All Things Christmas
With so much going on in beautiful Paris Ontario this Christmas we thought it best to put them all in one spot! We hope this helps with your holiday planning...
Clumsy Elf PA Day - Kids Workshop
Walter's Greenhouse invites you to this fun & creative PA Day workshop on Friday November 14th from 10am-11:30am, as you create your own 8" Clumsy Elf greenery arrangement with fresh & fragrant greens from Ontario with step-by-step instructions from their experienced designers. Everything is provided to complete your arrangement. One ticket = 1 Clumsy Elf Pot Tickets are $25.
Christmas Open House
Paris Road Antiques invites you to pop by on Friday November 14th, Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th, from 9am-5pm, for their Christmas Open House and enjoy some hot apple cider by the fireplace, homemade ornaments, fresh greenery in vintage baskets, festive Christmas treasures, artisans & much more...
Christmas Bazaar
Is happening on Saturday November 15th from 9am-12noon at the Paris Community Church. We are talking about loads of Christmas gift ideas and Christmas baking including Turkey Pot Pies!!! Just make sure to get there early before all the baking is gone...
Greenery Gnomes Workshop
Join Walter's Greenhouse on Thursday November 20th, from 10-11:00am and learn how to create your own greenery gnome made out of fresh & fragrant Ontario greenery with thorough instruction from experienced designers. Everything you need to complete your gnome will be provided but you can bring your own special pruners/gardening gloves if you wish. Tickets are just $59.00 email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
Help Decorate Town Christmas Tree
Paris needs your help to decorate our downtown Christmas Tree this year!
You can help by volunteering during the day on "TBA" as our tree is still in transit (no longer on Tuesday November 18th) at the Cobblestone Common or by donating unbreakable ornaments in white, silver and blue. Paris also needs dark green cable ties to attach the ornaments to the tree.
Please email BigCityyyArts@gmail.com to volunteer or arrange donation pick-up.
Mary Maxim - "Holiday Sip & Shop"
Pop by on Friday November 21st, from 6-8pm and enjoy some delectable snacks & sips while you shop their seasonal sale!
Call for more details 1-888-442-2266
Jingle Bell Night
The Downtown Paris BIA invites you to join them downtown Paris, on Friday November 21st, from 5-9pm for their annual kick off to Christmas. This is a must do event for everyone in Paris and it includes: live music, entertainment, carol singing, the Paris Firefighters Toy Drive, gift wrapping and yummy samples at the Wincey Mills, prizes, free horse and wagon rides and the annual Tree Lighting at 7pm!
Holiday Lights in the Park
Get ready to experience the magic of the season as Paris Lions Park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland.
Join the County of Brant and the Paris Lions Club for the Holiday Lights in the Park Kickoff Event. Enjoy sparkling displays and community cheer as we celebrate the start of the holiday season.
Come out on Friday November 21st, from 5-6pm at Paris Lions Park. Then head back into the downtown for Jingle Bell Night (5-9pm) for even more holiday fun!
The lights will continue to shine until January 2026.
Jingle Bell Grinch
The Rustic Palm invites you to come out on Friday November 21st from 5-8:30pm, during Jingle Bell Night in downtown Paris and enjoy: free hot chocolate, giveaways, snacks and a visit with the Grinch!
Jingle Bell Night at Rebel & Royal
Look forward to shopping specials, local art, handmade accessories and original fashion pieces on Friday November 21st from 5-9pm, downtown Paris during Jingle Bell Night.
It's the 5th anniversary of Prinx Lidia and Rubyyy Jones living in Canada you know they will make it fabulous - so drop in for hugs, high fives and wholehearted thanks!
And for Big Cityyy Patrons, there will be a VIP Lounge with refreshments and gifts starting at 6pm. Invitations will be arriving soon.
Festive Greens Arrangement Workshop for a 8/10" Urn
Follow along on Saturday November 22nd from 10-11:00am, at Walter's Greenhouse with their experienced designers as you create the base of your urn, prune and design your greens & finally add decor to match your holiday aesthetic! Cost for 8" urn is $45, 10" urn is $62. They provide everything you need to complete your urn.
*Please note, cost is per urn so if you want a pair you must book for two. Email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
Paris Christmas Tree Sale
If you've lived in Paris as long as our family has, you know there is only one place to get your Christmas Tree and that's at St. James Paris Church! It's a town tradition and a great spot to snap that family Christmas photo!
They offer Balsam Fir Trees from 4 feet to 12 feet tall, in both skinny and full.
For those seeking even bigger trees, they have partnered with Chickadee Christmas Tree Farm to bring in some larger trees to deck, the many tall halls of Paris! However, because this is a new friendship, they will only have a small number for Pre-Order. These are highly groomed White Spruce trees, all Pre-Orders must be paid in full ($145.00) by e-transfer and ordered via private message on their caravan Facebook page.
