Looking for a great way to kick off the countdown to Christmas? Why not come on down to Manotick this weekend and enjoy the village that has completely captured my heart?
On December 4 and 5, the village transforms itself into a Christmas village with horse-drawn carriage rides, a crafter’s market, breakfast with Father and Mary Christmas, strolling carollers and yes, a Santa parade. There’s also a Victorian penny sale, face painting, pictures with Santa and a family Christmas party with games and crafts. Seriously, can you imagine anything more delightful? And the weather should be perfect, cool but clear and perfect for hot chocolate and apple cider! Click this link for a .pdf with the full schedule.
If you do come out to Manotick, make sure you check out some of the great little shops and businesses. There’s My Toy Shop, a great little independent toy store, and The Gingerbread Man — a bakery that specializes in, you guessed it, gingerbread cookies and houses. Yum! And don’t miss the Manotick Village Butcher for locally grown, sustainable and ethically raised meats that are completely affordable and cut to your specification.
So you know I love Santa parades, right? We find one to attend each year. But this year, the boys will actually be participating in the Manotick Santa parade, riding in their school float. I don’t know who is more excited, me or the boys! Stay tuned, I’m guessing there may be a photo op or two to be had! 🙂
I am going to be there this weekend.
It is the only parade that jives with our weekend schedule and the weather should be PERFECT!
Oh, I’d love to go! Unfortunately, we’re madly rehearsing for Willy Wonka. Hope you can fit our play in next weekend. http://www.suzart.ca
Whoo! A (somewhat) local parade for me! Thanks for posting!
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Love Manotick – this sounds SO lovely MRT @DaniGirl: "olde fashioned" Christmas in Manotick this wknd. http://bit.ly/hMIdvY
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RT @DaniGirl: Looking for something fun to do with the family today? Enjoy an "olde fashioned" Christmas in Manotick http://bit.ly/hMIdvY
RT @DaniGirl: Looking for something fun to do with the family today? Enjoy an "olde fashioned" Christmas in Manotick http://bit.ly/hMIdvY
RT @DaniGirl: Looking for something fun to do with the family today? Enjoy an "olde fashioned" Christmas in Manotick http://bit.ly/hMIdvY