Christmas and Holiday Events

This is a Downtown Heritage Perth BIA event. RSVP to the Facebook event to stay up-to-date on details! There is something about the charm of Downtown Perth that brings visitors from all over. During the holiday season, when the air is crisp and the snow starts to fall, Downtown Perth comes alive with a special small town holiday magic. Mark your calendars for November 25.

Once Upon a Christmas is a day to enjoy a storybook Christmas in Beautiful Downtown Perth, Ontario. The downtown streets will come alive with music, Fire pits and hot chocolate to keep you warm and cozy. Enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride and wander the streets to shop and dine in the many stores and restaurants. Bring the kids too, as you'll find with vendors and entertainment, and activities. The trees inside the Crystal Palace will be lit for your enjoyment. 

Take a step into your own Hallmark-style story and visit Downtown Perth.

10:30-12:30 at Perth & District Union Library: Children can pick a free gift for the adults in their life.

This experience is for children up to age 12. Children under the age of 5 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers will be available to assist children with shopping and gift wrapping. 

Bring your family and friends down to the atrium in the Code's Mill building to see Santa & Mrs. Claus. Bring your own cameras to have your picture taken with Santa. 

11:00-1:00 

10:00-3:00 at Best Western Perth Parkside Inn and Spa, 82 Peter Street. 

The CPKC Holiday Train (formerly CP Holiday Train) is happy to be back for its 25th year supporting food banks and food shelves across our network by raising money, food and awareness for food insecurity issues. Volunteers with The Table Community Food Centre will be present to collect your monetary donations (as well as non-perishable food items). Anyway Gang is performing.

Several things to note before you arrive:

• the show can ONLY be seen from the west side of the tracks
• there is NO PARKING on site. Please park in the downtown area and walk a couple of blocks to the site. The exception is Accessible (Disability) Parking in the Shandex Lot - please note this will be monitored, a valid Disability permit is required on your dash. 
• there are NO WASHROOMS on site.
• the train can NOT be seen from any other crossing in Town; the train will return to Smiths Falls at the end of the show. It may be possible to see the train from Highway #43 as it arrives in Town.
• this event is completely outside and requires walking in to the site. Please come dressed for the weather. The timings provided are estimates only from CP Rail.

This is a Downtown Heritage Perth BIA event, so you will find full details on their website.

Pick up your SHOP, STAMP & WIN CARD at any downtown retail business or restaurant in Perth, when you make a minimum purchase of $10.00. As you shop from store to store, each business will stamp your card for every $10 spent. You will receive a maximum of 10 stamps per purchase. When your card is completed, hand it in to any downtown business and ask for your next card.

**Please note, there is a maximum of 10 stamps per purchase.

Prizes:

In early January the BIA will draw names from the Shop, Stamp and Win cards. Prizes to be announced!

From November 16, 2023, the Festival of Lights will be ongoing through the holidays. There will be continuous viewing of the decorated Christmas trees from the outside of the Crystal Palace. The trees will be lit from 4:00p.m. until dawn. You can view the trees inside the Crystal Palace during events only.

Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season as you explore the period rooms in the 1840s Matheson House. Drop in for a self guided tour and discover the traditions followed by the Matheson family and others living in the Georgian and Victorian eras. 

Perth Tourism celebrates Christmas in downtown Perth on Friday, December 1. 

• Road Closure and carolling at 5:30pm

Come support our local artisans and check out the Heritage Carpentry students’ work at the Algonquin College Perth Campus in the Student Commons Room. Free entry and free parking. Pottery, Baked goods, Wooden pens, Wreaths, Wood crafts, Hot sauce, Indian jewellery, Woven goods, Leather works, Dream catchers, and more! On-site knife sharpening available, so come prepared. Food and beverages available on-site from the Perth Soup Company. The Perth Santa Claus Parade begins at 5pm, after the market.

Shop for beautiful, one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts at the Nick of Time Artisan Craft Show. Click here for more details.

Starting at 5:00 p.m. Click here for more details.  

No chimney? No problem! The big guy him self is making a special stop to Perth for a meet and greet and professional photo with the kids of our community.

• December 3rd
• Perth Museum 
• By Appointment only
• One spot per family please
• By donation (cash proceeds benefit Perth Museum)
• IF YOUR ABLE bring a pair of new socks to support Warm Steps Perth
• Enjoy a sweet treat & activities before and after your Photo Shoot.

Event put on by:

• MICHALE FYKE REAL ESTATE
• PERTH MUSEUM
• SPRING CHILDREN
• PERTH BIA

Show up with your holiday spirit and of course your "I've been good this year" smile :) 

For over two decades the Women & Men of the Tay Choirs have brought the joy of choral music to our communities. This year’s Christmas Concert features a plethora of favourites sure to delight every listener … from classical to commercial … a treat for all ages, and a chance to sing-along as well. Seating is limited! 7:30 p.m. at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church. 

Tickets go on sale starting November 12 from Tickets Please.

Bring your family and friends down to the atrium in the Code's Mill building to see Santa & Mrs. Claus. Bring your own cameras to have your picture taken with Santa. 

11:00-1:00 

Perth Citizens' Band Christmas Concert is at the Perth Branch 244 of The Royal Canadian Legion on Sunday December 10, 2023. For information contact Rob Umpherson – robumpherson@gmail.com or 613-264-3611.

Christmas at the Palace is back on Saturday December 16!

• Doors open at 9:35
• The Stewart School Choir, led by Mrs. Dean, will perform at 10:00
• St. John's Catholic Elementary students will perform at 11:00 
• Holiday and winter-themed colouring station 
• The Palace will remain open until 12:30

Drop in as you shop for the holidays in Perth. You’ll love the choir performances, children’s crafts, the chance to view the trees up close.  

"A holiday gift to our community"

A David Bird recitation of A Christmas Carol, directed by Jane Scott.

Free Admission - with all donations going to The Table.

Two performances only - 2:00 and 7:30 on Saturday December 16.

Studio Theatre Perth wants to give the town of Perth a Christmas present, as a heartfelt thank you for all the support everyone has given to this little theatre on the shores of the Tay Basin. You have stood by Studio Theatre through thick and thin, helped us survive the COVID shutdown back in 2020, and continued to attend our films, musical events and live theatre productions ever since.

We are please to welcome you to the 40th Annual Perth Community Christmas Day Dinner!

The Perth Christmas Dinner Association Committee will again offer a sit-down meal at 12 noon, but will provide better spacing of tables and serve a buffet style meal to improve safety for both diners and volunteers. Takeout meals and meals for delivery will also be available.

The venue for this year is at the Lion's Hall at the Perth Fairgrounds, with support from the Perth Lions Club.

Further details will be available on the website as Christmas Day approaches. We expect to open our registration for volunteers and deliveries / take-outs in early December.

Our phone line (613) 326 8365 will also be active in December. You can also reach us by email at info@perthcommunitychristmasdaydinner.org.

You will find the annual New Year's Day event details on the Polar Bear Plunge website. 

The highly anticipated Christmas Market is returning! Save the date to kick off your holiday season!

All your favorite vendors from the Ag Hall Sunday Market will be at the annual Christmas Craft Show and Bake sale - plus many more! Details here.