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November & December 2025

Holiday Events and Activities in Sackville

Celebrate the holiday season in Sackville with festive events and activities. From light displays to joyful community gatherings and an abundance of unique markets, there's something for everyone. Be sure to check out the list below for a full lineup of events!

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November 1
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Holiday Market
Halisi Café
1710 Sackville Drive

Get into the holiday spirit! Grab a coffee or delicious treat from Halisi Café and explore the many incredible items from local small businesses!

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Brought to you by: Halisi Café

November 1
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Festive Market
St. John The Evangelist Middle Sackville
954 Old Sackville Road

Arts, crafts, food & more! 

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November 8
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Craft Show
Acadia Hall
650 Sackville Drive

Woodcrafts, quilts, knitting, ornaments, mesh wreaths, sewing, sea glass, jewelry, and more!

FREE Admission

Brought to you by: The Warm and Cozy Quilt Society

November 8 & 9
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Hall-y Jolly Christmas Craft Market
45 Sackville Cross Road
71 First Lake Drive
101 Old Beaver Bank Road

Hall-y Jolly Christmas is an annual multi-location Christmas craft market in Lower Sackville, NS.

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$1 Admission or $5 Weekend Pass

Brought to you by: Hall-y Jolly Christmas

November 12–December 5
Cars R Us Toy Drive
Cars R Us
183 Sackville Drive

Please drop off a new unwrapped toy to Cars R Us (183 Sackville Drive) to make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need. 

Brought to you by: Cars R Us

November 15
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Winter Warm-Up Market
Acadia Hall
650 Sackville Drive
  • Local makers, bakers, and farmers
  • Abhis Curry n’ More Food Truck
  • Free kids activities with Sandy
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot coffee + more!

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Brought to you by: Sackville Farmers' Market NS

November 15
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Christmas Craft Market
Kinsmen Community Centre
71 First Lake Drive

Entry by donation in support of Bryony House.

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Entry by Donation

Brought to you by: Kinette Club of Sackville

November 15
4 – 8 p.m.
Outdoor Holiday Evening Market
Fultz House Museum
33 Sackville Drive

Enjoy hot chocolate and cookies to keep you warm while shopping under the holiday lights, both inside the historic outbuildings and on the grounds.

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$2 Admission (Free for Children 12 and Under)

Brought to you by: Fultz House Museum

November 16
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Lighted Cardinal Resin-Pour Workshop
Urban Rustic DIY Studio
534 Sackville Drive

New for this season! A hands on workshop creating your own unique resin art piece. You will create a framed Cardinal design using resin, glass, glitter, 3D wooden cutouts and paint. Projects are ready to take home at the end of the workshop. Registration is required.

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$60

Brought to you by: Urban Rustic DIY Studio

November 19
7 – 9 p.m.
Sackville-Holiday Dot-Painting Workshop
St. Louis Bar & Grill
792 Sackville Drive

Get into the festive holiday spirit with our in-person dot-painting workshop! This fun and relaxing event is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. Registration is required.

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$40

Brought to you by: Dotable Mandalas

November 22
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Seasonal Sip & Shop Market
Acadia Hall
650 Sackville Drive
  • Local makers, bakers, and farmers
  • Abhis Curry n’ More Food Truck
  • Free kids activities with Sandy
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot coffee + more!

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Brought to you by: Sackville Farmers' Market NS

November 22
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
SHES Holiday Market
Sackville Heights Elementary School
1225 Old Sackville Road

Stop by this market to browse makers, bakers, sellers, and more!

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Brought to you by: Holly Gene and Marlene Ryan 

November 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Merry Maker Holiday Market
Kinsmen Community Centre
71 First Lake Drive

Local makers, bakers and crafters will be there to share their products just in time for Christmas!

Admission is a $2 donation to Freedom Kitchen per person. There will also be a food donation box for non-perishable items.

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$2 Admission

Brought to you by: MerryMaker

November 22
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sackville Shops Local Christmas Craft Market
Royal Canadian Legion
45 Sackville Cross Road
You can browse our 40+ local crafters, grab something special for someone’s gift and pick up something for yourself.

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$3 Admission (Free for Children 12 and Under)

Brought to you by: Sackville Shops Local

November 23
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Lighted Cardinal Resin-Pour Workshop
Urban Rustic DIY Studio
534 Sackville Drive

New for this season! A hands on workshop creating your own unique resin art piece. You will create a framed Cardinal design using resin, glass, glitter, 3D wooden cutouts and paint. Projects are ready to take home at the end of the workshop. Registration is required.

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$60

Brought to you by: Urban Rustic DIY Studio

November 28
4 – 8 p.m.
Coastal Makers Market – Holiday Sip N' Shop
Sackawa Canoe Club
159 First Lake Drive

The Coastal Makers Market team is thrilled to present their final market of the year—and their very first Holiday Market: Sip N’ Shop!  Guests can enjoy a special drink menu created just for this event, along with warm hot cocoa, apple cider, sweet treats, and more. 

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Brought to you by: Coastal Makers Market

November 29
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Deck the (Acadia) Halls Holiday Market
Acadia Hall
650 Sackville Drive
  • Local makers, bakers, and farmers
  • Abhis Curry n’ More Food Truck
  • Free kids activities with Sandy
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot coffee + more!