Their head tree "shepherd" will select a beautiful tree in your height range and send you a message when your tree is ready for pick-up. These trees range from 9 feet to 10 feet tall, so please specify your desired size when you place your order.
Make it your family tradition too! With proceeds staying in the community it's a purchase you can feel good about.
Christmas In Paris
It's the 34th Annual Christmas In Paris brought to you by the Kindred Spirits Artisans Of Paris and it's happening November 21st-23rd at the Paris Fairgrounds.
Thousands of visitors look forward to attending this event year after year because all the items are handcrafted and designed by our members.
Proceeds from this event go to providing bursaries to high school graduates pursuing a degree in the arts, and providing awards for arts exhibiting at the Paris Fair.
If you are looking for a delicious HOLIDAY POUTINE - yes, you saw that right! Grand Tour BBQ will be there serving up a Christmas twist on their award winning BBQ with 2 different holiday poutines and you don't want to miss it!
Milk and Cookies with Santa
Get ready for a magical encounter, as Santa Claus himself visits Browndale Farm on Saturday November 16th, Friday November 21st and Friday November 28th, from 10am-6pm. For $85 per family, enjoy a professional phot session by Karyn Louise Photography (5 digital images), festive crafts and story nook, Ontario Dairy milk, Cake & Crumbs Paris cookies, and a cozy Altitude Coffee Roasters Hot Chocolate and Coffee station!
Festive Greens Arrangement Workshop - 10/12" Urns
Head to Walter's Greenhouse on Sunday November 23rd, from 11am-12noon and get creative making your own Urn arrangement with experienced designers and fresh & fragrant greens from Western Canada. Everything you need to create your urn arrangement is provided but if you want to bring your own special pruners or gardening gloves that's okay. Cost is $62 for a 10" urn and $82 for a 12" urn. Cost is per urn, so if you need a pair you will need to purchase two tickets. Email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
A Wreath of Your Own - Decorated Wreath Workshop
Head to Walter's Greenhouse on Thursday November 27th at 10am for a memorable experience designing your own wreath (indoor or outdoor) with help from expert designers and made with fresh & fragrant greens from Ontario. There will be lot's of decor options to choose from including: berries, pinecones, balls and lots more! Tickets are just $49 email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
Evergreen Sip & Shop Market
You're invited to the Walter's Greenhouse & Garden Centre on Thursday November 27th for a memorable evening of festive lights, holiday treats & tunes and artisan shopping - sip wine samples from Blue Gables Acres Haskap Winery and stroll the holiday displays!
Purchase tickets www.waltersgreenhouse.ca/events
All proceeds go to guide dog sponsorship.
Paris Sip & Shop Holiday Market
Is coming to the Paris Fairgrounds on Saturday November 29th from 10am-4pm and on Sunday November 30th from 10am-3pm.Tickets are $5 cash at the door, kids 12 years and under are free.
Shop 2 halls of unique artisans including lots of food, drink and a Bakers Lane!
There will be DIY holiday workshops, Christmas carolers, kids zone, pictures with Santa, photo ops, giveaways and free swag bags for the first 30 guests each day and so much more...
Breakfast with Santa
Join the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant on Saturday November 29th at 9am. Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice and a visit from Santa. Adults $8, Kids (4-10) $5, Kids under 4 years are free!
Sensitive Santa
The County of Brant is thrilled to announce the return of Sensitive Santa, for year 7, in partnership with Sensity Deafblind and Sensory Support network of Canada! This special visit with Santa is reserved for children in the county of Brant who require a sensory-friendly environment. Event takes place on Saturday November 29th from 9:30am-2pm. Registration is required. For more information please call 519-442-1944 or email fairbrant@brant.ca
Pet Picks w/ Santa
Walters Greenhouse is back again with their annual, Pet Picks with Santa fundraiser!
Bring your furry friends for a festive photo with Santa and support our local Brant County SPCA on Saturday November 29th and on Sunday November 30th from 10am-4pm. No appointment is needed, this is a drop-in event. All pets must be leashed or in their carriers.
Please bring a cash donation or an item from the SPCA Wish List.
Gingerbread Joy Workshop - Greenery Arrangement
Head to Walter's Greenhouse on Saturday November 29th from 10-11:00am and get creative with fresh greens! You are invited to follow along with expert designers while you create your very own festive arrangement packed with fragrant greens from Ontario and specialty greens from Western Canada, adding lots of decorative touches! Everything you need to create your own arrangement is provided but feel free to bring your own special pruners or gardening gloves if you like. Tickets are just $74.00 email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
A Walk In The Woods Workshop - Greenery Arrangement
Get creative this holiday season at Walter's Greenhouse while you make your very own arrangement! Together, you will follow along with thorough instruction from their expert designers while you create the base of your urn, prune and design your greens & add finishing touches to your arrangement. Everything you need to make your arrangement is provided but feel free to bring a favorite pair of pruners or gardening gloves. Cost is $54.00 email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
A Christmas Carol theatrical High Tea experience
Immerse yourself in a theatrical retelling of A Christmas Carol, all while enjoying a 3 course tea party!
