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Weekend see and do: Christmas markets, Santa and OHL

A list of things to see and do in and around Guelph this weekend
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Crawlers stopped in the Sunday General Store for coffee, baked goods and ceramics like these by Grounded Ceramics.

Saturday

Guelph Farmers’ Market

2 Gordon St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Check out an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods, beverages, and products from local meat producers

Eramosa River Trail parkrun and parkwalk

Eramosa River Trail at 85 York Rd.; 9 a.m. to noon
A free weekly timed 5k run, jog, and walk kicks off just east of the covered bridge near The Boathouse. Newcomers are encouraged to join at 8:45 a.m.

Holiday Shop Crawl

Downtown Guelph; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Join MKT MKT for a festive day of shopping. It’s an opportunity to explore downtown Guelph shops while enjoying holiday-themed drinks, live music and unique offerings from talented vendors. Learn more here

Community Craft Sale

Evergreen Seniors Centre at 386 Woolwich St.; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
If you’re ready to get into the holiday spirit there will be a variety of vendors at this market to help you out. Things like jewellery, quilts, holiday decor and more will be for sale.

Guelph Outdoor Holiday Handmade Market

Riverside Park at 709 Woolwich St.; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Head to Riverside Park this Saturday for the Guelph Outdoor Holiday Handmade Market, featuring over 75 handmade makers.
Evergreen Seniors Centre at 386 Woolwich St.; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

St. George’s Christmas Market

99 Woolwich St.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Get in the Christmas spirit with the annual holiday market, featuring everything from a Penny Table, knitting, crafts, baking, St. George’s famous mincemeat, vendors, a Christmas cafe and more. 

Christmas Vacation – A Journey Home

Harcourt Memorial United Church; 7:30 p.m. 
A Christmas-themed performance by the Guelph Concert Band featuring the choir of Sir Isaac Brock Public School. Get tickets here or pay what you can at the door. 
 

Sunday

Santa at Royal City Nursery

6838 Wellington Rd. 124 at Royal City Nursery; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A vendor market, food trucks, Christmas trees, holiday decorations and photos with Santa

Museum Store Sunday

52 Norfolk St.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Museum Store Sunday is a global initiative to highlight curated collections of local one-of-a-kind gifts. Peruse the Hilltop Shop for products by local artisans, designers, publishers and small businesses –  everything from books to home accessories. 

Guelph OHL hockey

Sleeman Centre; 2:07 p.m.
Guelph Storm vs. Kitchener Rangers


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