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2021 Holiday Events in Durham Region
Who’s ready for the holidays? We’re in the final countdown, with less than a month to go before Christmas. Here are a few events you might want to check out.
Santa’s Drive-Thru Spectacle of Lights on Saturday, Nov. 27 starting at 6 p.m., taking place at the Ajax Downs Racetrack, Enjoy music, festive floats and Santa’s annual visit, all from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle. Registration required.
DuffleBag Theatre‘ has several holiday productions throughout the season,
Experience the self-guided Light Up the Town: Holiday Light Tour throughout Ajax, running from Monday, Nov. 22 to Dec. 24.
The WILD Winter Festival of Lights will be taking over the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Clarington creating a magical journey of more than 1-million shining lights on the racetrack. Event runs Friday, Dec 10 to Sunday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 11 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $20 per vehicle.
See below for other events throughout the region.
- November 26 to January 5 – Whitby Lights the Night and Holiday Festival
- November 27 – Town of Ajax Drive-Thru Spectacle of Lights at Ajax Downs
- November 27 – Cannington Santa Claus Parade
- December 1 to December 5 – THEE Farmers Parade of Lights
- December 4 – Port Perry Santa Claus Parade at Port Perry Fairgrounds
- December 11 – Sunderland Santa Claus Parade
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