This is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit with friends and family and make a special holiday memory, experiencing a Victorian inspired High Tea unlike any other!
Taking place at Le Petit Marche on Sunday November 30th and Sunday December 14th at 7pm. Tickets are $80/person and can be purchased at Le Petit Marche or on Eventbrite.
A Christmas Story - The Play
The classic story of Ralphie Parker and his quest for a Red Ryder Carbine action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle comes to life on stage!
Playful Fox Productions presents the play version of this beloved Christmas classic just in time for the holidays!
See is Friday December 5th at 7pm at the #ForParis Centre. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.com
The Mayor Who Banned Christmas
Enjoy this funny and festive tale of how a small town mayor bans Christmas and how the community comes together to make it right again! This whimsical short play presented by PPT Drama Club and the Paris Performers' Theatre includes music, laughter and plenty of festive cheer! Perfect for the entire family.
Shows are on December 5th, 7th, 12th and 13th at 7pm.
Matinees are on Sunday December 7th and Saturday December 13th at 2pm.
All performances will be held at St. Paul's United Church in Paris.
It's A Wonderful Life - A Radio Play
Join the Paris Performers' Theatre On December 5th, 7th, 12th, 13th at 8pm at St. Pauls' United Church for this heart warming production by Joe Landry, you don't want to miss!
For more details text 226-387-4203
Santa Claus Parade
The Paris Firefighters will once again be hosting The Paris Christmas Parade. It will take place on Saturday night December 6th at 6pm and is a town favorite!
More details coming soon.
To enter a float contact parischristmasparade@outlook.com
The Paris Stocking Stuffer Market
Tiny gifts, Big Smiles! Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping at the 10th Annual Paris Stocking Stuffer Market - where all the best things come in small and totally adorable packages!
You'll find 100+ unique handmade vendors, sweet treats, warm sips, an ornament exchange, letters to Santa mailbox, Christmas music selfie stations and much more...
Come out on Saturday December 6th, 11am-4pm and Sunday December 7th, 11a,-3pm at the Paris Fairgrounds.
Admission is $5 (cash), Kids 10 years and under are free.
Maker's Market At Browndale Farm
Is happening on Saturday December 6th, from 10am-4pm at the farm. You are invited to join them for a festive day of shopping and community, featuring 20+ local vendors! This curated event showcases high-end handcrafted products, perfect for holiday giving. Enjoy samples of local food and artisan coffee while you shop.
Santa Claus Parade
The Paris Firefighters will once again be hosting The Paris Christmas Parade. It will take place on Saturday night December 6th at 6pm and is a town favorite!
More details coming soon.
To enter a float contact parischristmasparade@outlook.com
Breakfast With Santa
Five Oaks Centre invites you to join them for their 2nd Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 6th from 9am-11am. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast, photos with Santa, crafts, activities and a silent auction. Tickets are $12/adults and $8/kids (12 +under). Pre-registration is required https://bit.ly/breakywithsanta2025
Annual Breakfast with Santa
It's the return of everyone's favorite Stillwaters Holiday Tradition with their 11th annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday December 13th!
Enjoy feasting on all your brunch buffet favorites including carved roast striploin and peameal bacon. Pasta, eggs, bacon, sausage, home fries, salads, cheese and charcuterie, shrimp, smoked salmon, desserts, pastries and more!
Seatings are at 9am, 11am and 1pm. Adults $34.95 (13 years+), kids $14.95 (under 12 years) and children under 3 years are free. Reserve your spot call 519-302-3000. On-line reservations are not available.
Holiday Fancy Dance Party
The Paris Optimist Club is pleased to offer this festive youth dance for grades 5-8 on Friday December 12th at the Syl Apps Community Centre, from 7-10pm.
Cost is $5 at the door, event offers a professional DJ and a snack bar and maybe Mom & Dad can sneak in some Christmas shopping at the same time...
A Skydiggers Christmas
For over 25 years, Skydiggers' friends and fans have reunited to celebrate the season, to the soundtrack of the band's distinctive rootsy, Christmas tunes and Skydiggers' classics, and we are thrilled to welcome them back to Paris for this holiday tradition!
This is an all ages show and will be held at the #ForParis Centre on Saturday December 13th.
This is a licensed event, bar accepts both cash and cards.
