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The next several weeks are alight with festive events in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. Get crafty and learn about holiday traditions at the city’s museums, enjoy some seasonal local music and theatre or take the family to meet Santa at a community event near you.
Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of holiday cheer across the capital.
Museums
The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum.
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum – Dec. 16, 17
2940 Old Montreal Rd., 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Vintage Village of Lights is back at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Delight in the 30,000 lights strung up around the museum, visit Santa, send telegrams to the North Pole, decorate cookies and jump in a horse-drawn wagon. Explore seasonal scenery and participate in activities inspired by Christmas stories and songs. Dress warmly for this mostly outdoor experience.
Price: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for seniors and students, kids five and under are free.
Nepean Museum – Dec. 16
16 Rowley Ave., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Nepean Museum is hosting a Christmas celebration, which includes a family-friendly day of holiday crafts and delicious treats. Santa Claus is also planning to stop by.
Price: $6.30 for adults, $10.45 for a pair of tickets, $16.75 per family.
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is hosting a stargazing event.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum – Dec. 21
11 Aviation Pkwy., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice by stargazing during the longest night of the year. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be on hand to explore the night sky with telescopes, weather permitting. Afterwards, warm up by the bonfire with some hot chocolate.
Price: Free.
Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum – Dec. 26 – Jan. 7
901 Prince of Wales Dr., 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The museum’s holiday programming will reach full swing Dec. 26, when visitors can enjoy a village of gingerbread houses, fold origami snowflakes, discover vintage toys and learn the recipes behind classic European holiday treats. On Dec. 30, spend the day baking cookies that will be donated to the Ottawa Mission. Bring your skates: the museum also has an ice rink open to the public, weather permitting.
Price: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $8 for youth, kids two and under are free.
Canadian Museum of Nature – Dec. 29
240 McLeod St., 8 p.m. – midnight
Cap off 2017 at the museum’s final Nature Nocturne of the season. With a frosty theme, draw inspiration from the magic of the Arctic ice and get cold-weather tips from some winter-ready creatures. Don’t forget to take to the dance floor at this 19+ event.
Price: $25.
Music and Theatre
Alberta Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the NAC Dec. 5 to 9, 2012
Centrepointe Theatre – Dec. 16, 17, 23
101 Centrepointe Dr.
Take in Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker on Dec. 16, the Canto Sentimento String Quartet’s songs of the season on Dec. 17 or the clown Zip-E and The Spirit of Christmas (kid-friendly!) on Dec. 23.
Price: Varied.
National Gallery of Canada – Dec. 17
380 Sussex Dr., 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Experience the National Capital Concert Band in the Scotiabank Great Hall as the ensemble takes you on a holiday musical journey. The National Gallery’s Christmas tree — which boasts more than 400 ornaments and thousands of lights — will remain in the hall until Jan. 7.
Price: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $7 for students and those 24 and under, kids 11 and under are free.
National Arts Centre – Dec. 17 – 24
1 Elgin St.
The NAC Orchestra Players’ Association presents FanFair 2017 on Dec. 17, a festive musical event featuring a visit from Santa. The Next Generation Leahy Christmas Concert is in town Dec. 18-19 for some Celtic-based holiday music and acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell will be accompanied by the NAC Orchestra Dec. 20 for an evening of Christmas favourites.
Juno-winning singer/songwriter Crystal Shawanda takes to the stage Dec. 21 to share her latest, soulful album, while Handel’s Messiah will light up Southam Hall the evening of Dec. 22. A holiday must, A Christmas Carol is playing every day until Dec. 24.
Price: Varied.
Community Events
Christmas Carolling in Findlay Creek – Dec. 16
Vimy Ridge Elementary School, 4180 Kelly Farm Dr., 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ride a wagon around Findlay Creek while singing some seasonal tunes. Carollers will stop at five points in the neighbourhood before returning to Vimy Ridge Elementary School. Meet them along the way or tag along for the whole ride. The Findlay Creek Community Association is also collecting non-perishable food donations at the event.
Price: Free.
Christmas in Kanata – Dec. 16
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., 7:30 p.m.
Listen to the Kanata Choral Society perform a mix of Christmas classics, before getting a chance to participate in sing-along carols. Tickets available at the door.
Price: $20 for adults, $15 for senior, $10 for students, kids 12 and under are free.
Chanukah FunZone – Dec. 16
Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr., 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Celebrate Chanukah in Nepean, hosted by Chabad of Centrepointe. All ages are welcome to this event to participate in lighting the menorah, arts and crafts, face painting, a dreidel competition and more.
Price: Free.
The Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne.
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Dec. 23
Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shop arts and crafts and discover locally made food from the Ottawa Valley and western Quebec. Enjoy live music, horse and wagon rides, kids’ activities and even take a selfie with Santa himself. Parking is available at TD Place, or take the #6 or #7 buses along Bank Street.
Price: Free.
Ottawa Kwanzaa Celebration – Dec. 30
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Jaku Konbit, an Ottawa non-profit, is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration for the whole family. Experience cultural performances and delicious cuisine from Africa and the Caribbean.
Price: $25 for adults and seniors, $15 for youth.
Taffy Lane, in Orléans.
Taffy Lane – until Jan. 1
Taffy Lane
Take a drive down Orléans’ Taffy Lane, a street famous for its dazzling neighbourhood light display. An Ottawa favourite, the row of shining houses draws crowds to the east Ottawa street every year.
Price: Free.
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Here’s what you need to know to take advantage of holiday cheer across the capital.
