Subscribe with RSS ReaderHere's a quick glance of activities happening in Milton this weekend (Friday Dec 12 - Monday Dec 15). You can get to the specific websites by clicking on the titles below. Enjoy!
A Swingin' Christmas with The Toronto All-Star Big Band
What? "The fabulous vocal group TABB Five recreates seasonal favourites from the Golden Age of Swing"
When? Saturday December 13; 8pm
Where? Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because it's much more than a Christmas show.
What? Meet for a walk in one of Conservation Halton's parks.
When? Saturday December 13; 930am to 11am
Where? Meet at St George's Church (7051 Guelph Line, Milton ON)
Why? Because nature is refreshing.
What? Horse drawn wagon rides through the forest to the Falls, cozy open air fire, hot chocolate, chickadees, craft corner, bird of prey demonstration
When? Saturday December 13; 10am to 4pm
Where? Hilton Falls (4985 Campbellville Road, Milton ON)
Why? Because there's snow on the ground, the sun is shining, and it's supposed to be not-too-cold on Saturday.
What? "Ride into the holiday season at Halton Country Radial Railway Museum."
When? Saturday December 13; 1pm to 8pm
Where? Halton County Radial Railway (13629 Guelph Line, Milton ON)
Why? Because "there's nothing like riding the vintage streetcars through the woods with snow on the trees while singing Christmas carols."
What? Rent a pair of snowshoes and explore the landscape with a guided hike or tour arond on your own.
When? Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14; 10am to 5pm
Where? Crawford Lake (2596 Britannia Road West Campbellville, ON)
Why? Because I still want to learn how to snowshoe.
What? Santa will be visiting with children throughout the barn.
When? Saturday December 13; 10am to 4pm
Where? Springridge Farm (7256 Bell School Line Milton, ON)
Why? Because it's better to see Santa on the farm than in the mall.
What? Crafts for kids to make, face painting, hot chocolate, tree decorating, light show igniting. No cost to participate by those attending are asked to bring food item or toy to donate to Salvation Army.
When? Saturday December 13; 430pm
Where? Kelly Esselmont (195 Bell Street Milton, ON)
Why? Because it brings the neighborhood together.
What? Decorate a gingerbread man and decorate a glass ball ornament.
When? Saturday December 13 and Sunday December 14; 10am to 4pm
Where? Springridge Farm (7256 Bell School Line Milton, ON)
Why? Because this is the last weekend of 2014 that this activity is offered.
Elvis: Wonderful World of Christmas
What? "Milton's own Steve Michaels performs an evening of the King's greatest Christmas carols, songs of inspiration and classic hits."
When? Sunday December 14; 730pm
Where? Milton Centre for the Arts (1010 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because they'll "have a blue Christmas without you."
What? Toy Drive fundraiser to "promote the spirit of giving among all faiths." Those attending are asked to bring a donation of a new unwrapped toy that will go to either the Milton Salvation Army, Halton Women's Place, or young patients at the Hospital for Sick Children and McMaster Children's Hospital.
When? Monday December 15; 6am to 9am
Where? Outside of Troy's Diner (295 Main St E, Milton ON)
Why? Because "sickness and poverty do not discriminate - neither should the spirit of giving."
-NG