Christmas Highland Cow Centerpiece Workshop
Come out to Walter's Greenhouse on Sunday December 7th from 11am-12noon and create your own Highland Cow indoor greenery centrepiece! You will receive everything you need to create your own centrepiece including expert guidance from experienced designers! Feel free to bring your favorite pruners and gardening gloves if you like. Tickets are just $29.00! Email store@waltersgreenhouse.ca
A Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown
Get ready Paris because Scott is a Canadian Fiddle Champion and he is coming to the Paris Fairgrounds on Wednesday December 17th at 7pm with his multi-talented band including: Kendra Norris, Steve Piticco, Leo Stock along with special guests Gary & Nadine Boles! This evening promises to be a high-energy, 2-hour show bursting with festive cheer, amazing trick fiddling, hilarious comedy and sensational step dancing plus all your favorite Christmas Classics! Tickets are just $45 and can be purchased online at www.scottwoods.ca or by phone at 1-855-726-8896 or if you want to pay with cash call Donna Campbell 519-752-4689 or Teenie Cheevers at 519-442-7644
Big Cityyy Karaoke Holidayyy Ball
Is coming to the Paris Pub on Friday December 19th. Ring in the festive season with this special event including: Drag Bingo and then a very, merry karaoke with a chance to get a selfie with Santa! Party starts at 9pm.
This is a free event.
Christmas Parties...
We know how hard it is to be the one in charge of ALL the details at Christmas time! So we have placed all the food and reception categories together. We hope this helps to make all your Christmas planning just a bit easier!
Christmas Dinner
Their Holiday catering menu features locally sourced ingredients and time-tested homemade recipes that will delight your guests and take the stress off your plate!
That's right! Christmas is coming and The Full Plate is happy to present their Turkey Dinner with all the fixings for just $23/person! Whether your group is big or small, give them a call at 519-751-9335 and have yourself a Merry Little Christmas... minus the pots!
They are offering an extensive Christmas Dinner menu for just $40/adult, $15/kids (12 years and under). Place your order for Heat & Serve or Ready to Serve for: December 19th, 20th, 24th & 26th. They are also able to host your private holiday function for groups up to 55 people.
Festive Special is back with a quarter chicken (dark meat), dipping sauce, dinner roll, choice of side, stuffing, cranberry, 5 Lindor chocolate truffles and a scratch & win card!
They also offer a Festive Family Feast for four! Meal includes: whole roasted chicken, 4 sides, 4 dinner rolls, 12oz dipping sauce, cranberry, stuffing, 4 boxes of Lindor chocolate truffles and 4 scratch cards!
Catering
Looking for some help planning this year's Christmas party or gathering? They can help you cater the event. Call today 519-442-3233 or email smokehouse2rivers@hotmail.com
As the Christmas season approaches, look no further that Camp31 for all your catering needs. They have a wide range of food options and can cater a small intimate evening, or a large scale corporate event! From pre-packaged meals for easy distribution, or a large buffet service. Please email catering@camp31.com while they still have spots.
Offer an extensive catering menu at great rates and with all those awards for Best BBQ they are an easy choice!
Can cater your Christmas or holiday party event.
Andrea would be pleased to cater your Christmas event this holiday with her Caribbean flare!
Looking for something healthy and delicious to surprise your family, friends and co-workers with this holiday season? Order catering from My Thai and indulge your guests with authentic Thai Cuisine prepared by Certified Thai Chefs.
Want to spice up your Christmas gathering this year with exotic and authentic Indian Cuisine? Call Scott's today and find out more about all their catering options 519-442-6511
Offers full catering services. To find out more call Adam today 226-733-0871 or email secretlunch1@gmail.com
Christmas Parties
Looking for some help planning this year's Christmas party or gathering? Are you looking to rent a space? Host Christmas with them call today 519-442-3233 or email smokehouse2rivers@hotmail.com
Looking to plan your next big event? Capeesh will be happy to help you plan it! Thinking: Christmas, weddings, family reunions, work parties give them a call 548-333-3455
They can host large groups, with up to 70 people in their restaurant and offer catering for your party or event.
Did you know that Moore-ish also offers a private dining space to celebrate your special occasions - perfect for that "Out of the Box Christmas Party" for your friends, family and co-workers!
Call Andrea today and she will help create a memorable occasion with a personalized delectable menu, in a warm personal space. 519-442-7272
Looking for a hip spot in beautiful downtown Paris with lots of parking, hand crafted beer and an amazing kitchen team? Call to book your event today, while you can 519-442-4447 or email experience@parisbrewing.com
Are able to host groups up to 55 people. Call Adam for more information today 226-733-0871 or email secretlunch1@gmail.com
Corporate Events
Browndale Farm
Looking for a fresh venue for your next team-building event, holiday party, or client appreciation day? They offer a professional yet relaxed setting, perfect for bringing people together. Custom packages available to suit your team's needs. Call 519-732-1505
Maybe your workplace is looking for something a little out-of-th-box this Christmas. How about bringing an award winning food truck in to cater your holiday lunch!