Holidays in the hills festival brings small town Christmas magic to Ontario community
The Orono fairgrounds is all decked out for the season for the Holiday in the Hills Christmas festival, which opened last weekend and runs until December 22.
Durham Region’s newest holiday tradition brings Christmas to life with magic for all ages, with everything from gingerbread decorating, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus (as well as the Grinch) and story time with Rudolph, among many other attractions at this ticketed event.
Santa’s Cabin
Book your personal visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in Santa’s Cabin
Festive Christmas Lights
Enjoy nearly half a million Christmas lights this year in a 100-foot light tunnel
Gingerbread Decorating
Visit a real-life Gingerbread house and decorate your own gingerbread creation
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Enjoy an old fashion Christmas Tree lighting ceremony each night at 6:30pm
Festive Bites
Enjoy some of the festive snacks on site, including the signature Festive Poutine
Santa Dance
What could be more special than dancing with Santa & Mrs. Clause?
Bonfires
Warm up with hot chocolate beside one of the bonfires.
Polar Bear Pub
Is it even a Christmas festival if you aren’t sipping mulled wine? Visit the Polar Bear Pub for some tasty drinks
Elf School & Toy Shop
Now training Santa’s next generation of Elves! The sweetest interactive experience with Santa’s Elves.
Visit the Grinch in Whoville
Whoville has been brought to Orono and the Grinch came along for the ride
Stories with Rudolph
Story time with resident reindeer Rudolph is always a hit with kids
Santa’s Mail Room
The most magical place to write and send your letter to Santa this year
Durham Region’s business community has also been challenged for a third year in a row to a Christmas Tree Decoration competition for a great cause. Stroll through the ‘Trees for Love’ and find your favourite tree.
Families in need will benefit with $100 from each entry going directly to the local food bank.
The festival is open Thursdays from 4-8, Fridays from 4-9, Saturdays from 3-9 and S|undays from 3-8 until December 22. Tickets are $15.51, with a Santa’s Cabin Pass, which includes general admission to the event, as well as your families personal visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, set $65.00 for four guests.
By Glenn Hendry, insauga
