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The weather has a definite nip to the air, and the Christmas songs have just started to play, so it’s definitely time to check out what’s going on in Durham over the holidays.  As we get more into winter, and closer to the holidays, Parentsource.ca will continue to update this list with our best finds.

At the top of the list for most families are the great Santa Claus parades and Christmas fairs that are help in each part of Durham Region. If you’re kids are anything like mine, they could easily go to every parade and still not be tired of the music and the ‘big guy’.

While all of the Chrismas events can be found in our Events calendar, here are the highlights.

Santa's Durham Region Schedule

Ajax - Santa is visiting Ajax for their 43nd annual Christmas Tree lighting and Santa Claus
Parade on Saturday, November 14th. For parade route and details, click here.

Bowmanville Santa Clause Parade, November 17th, downtown Bowmanville.

Brooklin - Olde Time Christmas. November 27th. DON'T FORGET to bring a new Unwrapped Toy for the "Fill the Sleigh" - Salvation Army Food/Toy DriveClick here for details. 

Oshawa - The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is the unofficial start of the Christmas season in the City of Oshawa. Join us at Memorial Park at 6:45 p.m. on  November 19 for a free family event.

Pickering - Santa Clause Parade, Saturday November 14. Parade route: Vaughan Willard Public School along Glenanna Road to Pickering Town Centre. Click here for more  information.

Pickering Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 4. annual Christmas tree lighting, a visit from Santa, holiday crafts, rides, fireworks, BBQ, chip truck, hot chocolate and live entertainment for both children and adults. Food donations for St. Paul´s Food Bank will be accepted at this event.Time: 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Esplanade Park, Pickering Civic.

Scugog (Port Perry) - Santa Clause Parade Saturday, November 28th at 5p.m. downtown Port Perry. The parade will travel along Reach Street, to Simcoe Street (turn right), south to Queen Street, (turn left), then along Queen Street to end at Water Street. Click here for more information.

Port Perry Candle Walk and Tree Lighting Extravaganza
Join Santa & his reindeer as the candlelight procession lights up the trees of downtown Port Perry. Take pictures with Santa & his reindeer and enjoy exciting activities in Palmer Park. November 20th at 6pm downtown Port Perry. Free.

Uxbridge - Santa Clause Parade Saturday, November 28 from 11am-12:30pm

Whitby - Santa Claus Parade, Please mark your calendar for December 5th and join downtown Whitby for this unique community event that inspires delight and wonder for the young and the young at heart. This year's theme is "The Magic of Christmas".December 1st. From Brock St. & Manning to Brock St & Trent St.