hockey festivities for all ages, including live entertainment and immersive augmented reality experiences at Horseshoe Resort. The fun wraps up on Monday night with a live outdoor viewing party of an NHL game broadcast with Ron Maclean and Tara Slone on site to host the celebration.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Rogers Hometown Hockey<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Wye Marsh Welcomes Winter<\/strong>
\nAs the temperature drops things heat up at the Wye Marsh<\/a> Nature Centre with a host of winter activities. Bundle up and explore a 500m boardwalk and over 25 km of winding trails, perfect for bird-watching and cross-country skiing. Kids will love Winter Wild Things where they can meet Trumpeter Swans, hand-feed chickadees, try a snowshoe obstacle course, learn to track animals and more.
\nOn November 13, you can discover your artistic talents and develop your skills with water colour and soapstone carving workshops at the Art in the Marsh<\/a> event.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Wye Marsh<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Celebrating Local Theatre<\/strong>
\nThe Kempenfelt Community Players<\/a> are joining more than 2,500 theatre organizations from 40 countries around the world to perform All Together Now! A global event celebrating local theatre, November 12 \u2013 14. This brand new review features fantastic songs from some of the most beloved musicals of all time and will be available as streamed or live, in-person performances.<\/p>\n

A Night At The Museum<\/strong>
\nThe Simcoe County Museum<\/a> is offering a wide variety of activities to entertain and educate families throughout the fall and winter. Whether it\u2019s Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Tours, PA Day Pajama Camp, Virtual Victorian Christmas or a variety of Winter Break Day Camps and Special Programs, there\u2019s something for everyone at the museum this season.<\/p>\n

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Credit: Simcoe County Museum<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Drysdale’s Tree Farm<\/strong>
\nWelcome the holidays with a trip to Drysdale’s Tree Farm<\/a> in Edgbert, just south of Midhurst. Premium pre-cut and cut your own Fraser Firs, handcrafted fresh wreaths and a Holiday Village that has become a favourite tradition for many families. This unique outdoor experience, which includes horse-drawn wagon rides, a visit from Santa, and other special activities, opens November 20 for the season.<\/p>\n

Giveaway: <\/span>Geranium is giving away a $50 gift card to spend in Drysdale\u2019s Evergreen Store, your one of kind holiday shop. For a chance to win \u2013 just email us at social@www.geranium.com<\/a> and let us know what you enjoy about this time of year in Simcoe County!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Update: Congratulations to Stephanie who won our $50 gift card! Stay tuned for another giveaway coming in December.<\/p>\n

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Simply email us<\/a> for a chance to win this gift card!<\/p><\/div>\n

Geranium communities like Allegro in Auror<\/a>a<\/a> and Midhurst Valley<\/a> make it easy to enjoy all the best the Holiday Season has to offer. Let us know your favourite holiday event!<\/p>\n

Please note these events are subject to change. Always check town website for up to date COVID safety measures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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