What's on in Brantford and Brant County
155 events · 5 regular programs
· Harmony Square
A free family holiday event in downtown Brantford following the Santa Claus Parade, featuring photos with Santa, free hot chocolate, carnival treats, live music, face painting and more.
· Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant
Glenhyrst Art Gallery switches on its annual Brantford Lights holiday display, opening on Friday, December 4.
· Downtown Paris (Grand River Street North)
The Paris Christmas Parade returns to downtown Paris on Saturday evening, with marching bands, floats and Santa Claus.
· Paris Fairgrounds
A three-day juried show and sale of handmade work by members of Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris.
· TD Civic Centre
The Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League play home games at the TD Civic Centre.
· Bell Homestead National Historic Site
An evening mystery at the Bell Homestead with live actors, inspired by the life of Alexander Graham Bell.
· Brant Sports Complex
The Paris Mounties of the Provincial Junior Hockey League play home games at the Brant Sports Complex in Paris.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
A Supertramp tribute playing Crime of the Century plus Give a Little Bit, The Logical Song and more.
· Two Doors Down
TroyBoy Entertainment's drag show at Two Doors Down, with Jada Hudson of Canada's Drag Race All Stars and local performers.
· #ForParis Centre
An all-ages, drop-in board and card game day at the #ForParis Centre.
· The Rope Factory Event Hall
A Christmas vendor market at The Rope Factory raising money to build dog houses for remote northern communities.
· Burford Community Centre
Meet County of Brant staff and learn about local programs, with free skating, face painting, popcorn, swag and a prize draw.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
James and Jamesy's award-winning, panto-style holiday comedy about a Christmas tea party gone very wrong.
· Smash N Axes Emporium
Evening shopping and networking market featuring women-owned local businesses at Smash N Axes.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Country stars Doc Walker, Jason McCoy and Michelle Wright share the stage for one night.
· Laurier Brantford, One Market
Laurier's Office of Indigenous Initiatives dedicates a plaque for the new Indigenous mural at One Market.
· Sassy Britches Brewing Co.
Evening Christmas vendor market at Sassy Britches Brewing.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
The United European Ballet performs Prokofiev's Cinderella with hand-painted sets and an international cast.
· Brantford Public Library, Main Branch
Talk one-on-one with peer support workers, community workers and professionals about grief, substance use and recovery at the Brantford Public Library.
· St. Paul's United Church
A pay-what-you-can arts and crafts evening for 10- to 17-year-olds in downtown Paris, materials supplied.
· County of Brant Public Library, St. George Branch
A nutrition expert shares ways to make holiday meals healthier without dropping family traditions, at the St. George library branch.
· Pleasant Valley Church
A free nine-week class for newcomers to practise spoken English, Wednesday evenings.
· Brant Museum and Archives
Garry Burns speaks on the architecture of Brantford and Brant County at the Brant Museum and Archives.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
A touring UK tribute to Celine Dion, starring Lisa Harter with a live band.
· Paris Fairgrounds
The County of Brant Chamber's food and drink expo: one ticket, unlimited samples from local restaurants, breweries and wineries.
· Scotland Community Centre
The County of Brant shows a draft concept for a refreshed outdoor recreation space in Scotland and asks residents what they think.
· Wilfrid Laurier University, Research and Academic Centre West - Steven and Helen Kun Theatre (RCW 002)
Free international film screenings on Thursday evenings at Laurier's Brantford campus.
· County of Brant Public Library, Burford Branch
An evening of readings, interviews and questions with Canadian authors at the Burford library branch.
· Dunsdon Legion Branch 461
A trivia night fundraiser hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Brantford, with teams of up to four competing for cash and door prizes.
· 185 King George Rd
A two-day self-guided tour of festively decorated Brantford homes, raising funds for Rotary Brantford-Sunrise.
· Downtown Paris
Downtown Paris kicks off the holidays with a tree lighting, live entertainment, store deals and the Firefighters Toy Drive.
· Paris Lions Park
Kick-off evening for the holiday light display in Paris Lions Park, with hot chocolate from the Lions Club of Paris.
· Brantford Collegiate Institute (BCI)
A local production of the musical Dear Evan Hansen, recommended for ages 14 and up.
· The Coach House at Glenhyrst Gardens
An intimate violin and guitar salon concert by Brantford Symphony Orchestra musicians at Glenhyrst's Coach House.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
A benefit night of Alabama, Zac Brown Band and Miranda Lambert tributes for Lansdowne Children's Centre.
· Harmony United Church
A Saturday-morning Christmas market at Harmony United Church with fruit and meat pies, baking, decor and a raffle table.
· Onondaga Community Hall
Onondaga-on-the-Grand's 6th Christmas Craft Sale at the Onondaga Community Hall, with handcrafted and homemade items by local artisans. Free admission.
· Paris Fairgrounds
A two-day holiday artisan market at the Paris Fairgrounds with a kids' zone and photos with Santa.
· Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre
A holiday market of local artisans at the Best Western Brantford, raising funds for Lansdowne Children's Centre.
· Woodman Park Community Centre
A Christmas vendor sale with local vendors at Woodman Park Community Centre.
· Woodman Park Community Centre
A festive shopping day supporting local businesses at Woodman Park Community Centre.
· Beach Road starting point (east-end loop)
A walking tour of what remains of the Grand River Navigation Company's Brantford canal cut, starting at the east end of Beach Road.
· Polish Hall
An interactive live princess show for young children and families at the Polish Hall.
· Gathering Place by the Grand
A free Christmas market at Gathering Place by the Grand in Ohsweken, with local vendors and traditional Indigenous arts and crafts.
· Brantford Public Library, Main Branch
A monthly drop-in family movie afternoon at the Main Branch library, screening films based on books.
· Lions Park, Burford
Local bird experts lead an evening walk looking for owls in Burford's Lions Park.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Blue Rodeo co-founder Jim Cuddy and his band play Blue Rodeo classics and solo favourites at the Sanderson Centre.
· Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant (Coach House)
Hamilton indie-folk band Wreckless Harbour plays Glenhyrst Art Gallery's Coach House concert series.
· Adult Recreation Therapy Centre (ARTC)
The Adult Recreation Therapy Centre's third annual Christmas bazaar, with local vendors, raffles and free admission.
· Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
Meet County of Brant staff and learn about local programs, with free skating, face painting, popcorn, swag and a prize draw.
· Laurier Brantford YMCA
Impact Cheer Athletics' first annual cheerleading showcase at the Laurier Brantford YMCA. Free with registration.
· Sassy Britches Brewing
Sassy Britches Brewing and Lite 92.1 host pet photos with Santa in exchange for a donation to the Brant County SPCA.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
The 18-piece Toronto Jazz Orchestra, directed by Josh Grossman, with special guest vocalist Jennarie. A Brantford Music Club concert.
Classes, clubs, and other things that run every week. Kept separate so they don’t crowd out one-off events.