Celebrate the holiday season’s sights, sounds and small town atmosphere that is Christmas in Historic Downtown Ridgeway. School Choirs, Carriage Rides, photos with Santa, Ball Hockey tournament, Breakfast with Santa at the Ridgeway Legion, Christmas shopping & more. Times and activities will be announced as soon as they become available.
Friday, December 6th
Mayor Wayne Redekop welcomes everyone at 4:15 at the Village Square
John Brant Public School One Stop Christmas Shop. As part of this year’s Downtown Ridgeway ‘Spirit of Christmas’ festivities, John Brant Public School invites you to come and shop with direct sale vendors, crafters, bakers and much more. The event takes place from 5:00-9:00pm at the school, 143 Ridge Rd.N., Downtown Ridgeway.
Tree lighting ceremony at Ridgeway Village
From 4:30 to 9:30, we will have 9 different school choirs singing, right in the heart of Ridgeway, in Village Square including; St.George’s (4:30), St.Joseph’s (5:05), John Brant Primary (5:40), John Brant Senior (6:15), Stevensville PS (6:50), St.Philomena (7:30), Our Lady of Victory (8:05), Fort Erie Internatiomal Academy (8:35), GFESS (9:05).
Stop by the Fort Erie Arts Council Hub and Gallery. Shop the Christmas Art Market for great giving items created by local Artists. On from 5:00-9:00pm.
Fire pits will line Ridge Road, waiting for you to roast marshmallows and warm up!
Horse & Carriage rides
Christmas window reveal at Lasting Impressions
Meet Santa and Paw Patrol characters as they stroll through Downtown
Beachcombers Hot Chocolate and Mini Bazaar. While you enjoy Ridgeway’s “Spirit of Christmas”, be sure to pop into Beachcombers from 6:00pm on for a free hot chocolate and check out the winter craft table. Beachcombers is located at 237 Ridge Rd.N., Downtown Ridgeway.
Face painting at Brodie’s Pharmacy from 5:30 – 8:00pm. 315 Ridge Rd.N.Free Christmas cookie decorating at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Parlour. 367 Ridge Rd.N.
Fort Erie Arts Council ‘White Christmas’ display at Trailside Bar & Grill. Stop in to take your holiday photos in a beautiful wintry setting courtesy of FEAC. 282 Ridge Rd.N.
Downtown Dollar & Discount (336 Ridge Rd.N.) will be featuring homemade Christmas Wreaths and assorted wreaths during the Spirit of Christmas for $40.00 with no tax. Click here for more info.
And of course … Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Our downtown stores will be open for Christmas shopping until 9 or 10!
Saturday, December 7th
Join your friends at the Ridgeway Legion from 8:30-10:30am for a pancake breakfast with Santa, plus there will be treats for all children attending. Cost for Breakfast with Santa is only $5. Ridgeway Legion is located at 228 South Mill St. Ridgeway.
1st annual ball hockey tournament being played on two rinks on Ridge Road from 8 am – about 6pm
Stop by the Fort Erie Arts Council Hub and Gallery. Shop the Christmas Art Market for great giving items created by local Artists. On from 10:00am-4:00pm.
Come watch an ice sculptor work their magic at DW Howard from 12 noon – 4 pm
Free Christmas cookie decorating at Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Parlour. 367 Ridge Rd.N.
Fort Erie Arts Council ‘White Christmas’ display at Trailside Bar & Grill. Stop in to take your holiday photos in a beautiful wintry setting courtesy of FEAC. 282 Ridge Rd.N.
Downtown Dollar & Discount (336 Ridge Rd.N.) will be featuring homemade Christmas Wreaths and assorted wreaths during the Spirit of Christmas for $40.00 with no tax. Click here for more info.
All downtown shops and stores will be open!
Stop in for some Christmas cheer at our fabulous restaurants and stores ALL DAY!
• Spirit of Christmas Ball Hockey Tournament. Game on!! So how cool is this. We’ve added a new spectacle to our Spirit of Christmas celebrations coming up December 6 & 7 in Historic Downtown Ridgeway. Taking place Saturday, December 7th from 10:00am-4:00pm, it’s our first ever Ball Hockey Tournament. We’ll have two asphalt rinks set up on Ridge Road for this round-robin tournament featuring Youth and Adult Divisions. The tournament will consist of a three game minimum, single elimination playoffs. The entry fee is only $60 per team. For more information or to register a team call 905-894-2364, message us or email us at RidgewayHockey@gmail.com.
