1. Get into the holiday spirit at the 2018 Santa Claus Parade on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. on Columbia St. Kids can also write and send letters to Santa with Canada Post holiday helpers at Anvil Centre (777 Columbia St.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2. Soak up the excitement of the season at the holiday edition of Fridays on Front. Taking place on Friday, Dec. 14 from 4 to 9 p.m. in the 400 block of Front Street (under the parkade), the event features food trucks, vendors and live music. The event is licensed so you can buy a beer or mulled wine and stroll around and take in the festive fun.
3. Head to the Bernie Legge Theatre in Queen’s Park for the Vagabond Players’ production of Little Red Riding Hood. Running until Dec. 30, shows are on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets and info at www.vagabondplayers.ca or 604-521-0412.
4. Enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast and entertainment and make crafts at the Breakfast With Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Centennial Community Centre. Tickets are $8 (and a limited number are available) so get them fast at 604-777-5100.
5. Check out the work of New West Artists at the Christmas Pop Up Art Show and Sale, taking place on Thursday to Sunday until Dec. 30 from noon to 6 p.m. at 712C 12th St. (there will be extended Christmas shopping hours on Thursday, Dec. 13 and Friday, Dec. 14).
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