{"id":6991,"date":"2025-10-15T20:45:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=6991"},"modified":"2025-10-17T18:58:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T18:58:39","slug":"celebrate-every-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/celebrate-every-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate every season in Geranium Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"One of the greatest joys of living in Ontario is experiencing the beauty of the changing seasons. As fall fades into winter, our landscapes transform from colourful leaves crunching underfoot to sparkling lights that brighten long evenings. It\u2019s a time for gathering with family, exploring local traditions, and celebrating everything that makes our communities feel like home.
\nEverywhere that Geranium<\/a> builds, including Aurora, Port Perry, Pickering, and Midhurst\/Barrie, there\u2019s no shortage of exciting activities to brighten the season.<\/p>\n

Aurora – Allegro<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nHaunted Forest<\/em><\/a>
\nSaturday, October 25 | 6-9pm
\nSheppard\u2019s Bush & Aurora Family Leisure Centre
\nAurora invites families to explore its spooky side with games, crafts, and decorated trails suited to entertain both little ones and those seeking a good old-fashioned scare.<\/p>\n

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Families enjoy spooky fun and decorated trails during Aurora\u2019s Haunted Forest.<\/p><\/div>\n

Christmas Market<\/a> at Aurora Town Square<\/em>
\nNovember 28\u201330 & December 5\u20137
\nEnjoy the charm of the new Aurora Town Square as it transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with artisan vendors, live entertainment, and warm seasonal treats.<\/p>\n

Aurora\u2019s Santa Under the Stars Parade<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturday, November 22 | 6\u20138 pm
\nDowntown Aurora
\nA much-loved York Region tradition, this magical nighttime parade lights up downtown Aurora with glowing floats, festive music, and plenty of holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

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Downtown Aurora truly lights up through the month of December.<\/p><\/div>\n

Port Perry \u2014 Courts of King\u2019s Bay<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nAdventures at the Boo-seum<\/em><\/a>
\nSaturday, October 25 | 1\u20134pm
\nScugog Shores Museum
\nThis family-friendly event celebrates Halloween traditions with pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating around the village, and a chance to show off your best costumes.<\/p>\n

Port Perry Holiday Market<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturday, November 22 | 9am-4pm
\nScugog Community Centre
\nThe annual market features local vendors showcasing their talents with a wide variety of items and gifts ready for the holidays. Admission to the show is free, and food donations will be collected in support of the Port Perry Food Bank.<\/p>\n

Scugog Santa Claus Parade<\/em><\/a>
\nSaturday, December 6| 5pm
\nDowntown Port Perry
\nThe picturesque town of Port Perry truly shines during this enchanting evening parade, where twinkling lights, cheerful music, and Santa\u2019s grand arrival bring the community together.<\/p>\n

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At the Holiday Market, local vendors showcase unique gifts to support the Port Perry Food Bank.<\/p><\/div>\n

Pickering \u2014 Clarehaven Estates<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nFall Fling<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturdays, October 18 & 25 | 11:30am\u20133pm
\nMillennium Square
\nCelebrate the spirit of fall with pumpkin painting, photo stops, costume contests, trick-or-treating, crafts, and local artisan vendors.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Destination Pickering<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Winter Wonderland<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturdays, December 6 & 13 | 11:30am\u20133pm
\nMillennium Square
\nJoin the City of Pickering and Nautical Village businesses for festive fun, including live ice carving, holiday vendors, character performers, buskers, s\u2019mores stations, and miniature train rides through Nautical Village.<\/p>\n

Pickering Santa Claus Parade<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturday, November 22 | 10am
\nDowntown Pickering
\nWe really love this year\u2019s theme: \u201cNo Place Like Home for the Holidays\u201d, a time to celebrate with the City of Pickering and the Kinsmen & Kinettes Club. Enjoy community spirit, creative floats, and a cheerful start to the holiday season.<\/p>\n

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Ice sculptures, s’mores, entertainment all part of the fun at the City of Pickering<\/a>‘s Winter Wonderland<\/p><\/div>\n

Midhurst & Barrie \u2014 Midhurst Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/span>
\nFamily Fright Fest<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturday, October 25 | 4\u20139pm
\nLampman Lane Park & Community Centre, Barrie
\nBarrie\u2019s annual Halloween celebration transforms the park into a Halloween wonderland featuring a haunted house, fire show, inflatables, crafts, food trucks, and a popular costume contest.<\/p>\n

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The City of Barrie’<\/a>s Family Fright Fest<\/p><\/div>\n

Barrie Christmas Arts & Crafts Show<\/a><\/em>
\nNovember 7\u20139
\nSadlon Arena
\nFind unique handmade gifts, gourmet treats, and seasonal d\u00e9cor from over 150 Canadian artisans.<\/p>\n

Barrie Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/a><\/em>
\nSaturday, November 15 | 5pm
\nDowntown Barrie
\nKick off the holidays with a lively parade, tree lighting ceremony, and fireworks display over Kempenfelt Bay.<\/p>\n

Magic of Lights<\/a><\/em>
\nNovember 21 \u2013 January 3, 2026
\nSpringwater Park, Midhurst
\nExperience a dazzling drive-through holiday light show featuring enchanting displays celebrating the season\u2019s magic.<\/p>\n

Simcoe Holiday Markets & Farm Events<\/span><\/em>
\nThroughout late November and December, explore local farms and villages hosting winter markets, wreath-making workshops, and cozy seasonal pop-ups.<\/p>\n

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Take a drive through Springwater Park and enjoy the Magic of Lights<\/p><\/div>\n

Home for the Holidays<\/strong>
\nFrom festive parades to fall markets, every Geranium<\/a> community offers countless ways to celebrate the season. Wherever you call home, we hope you\u2019ll take the time to explore, connect, and create new memories with family and friends in your neighbourhood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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