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Brought to you by: Sackville Farmers' Market NS

November 29
2 – 2:30 p.m.
Mini Holly Jolly
Sackville Public Library
636 Sackville Drive

In celebration of the 18th Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting, Sackville Public Library is inviting you to have a holly jolly good time with holiday songs and stories inside the Library. If you think you will miss all The Holly Jolly fun because of your little’s bedtime, the Mini Holly Jolly has you covered! This event is perfect for littles and parents alike. 

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FREE

Brought to you by: Sackville Public Library

November 29
5:30 – 6 p.m.
The Holly Jolly
Sackville Public Library
636 Sackville Drive

In celebration of the 18th Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting, Sackville Public Library is inviting you to have a holly jolly good time with holiday songs and stories inside the Library.

After you are warmed up, everyone is free to go to the main tree lighting event, which will take place from 6 – 7 p.m. in Acadia Park, at 650 Sackville Drive

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FREE

Brought to you by: Sackville Public Library

November 29
6 – 7 p.m.
18th Annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting
Acadia Park
650 Sackville Drive

Join friends and family on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 6 p.m. to kick off the holiday season in Sackville.

This is a FREE event for all ages that you won't want to miss. For the 18th year in a row, Sackville Business Association, in conjunction with other community organizations, is delighted to host the cherished annual Sackville Christmas Tree Lighting at Acadia Park, 650 Sackville Drive. Each holiday season, our community comes together in the spirit of joy, offering local entertainment, warm cups of hot chocolate, treats, a special visit from Santa himself, and, of course, the magical lighting of the trees.

Come be part of this heartwarming tradition that fills our hearts with holiday cheer! ✨

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FREE

Brought to you by: Sackville Business Association & Sponsors

November 29–December 31
5 – 10 p.m.
Light Up the Park
Acadia Park
650 Sackville Drive

Gather your loved ones, make hot cocoa, and bundle up because it's time for Light Up the Park! Stroll through Acadia Park and enjoy a dazzling winter wonderland right here in Sackville! The park will be aglow with over 25,000 white lights thanks to the businesses who sponsor a tree. 

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FREE

Brought to you by: Sackville Business Association & Sponsors

November 30
6 p.m.
18th Annual Beaver Bank Lions Parade of Lights
224 Beaver Bank Road to 1583 Beaver Bank Road
FREE

Brought to you by: The Beaver Bank Lions Parade of Lights 

December 2
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Lighted Cardinal Resin-Pour Workshop
Urban Rustic DIY Studio
534 Sackville Drive

New for this season! A hands on workshop creating your own unique resin art piece. You will create a framed Cardinal design using resin, glass, glitter, 3D wooden cutouts and paint. Projects are ready to take home at the end of the workshop. Registration is required.

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$60

Brought to you by: Urban Rustic DIY Studio

December 6
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
East Coast Craft Show Christmas Market
Sackville Legion
45 Sackville Cross Road
  • 35+ Local Vendors
  • FREE Admission
  • Raffle Basket Draw

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FREE Admission

Brought to you by: East Coast Craft Show and Corrina Daviid

December 6
3 – 5 p.m.
Men of the Deeps
Knox United Church
567 Sackville Drive

The Men of the Deeps will be performing live at Knox United Church! This in-person event will showcase the incredible talents of this renowned group of miners turned musicians. Audiences can look forward to being moved by their powerful voices and captivating performances. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the Men of the Deeps in concert!

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$54.58

Brought to you by: Knox United Church

December 6
5 – 9 p.m.
Annual Apartment 3 & TAPestry Beer Christmas Market
Apartment 3 Espresso Bar & TAPestry Beer Bar
833 Sackville Drive

This market event is going to be magical, festive, and a lot of fun!

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December 7
12 p.m.
Christmas Cookie Decoration
Good Vibes Wellness Center
622 Sackville Drive

This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off December and get into the festive spirit — kids will love decorating their very own cookies with icing, sprinkles, and lots of imagination (and maybe a few tasty bites along the way!).

Each ticket includes:
- A set of cookies for each child to decorate
- All decorating supplies (icing, sprinkles & more!)
-  A festive, no-stress atmosphere filled with holiday cheer and good vibes
Parents & caregivers join FREE — just bring your little ones for a sweet afternoon of fun, connection, and creativity!
Don’t forget to visit our themed photo backdrop to capture those magical holiday memories.

Space is limited — reserve your spot today: [email protected]

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$15

Brought to you by: Good Vibes Wellness Center

December 7
12 – 5 p.m.
Annual Apartment 3 & TAPestry Beer Christmas Market
Apartment 3 Espresso Bar & TAPestry Beer Bar
833 Sackville Drive

This market event is going to be magical, festive, and a lot of fun!

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December 13
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Home for the Holidays Pop-up Market
Acadia Hall
650 Sackville Drive

On Saturday, December 13th, you’ll find a wide variety of over 20 local makers, bakers, and farmers at Acadia Hall in Lower Sackville.

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December 16
4 p.m.
ALL AGES Paint Nite: Christmas in the City
Freeman’s Little New York
552 Sackville Drive

Celebrate the holiday season with a cozy, all-ages Paint Nite at Freeman’s Little New York in Sackville. Whether you're gathering with friends, enjoying a night out with family, or creating a heartfelt handmade gift, this festive painting experience is the perfect way to slow down and connect during the busiest time of year. No experience needed, all materials included—just bring your creativity and a little holiday spirit! A joyful way to make memories in the HRM.

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$45

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