Bring all your friends to our annual Open House and see our amazing showcase of Christmas!
Celebrate the season at Canadale with photos with Santa, festive workshops, face painting, live entertainment, Brunch & Lunch with Santa, Charity BBQ & Raffle, hot chocolate bar, and MORE festive fun!
Saturday, November 30th from 10am-4pm
We are also partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters St. Thomas-Elgin to raise funds for their mentoring programs, as well as supporting the St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank with proceeds from our Hot Chocolate Bar.
Today's festivities include:
- Lunch with Santa ~ 10am-10:45am (Brunch) - ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - $40 per child - Join Santa for a private event featuring story time, dance-a-long, one-on-one conversation, a personalized gift and a hot meal from Denny's. Children will also get photos with Santa!
- Charity BBQ & Raffle ~ 10am-4pm - Enjoy a warm, delicious BBQ hosted by BBBS volunteers, featuring Christmas-themed comfort food, gingerbread cookies, and coffee generously donated by Las Chicas Del Café. Enter our charity raffle to win incredible prizes
donated by local businesses. Raffle tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00, available from November 9. - Hot Chocolate Bar ~ 10am-4pm - Warm your soul with a delicious hot chocolate. All proceeds will support the St. Thomas-Elgin Food Bank - The Caring Cupboard.
- Lunch with Santa ~ 11am-11:45am (Lunch) - ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Join Santa for a private event featuring story time, dance-a-long, one-on-one conversation, a personalized gift and a hot meal from Denny's. Children will also get photos with Santa!
- Workshop - Candle Centrepiece ~ 10am-12pm - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
- Photos with Santa ~ 12:30pm-3pm - Capture the holiday magic with Santa Claus. Donations appreciated, with all proceeds benefiting BBBS. Bring your own camera!
- Workshop - Reindeer Planter ~ 1pm-3pm - REGISTRATION REQUIRED
In addition to the exciting festivities, don’t miss the opportunity to shop for everything you need to get your home holiday-ready! Explore our wide selection of Christmas décor, giftware, fresh greens, outdoor planters, poinsettias, and fresh-cut Christmas trees.
Whether you’re decking the halls or looking for the perfect gift, we’ve got you covered. Make Canadale your one-stop shop for holiday decorating! So come shop, celebrate, and support a great cause—all in one magical place.
For more details, visit our website at www.canadale.ca/Christmas or follow us on social media.