Museums
The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum.
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum – Dec. 16, 17
2940 Old Montreal Rd., 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Vintage Village of Lights is back at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Delight in the 30,000 lights strung up around the museum, visit Santa, send telegrams to the North Pole, decorate cookies and jump in a horse-drawn wagon. Explore seasonal scenery and participate in activities inspired by Christmas stories and songs. Dress warmly for this mostly outdoor experience.
Price: $7.30 for adults, $5.25 for seniors and students, kids five and under are free.
Nepean Museum – Dec. 16
16 Rowley Ave., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The Nepean Museum is hosting a Christmas celebration, which includes a family-friendly day of holiday crafts and delicious treats. Santa Claus is also planning to stop by.
Price: $6.30 for adults, $10.45 for a pair of tickets, $16.75 per family.
The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is hosting a stargazing event.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum – Dec. 21
11 Aviation Pkwy., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Celebrate the Winter Solstice by stargazing during the longest night of the year. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be on hand to explore the night sky with telescopes, weather permitting. Afterwards, warm up by the bonfire with some hot chocolate.
Price: Free.
Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum – Dec. 26 – Jan. 7
901 Prince of Wales Dr., 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The museum’s holiday programming will reach full swing Dec. 26, when visitors can enjoy a village of gingerbread houses, fold origami snowflakes, discover vintage toys and learn the recipes behind classic European holiday treats. On Dec. 30, spend the day baking cookies that will be donated to the Ottawa Mission. Bring your skates: the museum also has an ice rink open to the public, weather permitting.
Price: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, $8 for youth, kids two and under are free.
Canadian Museum of Nature – Dec. 29
240 McLeod St., 8 p.m. – midnight
Cap off 2017 at the museum’s final Nature Nocturne of the season. With a frosty theme, draw inspiration from the magic of the Arctic ice and get cold-weather tips from some winter-ready creatures. Don’t forget to take to the dance floor at this 19+ event.
Price: $25.
Music and Theatre
Alberta Ballet presents The Nutcracker at the NAC Dec. 5 to 9, 2012
Centrepointe Theatre – Dec. 16, 17, 23
101 Centrepointe Dr.
Take in Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker on Dec. 16, the Canto Sentimento String Quartet’s songs of the season on Dec. 17 or the clown Zip-E and The Spirit of Christmas (kid-friendly!) on Dec. 23.
Price: Varied.
National Gallery of Canada – Dec. 17
380 Sussex Dr., 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Experience the National Capital Concert Band in the Scotiabank Great Hall as the ensemble takes you on a holiday musical journey. The National Gallery’s Christmas tree — which boasts more than 400 ornaments and thousands of lights — will remain in the hall until Jan. 7.
Price: $15 for adults, $13 for seniors, $7 for students and those 24 and under, kids 11 and under are free.
National Arts Centre – Dec. 17 – 24
1 Elgin St.
The NAC Orchestra Players’ Association presents FanFair 2017 on Dec. 17, a festive musical event featuring a visit from Santa. The Next Generation Leahy Christmas Concert is in town Dec. 18-19 for some Celtic-based holiday music and acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell will be accompanied by the NAC Orchestra Dec. 20 for an evening of Christmas favourites.
Juno-winning singer/songwriter Crystal Shawanda takes to the stage Dec. 21 to share her latest, soulful album, while Handel’s Messiah will light up Southam Hall the evening of Dec. 22. A holiday must, A Christmas Carol is playing every day until Dec. 24.
Price: Varied.
Community Events
Christmas Carolling in Findlay Creek – Dec. 16
Vimy Ridge Elementary School, 4180 Kelly Farm Dr., 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ride a wagon around Findlay Creek while singing some seasonal tunes. Carollers will stop at five points in the neighbourhood before returning to Vimy Ridge Elementary School. Meet them along the way or tag along for the whole ride. The Findlay Creek Community Association is also collecting non-perishable food donations at the event.
Price: Free.
Christmas in Kanata – Dec. 16
St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 20 Young Rd., 7:30 p.m.
Listen to the Kanata Choral Society perform a mix of Christmas classics, before getting a chance to participate in sing-along carols. Tickets available at the door.
Price: $20 for adults, $15 for senior, $10 for students, kids 12 and under are free.
Chanukah FunZone – Dec. 16
Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Dr., 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
Celebrate Chanukah in Nepean, hosted by Chabad of Centrepointe. All ages are welcome to this event to participate in lighting the menorah, arts and crafts, face painting, a dreidel competition and more.
Price: Free.
The Farmers’ Market at Lansdowne.
Ottawa Farmers’ Market – Dec. 23
Aberdeen Pavilion, Lansdowne Park, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Shop arts and crafts and discover locally made food from the Ottawa Valley and western Quebec. Enjoy live music, horse and wagon rides, kids’ activities and even take a selfie with Santa himself. Parking is available at TD Place, or take the #6 or #7 buses along Bank Street.
Price: Free.
Ottawa Kwanzaa Celebration – Dec. 30
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Jaku Konbit, an Ottawa non-profit, is hosting a Kwanzaa celebration for the whole family. Experience cultural performances and delicious cuisine from Africa and the Caribbean.
Price: $25 for adults and seniors, $15 for youth.
Taffy Lane, in Orléans.
Taffy Lane – until Jan. 1
Taffy Lane
Take a drive down Orléans’ Taffy Lane, a street famous for its dazzling neighbourhood light display. An Ottawa favourite, the row of shining houses draws crowds to the east Ottawa street every year.
Price: Free.
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