It’s that festive time of year, and lots of organizations are hosting Christmas activities for the whole family this weekend.

Here is a list of what you can do to get into the holiday spirit in Timmins this weekend.

 

Free Family Christmas Photos

Timmins James Bay MP Charlie Angus is hosting a free family Christmas portrait day on Saturday, Dec. 1st, at the Timmins Museum. Angus says the idea is to give families who can’t afford to get family photos done, the opportunity to do so for free. Angus will be joined by MPP Gilles Bisson. There will be free hot chocolate served outside the museum, and photos will be taken by an award winning photographer with beautiful backdrops.  It’s first come, first served, so be sure to get to the Timmins Museum between 1 PM and 4 PM this Saturday, Dec. 1st.

 

Christmas Charity Gala

This brand new fundraiser takes place at the McIntyre Ballroom on Saturday, Dec. 1st at 5 PM. Presented by McIntyre Catering, this charity gala will see all profits go to the Timmins and District Hospital Breast Wellness Centre and the Garron Family Cancer Centre at SickKids. Tickets are $80 and they include an appetizer, a delicious dinner by McIntyre Catering, entertainment, table wine, a chance to win some excellent door prizes, and a great night out with friends, family and colleagues. Tickets are limited, so for ticket purchases or general inquiries:
– Send our page a personal message
– Call/text Michael at 705-262-9849
– E-mail: michaelduciaume@gmail.com

For more information on these organizations, please visit:

http://www.sickkids.ca/gfcc/about-us/index.html
https://www.tadh.com/breast-wellness-centre

 

Mini Maker’s Christmas Market

This unique event in Timmins is one of a kind! Children (with an accompanying adult) will have the opportunity to be a true artisan. They can display their artwork and put it up for sale, keeping 100% of the profits, for this market event. Taking place at the Art & Soul Studio, kids can show off their crafts, drawings, and paintings. Table rentals are $25, and proceeds will be going to Project Love. Entry into the “Mini Market” will be canned food for the South Porcupine Food Bank. The Market runs on Saturday, Dec. 1st from 10 AM to 2 PM.

 

Holiday Fun Day 2018

The Downtown Timmins BIA is hosting Holiday Fun Day 2018! There will be free fun for the whole family happening at three locations in Timmins on Saturday, Dec. 1st.

At the Timmins Public Library, kids can meet and get a gift from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will also be magnet making, storytelling and songs, a chance to meet the Northern Ontario Expo Characters, and a digital creator media lounge.

At the Timmins Museum, kids can enjoy making salt dough ornaments, get warm and roast marshmallows at a bonfire, and get a free family photo, courtesy of MP Charlie Angus and MPP Gilles Bisson. There will be a professional, award-winning photographer with beautiful backdrops for families to use.

At the Timmins and Economic Development Corporation, families can enjoy free hot chocolate and Christmas cookies, live music, Christmas temporary tattoos, horse sleigh rides, and a visit from Queen Elsa.

All locations will be accepting donations to the Food Bank.

 

Pet Pictures with Santa

The animals need some Christmas attention too! Santa is ready to meet some fur babies at YMCA Timmins this Saturday, Dec. 1st, Sunday, Dec. 2nd, and next weekend, Dec. 8-9. A $10 donation gets you a DVD with photos of your pets/family with Santa, and the satisfaction of helping local animals in need this holiday season. So bring your beloved pets to YMCA Timmins this weekend (and next weekend), from 12 PM to 4 PM for a photo with Santa.

 

Annual Poinsettia Tea and Bake Sale

The St. Matthews Anglican Cathedral is hosting their Annual Poinsettia Tea and Bake sale this Saturday, Dec. 1st. You can shop for Christmas crafts and home baked goods, stay for lunch in the hall downstairs, and enter to win a door prize. There’s something for everyone at this Craft and Bake sale, taking place at the St. Matthews Anglican Cathedral, this Saturday, Dec. 1st, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

 

Art & Soul Ribbon Cutting

Members of the Timmins Chamber of Commerce and Mayor-elect George Pirie will be on hand to officially open the Art & Soul creative studio for kids (and grown-ups). There will be door prizes, baked goods by Radical Gardens, and free crafts for kids and adults. Shoppers will also be able to save the tax on retail items at this event. The official ribbon-cutting takes place at 1 PM, but the entire event runs from 12 PM to 3 PM on Saturday, Dec. 1st.

 

Hoe-Down for Epilepsy

This is the second annual Hoe Down to End Epilepsy, happening at the Victory Tavern in downtown Timmins. People can come out and help support the Timmins Seizure and Brain Injury Centre at this fun, cowboy themed event. There will be door prizes, games, costume contests, and a performance by the Whiskey Runners at 9 PM. There is a pre-party happening from 3 PM to 7 PM, when MP Charlie Angus, MPP Gilles Bisson, and Mayor-elect George Pirie will be stopping by. It’s rumored that Charlie Angus might even sing. The fun goes all night, so be sure to stop by the Victory Taven this Saturday, Dec. 1st after 3 PM and help support the Seizure and Brain Injury Centre. You can read more about this event here.

 

Youth Wellness Hub

The Youth Wellness Hub is challenges young people to play Minute to Win It! Taking place at College Boreal, this event will have games like Junk in the Trunk, a Bit Dicey, and more. There will also be free food, a games room and chill space. So if you’re between 12-25, come enjoy the Youth Wellness Hub’s free Minute to Win It opportunity from 12 PM to 9 PM at College Boreal.

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