We are excited to announce the cast of our 14th annual A Christmas Carol! The show will stream on demand starting December 16th, plus we'll have a few live outdoor performances starting Dec 12. Join us in our 14th annual production and revisit beloved characters like Fezziwig, Belle, the Cratchit family, nephew Fred, and – of course – Tiny Tim.

Holiday gift giving, just got easier! Join us for Aurora’s Christmas Market, a 3 day outdoor event at Aurora Town Hall, and your go-to spot for some amazingly unique, festive, delicious and creative gifts!

In our new live demo series, Bring the Heat, join us for a live steam of glass artists demonstrating their expertise and skillful execution while “in the zone.”

Glow Gardens is transforming the outdoor park space of Safari Niagara into a 3-kilometer, twinkling Christmas landscape with over a million lights. It’s a drive-through, touchless light journey, creating a wonderful, warm and safe experience for the young… and the young-at-heart. Your health is our priority, and COVID precautions are in place from the start to the end of your experience. Take a leisurely cruise and enjoy larger-than-life reindeer, teddy bears, ornaments and a deLIGHTful 30+ foot tree! You can really set the holiday mood with GLOW FM radio. Turn it up and sing along to holiday favourites. Most importantly, help Santa find his lost presents scattered throughout Glow Gardens. Spot a present, snap a pic from your window, and post it to social media with #GlowNiagara. You could win a special gift from Santa!

During this imaginative dance class, the Sugar Plum Fairy will introduce the basics of ballet using music, props and characters from The Nutcracker for a fun-filled and energetic session inspiring self-expression, creativity and a passion for dance.

Eastman Opera Theatre (EOT) is thrilled to premiere its first virtual presentation: Our Voices: Immersive Composer Collaborations, to be presented December 16 through 20, 2020. Our Voices is the collective title for six unique performances of music by six influential contemporary composers: Anthony Davis, Ricky Ian Gordon, Lori Laitman, Missy Mazzoli, Ben Moore, and Errollyn Wallen.

As Cheekwood’s Tots! program is temporarily suspended, we are sharing activities for parents and tots to activate at home. Use our files to create your own art projects at the links on our website!

Join the J this Hanukkah for Hanukkah Heroes & Lights! This new program will feature eight nights of virtual celebration with stories, candle-lighting, and the recognition of some local heroes who have brought light and healing into our community during the pandemic.

A FIRST OF ITS KIND HOLIDAY LIGHT SPECTACULAR! After the huge success and a sold-out Halloween Nights of Lights, we are bringing the socially distanced drive-thru experience to the Holiday Season! An immersive display, featuring more than 1,000,000 LED lights animated and synchronized to everyone’s favorite holiday tunes. Are you ready to light up the holidays with a COVID-safe drive-thru experience like none other!

Tamale season is here! ¡Que delicioso! Wouldn’t it be great if your own home was filled with the flavors and the aromas of an authentic South Texas Tamalada? The Witte is offering just that! Join us for the 13th Annual La Tamalada without leaving the comfort of your own stove.

Hochstein's annual celebration of the holiday season with the choral chamber ensemble Madrigalia, Cary Ratcliff, artistic director. Small groups of singers – solos, duets, quartets – will perform selections appropriate to the season.

Gather the whole family as Tchaikovsky's classic comes to life this holiday season! Join Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and your CSO for the story of The Nutcracker paired with the beautiful music we all know and love. This one-hour program is perfect for families with young children!

Check out the JCC website for all your Hanukkah fun! Let us bring some added fun to your holiday! Find activities or new traditions to include in your celebrations: Find links to Hanukkah crafts, activities and shared recipes, View pre-recorded cooking demonstration by Nechama Okonov, owner of Buffalo Kosher Gourmet, Tour a Virtual photo gallery of community members’ Hanukiahs (Hanukkah menorahs) and shared memories, Sing-a-long or dance to fun Hanukkah songs, Laugh out loud at jokes and shared stories in our Ha-Ha-Hanukkah section. New Posts Daily: 8-minute daily Maccabee Warrior intensive training with personal trainers, Nightly Hanukkah stories read by Early Childhood teachers, Candle Lighting with staff

The holidays are upon us, and we want to channel the warm, cozy feelings that come with them. Send us your drawing of something that means “home” to you during the holidays.