Enjoy the magic of the holiday season in Clarington, and enter to win a prize pack

With a blend of charming rural routes and historic downtowns, the Municipality of Clarington is the perfect place to celebrate holiday traditions with family and friends.

Here’s a list of fun family activities you absolutely must add to your plans for a hometown holiday experience:

• Shop the historic downtowns of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono.
• Experience the festive lights of Old Scugog Road.
• Cut down your own tree at Powell’s, Hope’s or Prestonvale tree farms.
• Find the perfect stocking stuffers at Courtice Flea Market, Markets by Dream Day, Newcastle Home Decor, or Terrens.
• Order cookies from Buddha Belly Bakery, Bragg Farms, Buttercup Hollow Pantry, Sift or The Toasted Walnut.
• Take a road trip to visit our rural farms and markets along A Country Path Christmas route.
• Attend the THEE (Tyrone, Haydon, Enniskillen, Enfield) Farmer’s Parade of Lights to see decorated tractors.
• Sip on festive eggnog from Enniskillen General Store or Sargent Family Dairy.
• Bundle up and explore Clarington’s picturesque trails including the Orono Crown Lands.
• Have a good ol’ fashioned Christmas at Knox Farm or Pingle’s Farm Market.
• Attend the WILD Winter Festival of Lights at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, hosted by Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue
• Experience Moonlight Magic in Bowmanville
• Enjoy a hot cocoa at Deadly Grounds Cafe or Roam Coffee.

Explore local holiday festivals, events and markets. Follow along on the Clarington Tourism Facebook page for daily updates. Find the full list on the Clarington Events Calendar.

Enter to win a Holiday Prize Pack, featuring products and experiences from local Clarington businesses.

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