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In season now November
Fresh from local farms and markets this month. Tap an item to see everyone who sells it.
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Sat, Nov 14, 2026 Community
Cambridge Santa Claus Parade
Cambridge's evening Santa Claus Parade starts at 6 p.m. This year it runs on a new route along King Street East in Prest…
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Community
KW Santa Claus Parade
The Lions Club of Kitchener's morning parade starts at 10 a.m. and runs along Weber Street from Frederick Street in Kitc…
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 Community
CPKC Holiday Train in Cambridge
The lit-up holiday train stops at the Malcolm Street train station in Cambridge as part of the City's Winterfest. Check…
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Nov 27–29, 2026 Market
Cambridge Holiday Market
A three-day holiday vendor market at Cambridge City Hall and the Cambridge Centre for the Arts on Dickson Street.
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Sat, Nov 28, 2026 Community
Ayr Santa Claus Parade
The Ayr-North Dumfries Lions Club's Santa Claus Parade through downtown Ayr, 1 to 2 p.m., followed by Santa visits in Ce…
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Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 Family
Wonders of Winter
A free, volunteer-run holiday light display with more than 100 installations in Waterloo Park, open nightly 5 to 10:30 p…
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